The Water Cooler

Does imprisonment work ! Or should we offer a more bespoke system that deals with the individual criminal

I got a job recently but I don’t like it because they have me doing all the hard work and deep cleaning and bossing me around and they don’t send nobody else and it’s always me,and I’m afraid to say a… more

Venting: Looking for a new job and during an interview was offered the position. They stated I'd get an email for background check. after a couple days no email I called just to follow up. They we… more

I have worked in an RBT/mental health specialist role for several years. My most recent role as an associate teacher opened my eyes to early diagnoses of Autism and ADHD. I am aspiring to connect with… more

I feel like I’m in a slump at work. Instead of actually solving business problems and making things better, the main priority is trying to validate the bosses ideas, even when they aren’t good ideas. … more

I have a big concern at work. I work at a McDonald's and the spot where I am is way too hot for me to handle at the drive pay window. The temps have been up to 105. I have begged to move somewhere… more

So I think I need to leave my current position. I hate call center work but I have a chronic illness and it’s really all I can get. Working from home is great and all but at my current job, we don’t g… more

In an interview, when they ask you to share your strengths and opportunities, what do you answer for opportunities? We all know the joke answer from The Office “I work too hard and care too much”, but… more

Currently job hunting and interviewing. PTO is very important to me for any reason ranging from medical, emergencies, sick kids, etc. How would most of you feel (especially those who have been employed for a whil… more

Heads up that Bona Group is a fake company. If you look close to their website, it's almost exactly the same as the fake company Aconel. Aconel tried to scam people a few months ago and eventually… more

So ready to relocate out of Michigan and get back on the road again of electrical maintenance and installations🙌

I have an interview with Uber for the account manager role. Can anyone speak about this role regarding the interview process?

I’m new to Alabama so what are some good companies to start off as an entry level graphic designer?

Been looking for entry maintenance jobs. I had an opportunity to start in maintenance at my company in a different plant and was told I'd have to be replaced first. They seem to be keeping me where they want … more

I’m naturally shy and was raised in a very supportive bubble, which gave me confidence but left me pretty naive. As a result, I really struggle to read people’s true intentions or understand office po… more

Never received a title for my job. I’m still listed and paid as an operator despite working for 7 months as a Hardcoat Technician, was told when I was trained that the job would open up then 3 months … more

Just got denied a .60 cent raise from my job because I was 10 days shy of the 6 month period that reviews took place. I was with them three months prior as a temp and have no write ups or overall issu… more

Update: I shared last week that I made it to the 6th and final round of the interview process, but sadly I have to report that I didn’t get the offer.

Even though I was rejected it was a great experie… more

I was fired so my boss could pay a younger worker less. I was fired under exagerated excuses from cash generator. Reasons like lying, i told him i had dusted shelves but turned out i missed 1 shelf as… more

only on indeed/glassdoor will you search for admin assistant positions and get the following results:

- pediatric nurse
- security officer
- relationship banker
- orthodontist
- engineer

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Job seeking pet-peeve: having managers message to schedule an interview and give you one day and time to come in or nothing. It’s as if they think because you’re unemployed you shouldn’t occupy yourself wit… more

Hi, all! Looking to get into the defense industry within the greater Denver-Metro Area.
I just got my masters in international security and have a background in business and data management. Any tips … more

I need to move on from my position, my store manager and I both agree that the ASM position isn't best for me and that I would be better off in a more operational position as opposed to sales. I&#… more

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