I don't want to hang out/do team-bonding activities with other people (work-related online meetings & chat are fine). I have a Master's in CompSci from a top university worldwide, but I can't find any remote job here, so any job would be nice (e.g. customer service, admin, data annotator, etc). How do I get that? I've been applying to remote customer service roles, but I have no experience & keep getting rejected.

I'm fine with any low-paying job as long as I have a monthly salary to be able to eat and don't have to talk to other people outside of talking about work-related stuff.

I also don't want to waste my time on the commute, and I can't do any delivery-related job because I can't drive (I lose focus all the time while driving, and I have heart issues, so I can't take my ADHD stimulants).

I have 3yoe as a Data Scientist, and I'm good at learning new stuff (non-physical, anything that requires a computer & sitting at a desk), but I just can't socialize face-to-face, it drains my energy. I used to cry every day in the office in public and got called by HR for that. I also got fired once for underperforming (I cried too much, so I abandoned work + cried in front of clients due to burnout + didn't fit in with the team, I was already seeking therapy & on a high dose of antidepressants so I did my best not to cry at work but I still did).

I chose CompSci because I thought it was the most accepting degree for introverts, but the job requires too much socialization, too many mandatory team-bonding activities, and too much chit-chat at work, like all they ask is to hang out together or play padel, etc. I don't get why tech startups are so extroverted-coded.

I tried selling stock images, asking for a writing contract (novel), and selling furry art, but I haven't sold a penny, so I need a more stable job in between while I improve my furry art drawing to make my full remote job come true because I need money right now as I need to eat & pay bills.

Any suggestion is welcome, thank you.

I got invited to join an interview for a pretty large company, but after my interview, they told me I’d have to pass a drug test. At first, it was fine and I would’ve went along with it, but then they told me it was a hair follicle test. I panicked and agreed to them to drug test me but now they’re calling me for a second interview and I don’t know what to say to them. Is it bad to just ghost them or do I send them an email and lie and say that I got a better job offer? I definitely know that I will not be able to pass the hair follicle test.

Recently for campus placement KPMG came to our collg , the role was ADC audit analyst, the package was only 3.25lpa, not sure should i take it or not . Working at a big 4 as ur starting firm sounds really good, there will be a lot of pressure ik but this will also be a good learning opportunity. But are there good exit options into other job profiles like fdd, advisory, even in or anything else . And are there prospects for future career growth . Please give ur views. Also wht the probable future could look like and also wht i should or can do to be successful.

Ever since I knew myself I wanted to draw, to be an artist. I'm still not sure what type of artist I want to be but the one that attracted me the modt is a concept artist. The thing is that I never really tried enough to be one and now I wish to more than ever but I'm not sure how to do it. I tried to apply to an art university abroad when I finished High-school but I got rejected and because I was desperate to leave my hometown the only opportunity for me was to chose a random university where I had the smallest opportunity. currently in the second year, but I have no willing to go or even think about it.But I feel no passion at all for this degree and I m sure I won't ever use it so I've been thinking to give up on University for some time now and focus on creating a Portofolio or just get better at art to pe a contect creator but I'm not sure if this is the right decision. I read, most artist jobs do not require a degree and people recommend investing in courses. But my financial situation is bad, I should get a full time job and save one year to afford courses. And if I do that then what? I have no idea what to really do, and this whole cycle of "disappointing my family if I leave, barely affording bare minimum, but I also wanna follow my dream without having to go back home so I don't waste money on rent, etc" is messing me up. I'm not bragging much about it cause probably others have it worse, and I know I'll make it work somehow but I don't know what exactly. I made this post because I thought hearing others experiences might help into making a decision. And I m sure that there are people that got trough maybe the same thing as me. So.. should I give up on uni and give my all to art?

I have a sales assistant interview at SCHUH, and have never done an interview in my life, ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

When you see a huge applicant count, do you still treat it as a reason not to apply?

The numbers on job listings seem to have exploded. I wonder how much is easier bulk submission through AI auto-apply, how much is fewer openings concentrating applicants, and how much is both. A count that includes a lot of poor fits seems less useful for judging the competition for a particular role.

For recruiters and hiring managers, are you seeing the number of applications rise without a similar increase in qualified candidates? I'd like to hear what's changed in the applications you actually review.

For job seekers, I'd start with whether the role fits before deciding what the count means. If the repeated forms are the obstacle after that, application autofill can save typing. How are you deciding which applications deserve the time now?

