I've worked in Pathology and laboratory medicine in the clinical setting for six years, have a degree in biology, and just in the last year was promoted into a management position for a job that is challenging and rewarding, but I have this nagging thought in the back of my head…

Blatent discrimination. I was in management for several years. I accepted a mid-level position that's not a management role. I've experienced blatent discrimination, harassment, and even assault by my manager - who, by the way, was not my hiring manager. Though the actions were…

Hello to new Pivoters in the group! What is your ultimate goal right now of where you are and where you want to be?

A couple of weeks ago my daughter was admitted to the hospital to be treated for depression and anxiety that led to suicidal thoughts and attempts. I was out of the office for the week she was an inpatient, for obvious reasons. I scheduled an appointment with HR and the VP (my…

I had a very disappointing interview experience. First, I’ve been a technical business professional for 20 years. I am consistently high performing, very experienced, firm and professional. I am a director level manager of global market segment. I was approached by a global…

How should I reply to demographic questions on job applications? Can these only harm me or are companies genuinely using these questions to build a more diverse staff? Some of these questions seem discriminatory and are now becoming a requirement in some applications I have…

How should I reply to demographic questions on job applications? Can these only harm me or are companies genuinely using these questions to build a more diverse staff? Some of these questions seem discriminatory and are now becoming a requirement in some applications I have…

I have a work problem that's causing me a great deal of anxiety, so any advice would really be appreciated. I have worked for a care company for over 2 yrs ,and this year the manager informed me that she had sold the company & that as the owner had his own team, there was an…

I’m curious, does anyone else use just html and css? I’ve been learning these coding languages (and really enjoy using them). I like being creative but am unsure where these skills fit in with my field (I'm in marketing).

So I just got offer a job as a contractor for a financial and advisory firm (a big 4.) The work looks fun, the boss seems terrific and the money is outstanding especially after being underpaid for many years. Even though Im a contractor Im still going through the full background…

Hi..I have recently started a new job, have just finished my first week in fact. It is a small family based business with just one coworker sitting beside me in the office, everyone else is in and out all day. I know its early days, but How long does it generally take ppl to get…

I need advice. I am newly in another HR job and I am trying to get a handle on it. There is not enough to do each day but I feel I am a bit new to say that and my boss says until I am doing everything perfectly I dont need more OK. So I try to do it all perfectly. Then another…

I was promoted to supervisor after 18 months, supervising people in the role I used to have. My team is comprised of 9 females, age range 35 to 55+. I have identified performance issues with a few people so far and the responses range from I'm not doing that to that's not how I…

I took a new sales role ( I’m a senior level enterprise/strategic salesperson in tech) at the beginning of the year. While interviewing I was told and made clear this was important, that I would report to the Chief Revenue Officer. 1 month in they promoted a sales person from the…

I can't get excited about prospective jobs anymore. Before apply to a job I used to always do extensive research on the company, the position, reviews ect. However, so many jobs you never hear anything back (or go through 4 hours of interviews just to get a standard rejection…

Bad boss or is something more nefarious going on? My boss called an emergency meeting on a holiday weekend. He told me “I hope this doesn’t ruin your weekend but I need to tell you that you have a pattern of behavior. A pattern of *emotional* behavior. This conversation is going…

Help! I am in a toxic work environment, but have to stay for financial reasons until I can find another job. I try to stay away from the toxic coworkers, but they find a reason to keep coming in my orbit. P.S. HR is not helpful, and supervisor is one of the key players Trying to…

Tattletale at work One of my coworker, told her boss (my boss’s boss) that a specific task wasn’t done quick enough. Now she made both my boss and me look bad. My boss is aware that I was swamp and got people to help me out with the task. It took a while for people to build this…

I'm originally from NY and I took a leap and accepted a position near Savannah, GA. I love the weather, the affordable living expenses, and the 20 minute commute. I'm just not thrilled by a lot of the "Southern attitude". I work in a scientific/health related field and the…

Hi FGB, I have an interview next Tuesday with a television broadcasting company for a Client Partnerships Manager role where the focus would be a client partner for Tech, QSR & Finance clients. I'm curious to learning more about the media and brand marketing process and any…