HR Specialist acts like my mother i started a new job almost 3 months ago as a recruiter and the HR Specialist acts like my mother. I had to call her out a couple of times jokingly calling her mother and she has finally calmed down and in some instances stopped. I do not directly…

Just Graduated & Navigating the Job Market Hi, Fairygodboss community! I recently graduated with a Master’s degree and am stepping into the exciting yet challenging world of job hunting. As an international student, the hurdles feel even higher in today’s competitive market.…

How to prevent to become the scapegoat in a new workplace? I have a history of being the scapegoat. First this happened in my foster family, and then it happened in 2 different workplaces. The similarities were that these environments had a history of conflicts and difficulties…

I have had complaints that a person I manage has "body odor and hygiene problems." I spoke with them and realized it may be the clothes that this person wears. (Maybe they were left in the washing machine too long and dried?) The person said they "always wear deodorant and shower…

I started a job in February of 2023 for a start-up. In October the start-up was shuttered and I was absorbed by the parent company rather than laid off ( I am grateful). Since then there have been some issues. I had one of our project managers tried to manipulate me into doing…

After several months of searching, I finally landed a job offer (and a great one!). However, the timing of the holidays is horrible. When should I give notice and how? My boss is on PTO through New Year's, but I want to give as much notice as possible. Do I wait until he returns…

My last two roles did not end well so what is the best way to handle discussing those during interviewing? I'm finding that some interviewers are asking more detailed questions about gaps and leaving companies. To be transparent, the oldest one, I asked to be let go as it wasn't…

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My late-30's manager treats me like a child. Her management style is "mommy" and it's insulting. I'm in my 50's with 25 years experience in this field, and recently earned an MBA directly related to my work. Last year I was laid off from my director level role due to a corporate…

Before an interview, I check my Teams or Zoom setting but every time, I have an issue after clicking the link. From my perspective, my camera is working, sound is set and I arrive early to make sure there isn't an unforeseen update. When the interview is about to begin, the…

Am I being ghosted? Last year, I was a finalist for a job at a major company in my industry. The internal recruiter that was managing that position reached out to me recently about another similar position that is opening up and wanted to know if I was interested - which I am.…

Resigning during probation. Hi all, If considering resignation when a rol is below expectations and qualifications, better to do it during probation period or once this is completed after 6 months? Thank you

I received a job offer and I don’t know what to do. Background, I was laid off without any warning from a local MSP. At this company I started as a procurement manager and transitioned into a new position, from which I was laid off. It took me a month and a half of applying and…

How to leave the dysfunctional organization behind you? I’ve accepted a better position and will have a couple of weeks between leaving my old job and starting the new. I have done my due diligence in vetting the new team/ org. My question is, since the last “ leadership” was so…

HR says I am loud My HR Specialist just informed me yesterday that I was loud and I had a loud laugh. I have never been told this before in my30+ years of working in my field which is recruitment. she has been with the company for 2+ years and I have been with the company for 2.5…

Male executives hoard funds for travel and training opportunities and cry poverty when I ask for something I've been working for my division for the last few years, and it's become apparent to me that the male leadership team treats themselves very well. They go on quarterly…

Accused of creating a hostile work environment Yesterday the employee I oversee wrote me a long email saying all the ways I have made them feel and caused them anxiety. I was accused of creating a hostile work environment, being condescending because I explain how to fix mistakes…

Scheduled an interview for this week through the company's interview system. Received notification that it was set the morning but when I received the invite, it's listed for 5 PM. Since I don't have the interviewer's contact details does anyone have any advice. I checked my…

Why do people say it is harder to get a job when unemployed? I’m thinking of leaving my current position before I get another offer. I’m financially able to take some time off and I really would like to have a break before starting a new job. I have applied for other jobs but not…

Colleague confiding about considering self-harm I recently had a situation where I have had to disclose to my team lead and manager that one of my close colleague who I consider as a sibling has been having self-harm thoughts. His flatmate/housemate who also happens to be my…