Female Bosses

The IT administrator called a staff petson to work on her system. She informed him that she was getting ready to leave for the day. He then asked me to tell her to leave her computer on. I asked her, … more

I left a mgmt position about 6mths ago to go back to the hospital for a raise in pay and more flexible hours. Now this system has a rehab director opening for their vna and I applied. Transfers are no… more

I had an interview for a role that would be a step up and really hoping to get that job as I know my time at my company is short as they will be conducting layoffs within a couple weeks. I have an int… more

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I work fed contractor with a few managers and approximately 50 team members. One of the hardest working and reliable managers just announced he is taking a job offer from a client n becoming a fed. Le… more

I have the opportunity to move into an executive role that I’ve basically helped craft the need for over the last couple of years. There is a newer person to the company that this role will report int… more

Happy Saturday, Female Bosses ☀️ Has any of you done the EMBA at LBS? If you’d be willing to share about your experience and tips regarding the application process, I’d hugely appreciate it ☀️ Also, a… more

Any tips to sound more confident at work and in meetings? I have ADHD, I am an ENFP Myers Briggs type and an Enneagram Type 2,3,7 & 9 and struggle big time with people pleasing 🥲

Does anyone know anything about ‘return ships ‘ and know which companies may be offering them ?

Anyone ever struggle with feeling like they aren’t successful enough? I’m doing well for myself and I just feel like it’s just not enough. There are days i feel fulfilled and then others I don’t.

A littl… more

How do you deal with passive aggressive people? Nice to your face but with hidden agendas?

Started a job in a predominantly male dominated job about 10 months ago, my manager is very scattered brained and there is no sense of structure. Any advice? Should I look for another job or how do I… more

Hi! I’m looking to possibly join the Worldwide Women’s Association. Is this legit? Or worth it? Thanks!

Im experiencing something awful at work. I feel burnout and not appreciated by my team. I feel like I’m falling behind and my burnout is causing me to make mistakes here and there. I have wanted to quit my job fo… more

Hi! Would love to get a thread going for what other women in Marketing Manager or Partnership Manager roles are making. I am concerned I’m facing some sexism in my negotiations!

I’m moving to a HCOL area, can I ask my boss for a COL adjustment? How should I frame the discussion if this is do-able?

Hi All, I’m looking for new career friends. Goal oriented, career focused females to talk to about work. No complaining, no victim mentally. The meaner you are the better. Me: communication marketing… more

How do you define a toxic workplace?

I’ve started thinking about changing jobs/companies after a couple years and a promotion at my current job. This is the first time I’ve ever considered leaving before having a new gig lined up since I… more

Hey there all,

After being laid off 5 months ago from my corporate job I finally have an opportunity to do some freelance marketing work! 🙏🏼 thank you for all the kind words before.

A little nervous… more

As a boss you might be paying a contracting firm $200,000 a year for a contractor. This concludes the contracting firm cut as well as that person’s pay. But your out of pocket is going to be $200k for this perso… more

Hi ladies! I’m currently looking to pivot from a B4 into corp dev/corp strategy in the PE realm. Currently a M1, with background in business valuation +5Y, FDD 2.5Y and an internship in IB. I’ve been … more

I want the confidence of a white male. Im currently competing against someone who has been at the company 6 months for a senior leadership position because he decided to apply. Now there are many hoop… more

I am was threatened to be fired for making a spreadsheet to keep up with testing. Because I didn’t immediately let the CSO (Chief Science Officer) know. It was made at 6 PM the night before and I was… more

Hello bosses! This is my first post and I am looking to improve my ‘assertiveness’ and ‘executive presence’, to gain more respect in a department that’s more male heavy. What has worked well for you i… more

In this economy, how long does a typical job search take? I just got laid off and looking for junior level PM roles. I’ve been looking for the last 3 months even when I had my job, but the market has … more

Legal Professionals? I’m a freelance wardrobe stylist in LA, working on productions for global brands. A previous client has not paid for work completed in March, now looking to protect myself with a contract for… more

In my performance review over 3 weeks ago, my boss said I would be getting a salary increase but he doesn’t know how much yet. I have followed up twice and he has just been like oh I need to check wit… more

Been with company for 7 years now. I have taken numerous steps to advance my career. I had 4 separate interviews last week - all with Managers. When asking “where I could improve” with one of the mana… more

What else have you successfully negotiated other than salary and PTO?

What makes one a bad supervisor? What makes one a good supervisor?

Have any of you ladies made any drastic career changes or know someone who has? Searching for some inspiration ✨

Hello ladies, so I’m finding myself in a strange situation. Recently I started a new job, its a relatively small team amd everyone is very friendly. My boss has my phone number, and when I started he… more