Help phrasing for my exit interview! I have my exit interview coming up early next week. Holistically, the main bullets I want to hit are: The Commercial Director is extremely hostile and bestows fear on everyone in their path. They talk about people behind their backs, threatens…
Trying to keep my confidence up. I have an excellent remote job as an AP Manager for 2 "sister" companies, one local and the other in a neighboring state. I am in my 7th year working for the company. I originally started as a staff accountant, was promoted to senior AP…
Needing advice onhow to leave a job I've been offered a job by another employer, and I'm looking to hand in my two weeks notice to my current employer some time next week. To put it as professionally as possible, she doesn't take bad news well, which is one of the many reasons…
Feeling anxious and discouraged I've only been unemployed for two days. Nothing catastrophic has happened since then, but I feel as if something has. Whenever I look at job postings on various sites, and I don't see anything that I'm qualified for, I'm discouraged. I'm feeling…
Just venting I recently left a position I'd had since 2018 because I'm moving away. Thought we ended on good terms, I gave plenty of notice, I set up a "how to" for the next person etc. "My" job was posted yesterday and the base salary is $17,000 MORE than I had BEGGED for while…
Hi All! I am seeking a position in community engagement. This looks like 80% behind the scenes and 20% community facing. I am excited to jump into the Hybrid model!
Feeling a bit discouraged today. Had an interview on Monday for a job I have applied to, but going thru all the trouble of interviews and assessments if you know the job is earmarked for someone else.....very disappointing and unfair
Does anyone know any networking opportunities in the tech industry? Virtual or In-Person within SF Bay Area. I am looking for a new job and the market is really tough right now. :(
Trying to get a direct report to improve in their primary job function because of too many mistakes that are impacting too many people and holding up due dates. There have been performance issues with this employee for the entire time I've worked with them. I tried to address…
How to position oneself in a "helper" role? I work in email marketing. I lack experience as a leader or supervisor; I'm used to managing individual products, not people. Are there any specific job titles or descriptions that fit someone like me? I'm not what you would call a…
How can I build my LinkedIn contacts when I really don't know very many people? I've been private for a long time due to keeping a low profile after divorcing from an abusive marriage but I am now ready to expand. My last several jobs had some toxicity so I really don't have…
Career pivot, I can't take any more. I truly need help. I worked most recently as Director of Technology until the great layoff that most of us experienced. To get back to work, I took a role in my fallback career Program Management. I said I wouldn't go back but I do love the…
I want to share my experience for the past 6 months I worked for a company where the HR Director and the new MD treated me badly. I tried everything in my power to change that by putting in many extra hours, going the extra mile on many projects, never absent etc etc, but they…
I’m resigning this week, and I want to end on good terms. I am I highly rated performer, so they will probably be a bit taken aback, but I’ve been with the company for almost a decade and I’m just ready for new beginnings. I received a great offer at a reputable company, along…
I’m planning to put my resignation notice in tomorrow and I have 4 direct reports. When should I inform them that I’m resigning? Immediately after I put it in? Or should I wait until Friday? Should it be individually on a call or via email?
I'm looking for a new position in the email marketing field. I could use some advice and coaching. I'm currently employed in email marketing, but I'm dissatisfied with my current position, and I would like something new. Are there any career coaches or hiring managers who…
I have grand mal seizures about one a month. When do I tell a prospective employer? Each seizure knocks me out for the remainder of the day and the day after
Unsure if it's the Project, or Me. I was hired 4 months ago in an Implementation Manager role for an enterprise client. It's the company's biggest client by far, and the project was launched in 2019. Because of this, I believed a large part of the project was clearly defined, and…
How to deal with a boss who throws you under the bus with SLT after supporting your idea moments before the meeting? I bidding my time to save up money while looking for a new role but after today's action, I feel my days are numbered. Back history, before I accepted the job, I…
When to leave a job? What are a few questions you ask yourself to know when it's time to look move on from your current job (even if it's good on paper)?