Female Bosses

This morning I had scheduled a call with a Career Ownership Coach. In my mind the call was from a headhunter. I shared my frustration on being working at a job where I have to be arguing daily with Wa… more

Does anyone else feel their ambition dwindling?

I am renting my condo in Naples from Memorial Day to November. 2 bed, 2 bath. Very quiet community with pool and tennis courts. Views of the golf course. Elevator. 2nd floor. Outdoor parking or can us… more

Senior managers: what could be a reason you haven’t got back in touch with a job candidate four weeks after her interview and ideas pres. (senior position)? I’m choosing to be optimistic… should I wor… more

Apparently, half past four is the new EOD. Don't know how many industries are going to be willing to take this up, but wanted to post over here and see if there are any female bosses here who have sta… more

Do you find that your bosses favor the quieter women on your team?

I’ve noticed my boss has very different dynamics with our team based on their personality. He often makes comments (especially about … more

What kind of computer bag are we using these days?

I'm in a 'head of' global role (2yrs - first global). It's also very cut-throat, where I'm used to highly governed companies in how they're allowed to treat staff. I've wat… more

Have you ever been asked by a friend/relative to lend them money? I've noticed I'm often approached for financial assistance, which I believe is partly due to my professional status. While I v… more

I'm currently feeling content in my current role and tempted to just maintain the status quo, but this mindset also feels a bit lazy/complacent. What's your perspective on resisting the consta… more

I just got bad mouthed on LinkedIn by a fairly new hire for micromanging and being 'rude' and it's affecting me a lot more than I want it to. I think Gen-Z really is the worst and just wan… more

I am leading a corporate board-readiness retreat for female senior professionals from May 1-4 in Chicago. For those who are interested I still have a couple of spots remaining. Message me and I can em… more

How are you celebrating International Women’s Day? Does your company celebrate the day or month? I listed a few ideas in the comments and would love to hear yours. 🌸🌺

In search of a comfortable, easy to travel with work tote. I am going to start frequent international travel and deal with chronic pain / migraine. Hoping to find something chic, practical and flare f… more

Recently, my entire team was laid off, and only one other product designer and I remain. I unexpectedly became this person’s manager, and this is my first time in a managerial role. We are now approac… more

Honest question... how do you all handle imposter syndrome? I'm up for a promotion at work and I'm sweating it pretty hard. I still struggle sometimes with public speaking and presenting, and … more

Hi there! Any opinion about working in Capital One? Have an interview for their offices in Mexico and any insight on culture, benefits, rewards etc would be great!

Trying to navigate a new role. My direct report wants a promotion. My boss said she needs more ownership and lead projects rather than just reactive emails. When I talked to my report, she said there’… more

The general manager has been speaking to a few different staff about another employee missing work & taking sick time due to her mental health and is also showing other employees her text messages… more

I love Boden stuff but just don’t want to spring $150 for a top, what are some similar (less expensive brands?)

I have been applying to jobs to roles where I’m atleast a 70% match. I also tailor my resume for target companies. I try to reach out to the people from those companies (no response). My personal brand is just fi… more

Hi Female Bosses, how often do you all talk to your direct reports? I’m a relatively new manager with a small team of 2 direct reports and sometimes I find myself talking to them once a week. Should I… more

I hate that my job requires me to be on social media a lot. The constant comparison and being able to access everyone's lives is slowly killing me. Working hard to get where I am meant sacrificing… more

Imposter syndrome or just genuinely biting off more than you can chew? What are some ways you’ve learned to spot the difference?

(Context – new job offer is big and a jump for me. I’m scared I’ll fai… more

Have you ever had a co-worker you're sincerely interested in and the only reason you're not pursuing it is because you met them in a work setting? I'm in a sticky situation - I've deve… more

I am selling my SXSW Interactive Badge at $1400! (currently at $1600)

Can easily transfer the ticket to a new name. Selling it as unfortunately a family emergency came up and won't be able to atten… more

I have been attempting to make the career jump but i’ve been feeling a bit discouraged. I can’t seem to get out of the 60 to 65k income bracket and living in nyc, it just def doesn’t feel like enough.

Politics in the workplace. It’s getting more and more challenging to avoid politics arising even in casual conversation these days. I was always advised to keep personal beliefs out of work convos. Ho… more

How often are you all able to take nice, fulfilling vacations? I can't remember the last time I went on a vacation and I don't even think I see being able to go on one in the near future. I ne… more

What else can I do to explain to my boss ( male ) that I prefer to be called by my prefered name ( my nickname) , however, he still calls me by my legal name and told me that he doesn't like my preferred … more

I’m waiting for an offer to come in to be CFO of a nonprofit - there are significant challenges with the state of Federal funding, there is a huge overhaul needed in software and department structure,… more

Meditation is not for me. And neither is guided meditation or any other form of meditation that is supposedly helpful. They just aren't cutting it for my stress relief. What alternative strategies… more

How do you sit down and think about decisions that make you have to choose between progressing in your career and moving cities or staying back in the city you found love in and being close to the rel… more

Need to vent:
I am the only woman in my team (boss also male) and responsible for ca 100 employees.
When I questioned some "everyday manners" as too rough, my boss told me I am too nice/sensitive.
Now I am… more