You know it's interesting. I've been in my current role for almost 4 years and it has been really difficult. My main issue has been my boss, but there have been other contributing factors. The culture doesn't feel like a fit for me and I've never been able to gain my footing…

It's the Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss!! My burning career question is: If your job requires frequent collaboration with at least one other person (or group), how much credit should you personally take for successes/setbacks? JOIN THE SEASON OF SHARING: 1. Find three…

It's the Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss!! My burning career question is: What’s a question you should absolutely avoid while networking? I find networking to be super intimidating, in part because I'm always worried I'll ask the wrong questions. What's a question you always…

Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss! What’s the most unreasonable thing you’ve ever been asked to do at work? Often times we can be asked to perform tasks at work that are beyond our job descriptions, but some requests can be more outrageous than others. I'm curious if anyone has…

Hi community, I am hoping someone can suggest a diplomatic way to handle a work situation. I am on the administrative side and interact with various people throughout the organization. We are given instructions to process throughout the day. One of my colleagues often makes…

I just participated in the Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss! Now, here's my question... What’s the best boundary you’ve ever created to find balance at work? Over the years, I've had ups and downs when it comes to finding true work-life balance. I think the issue is I haven't…

Season of Sharing at Fairygodboss What white lies do you (or can you) tell your boss? My friend and I were talking about this over the weekend and have very different opinions, would love to hear what others think! JOIN THE SEASON OF SHARING: 1. Find three different members who…

Prior to covid, I was employed for 15 years at my previous position and always found long term jobs rather quickly before that. I currently find myself interviewing again (a little older) and I'm wondering how much ageism is a factor in today's job market. I just completed my MBA…

I am being bullied at work this is being going on from the beginning two years ago. As of Friday it has been getting worst I don't want to work there anymore. My biggest problem is I can't talk to management because they are part of the problem. I am so depressed, lost and unsure…

Need advice. I’m starting to seek internal opportunities within my company. How should I respond if I’m asked if my current manager knows that I’m interviewing? I don’t plan on letting my manager know until I have an offer at hand. Any thought?

I keep getting recognitions and awards at work but promotions and raises elude me. How do I move past the “gold stars” to move forward in my career?

I could use some advice. A little over three years ago, I accepted a job with a Director title, Operation Excellence (continuous improvement, quality coaching, training, change management, etc.). The company wasn’t the best, it was a calculated risk to go there, and about a year…

I have been approached by an Executive Search company as part of their succession plan. This would be a different industry for me however I l ike the idea of potential ownership and having a higher base salary and potentially higher compensation in the future. I'm currently a…

How do I calm the demon in my head? I had last posted about being underpaid where I'm currently at (the company had been purchased by another company, new hires were making at least $3 more an hour than I, and I'd been learning new duties as some left for greener pastures as we…

I recently interviewed for a role in a specific product transaction that I have recent experience in. At the interview the hiring manager told me she was looking for someone to work on a different product. I do have have experience in those well, however not as recently. I told…

Like many here seem to be lately, I am in a toxic work situation and need to get out. I don't have anything lined up but I'm trying to network, and apply to openings that fit etc. I have about 2-3 months of living expenses saved but don't feel comfortable with that. I'd like to…

How do I advocate for a promotion when my skillset is not about managing people? The corporate ladder is all about management, but what if my contributions and goals aren’t about managing others? How do I climb that ladder on my own terms and get rewarded for my unique abilities?

I have been at my job for close to 5 years and during the 5 years, I've realized that I only enjoy maybe 45% of what I am doing. Of course, I have been looking, interviewing, and looking some more for the right opportunity that will fulfill what I truly want to do with my career.…

I was recently contacted by a recruiter who told me about three positions that I was a good fit for based on my background. She asked if I was interested, I said yes and then she said she would send me the job descriptions and follow up with next steps. Two weeks later and I have…

I am ready to resign from my job today, I have officially checked out mentally but I have no back up job at the moment. What should I do?