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Hello, I am a registered nurse currently enrolled in my MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing degree. I am searching for a job in Research, Corporate or Academic wellbeing support but I cannot seem to be ac… more

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Has anyone moved from Data Science to TPM role after approved i140. Any thoughts?

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I have a video call interview coming up, and I'm debating whether or not I need to show my face. Are hiring managers less likely to move you forward if you just use audio and keep the camera off? … more

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I keep getting rejected from jobs asking for “entry level candidates” with years of experience... How are people supposed to break into the industry now? Is it work doing courses on the side?

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​I blocked out two hours today for actual deep work. Within twenty minutes, I got three "quick question" pings and an urgent invite for a meeting during that time.
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This week marks my two year anniversary of me being laid off. At first, I took the job market for granted because I never had issues before even during the height of the lockdowns. I was burnt out, so… more

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I’m a new grad who is one month into my first job and feeling constantly stressed. I’ve already gotten feedback three times, and while it wasn’t harsh, it’s making me question if I’m doing okay. I fee… more

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Is unlimited PTO as a perk a red flag at this point? I catch myself writing off any job that lists it because my last company used it as a cover to never approve real time off. Has anyone actually wor… more

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Tell me I am not the only one who wakes up some days and feels exhausted of all the same bs at work where people come up with "new and innovative" ideas that are just repeated and previously… more

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As a process chemist with 7.5 years of experience in the field, what are my best chances to look for a job where i don't have to do more lab work but I only have to lead projects at external partn… more

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I’m 8 months into my first job out of college (graduated with a bachelors in chem a year ago) I’m always trying to improve my skills and I try very very hard to never make the same mistake twice but I… more

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If your firm was recently acquired (12 months ago) and you are actively pushing against the culture change. Is that a red flag?

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Is everyone facing this problem of unavailable job opportunities even though you have quite some experience? I have 5 years in experience yet wont be taken even as an intern or beginner

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Will using AI to tweak my resume get me flagged by automated systems? When I apply for jobs, I usually use AI to help adjust my resume and cover letter so they fit the job description. I know many com… more

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How do we "train" Glassdoor's AI to not send waste of time jobs. I see next to nothing in my field and the few in my field are demanding higher level degrees than I have.

I was an Industrial Chemist and it insi… more

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Hello,
I finished 1 way video interview at Jacobs in march 2026 for graduate programme, till now I haven’t received any rejection emails. 2 weeks back when i checked the application status it was under… more

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​The data says one thing, but stakeholders want to hear another story. I feel like half my job now is translating hard science into corporate-speak. ​Is anyone else exhausted by the constant need to &… more

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We have a new person in our team who is in the same position as me. I'm responsible for training them but I am younger and they are more experienced in other sectors. I'm finding they're r… more

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Has the STEM job market always been this exhausting, or is AI making it worse? Searching for a new job has me feeling completely burnt out. It feels incredibly depressing out there. Are we experiencin… more

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I'm halfway through a 12-month contract and hoping to stay long-term. At my review last week, I let my manager know I wanted to progress in my current role. But yesterday, a new developmental role… more

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​I used to think the career ladder meant doing more of the science. Turns out, it mostly means managing the people, the timelines, and the budgets around the science. ​Anyone else miss just putting th… more

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Would you take a paycut to join Visa ?

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im selected for citi through LTM, but its very slow process here, i joined 1 week back but no manager from citi reached me yet, just waiting , but i received a mail today that my profile has been prop… more

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I have 2 YOE, but my technical skills are advanced enough to meet the requirements of mid-level roles that ask for 3 to 7 years. Since job postings often treat years of experience as a strict filter, … more

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The job application process feels like it's getting longer every time. I easily spend an hour on each application and that's just the first stage! Should I be spending so much time on each one… more

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Need advice for the interview at Walmart in Data Analyst II position.
I had the AI screening, then the Recruiter screening call and scheduled for the first interview with a Manager and a probable teammate. W… more

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I am in this situation where it feels like I spend almost as much time talking about the work as actually doing it. I think updates and alignment are becoming the job... not really what i imagined.
Has… more

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I have noticed that even though there are >5M members in this bowl there is little engagament... I guess the topics are getting boring? Is there something people want to talk about that is not disc… more

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Anyone here likes to follow pro cycling as a hobby? Or do cycling more seriously? I got so into it after watching the Tour de France special on Netflix... I also have an indoor bike set up and use Zwi… more

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Everything seems to be a mess in the job market and politics at the moment. I know it was crazy at the time but is anyone actually missing the covid lockdowns? It seems like a simpler time now, even t… more

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I had an odd experience of being interviewed by AI for the first time, I can't decide if it takes the pressure off by not being judged by humans, or if it's even worse because you're not c… more

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I used to think experience would make my work less stressful. Instead, it often just means understanding more of the consequences and risks. Has experience made your work calmer or heavier mentally?

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Is there a polite way to ask a lot of questions? I’m lucky to have helpful senior coworkers, but I’m always worried I’m interrupting their flow. Should I be saving questions for a certain time, or is … more

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If you have a coworker that is a good acquaintance basically friend of yours and they are asking support on GoFundMe for an unfortunate event, do you give them money anonymous through it or should you… more

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I have a chemical engineering degree, hundreds of job applications, and 9 months of searching, and I still don't have a real engineering job. I've had several interviews that led nowhere excep… more

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I got an offer which gave me barely a day to make a decision and no negotiation . So i have to accept it although its a long commute, yes, 3 hours round trip. I was also interviewing a job that is nea… more

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I’m trying to be a bit more intentional with my job search this time around instead of just applying to everything. Thought maybe I could ask this here. Do you usually go for the big names first, or d… more

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Hi. What dbs check do LSEG do in UK for IT/engineering employees? Is it basic or standard?

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I’ve noticed a lot of my work only gets attention when something goes wrong.
Preventing problems rarely feels visible or recognized.
Does proactive work get enough credit where you are?

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How often do you disconnect from work? I try to spread vacation through the year but always tends to accumulate during the first half making Aug-Nov quite the long run.

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