Salary Discrepancy I found out from a colleague that I make less than everyone else within my level. How should I raise it to my boss?

After 20 years of working in this field, I know it is time to try a new career. My diverse skills include teaching, online learning, project management, program development, and team management. My career field would be in learning and development teams, but I do not want to…

What does it mean when someone says to a woman that she is “not a personality fit?” Is that just a way of discarding? Is that a way of swing that she is “emotional” without saying the word? I work in a consulting setting where we engage with all sorts of office cultures. I’ve had…

Hi all, I'd love some practical advice, I have spent almost 10 years in international development (which I love) but my current job is draining me.. in the height of COVID last year, I was able to work remotely, live with my partner and be close to friends and family which helped…

Current company I work for is being acquired and their benefits package is much less comprehensive including the bonus structure. Layoffs have begun. And most teams are doing more work with less resources. Is it common to volunteer or plant a seed that I don't mind being put on…

Hello Community, I recently chose to leave a job in higher ed that hadn't been giving me satisfaction for a while - I have a pattern of finding myself in assistant positions and spend a lot of time managing up and being shown no opportunity for growth. Much of this is due to…

Hi! I am trying to help out a former colleague find a job even though I would not hire this person again. I hired them for a specific role and although they were very diligent and produced good work, they were very difficult to work with and not enjoyable to spend time with,…

Hi, It's so ironic that I can so easily advise other women on work problems, but now that I find myself mired in a nightmare situation, I keep telling myself to hang in there. Why? Because it took me 2 1/2 years to find a job. It's a fun job (mostly) as a leasing agent for the…

During nursing school, I went above and beyond. I still worked and volunteered in the community. When COVID hit I went into homeless communities to direct resources and even made a positive pressure room with ducktape, plastic sheets, and box fans to keep a food bank running…

Hi there, Thanks to a friend for introducing me to this site! So, I had a question: I am going to start interviewing for jobs this week, after having been let go in mid-August. I was fired primarily because the exec. director didn't like that I couldn't remember some things--…

Hello everyone! I am at the beginning stages of my job search and have been through several toxic workplace situation in the past. Wondering if there are specific questions to ask in an interview to assess whether or not the boss is a bully and or it is a toxic workplace. Thank…

So there's something new happening now about letters of references--some companies refuse to give them. That's the policy. Have you experienced this? What you need to provide to anyone who wants to check on you is the company ID number, your employee ID number, and a phone…

How did you afford to leave? With so many people leaving their jobs right now due to burnout and other issues related to the pandemic, I often wonder what did people plan to do when they walked away? If you left your job in the last 6-12 months, did you have another job lined up?…

Pushed out of my career at age 63. Too young to retire. Too old to hire. I've applied for several positions in the past five years, and because my specialty is very small, I eventually get to know the person who was hired. They are all either internal candidates, or have finished…

Best way to resign? Backstory - I have been working as a VP for a medium-size company for about two years. When I was hired, I reported directly to the owner. He wanted to step back, so he hired someone to lead the employees while he brainstorms ideas for the company. Great idea…

This is probably putting the horse before the cart, but that's how my mind works. I have spoken with 2 different recruiters for 3 different positions, now. I had a short interview for one of those positions with the supervisor of the job last week. I am waiting to hear updates on…

Asking for advice please. I work in finance for a consumer loan office. We are a two person branch, myself and my manager. The problem I'm having is this, my manager will not stay off her personal device. She has been told by our District Supervisor to keep her phone off of her…

Long post ahead- I am pretty sure that once I write this out I will have my answer but for my own sanity-I am going to seek feedback from the FGB community just so I can reassure myself. I have been the Director of a Collegiate retail store for almost 9 years. I love my staff. My…

Hello, well I was fired yesterday 60 days into my temp to hire position. I had done nothing wrong but I was told I was "not a good fit". They have to follow all the guidelines set by the corp office and because I questioned a couple things, I am not a good fit. I was always…

I need some advice, ladies! I received a job offer today. I was excited at first but then a bit concerned and upset when I read the job description and compensation they are offering. I have a few questions and concerns and hope you can help me out. Honestly, I was upset when I…