I recently joined a company and it’s a hot mess operationally. We have to do loads of reports and the reports format and the questions contained in the report are just not fit for purpose.

Since joining I’ve made a number of suggestions which have been implemented and I have received no credit at all. My job is to manage a team and assess their work but the team quite frankly lacks the skill and competency to be able to fill in the reports as they are so the completed reports are always shit.

I’ve been assssing a report this evening and one section had me banging my head against the wall because it is so poorly formatted that I understand why the person completed it did it so poorly… this led me to just reach the conclusion that the entire framework needs to be overhauled.

Now I am not the only person that can see we need a serious redesign. My manager clearly sees this too and I’ve been here a few months and it seems every month there’s a new redesign. However the starting point seems to be how to improve upon the last report not a top down overhaul.

I’ve been brainstorming this and I’ve come up with a completely new framework. It works much better than what we currently have but I am wondering how to present this without my manager going “yes this looks great” then implementing it and not telling anyone where the suggestion came from.

This pattern of them taking credit for my suggestions has been annoying me for a while. I’ve decided to deal with it by not making any new suggestions. But this is actually making my life worse because everything is a pile of crap… we’re really behind on our workload. Everything is inefficient, I’m taking more time to do assessments because I practically have to rewrite my teams work for them. It’s a waste of everybody’s time.

I could possibly go over her head and speak to the director. Say I have some suggestions. Show them what I have so they know where these ideas are coming from. However I’ve noticed that our company kinda operates based on favoritism. Don’t think I’ve been here long enough to become a fave. I think someone at director level doesn’t care about the intricacies of a questionnaire & reports. However if it results in overall improvement they might?

TLDR: how do you present process & framework improvements when the person you report to usually takes credit for your work?

Hey everyone, looking for some advice here. I’m currently on baby leave from work. It doesn’t end until December 3rd however, I got an awesome job offer I’m going to take so I’m going to end my baby leave early to start this new job( massive pay raise awesome for my family) because I’m in baby leave and realistically won’t work at all at my old job. Should I give a 2 weeks notice? The reason I don’t want to is because I get a quarterly bonus that pays out at the end of the month and if they say they “ don’t need me “ for those 2 weeks I won’t get the bonus which is pretty sizable.

I’m 24, based in California, and have a bachelor’s in psychology. I’m planning to complete my science prerequisites over the next year while working in healthcare, and I’m trying to decide whether to pursue PA or NP school.

My long-term interests are functional/integrative medicine, regenerative aesthetics, and women’s health, especially hormones, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, metabolic health, nutrition, and preventative care. I want a strong conventional medical foundation but don’t want my entire career to revolve around medication management.
I’ve explored paths like naturopathic medicine, acupuncture/Chinese medicine, clinical nutrition, and MD/DO, but I’m increasingly leaning toward PA or NP for clinical credibility, financial stability, and flexibility.

What draws me to each:
PA: A more direct route to clinical practice without first becoming an RN.
NP: Potentially greater autonomy in California and, eventually, more flexibility to open my own practice.

My goal is to work clinically for several years, ideally in outpatient women’s health, fertility, or integrative medicine, and eventually build a private practice combining conventional care with functional medicine and possibly regenerative aesthetics. I’d love to earn $150k+ while maintaining a good work-life balance.
I’m currently doing CNA clinicals and have realized that bedside care, SNF environments, and traditional hospital work aren’t for me. I’m much more drawn to outpatient, preventative, and patient-centered care, although I understand that CNA work is very different from being an NP or PA.

I’d especially appreciate firsthand perspectives on:
If you could choose again, would you pick PA or NP, and why?

How significant is the difference in autonomy for private practice in California?

Was the time and cost of your education worth it? Any regrets?

For those in functional medicine or aesthetics, which credential has served you better?

Has anyone seriously considered ND, acupuncture/Chinese medicine, or clinical nutrition before choosing PA/NP? How do you feel about that decision now?

If you were 24 again and wanted financial stability, outpatient women’s health, integrative medicine, and eventual private practice, which route would you take?

School recs for good ROI and efficient path to NP/PA SoCal…. other states welcome too!

I’m not looking for someone to tell me there’s one universally correct choice. I’d especially love to hear from people actually working in these fields, including what the day-to-day reality, income, and work-life balance look like.

