The Water Cooler

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 was let go a few weeks ago during a major company restructuring, and I’m just now starting to look for my next job. I know layoffs are beyond my control, but I still can't help but think that co… 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.

Happy Friday! I just want to share that I made it to the 6th round interview. I never in a million years thought I could get this far and getting this news on Friday is a great start to my weekend! Re… more

Is the job market completely broken? I live in a huge metro area, sending out applications every single day and hearing absolutely nothing back. Even when I manage to land an interview, they just disa… more

I really hate the “no person who works a full-time job should live in poverty” argument because it still implies that people must earn the right to meet their basic needs. The real principle should be… more

A few months back my coworker told me that a higher up manager (about 15-20 years older and married) had a little too much to drink at a work party and got a bit touchy with her. At the time she was p… more

Is it me or have companies completely given up on really training people? Maybe I am showing my age a bit but I feel like no companies have any patience or budget to really train people. Their best ef… more

Have you ever been penalised for being too good at your job? E.g, has a superior been threatened by your ability to the job well and then punished you for it? I once found a way to make part of our te… more