Jobs in STEM

FFS, it's rough out there. Apply for jobs where I'm a partial match on paper but involves skills and challenges I want to take up-- get declined. Apply for jobs where I'm a great match on… more

Congratulations to all former and current SpaceX employees who have become millionaires and multimillionaires today! According to Bloomberg, among those are mutiple blue collar workers! Awesome to see… more

A startup has made me an offer that promises fast growth and a lot of autonomy, but the lack of structure is a little intimidating. My current job is incredibly stable, but I feel like my career is mo… more

Looking for career advice in tech. Any recommendations for someone switching from finance?

Applied for an entry level data engineer role at Google. Anyone have insight on their experience or maybe the role?

interested in data engineer role at schwab apart of finance data engineering. Anyone have insights on the role and team!

I keep wondering what's the biggest career mistake you've seen smart professionals in our area make? Chasing titles, switching companies too often, staying too long, avoiding risk, or somethin… more

How do you create a portfolio when everything you touch is proprietary? My company is incredibly strict about NDAs, so I can’t share links or screenshots. I want to start job hunting, but I’m nervous … more

Has anyone here interviewed with Visa Inc. for the Consultant, Client Success (Merchant Experience) position? I would appreciate any insights regarding the interview questions, what the recruiters are… more

I've been in the same job for almost two years, and even though the work is still interesting and the team is solid, the burnout is real. I keep thinking about moving somewhere with a slower pace,… more

Have you ever turned down a promotion? Not because of the pay, but because the new role would take you away from the science you actually enjoy. Looking back, was it the right decision?

I'm in my first job and have been at the same company for 3 years, new hires are now coming in on higher salaries than me. Would you bring this up directly or just start applying elsewhere? Ive he… more

I feel so exhausted applying for jobs daily. My current company doesn’t give me any significant work. I am almost free most of the time and my brain is getting rotten. The company wants to keep me at … more

How do you deal with coworkers who like to throw people under the bus? One of my teammates does this all the time. They also make these subtle, passive-aggressive comments where the tone is just nasty… more

Seeking advice from Kuwait HSE professionals

Hello everyone,

I am an HSE Engineer currently working in Qatar and actively seeking opportunities in Kuwait.

I have experience in occupational health & safety, risk assessment, PTW systems,… more

I have an interview coming for Data Center Project Manager. What are your recommendation for preparation for this interview? I have no data center experience and mainly build commercial buildings for … more

Anyone else struggling with burnout from constantly being “available” online? I feel guilty if I don’t reply instantly even outside work hours.

Question for Finance Professionals

What’s one financial metric that you believe investors and business owners should pay more attention to?

I’m collecting insights from professionals across the industry and would b… more

I am dealing with this annoying situation. I meet every promotion criteria, manager agrees I'm performing at the next level, but 2 years at the company is apparently the issue... never mind my 8 y… more

Anybody excited for the World Cup? I am jealous on anyone who actually can afford and got tickets! I don't get paid enough for that luxury

I’ve applied to around 40 analyst/data roles in the last couple months and half of them don’t even send a rejection email anymore. Is the market really that bad right now or am I missing something in … more

I have a couple years of experience in electro-mechanical service engineering and a BS in physics. What jobs are available to me and where should I be looking outside of the major job posting boards? … more

I worked 51 years - 45 years as a software or electrical engineer. I am SO HAPPY that I am retired and don't have to deal with crap managers or projects anymore.

Is there a career path in STEM where you can move out of the lab but not into people management? I enjoy the science, but I’m not sure leading a team or managing people is what I want next. Any sugges… more

Is a master’s worth it if you aren't 100% sure it’ll advance your career? My team at work is totally divided. A few people swear it completely unlocked higher-level roles for them, but others say … more

Your manager asks for feedback on a coworker, and you know they're consistently bad at their job. Do you give completely honest feedback and risk impacting their career, or soften the message know… more

I feel like I'm doing way more than what I was hired for, but management keeps calling it “good exposure”? At what point do you actually bring up a pay rise without sounding difficult? It's ha… more

Is it normal to feel guilty for looking at other jobs when you aren't actually miserable? I want to see what else is out there for my career, but every time I open my resume, I feel like I'm d… more

I’ve heard more stories of men using parental leave as a window to job hunt.
On one hand, it’s a rare protected break to think clearly. On the other, it raises questions about intent and fairness.
It’s a fami… more

Hello Everyone,

I am currently working in Saudi Arabia as a Senior Storekeeper with 10+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and materials management in Oil & Gas projects across Saudi Arabia, U… more

If you’re asked to do a case study as the final round of the interview process (interview round number 4) would you continue with the process?

Is it normal for manufacturing jobs to pull a bait-and-switch on the hours? I just interviewed for a position that was clearly listed as M-F. During the interview, the hiring manager casually brought … more

I have a bit of a dilemma. A recruiter reached out about a 6-month contract role with great pay. My dilemma is that I’ve only ever had stable, full-time jobs, and the idea of a short-term contract mak… more

Is Apple camera org on hiring freeze? I see all of these positions that I applied but didn’t hear back.

"Hi everyone, I'm trying to learn about Apple's hiring policy regarding reapplication. If you are rejected after an interview, is there a specific cooldown or blackout period during which… more

I’m really anxious about a private meeting I have with my boss in about 2 hours. My boss is an intimidating gruff man and I am almost 9 months into my first job in my field after graduating from colle… more

Is it normal for senior coworkers to gatekeep knowledge instead of documenting anything? Feels impossible to grow when every answer is “I’ll just do it myself.” I feel they've just done the job fo… more

I work in IT support and somehow became the unofficial trainer for every new starter without any extra pay. Has anyone successfully negotiated compensation for taking on extra responsibilities like th… more