The Water Cooler

“We work in a showroom, and every time a customer walks in, one of our staff greets them but doesn’t check in with them or provide any consultation. Meanwhile, other staff spend significant time holdi… more

I got fired from my last job for a policy that does not exist. I asked HR for the investigation, but all I got was my whole profile, which I had asked for, and the disciplinary action form and employe… more

"Hi everyone! I’m looking to start my career as a remote interpreter/translator. Does anyone have any advice or tips on how to begin and where to find good opportunities? Any guidance would be gr… more

I just had an interview that pays $13 for 20 hours a week umm how is this going to support me? Jobs need to have full time instead of part time 😑

Hello folks,

Well I finally had a person interview last week, after 1 year and 900 applied positions.
What angered me is a senior interviewing manager asked me, "How many more years do you want to work, 5?"...… more

I have found myself in an embarrassing and depressing situation. Recently I discovered how under paid i have been for probably years. I started at my job at the age of 20, I am now 43 and still make u… more

I had an interview a couple of days ago for a job I really wanted, and I completely blew it. My mind went totally blank on a super basic question, and I can't stop replaying the cringe in my head.… more

Recently got rejected after being asked just an interview question:

**"Do you like to work under pressure?"**

I answered honestly that I don't particularly like working under pressure, mainly because I'… more

What are the craziest reasons you've been fired or quit a job? I'll start.
I was fired from one job because I took time off to spend time with my cats for their final moments before they were euthanized (I… more

Whats the most diabolically brutal thing you’ve seen happen in the workplace?
Someone who’d been at my company about 10 years was tasked with organising the take over of another business. When that bus… more

Can anyone advise any dealings with Edimamel Business Solutions Ltd please? They are not listed on Companies House which is strange given they are a Limited Company.

I have searched on lots of websites for summer jobs online. Is there any other method I should try to help get my first job in the summer as a teenager. I don't really have experience so any advic… more

What jobs can I apply for if I have no experience because nobody will hire me? At this point even fast food has denied me an opportunity. Most of my friends my age have their jobs since they were refe… more

If you are moving to a different state, how are you supposed to apply for jobs, if know one response to you resume? I think I applyed at least 15 jobs. But not a single reply. Not even, sorry the job … more

I may be approaching two offers soon, but need some help deciding. Which job would you rather take out of these options?
1) You meet 100% of the job description, it pays very well, likely won‘t be challenging, and role … more

Its kinda crazy every place needs a high school diploma or ged to work even if the job is minimum wage like what? Do the people who didn't graduate not need to eat or live? So many people have mad… more

I’m seeking advice from those working in the sterile processing field.

I earned my Sterile Processing Technician certification and was excited to start my career in the profession. Unfortunately, my first position… more

I’m in the middle stages of interviewing for a few roles, and of course the one I’m least interested in is moving the fastest. Has anyone dealt with getting an offer from a backup choice while still w… more

Hello everyone, I’m just here to rant.

I recently moved across the country and gave my job up as an oa due to bullying from management and the move. I’ve landed a job and I feel guilty as I’m not enjoying it and i… more

I have been driving for 30 years now I am thinking about driving local or regional out of Houston.But the pay that most jobs are offering is to low should I stay where I’m at?

Seeing my coworkers leaving left and right - by the droves, as a new hire - hasn't been the most confidence-inspiring sign at my new job. It also doesn't help that the management doesn't admit that th… more

I did a phone interview, then an assessment, about a week later received an email they were going to hire in house,in reality they already have made a decision, but by policy they have to post it. Ver… more

Is cold applying dead? I've submitted over 200 applications and haven't gotten one single interview. I’ve reached out to recruiters and tapped into my LinkedIn network, but nothing is working.… more

Racial Jealousy - What do you do when you are working in a foreign country and your manager, opposite sex and native to the country, takes a disliking to you because of your strength, energy and success? <… more

Serious question. Why is it so hard to find a job in Miami dade county? Why are 50 to 75% of jobs in Miami dade county prefer or require Spanish how is this even fair to people that are born here that… more

I've been having this underlying anxiety that I'm missing followup communication from potential employers because I dont answer calls from numbers I dont recognize without caller ID. What do y… more

Why do employers care so much about resume gaps? It feels so nosy when interviewers ask you about this. A gap could be due to personal reasons or this brutal job market. Do they really need to know th… more

Is it just me or do interviews have so many more rounds than they used to? I had a recruiter call yesterday where they said there were 7 rounds of interviews for a non-manager operations role. In my o… more

The job market in the UK is tough as well. Hundreds of people applying for roles. It’s just mad. I blame the government personally and AI.

With places not hiring at the moment, what are people’s thoughts on universal basic income? I like the idea of it but I’m sure economists would say that there are drawbacks. What are people’s thoughts… more

I'm kind of stuck in limbo whether I should shoot my shot or not. Right now I'm working at a contract security for a logistics. The pay is not that great despite the training. I'm a X-ray … more

I have 9 years as a maintenance technician/porter/handyman where I worked at three different places and have a lot of experience in electrical work and painting and pressure washing and setting up big… more

Looking to shift into project management out of the architecture/interior design world and would like to land a PM role in another field. I’m doing training courses to prep for PMP certification.

Multiple courses … more