I work in an extremely toxic nursing environment as a nursing manager. There is always negative feedback. I try to always be positive but it sucks me in very fast. My home life use to be my peace but I've lost myself between trying to balance my career, my kids and my fiancee. I…

Seeking out some advice please. An underperforming employee was just added to my team. He has been with the company for several years. However, as his manager now, I am learning he is underperforming and has been underperforming in his role compared to his peers. His previous…

Tomorrow (or later today), I am quitting my job. I work remotely as a litigator for a law firm. This is my first time working for a firm, which I was very clear about in my interview. I have been there six months. In that time I have been given numerous assignments with little to…

Looking to change careers to a somewhat related field. I have 20 years experience in my existing field. I am looking for something with more stability and growth and I don't have the passion any longer. For example, web content to technical writer. Currently about 5 percent of my…

I was reported to HR for referring to a coworker as she who changed pronouns a few months ago. I admitted to slipping up and will take a DEI course. I also sent a formal written apology. I also in the 30 min meeting corrected the HR representative at least three times after using…

I am working in a conglomerate as an assistant. I understand the nitty gritty of this position. However, I find myself answering emails and doing some small work even on my off days and holiday break by my boss. The work can be done the following week. But my boss insists that I…

I am currently on leave from my job due to a serious illness I have 12 weeks of job protection due to Connecticut FMLA but i will not be able to return to work within the 12 weeks due to an upcoming surgery and ensuing recovery period. My HR rep has informed me that i should…

Should I try to negotiate a later starting date for a job so I can collect my 100% vestment at my current job? While I love my job and the people I work with, the pay is way less than even the average in our region, and much less than the state or national average for the…

My career progression is being undermined. I took up a position a year ago leading a team. In the year the entire team of 6, except for one person, has left. Team members on average were being replaced every 3 months with new hires and while the company searched for staff,…

I was working in a product based company for 3 years and then due to my personal commitment i had to join a startup. I joined as lead and currenty handling a devops team. But my manger is very critical and does not understand the process of devops. DevOps is not about…

Is there such thing as a work life balance as a midlevel lawyer. Yes, I work for the government. No, that doesn't mean I don't work hard or always in person controlled by a docket. Does anyone know how to perhaps find a nontraditional role - something like editing Lexis articles?

Company awards: how much do you/should you care about receiving one? My company is holding a little end of the Fiscal Year event where they acknowledge who received an award or bestow new ones on people. In my five years there, I've never received a single thing. Leadership,…

I have a job interview because I'm really burned out in my current job but how to explain without sounding like I'm giving a generic answer that doesn't really answer the question. Or does it matter? I have already had the first interview and am on to the next one. First was a…

How to stay sane during the waiting game? I don't stop job searching until an offer but it's maddening. The other roles don't compare to the interviewed position but I'm forcing myself to keep moving forward. While I'm able to do so during the day, at night it's another story.…

Direct report knows it all I work in marketing for a mid-sized company and I head up a team of 8. I’ve been in this role for 4 years and in this profession for 14. I brought someone over to my team from a different department about a year ago, we’ll call her Jen. No marketing…

Ways to improve your Career Confidence What is most challenging about having a lack of career confidence, is that in my experience, it’s one of the top things that can get you a job, even without meeting the qualifications. I have yet to see someone who is highly qualified tank…

How do I choose a new employer after multiple frustrating experiences? I've had some pretty disappointing and frustrating work experiences over the past several years. I've experienced ethical issues (leading me to becoming a whistleblower), workplace bullying/mobbing, and…

I may have asked this before Im considering leaving my full time job and working 2 part-time jobs in its place. I’ve been in my current position for 2 years, I’m great at what I do, but the job itself makes me miserable. It’s basically a micromanaged call center. I started…

Is a tax credit form required for an application? Last week I filled out 2 different applications for remote positions I found on LinkedIn that asked me to fill out forms for tax credits that required me to confirm if I was over 40. Which I am. Can they legally ask me that? The…

Has anyone used a paid career service to successfully land a new job? I spoke with one such agency this morning (not naming because I'm curious about people's experience with the concept, not this particular firm. I did research the firm and they have a good rep on BBB, etc).…