Female Bosses

We are in the final stages of being sold to Cummins. Do they bring their own people in, concerned for my role. Has anyone here worked for them? What is their comp like? Thanks in advance.

What professional women organizations are you a part of?

I've taken 2 sick days for a bad stomach bug but I'm feeling guilty. Should I try to log on and get some work done this evening given it's month end and super busy or just work tomorrow an… more

New year, new career? 🤭

Sometimes in the middle of my little mess, I forgot how big I am BLESSED!

I am convinced that if men could carry babies as well. There would be less homicides and wars. In the light of recent wars and horrendous murders of pregnant women, and of young children that are com… more

I saw this briefcase at the store and fell in love with it. It is a beautiful gray. I came home and looked online and realized it was a men’s briefcase. It truly fits all my needs, and I don’t know what to do. I don’… more

Current PM for big IT company and approached w an opportunity to PM for small 8a. Never worked for 8a before. Salary, benefits, comp package great to better than big. Contract is stable for 3+yrs. Ret… more

My company has been restructured and I was recently promoted to Senior Director. I have a new department to oversee. My newest department is resistant to the restructuring. My bigger dilemma is one … more

I have an interview tomorrow. Any tips for second interview with Chair for DOJ legal assistant job?

For the female warriors - In becoming who you are today, what led and helped you to develop a confidence and presence in taking up space in the room?
I’ve been given feedback with the action that I ne… more

An old mentor of mine posted a job position that I’m very interested in. ——— We used to work together in the past as well and we used to meet regularly until I forgot to schedule our next touch base. … more

Applied for a better job position... Kinda nervous....

I have a side hustle question - is there a fast way to “trademark” or protect a creative idea? Need to protect a unique spelling of a word. I’ve already been using it and don’t want anyone else to sn… more

If I form my LLC today will it still be considered 2023?

I feel so overwhelmed by the last 5 weeks. I have lost my mother, my dog, a relationship of 7 months (which I know doesn’t sound like long but has been the longest since breaking it off w my kids fat… more

Starting next year I will be a people manager for the first time. It will be a small team of 2 but still I am quite nervous about it. It is not lost on me that I am now responsible for the professional deve… more

In a critical leader role and will be needing FMLA this year. Company also has a flex PTO policy. Despite being a solid performer, I am afraid that the ask for FMLA will lead to some sort of negative … more

So my husband has been complaining that I'm "too serious" and "not fun" anymore. I don't even know what he's asking for. We have a 3-yo, we both have full-time 9-5 jobs and I… more

How do you ask an employee to bring facts or bullets to 1:1 to help resolve issues, instead of them presenting a Tyler Perry worthy reenactment. Don’t get me wrong I have an open door policy and great… more

In a new role where I'm given very little guidance and feel like I was thrown into the deep end. I was given an assignment with minimal walkthrough that requires me to have existing knowledge (whi… more

Help please. My manager is one of those who was amazing as an individual contributor, but is obviously very uncomfortable and ineffective after promotion to leadership. Their reputation is keeping the… more

I work in the construction industry and I find certain upper managers and customers are very sexist and treat me differently. How do you handle being the manager in a male dominated industry?

Advice for how to encourage a culture of empowerment at all levels when your teams have been in environments where they’re scared and stressed if they make mistakes because of how they’ve been treated… more

Looking for a tote bag for work commute that has a spot for a water bottle and laptop section - any recs?

I’m in the running for a leadership role at work. What are some of the most challenging parts of being in leadership? I am trying to prepare myself with a game plan in the event that I do get offered … more

What advice would you have given yourself in your 30s? 💕

What’s the best /professional way to tell an employee that they are rude to others and need to come across nicer. This employee constantly has an attitude and clients and employees have complained. Sh… more

How do you deal with a negative mother in law? My MIL constantly picks on me, calls me names, my husband had talks with her to set up boundaries but doesn't seem like she even respects her own son… more

Hello Everyone, I can see great opportunities at Google and Meta US. Anyone willing to refer would be great. I have 3+ years of experience in the data and business analysis field.

I’m not just bound to these two … more

What's the professional way to communicate a development area to an employee that they are too conflict avoidant and escalate everything (even before there is anything to escalate).

I work in a software company as a lead
SDR for 2 years. As some people got promoted now I'm alined to be the next SDR manager of my territory, and this promotion could happen in the next month. Alt… more

Is it better to be a Sr. Director with a small team in a billion dollar company, or a VP w/no current directs in a ~$200M company. Additional color is that upside is limited in the larger company.

I am doing a real startup as part of the class that I am taking. I want to hire people real time. Any advice on what would that look like?

Life is full of ups and downs, but it's the people who keep moving forward who find success and fulfillment. Remember that every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference in t… more

Hi Ladies!
Do any of you have a female mentor or know how to find one? I’m working in a completely male dominated environment and would find it easier to open up to a female mentor regarding career progressi… more