The Water Cooler

I been working this job for a year and a few months my raise was 54 cents but they dude that started the same time I did got $3 raise should I just give up on this trade and quit

For internal title/pay alignment, how have others handled it when a posted higher-level role reflects work the employee is already doing? Should compensation be limited to a standard internal increase… more

Spend five minutes on a job board, and everything starts sounding like the same miserable grind. The listings I'm seeing are so full of fluff that it's impossible to tell what the day-to-day w… more

Don't code but love tech. Joined a startup in support, but evolved into a PM-centric role: brief devs, use client feedback for solutions.
I’m a confident high-achiever, but feel unrefined with zero mentorship.… more

What’re some low stress jobs to look for while healing your nervous system?
Some that come to mind for me are anything in data entry, filing, admin. Does anyone have any other ideas?

Is it normal to resign during probation after only one month? I feel guilty because I just started, but I’m thinking of leaving for a role that’s a better fit for my long-term goals. Has anyone here d… more

I need advice on my situation and to know if I am in the wrong or if I'm doing the right thing. I tore my meniscus. I dealt with it for a week. Then one day I couldn't handle it and took myself to the hospital.… more

How do you feel about your resume being filtered out because AI was used. I remember when your resume use to be all about you and your job history 100 percent authenticity. I also remember enhancing y… more

I am making 29.15 at the most toxic business I've ever been at, I've been here for almost 4 years and I need to get out asap. It's a niche job and I have no bachelor's degree, I'm … more

There needs to be an actual platform for workers to report poor management behavior and organize without a union. In the age of the internet we need a way to fight back against these egotistical middl… more

I left a long term 15 year position that was high stress and very demanding, burnout was a very real thing. I was then offered a position with another company it looked promising. Within the first two… more

How many individual contributors should a frontline manager be expected to manage?

For context, we are a mostly remote company. The number of directs a frontline manager has reporting to them varies f… more

I tend to bring a “this doesn’t need to be rushed and can be handled at a steady pace” vibe to work, which managers don’t always appreciate.

I want to learn Quickbooks software. Does anyone know of a good free or inexpensive source to do so?

Hey everyone! Currently, I work in higher education in Virginia. Looking to pivot into L&D, I’m eager for better pay and experience. I’m used to a slower environment, so I feel a bit nervous about transitioni… more

I'm finding that everyone in my office has a different arrangement, i.e. vacation time, flex time, lunch hour, etc. We have a company handbook (which I co-wrote) but the boss makes exceptions for… more

It’s a shame that most leaders higher up treat their lower level employees so poorly and a lot times don’t even benefit from it. There might be some positive business results they get from working the… more

As a child, I looked up at the stars and thought, "One day, I hope I spend half my life approving sign-in requests on my phone."

I recently accepted a job offer and gave 2 weeks' notice. The hiring manager said to call HR last Tuesday for my drug test/onboarding. I called and left a message twice, but no reply. My last day … more

Honestly the only thing that's worked for me because I have some very bad issues is Adderall. If you don't abuse it it becomes a wonderful tool to help inIn your day-to-day life especially wor… more

I’m curious. Has anyone else had a workplace fail them before? I worked as a Care Assistant in a care home for 2 months earlier this year. Most of my colleagues were lovely. Although, there were some … more

If 90% of your employee’s job is done on a laptop, they should be able to work from wherever they want as long as the results are getting done.

It's nice to bond with coworkers over how bad past positions were. From terrible commutes to micromanaging supervisors. What are some stories y'all have heard or bonded over?

I am trying to get a job at age 61 after retiring from teaching a year ago. I am struggling.

I am wanting to transition into a different career field to expand my skills. Every job in my area around my current salary require a bachelor's degree and/or several years specialized experience,… more

I went to a customer and help save an account, an account worth a lot of money. The company has been replacing us slowly with the same nationality they have the home office in. I am one of the longest… more

So im looking for my first time but im extremely nervous and a little bit worried,ive always suffered with a bit of anxiety.Does anyone have any job recommendations as a first time job?

I am a 19 year old student in Texas. I am enrolled in an advanced pipe welding classes my biggest fear is that I won’t be able to find a job after school. Is there any advise from other welders to dra… more

I can’t for the life of me stay focused at work anymore. I’ve gotten into a bad habit of slacking off or spacing out during the week and, therefore, having to make it up on the weekends. Does anyone h… more

where do daycare teachers go after working at a daycare? i love the job itself, but the pay is not worth the stress every day a long with the work environment..

I think I may have shot myself in the foot trying to be the perfect candidate. I had a few interviews for a role recently, and in every one they asked if I was comfortable being an individual contribu… more

Intentionally pretending I did not see the “urgent” email that was sent on Friday, a holiday. I will be responding Monday when I am back online.

Sidenote: it is intentionally stated in my
away reply… more

Let love lead ❤️

What’s the best career advice you‘ve received? I am in need of inspiration. I have been stuck lately wondering what the next step in my career should be.