I've been working in this company for a year and a half now. Most of my responsibilities changed and now I've been doing more important stuff. I really like the company, but as of now this is the most time I've spent in a job without any sort of financial incentive. I am kinda scared to ask for that, since there were massive layoffs and I remained in the company.

The job market has been crazy as of now, we all know that. But I am thinking about finding some new jobs that have a better offer, or just ask them about it. They said every quarter compensation would be discussed, but it does not seem like it will happen. What to do?

I’m a little nervous about the meeting and want to handle it professionally.

For those who have been in a similar situation:

•What should I expect from this kind of meeting?
•What questions should I ask my manager?
•How can I show that I’m taking the feedback seriously without sounding defensive?

I'm in North Carolina and wanted to get some opinions on a situation I'm currently dealing with at work.

My mother is undergoing a medical procedure/treatment that requires ongoing appointments over approximately six months, with everything expected to wrap up in April. I help her with transportation to these appointments.

I initially contacted HR to explain the situation, and they started the FMLA process. Unfortunately, my mother's healthcare provider was reluctant to complete the paperwork because they didn't fully understand its purpose. I attempted to get it completed again but was unsuccessful.

I informed HR that I couldn't get the paperwork signed, and they advised me to use my accrued sick leave as needed.

I then submitted the dates I would need off to my manager. However, she told me she couldn't approve my requests because I didn't have approved FMLA paperwork. She specifically stated that she could only approve sick leave for my own medical appointments, not my mother's, despite the fact that I currently have approximately 170 hours of accrued sick leave.

I contacted HR again, explained what happened, and requested their assistance in resolving the issue. From what I've been told, the matter has now been escalated to the HR director.

My questions are:

Can my manager deny my sick leave solely because the appointments are for my mother rather than myself?

Does HR's initial guidance to use my sick leave carry any weight?

Is there a reasonable chance HR will overturn my manager's decision and approve the requested leave?

For additional context, I work in North Carolina, and no staffing shortages or operational concerns were mentioned as reasons for denying my requests.

At this point, the situation has left a bad taste in my mouth, and I've already started looking for another job.

I'd appreciate any insight, particularly from anyone familiar with North Carolina employment law, public-sector employment, or FMLA regulations.

I've been on the fence about whether I should apply for a role at an AI company. I've read the job description, and the total compensation and responsibilities all look good. However, after doing some research into the company, I discovered that it's main product is AI generated porn.

Would having a company like this on your resume be considered a red flag when applying for future roles, particularly at established companies?

Would you work for an AI generated porno company?

I'd love to hear from anyone who has worked in this industry or has insights into what it's like, particularly regarding workplace culture and long-term career prospects.

(For context, I'm currently 38 years old and in Canada.)

I've had people express support for my dreams and others claim that I am "wasting effort and taxpayers' money." Not sure if the latter was just from people who are obnoxious/disgruntled or if there's some truth to the fact that it reflects the view of those responsible for admissions decisions, that they think it's better to invest their time, effort, and money into someone who is younger and fits a more "traditional" profile.

Obviously, such comments are very discouraging, but I would like to know the reality so that I can make as practical of a decision as possible as far as what course of study I should pursue.

Thank you.

Hello!
I have worked for a company for several years under a manager that made me quit my job finally from the following:

Repeated instances of expanded duties (e.g., team lead functions, travel initiatives, sales-like outreach tasks) without adequate training, system access, formal communication, clear authority, or proper compensation.

Major projects were rolled out with minimal notice, inadequate resources, and poor cross-team coordination, leading to significant backlogs, heavy workloads, and minimal overtime support.

A consistant pattern of reactive communication, shifting priorities, lack of operational transparency, and delegation of core management duties (coaching, training) to tenured staff without formal authority.

Initial dismissal of reported compliance risks, with corrective action typically occurring only after intense employee escalation.

Inflexible application of company policies regarding bereavement leave and personal documentation standards during family losses, resulting in unnecessary PTO utilization.

Performance review discussions that occasionally lacked constructive dialogue, dismissed operational context as "excuses," while yelling and relied on conflicting directives regarding productivity and engagement metrics.

With that said I was never offered an exit interview and I want to stand up for my now former teammates. My intention was to send a well organized and legally safe review of my time highlighting the manager who was absolutely unfit to be manager (as someone who has been a manager).

I keep going back and forth if it’s a good idea to send it. My intention was to send it to hr with bad manager, their boss, and their bosses boss cc’d, Reddit what should I do?

