I am at the end of my rope. I have been looking for a new role (VP/SVP of Marketing) after being laid off from my job (due to Covid) in May. I have interviewed for many roles and even made it to the final rounds several times but have not been able to secure a role. I get no…

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HR Help. As part of prehire, the company wants five years of W2s and two recent pay stubs. I really need a job but wondering what am I getting in to!!!

When you have a new job, how long do you wait to update your LinkedIn/FGB/Other professional profile? I just accepted a new role that I start next week and I'm so excited that I just want to update everything now! I know some colleagues who wait 6 months or so to make those…

I do payroll for my company. I have heard many employees talking about lying on their timesheets - especially remote workers. I see timesheets saying that folks work 10 hours per day from home but I know they aren't (no email responses, no voicemail responses, etc.) The same…

I'm creating a platform to provide mentoring to early-career marketers. If this is you (in your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd job), will you please share your biggest career question? Thanks so much!

If you're under 6 months in a company, are you allowed to get FMLA? I am afraid it is going to affect my performance rating or some other thing management may throw at me for taking care of myself.

What do you do when your boss is keeping tabs on how many times you do or, in my case, don't recognize a coworker? This coworker is not doing the job she was hired to do because she doesn't have the skillset to do it. This is exactly what my boss said to me during my current…

How do I ask for a raise? I have been in this position for 8 years, and I have taken on many new responsibilities since having taken this position. The company does not contribute to my 401k. I do not get health insurance through my company, it is offered, but I am on my…

Are recruiters typically apathetic (or unempathetic - not as nice or friendly) once you have signed the offer? My recruiter was super nice when she was trying to hire me, but now after I signed the offer, it's like I am talking to Emily Charlton (the snooty assistant in the Devil…

Feeling like a complete failure. I did everything think I was "supposed" to do. Went to college and grad school, majored in marketing, and I now am 42 an unemployed ( again) right now. I've had a series of set backs in my career from losing jobs due to a recession or layoff…

Looking to file a Complaint against my job, How do I go about writing a letter to corporate in a professional manner? anyone have idea's?

I need to vent. What's wrong with people? For the second time during my job search, I was contacted by a scammer. The first time, the scammer had all ducks in a row...the company's letterhead (it was a German company that the scammer claimed was opening a US branch), the persona…

I've been following FGB on IG for a long time, but just recently started looking into the site more. I'm looking for guidance and not sure what group might be most helpful. My personal life is changing and I've been working remotely since 3/20 and my company is not approving me…

Dilemma. I know the right thing to do but I'm afraid. I have a job offer and am waiting for a better offer from another company. How bad is it to accept and then change my mind if the better one comes along?

Is it appropriate to ask for a raise when I just applied for another job internally? I did some research and I am paid 20% less than industry standard for my role. On top of that a male colleague at the same level as me, with less experience and less education makes 20k+ more…

How difficult is it to get a copy of one's employment file from a corporate HR department? Especially if one no longer works for said corporation?

Recently, I’ve been having some physical and mental issues—both aiding the other. And work exacerbates both. I received a note from my doctor to take some time off for a couple of weeks. My company doesn’t have FMLA, and my state has no laws in place either. I presented the note…

I recently took a part time job. Working from home is becoming overwhelming and I need to get out a bit, so figured with holidays coming a part time job would pull double duty - extra cash and outside of the house time. A good friend of mine asked me to join the team because…

Company Politics and Favoritism My company is going through a lot of changes we are getting a lot of turn over. After 8 years with the company I am glad we are the size we are otherwise I would be worried. However, with job postings it has become more about who your friends with…