Female Bosses

Would you leave a lazy job that pays well ($165k TC) but you don’t find inspiring or see a future in for a challenging new job with a step back in pay ($135-145k) that puts you in an industry you love… more

Female bosses sounds like what I should be right now but failing massively to feel like one 😂

🙏 Cry for help - trying to become an owner in the UK - solicitors shutting doors with overseas funds (Eu… more

Preparing for Partner Interviews. What questions (other then the obvious) should I be asking? What do I need to watch out for?

I'm currently struggling with my HR team being a bit too empowered. They ignore my direction and ideas and act entitled. I trained them to be independent and forward- thinking but feel the days of… more

Since there are a lot of women here, have you ever had coworkers make remarks about your last name changing, perhaps shortly after you've been married or divorced?

I've had people make comment… more

Do you have a mentor at work? Is it helping you at all?

I had a mentor and she didn’t much for me besides connect me to some HR professionals. I mean I guess that’s a great thing but I wanted to learn… more

I have 2 potential opportunities for new role and I’m weighing pros and cons. Role 1 pays very well, gives me a good title and has pretty good clients, but not “amazing” clients. The only con is that bringing in new bi… more

If a company is set in their old fashioned ways, it’s difficult to instill positive behavior. Does anyone have any suggestions to make corporate more ethical and sustainable? I don’t mean to have some… more

Would you rather have hire someone with the right skills who hasn’t had a job for a little over a year or someone who has a job but doesn’t meets all the requirements but most

Seeing the response to Chief, are there any other orgs/groups/clubs that you recommend joining that have really moved the needle in your career?

A company is having an issue with cashflow and belts have been tightened and tightened and tightened over the past 18month with multiple rounds of layoffs...

As a div head, would you advocate / agree t… more

What would you do if you have an employee give a 3 month notice (quitting), and advises they will only wfh for those 3 months (strict hybrid environment). Would you let them go? (technically our compa… more

Have you ever felt like you are taken advantage of because you are a female boss? Like the male employees don’t take you seriously?

Hi bowlers, i was let go today, honestly i’m not sad cause when I was heading to work I said one monday i’ll get ready and go to a job that I like.
Anyways, any recommendations? Freelance? My linkedin… more

Have you ever been in a job and started wondering, “Am I not a good fit for this?” I’ve been in my role for 1.5 years and continue to make stupid mistakes, big and small. It’s not for lack of trying or resources.

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What 👢 👠 👟 make you feel like a boss or the boss ?

I work in a big company and saw an internal role opening. Reached out and spoke with hiring manager to see if the role is still open. Had a good conversation and HM urged to apply and send her email s… more

One way I stay inspired is by reading… anything and everything. What are some of your go to book titles? I’m looking for some new reads.

Looking at a promotion to Partner. What questions should I be asking on final interviews? What are the ‘gotchas’ ?

I recently got promoted and one of my direct reports happenes to be someone who I was closer to at work. I had the “uncomfortable” conversation with her once I resumed the position to acknowledge the … more

I've never really put much thought into it before but the gender, race question on an application, do you think it makes a difference if I opt out? I know "legally" they cannot discrimi… more

Fellow female bosses, what impact has an MBA had on your career? I’ve been feeling a tug to get an MBA to continue to climb into more senior roles. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

I’m a new manager. One of my reports used to be my peer. I always had a feeling they were phoning it in but it never touched my work. Now that I’m in a leadership role it’s clear they are letting othe… more

Hi all I have a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and a Master's in Education

I am getting ready to do the entrance exam for Law School and will finish my MBA in December my question is what kind … more

Well, completed 1 year of my job, and my manager told me she dozes off when I share the project progress with her. After a year, every single effort seems nothing. I wanted to transfer internally, gav… more

New manager here, and I am struggling getting used to the authority. How do I break out of my shell and start feeling confident with my decisions? I am so used to needing to check in with a manager be… more

Hello community!
I'm not currently in management, but have been working my tail off to get there. I have 15 yrs in the industry across multiple lines of insurance (BI, lit, SIU, non-standard, commercial). I've done al… more

Hi UX Researchers,
I’m looking for Senior UX researcher to ask for guidance and to clear some queries on research methodologies and research plan. I’m looking for a mentor to guide me. If anyone have … more

Hi all, if you’ve worked for a company and switched locations can you negotiate your probation time?

What is the most any of you have ever paid for a therapist who doesnt take insurance? I really like this therapist's approach but it seems a bit costly. So curious as to what you all have paid?

I keep hearing that the only way to be a successful female leader is to be rude or “vindictive”…and I hate that! How can we change this stereotype? Anyone have examples of kind female leaders?

I am not happy in my current company (been searching elsewhere with no luck) and yet I just acquired a new team. I show up for them with a positive mindset and talk the corporate talk, but I feel like… more

Hello community!
I'm on the lookout for an amazing Product Manager or Growth Manager opportunity, bringing 3 years of hands-on experience in early-stage startups. My expertise spans product strategy, ro… more

There is an associate manager position opening up In my group. I plan on applying despite the massive jump from technologist to manager. What are some tips for making such a jump?

I'm a FT working parent and am not able to go into the office as much, which I think is hurting me. I go on meetings, and no one listens to my ideas, or I say something and get no reaction, then … more

As Scientist I at my first job with that titles, how soon is TOO soon to leave before securing 1. the confidence that i in fact did learn something from this job that i can take to the other & 2. … more

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I am struggling to figure out how to explain why I left my last job. Ultimately, it was due to the numerous flsa and DOL violations I found after being hired, I was firm that it could… more