Female Bosses

Recently passed over for a promotion that then 2 weeks later was told I was “now ready for “. These roles only open every 3 to 5 years. I am now being faced with an opportunity that would possibly h… more

Anyone quit without a job lined up? It is probably the worst time to do this but I cannot take it anymore. Any advice?

Ladies, what do you feel are the qualities about your partner that you think make your long-term relationship with them successful? I've been dating someone for 3 years now and we've been talk… more

Hey boss ladies, any tips to deal with an insecure male boss who lies frequently? This is the 3rd instance when he has openly lied to me , he is quick to document the lie in emails (even when the conv… more

It's sunscreen time again. What's your favorite brand to buy from for sunscreen?? I've been using Sunbum and I'm not sure about it. Every time I wash my face at the end of the day, my … more

I've forgotten how to think as or for a 22 year old but it's a fair enough challenge for a 42 year old. My neice is celevrating her graduation + 22nd birthday party tomorrow and I am blanking … more

What’s the worst career advice you’ve gotten as a woman in corporate? 🫣 I'll go first. Mine was "Keep your head down, work hard, and you’ll be recognized.” I see the magic that follows after… more

Anyone hiring in Chicago ?

I used to think boundaries were a sign of weakness. Now I see them as a form of power. What’s one boundary you’ve set that changed your leadership style for the better?

I just moved into a new role ( Audit / quality inspection) where I’m finding that the leadership team has been walked all over. No boundaries when it comes to their teams. Any deadlines are seen as pictures on the wall (igno… more

I’m a department head and just hit burnout wall #3 this year. I’ve led two reorgs, staffed a new product launch, and onboarded three new hires in six months—and I’m running on fumes. The thing is, it … more

Got feedback that I’m “too direct” in meetings. Meanwhile, my male counterpart gets praised for being “efficient.” I’m not changing my style, but how do I shift the perception?

I did it. Filed for divorce today. I’m thrilled but still feeling the weight of the world in my chest at the same time. For those who have done this, what’s your best advice? Could be work, financial,… more

I guess this post is more to vent, but need thoughts on how to approach new team members who will soon start reporting to me.

I work for a small IT dept (5 in total) and we all report directly to a V… more

I’m in tech and recently stepped into a role managing a fully remote team spread across three time zones. The work gets done, but the team vibe feels…disconnected. No Slack banter, low engagement in m… more

My CEO just publicly praised a male colleague for a strategy I pitched in a leadership meeting three weeks ago. When I gently reminded him that I’d introduced it first, he laughed and said, “Oh right … more

How to handle a Board Member making a shady comment about myself going on maternity leave? I think he thought I couldn’t hear. I’m so annoyed but not surprised the comment came from him. I feel a bit … more

How long in your new job did you feel you showed demonstrable impact? I’m three weeks into a small marketing consultancy and lead a department. Paranoid that I’m not making huge observations or change… more

I am consistently getting feedback that I come across as under-confident, diffident or unsure of what I want when networking. I am in the process of networking to find my next role and I don’t think I… more

After 15 years and almost 7 years in management for the same company, I'm ready to resign. But the overwhelming guilt I'm feeling is so real! The company culture's shifted, though, and I&#… more

I work as a senior buyer in manufacturing. I've been trying to get away from my current company, but I'm having trouble getting an interview anywhere. Is anyone else experiencing this? How are… more

Have you ever girlbossed too close to the sun? You’re at the Exec level… and you’d like to climb down? This is not what I expected and I’m doing the job of multiple people….

How do you encourage employees to put in less effort and be okay with “good enough”?

Basically, I have some perfectionists on my team who do GREAT work but tend to overdo it. The effect is that they ta… more

I'm a first-time manager, only two weeks in, and I feel so clueless. I'm swamped with my own tasks, so I'm just delegating and assigning work to my team while I figure things out. My manag… more

What are you thoughts on tracking 1:1 conversations with your staff, taking into account items for follow up, their career aspirations, etc? For example, I can see tracking tasks for follow up on the … more

What's your take on fixing your hair and makeup every single day for work? I'm definitely not in that camp! I usually just air-dry my natural curls and use minimal makeup, unless I'm stepp… more

For a firm with startup attire (t-shirts) that meets mostly virtually, what tops do you recommend that are stylish yet casual? Or how do you recommend styling a t-shirt?

I feel like most plain t-shirts… more

I have a great opportunity around the corner of stepping into a managerial role. However I am also pregnant, I just feel like the timing isn’t right. I’m based in the UK so we get 52 weeks mat leave, … more

I am reaching the tipping point with my manager. He is consistently undermining me. I talked with him several times about it and he always says the same thing. He says he has good intentions and sweet… more

What's the best vacation you've taken? I have had a difficult several years since 2020 and really want to treat myself and the family to a trip that we'll never forget. I'm open to sug… more

What do you do on the days you don't feel like the bosswoman? When you don't feel like you're capable of anything but cozying up and being lazy? When I have those days, I struggle to embra… more

Anyone else dealt with a situation, you put an employee on pip and they submit fmla next day? Please note there was no concern raised by employee around their health or any other care related challeng… more

How often do you justify $250-$400 dinners? The range is because I'm sure some of us have families, but given how expensive things are these days, it's so easy to rack up a $200 bill even if y… more

I recently lost one of my biggest mentors at my company and I struggle with the personalities (both on a work and personal level) of the other similarly situated individuals in my office (there are pe… more

Hey ladies. I recently got a divorce, and I've been feeling like a mess. Losing weight like I never could (maybe the only good thing that's coming out of this), losing hair and losing all conf… more

I’ve been in my new role for a little over a year and I get pressure from my leaders to want to continue to climb the ladder and do more. The truth is I don’t want to do more, I have plenty on my plat… more

HR fishes - when companies decide to do mass layoffs, what criteria are used for the reduction. Please share your perspectives.