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Senior Manager role at CVS Health appears significantly broader than the posted band, building operational infrastructure, managing managers + ICs/indirect teams, and supporting large-scale organizati… more

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I am going to start my consulting business. Any words of advice on being a female boss, finding my niche, keeping on doing consulting work in the age of AI, anything else?

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I have been fortunate to have worked in some of the top global companies in the earlier part of my career. It set the bar pretty high for me. This said, I now work for a company that makes more mone… more

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6 months ago I moved from financial services to consulting. I was an executive and came in as a direct admit partner. It has been a wild roller coaster so far. It’s such a new job, I often feel like I… more

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Im a senior contibutor in a a lean team of 4 managing a regional client where the lead Director left for 2 weeks in peak season. My suspicion is burnout but no additional info was provided. Furthermor… more

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Anyone work at LinkedIn that can DM me a LinkedIn premium code? Got laid off and can’t justify the expense rn

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When I was a college intern, my middle-aged male boss developed feelings for me. He confessed this to me a few years after my internship had ended. I'd considered him a mentor, so I was shocked.

But a male fri… more

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Curious how other founders are transitioning into corporate leadership roles.

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I am constantly struggling to zip my dress while traveling. Does anyone have any suggestions that don’t involve the front desk?!? 🫠

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Help! My direct report (end of probation, extended 1 month) shows improved confidence and engagement, but continues to make fundamental errors in data tasks, even after feedback and support. Struggles… more

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I have an employee whose “life” circumstances never seem to end. I wouldn’t mind it if my team wasn’t so lean but the times this employee is out, the impact is so significant. I’ve asked for a headcou… more

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Hello, I need an outside perspective: is this because leadership is monitoring me or my counterpart (towards a pip)? Or I’m overthinking this?

I’m a manager and I wanted to share an idea with a counterpart (Jane)… more

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I got my first client on October 2024, and a few more followed. With 3 finished projects of remodeling and addition, I also landed a client in Malibu who unfortunately lost their home in the Palisade Fires. Full design by me… more

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Does anyone have a good prenup lawyer? Would love to support a badass female

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How do you manage a new team filled with disgruntled employees? I swear some days I want to write back on some emails - who hurt you?

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A LIL HELP !!? Coming from a senior SDR position at a software company and I’m finding it extremely hard to land another job. I got into a car accident that disabled me for two years. After rehabilita… more

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I’m looking for a recommendation for a female financial advisor. (I’m currently working with someone - NOT the right fit.) I’m looking for an advisor who will keep me informed, explain strategies cle… more

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As I am going through year end performance reviews, is it me or is there a lack of self awareness with today's employees? I have a direct report now who has been a boss herself and she has applie… more

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Any advice for severance negotiations? I have retained an attorney to review the agreement and write a ghost letter (essentially no direct negotiation - they just write a letter with their concern). I… more

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I have been dealing with worsening adenomyosis for 3 months and treatments have not worked, so I am considering surgery. I relocated for a senior role, but the severe weather has made my symptoms wors… more

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My company of being acquired by another company. It’s a merger of the equals. What should I do ? Should I start looking for roles?

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I’m about to disappoint a current direct report. I recently took over a team and it appears that some folks were promoted to manager because of technical skills and this was deemed their next move. I’… more

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I pay all of the bills except one car payment for the last 9 years and my husband tells me today it's annoying that I ask him if he's going to get paid.

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I need help dealing with a gaslighter until I quit. The company I work at is in the process of being acquired by a larger company. We have been told business as usual until close, end of March. Yester… more

Ladies I need help. How do you deal with an employee who is quiet quitting? We are a very small team and her behavior has not only added more work for me, it is not helping me move the team to a bett… more

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How do you stay healthy while everyone is sick in your office? I am 47 and a mother of 3, if someone gets sick in my office, it goes through my entire family. The kids have stronger immune systems th… more

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I saw this on linkedin this morning and thought I would share another real-world example of misogyny masked in advocacy. Note:author being called out by a Shero in comments.

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Another thing I see with experienced women leaders:

There’s a moment in the meeting when they’re ready to speak.

The room is assessed.
The timing is considered.

They’re waiting for the opening —
and then the discussion moves on.

N… more

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I've been job hunting for nearly a year now with no luck at all! I sometimes feel it's my age or the fact that I'd worked outside the UK for over 15 years. Does anyone know what to do or … more

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I have an employee. I’ve decided to part ways with after the pip process. Yesterday I found out from this individuals sister who works for us that they may be an alcoholic and potentially drinking on … more

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Another thing I’m struggling with this week is a former boss who does not know how to do the job got an MD promotion; how do you manage this situation?

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How to deal with Gen Z and junior team members? (Headaches)

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Looking for general advice and tips for long-distance job hunting and relocating to a new state.

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Hi everyone — first time posting here 👋
I’m transitioning from an in-person, people-focused operations role into remote customer support, operations support, or EA-type roles.
For those who’ve successfully m… more

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I love to learn from women more senior in their careers. How much time do you spend on reading or keeping up with the news everyday? Do you read a general survey of the news (like reading The Morning Brew) and th… more

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My company is going through a merger right now and the closest new office is an hour away with good traffic, 2 hours with bad traffic. I make too much money now to find an easy job to apply and switch… more

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Hi all,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Exploring the market opportunities, considering potential relocation from the UK to sunny part of US. Any suggestions of strongly growing companies in fintech space across Fl… more

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My husband says he is strongly against me changing careers and making less, and I’m frustrated and feel trapped by this.

For context, no kids, married 8 yrs. We earn similar amounts and my current career path has… more

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Once you director, how did you go about getting that next role outside your company? Do those roles exist on LinkedIn or is it one of those you have to find recruiting firm?

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