Stress as a motivator: We tend to hear the sentiment often that stress is bad for you, something that holds you back, or it's something that needs to be avoided. But what if we re-frame how we look at stress? I want to hear how everyone deals with stress and uses it as a…

Hello Ladies, Hope everyone is having a fabulous New Year! I have been thinking about quitting my job for quite some time now and would love to hear all of your advice! I am currently working as a quality assurance engineer at a tech company and was a very high-performer until I…

Raise your hand if you're tired of hearing the question "how do you do it?" This post right here is one of the reasons Fairygodboss exists. Our community is an authentic career space for *all* women to feel supported and empowered to make their next move, so when one of our…

Here we are in 2022! Happy new year! In this phase 2 of the “great reset”, I’m curious what support women in midlife feel you need whether to return to the workforce, advance in your current workplace or pivot careers?

New Year, Same You? Just because it's a new year doesn't mean it needs to be an entirely new you — you've got so much to be proud of where you are right now! What's one career goal you achieved in 2021, and how are you building on that success next year?

Self-care vs Basic Needs I told myself I need to master the basics of self-care before I go any further. However, I’m not sure I’m clear on this particular “buzz word”. What are the basics? For me, this includes: 1. Getting the proper rest. (Actually go to sleep every night.) I…

What's something you wished you did differently in your career this year? I feel like we can be harsh on ourselves while reflecting at the end of the year, but oftentimes mistakes are where the best learning comes from! What's one thing you wish you did differently, career-wise,…

Let's talk "old" New Year's resolutions. We all do it every year: Make resolutions that we don't necessarily stick to. But this year, I'm trying to approach mine more empathetically. We all went through A LOT this past year and it's okay that we didn't achieve what we set out to.…

From a diversity standpoint, does your company recognize the multitude of holidays that are celebrated in December-January? One way I’ve seen this done is for companies to adopt “floating holiday” policies, where people can choose which days hold significance to them. What do…

I would like to build up my future resume (hopefully not needing to use it, though) and make myself more valuable to my current employer. How do you grow your resume skills? Unfortunately, I am not in a financial position to take classes, but I don't want to look stagnant. I…

Short week vs long to-do list. My end of year to-do list is so long, but I have a short work week this week. So, it’s a battle of priorities. How do you handle weeks like this? Any helpful hacks?

The holidays are officially here! I hope you are able to take some time to relax, disconnect, and find comfort during this, often stressful, time of year. Working around (or on) the holidays can be especially tough, so it's important to take time for yourself, wherever you can.…

What's your no 1 way to unwind after a busy work week/month/year? I've found that rest is so important to setting my boundaries and being productive both outside and at work. But, sometimes the rest I get doesn't always recharge me. How do you rest to make sure you're fully…

Best way to turn down a job offer? I accepted an offer for a position due to start in 2 weeks, however I just received a better offer which I would like to take instead. What is the best way to turn down my initial offer? I was placed through a recruitment company and not sure if…

When asked about my current salary on an job application or interview, should I lie or tell them I don't wish to share that information. I'm not sure how to handle this situation. I know I am underpaid at my current job, and think if I reveal my real salary to a potential new…

How do I get noticed? I’ve worked for the same company for a little over 5 years. This summer, I completed my master’s. I’ve been trying since then to find something more in line with that education, but I keep getting denied because I don’t have the necessary experience (even…

The frustration is overwhelming. Every job I interview for either goes no where (most recent is a hiring freeze after 24 hours after the last interview) or the compensation is no where near the advertised amount. What am I doing wrong here? I’ve been with the same company for 5…

What's your no 1 tip for getting projects across the finish line? We're so close to the end of 2021 (we almost made it!) and I feel like everyone is scrambling to wrap things up before the new year. What's your best piece of advice for getting projects across the finish line —…

What's the best way to ask recruiters about their maternity leave policy during a job interview? I want to avoid them thinking that I'm pregnant (I'm not but it's an important consideration for the future) and I don't want them to worry about discrimination.

How do you deal with resigning guilt? I Began looking for a job a few weeks ago knowing I probably wanted a change sometime earlier next year. Usually it takes me a few months to find a new role but surprisingly I was offered a role and they want me to start at the top of the…