Have you ever asked for salary transparency at your company? I feel like I know a ton of women who advocate for pay equity and transparency, but the same women don't know their coworker's salaries or even their employer's compensation structure. How do we start these important,…

Hi, is anyone else here ok with their current role and ok to not have a career plan? My company are always expecting me to have a career plan and move onto the next role but for me I see this as more time and stress and it would impact my work life balance. Anyone else feel the…

Advice? Hi all, I work at a company that has amazing and rewarding work (not available at other places) and looks great on resume. Unfortunately, annual review process here appears to be very discouraging for many of my peers - small issues are magnified and people don’t get…

I went on a second interview at a company. I felt like it went really well and was feeling really positive, until today when I saw they reposted the position, and got 80 applications. Now I’m feeling a little defeated. Any advice?

Our company is transitioning to hybrid office hours starting January 1. Prior to COVID our company had a great full time remote program for those that wanted it. I have discussed with my manager and her manager my desire to become remote full time. Both my manager and her manager…

Season of Sharing at FairyGodBoss Were you ever made to feel inferior at work because you were a woman? How did you handle it and would you handle it differently today? OIN THE SEASON OF SHARING: 1. Find three different members who are seeking advice and share your wisdom. 2.…

I have been interviewing with a company, today will be the third round in the process. The first was a phone interview with HR where I was asked a bunch of questions that the hiring manager passed down. The second round consisted of three assessments, which I completed and…

I have had a series of two interviews for two positions. I was offered one position , signed a new hire packet and after my references were checked the offer was rescinded. I was not told why. I have never received a negative evaluation and I know my background check is good. I…

My first interview at this particular company was the first week of September. I was called in for a second and third interview three weeks later. I was then told by the hiring manager they were interested in continuing the process and asked for my references. I furnished them.…

What does career fulfillment mean to you? I've done a lot of soul-searching over the years and know that meeting others where they are at and giving them a way to create a career w/o compromise is what makes me fulfilled. I spent years pursuing what someone else wanted for me…

We all know that networking is an important part of the career--not only for receiving job offers but also for figuring out what we want to do... But how do we maintain relationships after informational interviews in a way that's natural and not burdensome on the other person?…

I accepted a new role in August 2021 that was completely outside of my expertise. I moved from project management into a training-type role. I have loved it so far. I'm learning new things, I have more of an impact on processes, and my team is amazing and supportive. We just…

Season of Sharing! I have a question that has been weighing on me: I've been at my remote job for 3 years and am feeling bored. I get all my work done and have plenty of free time in my week to do house chores, eat well, and exercise. I want a new job that motivates me and pays…

How do you spark or increase motivation or engagement when you feel none? I hate my job but I need it and can’t quit right now. (My family needs my income (I’m working on my F’this fund) and we have really good, very affordable health care through my employer.) My role requires…

What do you think is the greatest cause of The Great Resignation? Have you found yourself part of it?

Here's a question for the Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss! What do you do if you don't have a dream job? I saw a post here recently about not having a dream job and it really made me reconsider how I'm thinking about my career. What if I don't dream of having a specific job?…

I have a question for this community. Is it normal to feel envious of your friends careers? My friend just got a great new job at a company I've always wanted to work for (and I did interview with them many years ago, but I didn't get the job then) and I'm very happy for her but…

I just participated in the Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss! Now, here's my question... How do I separate who I am from my work? I've always been so committed to my career and job and recently, some personal events/issues have me questioning whether I should take time off and…

On the first day of a new job, the Vice President who hired me tells me that she is leaving the company in one week. She insists that she did not know when I was offered the position. However, I gave 4 weeks notice at my previous position. I feel I should have been told about…

Job offer advice Hi! I got a job offer today and the company wants me to review it by the end of this week. It happens that I have another final round of interviews with another company next Tuesday - a company that is my preference. I asked for an extension to review it but they…