I am a Korean who wants to work for a foreign company. I hope to join a foreign company as a programming-related professional, but I don't know where to start, so I am looking for advice.

I am leaving my current job of 20 years, and I like my coworkers. I won’t get to tell many of them goodbye since few people will be in the office.

Would leaving a handwritten note to each of them, leaving it in the mailroom to be distributed to them by the internal mail delivery, be ok? (As opposed to leaving a note on their desks, which might be an invasion of their personal space?)

If this is a good idea, if I don’t leave a note for the CEO, but I leave a note for everyone else, would that cause a tiff? The CEO loves being recognized and worshipped, but I don’t do that.

Thanks.

A PM spent several months out of work after a layoff, with severance and savings covering the gap. Finding another role changed how the PM looked back on the experience.

In the original reflection, the takeaway is that a long stay at one company can narrow your perspective. A new context and problem space can help you grow.

The financial cushion and the eventual landing matter. That experience doesn't make a layoff good for everyone, but an interrupted career path can still lead somewhere worthwhile.

For people still working through the search, application autofill and Agent autoapply can reduce repetitive application work. Product manager interview questions can help structure prep around a new role or problem space.

Once you landed again, did your view of the layoff change? What helped during the stretch before you could look back with some distance?

Disclosure: I operate PracHub and LandOffer.

What would you do? Leaving out specifics to stay anonymous.

I'll be upfront, I might be a little melodramatic right now because my "Next Steps" plan just completely fell apart.

I won't say the specific field but what you need to know is it's niche enough that absolutely no hard skills transfer to other jobs. All our software is proprietary, all our processes are unique to the industry and my company has a monopoly in my country. Soft skills galore though and if I left I'd have a glowing recommendation.

I'm just about to turn 30 and this job is livable, wage wise. I have decent insurance, can save a little. But it's got a very very narrow bottle neck. I've probably got about 2 promotions in the next 10 years and that's it. There's no where else in the country I can go.

My original "Get Out" plan was to self fund a 1 year nursing degree. Get my foot on the door and hope for some kind of internal support, or pathway to RN once I had some experience. I cannot get any type of public financial aid since I've maxed out the lifetime allowances for University.

I could fund 4-5k for the equivalent of an associates. I cannot fund a bachelors.

Unfortunately it seems everyone else had the same idea. Nursing degrees are booked out for the next 2 years. I really feel like I need another plan.

Here's what I'm looking for in a career. I don't need all of these to apply, but more than 1 would be nice.

Something that uses my body and mind. I don't mind a desk job but I want an excuse to move. I also want to feel clever and useful.

Something with very little ambiguity about what you're supposed to be doing at any given point in time. I can work like a mule but I suck at looking busy.

Something that is an overall next positive to society would be nice.

What I've got going for me.

A random handful of certificates and half finished degrees. Hairdressing, support work, HSK level 1 with slightly higher conversational skills.

I'm good with computers. Not amazing but I can write a basic script or make a pivot table. (Also I can rotate a PDF)

I'm really fit. Lifting 20kg+ would be fine.

So uh, wtf should I do with my life to put together a career.

I recently qualified as a Dispensing Optician and have been in optics for close to 10 years. I've seen a really nice opportunity come up in another practice which I want to enquire about, so I've dug out my CV which I haven't needed for about 8 years since I started as an OA apprentice. I've still got my GCSE and A-level results listed on it, and I need to update it with my current role which I've been in for said 8 years.

This may be a very silly question, but as a qualified professional, is it reasonable to now completely omit my GCSE/A-level results from my CV, or would an employer for this kind of role still want/expect to see them?

Had a frustrating exchange at work today.

A manager emailed me asking about the cause of a recurring issue.

I responded based on what I understood the question to mean and explained the circumstances behind it.
They replied saying that wasn’t what they were asking. Apparently, they wanted to know why certain information wasn’t being updated quickly enough and what could be done to prevent delays.

The thing is, their original question didn’t actually mention the timing of updates or expectations around them.
I don’t mind being corrected, and I’m happy to clarify things. But I find it frustrating when someone asks a broad question, expects a very specific answer, and then acts as though their intention should have been obvious.

Has anyone experienced something similar? How do you handle managers who communicate this way?

I’m genuinely curious whether I should have asked for clarification before responding or whether the original question should have been more specific.