Female Bosses

Another analyst (male indian) starting the same time as I is annoying the heck out of me. He never shares information, and always just repeats what I said in group messages, emails, zoom meetings (and… more

I have a call with the technical recruiter from Facebook for a data engineering position (30min), do they ask TECHNICAL questions as well during this round (it’s the first call of the interview proces… more

I started as OM for this amazing non-profit in April 2021 and I'm starting to regret it. The ED is toxic AF and staff is afraid to speak up which puts me in the middle of some very uncomfortable s… more

I need some advice. A new boss was really harsh today. Claims he keeps telling me repeatedly what he wants. He speaks in generalities but never applies them to specifics. He changed my job function 2 … more

Hi ladies! I’m going to a wedding at the end of August and need a cute/fun dress, nothing too fancy, thinking $100-$200 range. Any favorite websites?

Hi everyone! I would like to make a gift basket for my friend who just got a promotion and would like some input on what to include Here is what I have so far: Rose, Candles that says “boss up”, a box… more

My director called me simple and not diplomatic in front of my team and directs today and then proceeded to call the whole group “simple minded” and acted like it was suppose to be a compliment…. 🧐🤯

Yelp is hiring in BizOps / Strategy, Data Science, product management, and engineering. Let me know if you’d like more information. Happy to give out referrals!

I’m in an interim role with an organization and am struggling with a Sr VP/COO. He was formerly a practicing attorney and wow he has a communication style that results in me feeling like a bumbling … more

Hey everyone! We’re looking for professional women to join Fairygodboss’ VIP expert program. Fairygodboss is the largest career community for women, and Fairygodboss VIP experts share their advice wee… more

Anyone hiring for a program management role or product management role in the NY area? I have a friend who is currently doing their MBA part time and working as a PM elsewhere and are looking for new… more

I'm currently doing business development, offerings, account management, hiring, practice strategy, and culture activities. How do I develop goals while taking things off my plate and no volunteer… more

I’m a young first-time tech entrepreneur. Business has been going well and we are going through a raise process. All my life I have had serious imposter syndrome. I constantly feel like I’m not good e… more

Hello! Any ladies in here looking to transition into Data Analytics or BI? I am currently trying to seek new opportunities and was curious to see if anyone was in the same boat as me and we can ride t… more

This is going to be a really long shot but will ask anyways. Is anyone here in the Data Analytics stream looking for mentees ? I am looking up my options on hiring an official coach too but for starte… more

Do you ladies actively seek out other women to mentor? If there was an opportunity to mentor younger women professionally would you genuinely be interested or would it have to be more of a work mentor… more

Career coach for adults 60+: I’m looking for help/guidance finding a career coach for my mother over 60. She’s having a lot of trouble reentering the work force and unfortunately it’s 10x tougher when… more

I have a friend who lives a couple thousand miles of me who just had a baby, emergency c-section a couple weeks ago. Putting together a small care package to send to them, and I want to make sure it i… more

The chairman of my firm and head of my small department reached out to me kindly asking if I’d have time this morning to review a client deliverable he’d like to send out … and misspelled my name … a… more

I started as Dir. of External coms back in November. I used to work with my now boss (CMO) at a previous employer and he begged me to join his new marketing team. The job essentially gave me a great n… more

Recommendation for an adviser or tax accountant? First time making over 360K annually and not entirely sure what to do in terms of finances… thank you!

Looking for recommendations for a software to manage simple workflows and data collection for some of our pilot programs. Currently done on excel sheets = Nightmare. Must be able to export data, pref… more

Anyone hiring a sustainability or program manager/ninja? A bit about me: 1. Trained as an urban planner, I am a public policy and sustainability professional with 5+ years of global experience working… more

Anyone doubting their marriage? Been with my husband 6+ years and married for 2.5. We’re in our late 30’s/early 40s with no kids. He’s changing and may not be what I want/ the best partner for me. He’… more

It’s my first time leading a multi-layer team / having indirect reports (moved to industry a few years ago). I’ve gotten some complaints about the management style about one of my direct reports. How … more

My team is 100% remote. I'm looking for simple low/no expense ideas to engage with them as a group and express appreciation. We do bigger things too, but day to day thank yous and funny/good job m… more

There’s a women’s club in my department that is decidedly frosty to me (or so it feels). Every time I say something in a club meeting, or in our group chat, it is usually met with blank stares unless … more

What are some gifts that you got for your mom or dad that were really appreciated by them? As an example: I bought my mom a small hand bag because her shoulder does not allow her to carry large bags a… more

Hi everyone. My father in law is going thru chemo therapy. I’ve not really had the best relationship with them but would like to support them and my husband. For my husband I try to be there for him -… more

Ladies - do you find it difficult to support another woman? If so why? Is it lack of opportunity, jealousy, competition, time, etc?Lets be genuine and honest. What can we do better to support one anot… more

Thoughts on how to land a board seat at a private company or advisory board?

Has anyone successfully negotiated a title? I was looking for Senior Manager positions but applied for some Mgr positions too. I’m up for promo next year at my current job as well. The current industr… more

I am contemplating allowing my hair to grow out grey, and stop my every 4 week root-dying. Reasons for stopping are — I’m just tired of having to keep up with it. I am worried this will make me look … more

So I work with a couple of women (also in leadership roles) who are downright mean. They tend to steal my ideas as their own or even present on work that my team did without giving any credit whatsoe… more

I have 9 YOE in IT Audit (HCOL) and got the following offer: 170k base + 25% bonus + 14k vested for 3 years. Does this offer seem good to you? I was looking for 180-200k base so wondering if I should … more

I joined a leadership team meeting today. The GM went around the table to ask people their backgrounds. I didn't mind sharing, but I don't know why afterwards this horrible feeling came over m… more

Leaving my current firm soon and thinking of sending a handwritten thank you note to my biggest mentor in the firm. They taught me everything I know (I joined as A1 and now promoted to Senior) and we … more