I recently was offered a 2 month contract role with a startup after only a 30 minute interview with the founders. There were some discrepancies on the contract from our conversation in terms of the length of the contract and the hours per week. I asked for clarity, to update some…

Is it worth it? I am interviewing for a role that has a low ball salary given the expectations and specialized knowledge for the job. I am unemployed so I'm considering it. However, on top of that, they have a process that includes 3 rounds of interviews, a homework assignment to…

Is it important to "fit in" at work?

After bullying and unnecessary conflict, I resigned from a position and had to give almost 3.5 weeks notice. I just found out that the former manager chose to close out my performance review after I left. They marked every category NR (not ratable) and left a comment that I was…

I have been at my government job for four months and still don't have access to everything. My boss knows I don't have access to everything yet my coworker does. Things are supposed to get updated in this database, yet it feels like the boss relies on me to have it updated like I…

advocating for a transfer I've been in my current role for about five years and have been feeling a little bored and antsy for something new. I like the current project I'm on, but I'm starting to feel like it's getting a bit repetitive, and as a result, I'm starting to lose…

I read somewhere that the average employee is productive under 3 hours each day. Can you relate?

How do you know where you're meant to be if you have a lot of different skills and interests? This is a long one. I started my career in Design Engineering. I loved it. I enjoyed creating something from nothing, testing it to make sure it would work, moving it to prototype stage…

I was recently terminated from a senior role in a Fortune 500 company just as I was approaching the one year mark. A week prior to being terminated, out of the blue my boss, during a regular weekly discussion, informed me that she was not satisfied with my performance. She cited…

Why does it feel like only the fake, kiss up-types get ahead? Am I doing something wrong in how I behave (despite being a friendly extrovert myself)? Why is phoniness rewarded? I feel like my boss and his boss just don't like me ... Am I just dealing with a crappy…

I got laid off in September, I have a 4 month old at home. I need to work remotely, but I can not find anything! The frustration is absolutely debilitating.

I'm starting to see marketing jobs listed with graphic design requirements. Due to working in the field, I have a good design eye but I wouldn't call myself a designer. That's always been another member of my team with that specific experience. Is anyone else noticing this and…

Company asking to return investment if initiative wasn’t successful I was going to host a career fair for a company that never had one in their 25 years of existence. I prepared a proposal and submitted it to my CEO for approval. She approved it. At the last minute, she told me…

Upcoming Deadlines Do you remind team members of upcoming deadlines? How? How often? Which ones - just minor ones or everything due this week, etc?

I have a dilemma and would like some advice. Two weeks ago, I was approached by a President of a company on LinkedIn about a Controller position at his company. It would be to replace his current Controller because she is making too many mistakes the latest was turning in the…

I am 54, and having taught for the last 30 years, I have found myself out of a job as my contract will not be renewed. I was completely blindsided until this text below appeared on a parents WhatsApp, and it occurred to me that this was the direction the school was taking. I am…

Professional Black woman routinely talked over in meetings. Advice requested I am a professional Black woman in a management/leadership position at my company. I’m graduate degreed and have been with the org for 10 years, promoted through the ranks. I am the only woman of color…

My boss has told me she no longer wants me on her team. Union are involved. OH have said i am fit for work. I love my job and team. I intend to sèe this thru. Hopefully it will get resolved. Any advice?

Anyone taken and passed the CISSP exam? I would like to get tips on how your journey. Did you take any paid classes or self-study? What materials did you used?

My boss is asking me to work outside of my hours. I recently began a new job 3 months ago. I am a salaried employee, but signed an offer letter with specific hours. We have staff who work evenings - as do I. There are also staff who work on Saturdays. I have 2 contract jobs I…