Question for Fairygodboss' Season of Sharing Are unlimited vacation days actually unlimited? I'm interviewing with a company now and that's one of their perks, but it's hard to tell if that really means unlimited or if they're still strict about employee taking off. JOIN THE…

PLEASE share your secrets for coping with dark WFH days! Daylight savings just hit and I am....worried, frankly. I hate logging off work to darkness. It's depressing and makes me feel like work is the only thing I can do with my days. What are your hacks for coping with dark WFH…

Join Us for The Season of Sharing! November is a time of sharing and giving thanks and Fairygodboss is hosting its own Season of Sharing month to celebrate! You may have already seen some great posts in our community from members asking their burning career questions, and we…

Hello all, I am looking for advice to help my sister out. She has been looking for a job for months- she has been out of work since COVID started. She has a Masters in education but most recently has had a career as a police officer. She has applied to dozens of jobs, including…

Let's start a dialogue around Toxic. Do you believe people are throwing around the term toxic too much in describing any situation that isn't perfect or any tough personalities one may have to deal with? JOIN THE SEASON OF SHARING: 1. Find three different posts where members are…

Yesterday my position was eliminated. I was told that due to a restructuring my position will be at a higher level and I don’t have the qualifications (wasn’t told what those are). I’m in shock, a little angry and sad. Any advice on the best way to move on? Thanks!

How would you approach this? Advice very much appreciated. So the 'Great Resignation' just keeps coming. I officially have lost 4/5 of my team over the last few months. Its been awesome (completely sarcastic) but now I am getting applicants with completely UNREALISTIC salary…

Advice on Bad-Mouthing Bosses? Hi everyone, would love advice or feedback on this issue. I recently left a role at an organization that was toxic. I ended up getting another role in the industry which I love. However, I have a bad feeling that this boss is bad-mouthing me by name…

If the Great Resignation is so real, and there are so many jobs out there, and it's a 'buyer's market' for us job hunters, why are SO MANY OF THE JOBS I'm seeing so sucky? I am seeing 'entry level' that requires 3+ years of experience, freelance/contract jobs by the millions, and…

What's the no 1 career mistake you've made and how did you come back from it? I think so many of us worry about making mistakes in our careers, but in a lot of ways mistakes are inevitable — and they can lead to great things. JOIN THE SEASON OF SHARING: 1. Find three different…

I realize this isn't a technical troubleshooting board, but I'm working on a documentation project, and there's a functionality issue that's making me crazy. I figure this site is for networking and lifting each other up....so why not ask, right? Does anyone have experience with…

Any former special Ed teachers out there? I’m seriously thinking about switching careers, but I’d still like to work with students w/special needs without going back to school to get another degree/certifications. Any suggestions on what type of jobs to look into?

I'm an experienced hire new to a company, and I want to position myself for a role in leadership. What steps should I be taking to appropriately position myself? What should I avoid doing? Any and all feedback is appreciated! Thanks in advance!

What do you do if you were promised a promotion and raise, but it never came? I've had a friend in this situation recently (and have also been there myself int he past) and it STINKS. How did you approach the situation? How do you handle the disappointment? JOIN THE SEASON OF…

Fairygodboss season of sharing: How important are company reviews to you? I am applying for jobs and I always make sure to look at company reviews before I move further with my application. A friend of mine recently told me to stop taking them so seriously, but I think these…

How do I address this? I've interviewed with a company twice, and it looks like there will be a third, presumably final, interview coming shortly (they've asked about my availability for next week). While I was speaking with the hiring manager I was excited about some aspects of…

Should I tell a company they’re my top choice? I’ve made it pretty far with this company - what seems to be the end of the interview process. And now the hiring manager has reached out and said she would like to contact my references versus having HR do so. She asked me if I was…

Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss! I'm curious to hear from you all, what is the biggest decision you have ever made in your career? I've been feeling really stuck lately, and think I need do a major shake-up and make some career moves, but I'm sooo scared. Would love to hear…

Seeking your guidance and advice. After 15 months of unemployment due to the pandemic, I accepted a bridge position to help get back into the workforce. I've recently started pursuing other job opportunities, hired a resume writer and will confidentially reach out to my…

I am 57 and am having a very hard time finding a job. I had a job but left for a better opportunity that gave me a substantial pay raise along with an opportunity for growth. I was in heaven. After 4 weeks my world came crashing down as I was laid off. They told me that it was…