In 2016 I made a heartfelt and difficult decision to resign from an organization and position I loved. It wasn't an overnight decision. It came over many months of deliberation. I wasn't growing, there was no room for advancement and I wanted to learn something new. It was time…

What aspects of your current job are keeping you there? We hear a lot from the community about people leaving their jobs, or at least searching for new ones. We know people leave for a wide variety of reasons. I want to know if you aren't a part of this "Great Resignation", why?…

In July, I was moved to a different account as Payroll Practitioner to which I have no experience in. But it's okay because I'm sure I'm going to be trained, which they did. During the interview, I was told that the account's contract will end December but since I'm part of the…

I recently applied for a position at a university. I received an interview, and I thought it went well -- especially because they then requested 5 references afterward. The day after all my references were turned in, I was told that I did not get the job. Do you think one of my…

Is not disclosing a title change on a resume really a lie? Earlier this year we had a reorganization and due to fewer departments reporting to me, I was moved from Director to Manager. I understand the reason for the change, but I am currently looking for a new job at the…

Tackle-it Tuesday! I want to hear from our community- what recent career-related problems/challenges have you tackled? How did you overcome these situations? Often times we can be forgetful of all that we have overcome to get to where we are today. But thinking about past…

Question. I have an office administrator starting in January. This is my first direct report (aside from a slew of interns) and I want to make sure things go well. What is your best advice for starting this relationship on the right foot? And what is the one thing I should avoid…

I would like to ask for a raise, as I feel I bring more value and skills to the organization than I am being paid but I am having difficulties in researching salaries of similar nonprofit job titles. I understand that nonprofit general pays less than for-profit so comparing with…

What is the best work-related compliment you have ever received? Sometimes we can get caught in the cycle of disempowering thoughts and mentalities about ourselves at work. While it's admirable to always want to do better and strive for improvement, doing so is harder without…

Hi! Any good advice for trying to negotiate salary/other compensation for a position that is new, and unique, and something I can't find ANY data for online? And believe me, I have tried. It would essentially be me saying: I want more b/c I want more (again, I can't find any…

Employer said they’re excited to be moving forward, but I don’t hear from them. I have been job searching for the last 20 months, ever since losing my job following pandemic shutdowns. My industry was hit hard and there weren’t any roles available for a long time. For the last 2+…

Success has no deadline! In the career world, there is this pressure to make large accomplishments by an early age (aka Forbes' 30 under 30 list). But as we know, success has no deadline. At any age, you can start a new career path, go back to school, write a book, travel the…

Any managers out there feeling overwhelmed with remote management? Recently I've been hearing from a lot of managers how remote working is making their lives much harder. I think at the heart of this issue is that managers have to role model, train, develop people, communicate…

What's the most professional way to say "I'm not turning over the work product until you pay me"? I'm a freelance writer and one of my clients is now a week and a half past due on my last invoice. This is the second time they've been late, and I'm admittedly very aggravated…

Business as unusual? If you're going into the office (and you don't have to), are you having *unconventional* interactions? I've heard that in offices with voluntary returns, people are hungry for IRL interactions that they're spending time with coworkers they usually wouldn't —…

Good morning FGB Community-Let's talk interviewing skills! ❓Do you think you do well in interviews? What do you think is your strongest skill/tactic when it comes to performing well in them? ⬇️ Comment below and share your thoughts with one another-There are many in our community…

Prepping for an offer! Hey FGB community! I've been in a really lousy job for the last year or so and have been trying to stick it out. Recently, I realized I'm wasting my time waiting for things to change and took matters into my own hands. I started interviewing with a company…

Trash it Tuesday! Coming to the close of 2021, let's talk about what you are leaving behind- what mentality or mindset? What self-limiting beliefs or behaviors? I'm trashing imposter syndrome, and the hold it has on me when it comes to learning new things at my job and beyond.…

Every new step in your career requires you to get out of your comfort zone. Growth requires discomfort. It's worth it.

Monday Motivation! Hey there FGB Community! From now until the end of the year, there can be a lot of burnout and busy times. I want to start this week back from the holiday with a bit of motivational sharing, to help us get through together. ⬇️ Comment below with any quote,…