Calling all Fairygodboss Members! Our community is built on shared experiences and the collective power of women supporting women. We're launching a survey to gather insights on the current workplace landscape, and we need your voice. Your feedback will help us strengthen our…

90s Throwback?! A few managers at work have started saying things that a few years ago (or even a few months ago) would have been an HR red flag but now it seems like people are less worried about it?? Like off color jokes etc. Anyone else seeing this stuff?

How much of a pay cut would you take to pursue a new career path? I have almost 20 years of work experience on the business side working in corporate / private sector jobs but have always been interested in pivoting my career into Human Resources. I've tried to make a lateral…

Just laid off with no transition period This is more of a vent because this just happened yesterday so thank you for reading. My company laid off about 35 people, mainly from 2 teams. Decision to outsource the work so our roles are eliminated. Most people were given their last…

I worked with someone for about a year - I left in 2022 for a new role, she got laid off in Feb 2023. We were remote in different states so never personally met, and at the time she’d called me crying hysterically, and extremely intoxicated. She was so angry at our former boss.…

Red flags at new job? Hi. What are the red flags that you spotted when you started a new job that suggested you should keep applying to other roles? Usually, the onboarding experience is a big one for me but I try to keep an open mind. I would especially love to hear from others…

Good news to share! After multiple rounds of interviews, which began in December, a performance task, a final interview round that was 45 minutes with the CEO and the COO, and a very thorough reference check, today I received an offer for a job that I wanted. What's more, I'll be…

Seeking Mentorship/Internship Opportunities Hi everyone! Is any member here looking for an intern to join their data teams? I have a few years of experience with data research analytics and operation analytics but have had a tough time securing a full-time role in the past 1 year…

Should I speak up when I'm not getting credit for my work? My coworker recently announced to our department that a vendor we work with invited her to present with them at an upcoming industry event about an initiative that our team recently launched. I contributed quite a bit to…

I'm currently looking for a position that will allow me to wfh due to health issues. I have been out of the workforce nearly ten years. My skills are dated but still useful. Does anyone have any tips on how to make myself more appealing to employers? How do I best to explain my…

Hi Everyone I am hoping to find some guidance and support in my job search. I have worked as SAP Consultant for 3years. And after that I have been on maternity break and child care for past 4years. Now I want to restart my career I learn Data Analytics Technologies in this gap,…

Let’s be a little positive here and cheer the fact that job postings include a salary range. I wish this had been a thing all along because it sucked when you would apply for a job and find out that it was below your desired range.

Presentation for an interview? Yes, this has been discussed before, but here I am now in the process of interviewing with an organization and I've been asked to prepare a presentation on how I would solve something. After reading a lot of glassdoor interview reviews, this is…

I am recently working as design Engineer which very unsatisfied. I have been trying switch carrer for last 2 years finally i decided to move on in the field of digital marketing. But shifting the carrer isn't as simple as it is.

Feeling very frustrated. I have a job but my hours have been cut. This job is currently effecting my mental health and been struggling to find another remote job (it has to be remote). I have applied to so many jobs and either gotten no response or they have gone with someone…

Senior Citizen Job Search. I do not want to do it, but I need to keep an income and most importantly healthcare for me and my hubby. Yes, I'm complaining. I have a job now and depending on things entirely outside of my control I could keep the job for all the years I need. It…

Numerous references required? Feeling deflated and confused. After 5 rounds of interviews, finalized salary negotiation AND start date, Company asks for 3 references in order to make the job offer. I provided the 3 references only for them to NOW tell me that they want MORE…

Hi all. I am in a work transition. I have been developing my HR expertise for 20 years. My passion areas are Organizational Development, Performance Management. Talent Management, and Learning & Development. I earned my CCMP, Certified Change Management Professional designation,…

I've been offered a "contract" position and I've never been in this type of position before. It is expected to be long term up to 2 years. Can someone provide advice on what I should be cautious about before I sign the offer letter? Thank you all!

What are your thoughts? I'm a finance assistant for a few male consultants who want me to serve beverages (water, coffee) to their clients at every in-person meeting. This makes me feel like a waitress, and I find it very belittling, so I haven't been doing it. I've been with the…