I finally have two job offers but I have a dilemma! Offer 1 - previous employer who decided to retain me and offer me the same role. Better compensation, better location and I'll be familiar with the work. Offer 2 - a 6month contract in a big corporation with a possibility to…

How do you regain confidence at your new job after leaving a really toxic environment? I recently changed jobs. The last two years at my previous job were really hell due to a new boss moving me to a position that wasn't a good fit, not having any support or recognition from him…

1099 Work For those who have done contract work, especially long term, how have you managed with no PTO? I have an opportunity to do work I would enjoy, work 75% of the time at home, and get compensated very nicely. The issue is it’s 1099, so no benefits. I can find healthcare,…

New job & Vacation Time I just started my new job yesterday, and I'd like to tell my manager about my pre-planned, 1 week vacation coming up in November and next February. Any good way to let them know this or am I overthinking?

I work for a company for a year. I was told I was doing good. I have one co worjer who was rude and yelled at me all the time. When he started to interfere with my job i went to the manger. I was told we all need to get along. Next thing i know my hour got switch, I didn't deal…

Hi everyone, I graduated in 2023 and was hired by a service-based company, but they haven't onboarded me yet. During this time, I have been actively upskilling and searching for other job opportunities, but haven't had any success. After multiple rejections, I'm on the verge of…

HI everyone, nice to join this group and support others seeking a job, and also seek support in my job search. I'm a SR Ops Executive looking for a new role - something along the lines of Chief of Staff, Head of PMO, VP Operations, etc. - my background is in FinTech, Insurance,…

Hi everyone, I've been down because of the job search and how painful and frustrating it's been. Yesterday, I needed to go to my church service for inspiration and motivation, and I got it. The pastor said a phrase that helped to make things a little better - "delayed, not…

I have been the ED of a small museum for 10 years. I love my job, but I am considering --within the next two years--some long term plans which may include retirement, or perhaps negotiating a part time consulting arrangement with my current job. I will, of course, discuss all…

Hi everyone, I recently got a job in the public sector working for municipal government in Capital Projects Engineering Department. A lot of concerns on my end, so I’ll try to narrow it down. The culture is quite interesting. I see engineers and inspectors sometimes talking for…

My company has decided to close for the day after the 4th with the statement “We are giving you and extended weekend -but- you have to use a vacation day”. I know it is sucky and cheap but my question is “Is this legal”?

Hi--I was asked to interview and make a presentation on a marketing campaign I had worked on in the past. This would be for a contract director role. I was given clear instructions to present for 30 minutes. The presentation was to address certain areas and be no more than 5…

I had three interviews (hiring manager, two others from the team, CFO, and onsite). After the final interview, I didn’t hear back for a week and followed up with the recruiter, who informed me they would decide by the end. I never heard back by the end of that week, and now, two…

Dear FGB friends, This is my very first post and I am so grateful I found this community. I am in not yet forty. I am nearly done with my PhD in business. I have worked for the last nearly two decades in multinational corporations. For the first time in my career, I have found…

I was recently hired as a regular full time employee after working several months as a temp. The day that I started the new position, my supervisor gave me a backpack with the company logo. I figured it was just work "swag". She mentioned it was for my laptop in case I ever…

I’ve been offered a remote job making $15,000 less a year than I currently make. Would you take it?

I'm having a hard time landing a job as a project manager. I don't want to continue picking up gigs while I'm in school because it's inconsistent. If anyone has some advice, please let me know what I should do.

What have been your experiences after returning to work from a Post Traumatic Brain Injury (auto accident)?

Had my first annual review at my new job. I'm getting a 5% raise, and I have the option to revisit that when I hire my first direct report in a few month's time.

Anyone else in their 50's experiencing this? I just had yet another response from a company for a job I'm a perfect fit for that said they really want someone "earlier" in their career. Yes, I have a lot of experience. When did this become a bad thing? I have nothing on my resume…