I have been very stressed and it is pouring into my work . I never filed for FML if that what it is nor do I have a therapist how would I start this journey . I need to step away from work and I don't want to quit any suggestions?

Hi Community, I need to take short term disability due to being called back to the office after working from home for 2 years. They are calling everyone back. I have 2 serious health conditions that I could manage at home (barely) with expensive equipment I purchased. Can’t take…

Hi - advice needed, is it a rights violation? After experiencing several unprofessional situations, I chose to leave my current organization. I applied, interviewed and accepted another position in another organization. I submitted my resignation and CHOSE not to share where I…

Hello all, I just got my bachelor's last year and am currently in a role that is not where I wanted to be. I am so disheartened by where I am; don’t get me wrong, I am very thankful for a job. I am highly considering going back to school to learn a trade job; however, I am so…

I've always been a competent interviewee but the months of rejections are taking a toll on my delivery. I'm psyching myself up for each interview but as the months of being out of work without being eligible for unemployment continue, I can tell I'm worried that I'm coming across…

Hi, I would like to ask for your advice on how best to include experience gained while handling dual roles. For context, I have 3 years of experience as a Cybersecurity IT GRC Analyst in the banking industry (July 2021 to present). Additionally, from April 2022 to April 2023, I…

Pregnant and role elimination I would like someone to advise me on this. My current role has been eliminated, and I've been given 60 days (until November 30) to find a new role within the company. However, I am pregnant and will be due on November 22. What options do I have at…

Living with family after layoffs and can't find work. Back history, my company laid off workers this year and I finally made the difficult decision to move home while job searching. I'm grateful my family let me move in but there's a reason I left the area, there are no jobs in…

How do you deal with a company that is wondering, but their training is nonexistent? I recently joined a company that is wonderful, my supervisor is also wonderful, but the training has been nonexistent. I’ve had to learn almost everything on my own or make mistakes to learn.…

I am a Nigerian. Very passionate about electronic circuit designs both hardware and software. I am skilled. But what certification do I need to get employed in GE aviation? And can I get the certification?

Toxic company culture where only people in roles that have direct links to making money gets value. Everyone else are not seen as important, appreciated or can chime in for input no matter how long they have worked for the company and what titles they hold. I have been working at…

Is it a bad idea to re-apply for your old role? My former role is open again. I've had 5 former coworkers reach out and ask me to come back. I'm conflicted whether it's a good idea or not. There are a few pros and cons. Part of me is considering it and the other part is saying…

How long to wait to follow up a second time? After the interview, I sent a thank you note with a pitch regarding why I would be a good fit based on our conversation. Surprisingly, I heard back and that I would be contacted regarding the next steps. It's been two weeks and radio…

I'm feeling lost and uncertain about my job. I've been working with my employer for almost 20 years, initially as an executive assistant. However, when my VP retired, instead of letting me go, they demoted me to an admin role for several departments, each not under the same…

Actively pursuing remote work in graphic design. I refuse to believe being in my 50's means my career is over. I am open to recommendations for roles that value seasoned creativity and adaptability.

I’m physically disabled and had to quit working as a teacher in March. I’m in desperate need of part time and remote work. I can do basically anything — I have oodles of experience and a college education. I’ve had absolutely no luck so far with even getting an interview let…

Hello, I recently retired from a position of AVP Revenue Cycle in healthcare industry with 45 years of experience. Didn't like not working but didn't want high level job with all the stress. Found a position of manager with a small start up healthcare company in business 4 years…

"Backup for Owner" -Owner of the firm for which I am a subcontractor will be on vacation for 3 weeks. She asked me and an associate if "we will be around" while she is away to answer client questions directed to her. Associate typically golfs on Fridays and does not put the same…

Manager issues I Started with my company 3 years ago as an LOA specialist. I was then promoted and was always giving autonomy to make decisions and revamp processes where I saw fit. We then decided to outsource and that's when my new boss was hired on. She wanted to fully…

Feel like I add no value. Some days I push literal and figurative paper all day long. Those are boring days. Other days, like today, I check out social media and consider myself very lucky. I have a great boss and easy commute, and can wfh some days. And there are days I count…