Female Bosses

I need some advice. My boss’s boss has been assisting with financial aspects of my project. She told me to schedule a meeting for us to discuss next steps. I scheduled it during an open time on her ca… more

Any ever been asked if you’re married with kids during screening interview?

I work for a man who likes to bully our female sales team. He has told the staff things such as “I can’t wait till that b**** gets fired.” Or that I cannot talk to other employees. Despite several com… more

This has to be one of the worst job markets ever. Just laid off due to budget cuts and I’ve never seen the competition so steep. Any advice?

This might be a long shot but…does anyone have potential job opportunities or know of any connections for an early career mechanical engineering position? My best friend from college was recently affe… more

I’ve launched a woman owned and led Cybersecurity risk advisory services company. If anyone has any Cybersecurity risk needs, please reach out to us!

Any General Managers of a luxury boutique here? I was promoted to be a General Manager and I would like to talk with someone who has experience and maybe could give me some tips. Thanks!

Need advice- at a career crossroads and not sure how to proceed. I had a 15+ entertainment marketing career that I was passionate about, but the industry, layoffs and workload burned me out. Received… more

Any tips or methodology on how to take on managing someone who for 2 years has been your “lateral” partner? I am stepping up into a director role and will be managing someone who is currently a peer, … more

I work for a small-mid sized company with a toxic, 1960s backwards culture. They are running women out in droves & are almost all 60+yo, white men who think diversity is a dirty word. When I have … more

I have 3 hours at the end of the day to resign because I have to connect with a startup to confirm that I will be employed first. How should I go about this? After meeting with startup set a time with… more

U.K. based ladies
At which point did you tell your employer you were pregnant?

Hi everyone! I recently got an amazing job as Director of Marketing and Culture. What’s one thing you have done in the past that has set you apart and has let the team know you’re a great asset/additi… more

I’m planning to ask a leader i admire to be my mentor. Any advice on how to ask and how to shape the mentorship to get the most out of it?

Soooo I want to run a business that sales itself. I get frustrated in sales when I don’t do well. Any ideas?

Hello ladies! I need some advice/help. I have been in customer success/project management for 15+ years. I was laid off after the SVB collapse. Resume is professional, decent tenure, I use cover lette… more

There are team members that have around 2-3 hours free time everyday due to automation initiative. Any ideas on where or how to use these extra time to transform these team members to high performers?

Hey Ladies!

I live in the DC area and am a Sr. Project Manager in tech/gov contracting with about 6 years of experience and a PMP I just got accepted to a good MBA program and got a nice scholarship to boot.

I&#… more

Any other Legal Managers here? I am new to managing attorneys (have managed admins most of my career) and I have one stubborn attorney who will not let me reassign his work. Normally I'd tell jun… more

I reviewed my direct report a few months back. I wanted to give her a small raise but was denied as the company is not performing well. I didn’t mention that during review but she brought up pay and I… more

Advice needed. One of my direct reports has gone from having a great attitude to being disrespectful & having outbursts over chat. She is bringing a strange dynamic of getting mad at me and essent… more

Do you find the following email reply to be emotional, aggressive or inappropriate communication?
Hi-
Monday? Yes, we made an error but we need to get this right for the customer. Asking them to wait almost another wee… more

I’m not getting along with a female direct report. What are your best tips for conflict resolution?

When someone somewhat under you leaves the company (not a direct report) and you are expected to pick up majority of the left tasks, is it wrong to ask to get compensated?

Please tell me I am not the only one who has cried in front of my boss. I have been going through one of the worst times of my personal life, and today we had a conversation and I just started crying … more

What would you do?

Your director has the talk. You have to RIF someone from your team. The decision is made but you have no idea when the axe is going to drop.

Do you tell the employee to give them A LOT of notice or do you sa… more

How would react if a former manager is asking you to meet up to talk about your career? This is a manager from a job I just left recently so I feel that it’s very odd.

I am just so curious... how many female bosses here have done any of the following?

Supported a male partner (i.e.) financially, as the sole means of income, BEFORE marriage?
Helped a male partner generate ideas/cr… more

I know this may be a long shot but do any of you ladies need an assistant of any sort? I am looking for extra work so that I can pay off medical bills and figured it couldn’t hurt to ask. The job mark… more

#1 Opinions on letter for raise please.

Based on many factors, I'd like to request a reevaluation of my pay plan. My continued efforts to be a team player, work to coach and build up our sales tea… more

Seeking Advice:
I was laid off a couple of months ago and then asked to apply for a role (individual contributor) that just opened up at that same company getting half the salary I was getting before t… more

Can I ask some questions about MailChimp? Anyone using it that will help me please? I am not a user but currently being told what it can and cannot do and I want to verify? Yes I tried Google but all … more

I am currently looking for a job , but many of the places I’ve applied to offer salary ranges that are not enough.

I have about 10 YOE in Customer Service
- about 7 YOE and a Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management (food servic… more

Hey lady bosses!!

I would love some advice. I just started a new job as a director and its my first role at such a level. I would love any advice, tips and tricks for what's worked for you when stepping into a… more

Help! Started a new role / new company as mfg area manager 4 mo ago. About 3 mo. in, our GM promotes another internal (20+ year tenure) to one level above me and basically makes me a glorified project… more

Have you ever asked for your peers feedback on how they view you as a worker? Or in any other type of wording?

I am currently a GM at a fast food restaurant. I’m looking to change jobs and I’m really looking to leave the fast food industry but I’ve been doing it for so long anyone have any advice on where I s… more

So I’m a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Public Health and have been working in Clinical Research for about 2 years now. I work remote and really love my job, but at 50k it’s a struggle to stay fi… more