What is a better option? I have a marketing career in India, even without degrees in the field. I earn good for my age and am even getting great offers. However, I have been toying with the idea of an MS in Marketing in the USA (or an MBA in India). Whats better with regard to…

Going on FMLA in a few days for health reason and my employer is trying to get me in trouble So I’ve been working in this company for 2 years as a Manager. Through that entire time I had nothing but perfect record. For 2 years I got above average to excellent performance review,…

Career change I’ve been thinking about a career change for a few years now. My field has been declining for some time now. Agencies are poorly operated. They’re disorganized. They don’t care about their missions to help others. Administrators are apathetic, shady, and won’t think…

Looking for some insight. I am doing a job right now that stresses me out so much I am sick to my stomach every day. I make mistakes all the time no matter how hard I try. Even early on weekends I start worrying about Monday. I plan to have an honest talk with my boss about where…

I just had a first interview for a role that I am REALLY hoping to get a second interview for... But that's not why I am posting. I am posting to give a HUGE shoutout to the resources that I found on this site for interview prep, and overall confidence building. I am NOT good at…

How come no one mentioned how risky making a career change can be in your thirties and forties? After a decade in accounting, I decided to leave the profession in 2021. As we all know, the job market in 2021-22 was hot and it was really easy to find new employment. However, after…

Job depression is real. Hi all, please bear with me as this is a lengthy piece where I just need to vent. While I'm grateful to be working and support my family, my job is making me incredibly depressed and frustrated. I've been seeking a new role since January and I started this…

Rethinking an offer I had...and previously declined. I am a Subcontractor for a small consulting firm. Last year, we lost a long standing client to another firm (low bid) The owner of the firm contacted me and asked if I would subcontract for his firm and provide consulting…

Following up after a less-than-stellar interview: I had my final interview for a position I'm very excited about today, but I started off on the wrong foot and struggled to recover. I picked a bad anecdote for the first question, and wasn't able to relate the interviewer's…

I am writing to share my recent experiences and frustrations in my job search process. It has been a challenging journey, and I could use some guidance or insights on how to navigate through this difficult period. I am a 50-year-old American Mexican professional with multiple…

My job situation. Over the last few months, things have begun to spiral work-wise. My direct supervisor is now managing 2 regions and twice the staff as of May 10th, and it’s impacting the level of support he’s able to provide to everyone on his team. He is stretched thin time…

Feeling unfulfilled and dejected at work. I'm in my mid-40s and stuck in a section of my organization that is very male-dominated, and a good number of the women are the wives of the male directors and other managers. Well, I wasn't a spouse hire. I got the job and good salary…

Transitioning to the U.S. job market has been an adjustment. While I've had a few interviews go well, the multi-round process can be nerve-wracking, especially coming from a different system. In two months of searching, I'm eager to optimize my approach. Any advice on navigating…

Ghosted at a Video Interview... I was laid off four months ago when my team was dissolved in a division of a major online retailer. After a phone screen for a Sr. Manager position I'd applied to, I received a call to set up a second, interview on Zoom. I searched everywhere for…

I'm searching for job past 3 months. I know I'm a fresher and have an experience for about 8 months . It's quite disturbing sometimes being jobless and hopeless at the same time

Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma certification? I currently work in advertising/marketing in an operational capacity. I manage budgets, resourcing, workflows, certain tech-you get the picture. I would love to know if anyone in the community has gotten this type of certification and…

How long… does it take you to realize if a job is the “right fit”? I lost my job the end of April, and was out of work! I had 2 job offers one being an Office Administrator role within a distribution company, and one being. Guidance secretary for a local hs. I have over 10 years…

First time asking for advice. I've been at my current job for almost 3yrs. My bosses are a married couple and are great people, but as for bosses they're not so great. It is an office setting I was hired as an office manager yet manage nothing because the wife is very very…

Feedback Regarding Project Follow-Up Questions What are your thoughts for this situation? A manager assigns a project to an employee to complete by next Friday via email. Manager gave the employee a week notice. If the employee has any questions, the manager wants to openly help…

Passively looking for a new job, advise please! I am looking for higher salary with the same title. I have stayed at this company 5 years because I like the people and flexibility to work hybrid (I have young children), but I know I am worth more. So, in no hurry, I am looking…