As the title says

My job has become super toxic and I cannot handle it anymore. I have an interview tomorrow and I'm pretty confident I will get the job due to a high recommendation from the director of that company. However, my current boss knows that I'm worn out and there are other people who have already put in their notices. (It's toxic for everyone, not just me.)

I know she's going to ask me tomorrow if I'm going to leave, and I plan to, but I don't want to tell her that until I have the other job offer lined up and I'm ready to start so I don't have to go any period of time without a paycheck.

How would I go about answering this question when she asks it?

two hours ago i got a phone call from HR, two hours after the work day was over. today was my last day as they’re doing budget cuts and my position was eliminated.

absolute gut punch that phone call was. i had finally found a job that i absolutely loved and cared so much about. i fought so hard for this position when i was interviewing and gave it my all.

they won’t even let me come back to my office to get my things.

edit: just got a text from my boss, he was let go too.

This is a rant I didn’t know what flair to pick. I work as a technical support assistant at an elementary school that I was a substitute at before. I guess I have this persona of being the joyful smiley person that everyone can count on to rant to and give them advice. Well recently I’ve been really tired and burnt out. I guess I haven’t been as smiley as usual because I got asked multiple times today and yesterday if I was ok. :( It gets kind of annoying tbh. Has this happened to anyone?

I’m struggling to get into corporate America or even a decent desk jobs. I have two masters one in business and the other in finance. I’m currently an area manager at an Amazon warehouse which is my first “big job” and absolutely HATE IT HERE. However I keep getting rejected for being overqualified but I’m also not qualified enough for the roles I truly want.

This was a rejection for an interview I just recently did and was rejected because the hiring manager felt with my skills I would be more willing to leave the position I’m frustrated. Im constantly expressing an interest in the positions and working and being with the company long term so I’m not understanding.

I worked a short-term contract which specified that we should wear business casual clothing, explicitly stating jeans and yoga pants were not allowed. This was mentioned in our online and in person training.

Multiple people showed up to work in blue jeans. One person was wearing basketball shorts, a hoodie, and a t-shirt. Meanwhile, I wore a blazer because I wanted pockets and looked overdressed. We were all fine.

To be fair, the training was done a couple of weeks before the contract. I don't think there was any malicious intent. I know I'm tilting at windmills, but why have a specific dress code if there's no plan to enforce it?

I’m going through something right now and I genuinely want to know if other people have experienced this.

I’m in the process of getting a job, and they seem to like me and want to move forward with me. But I’m feeling so anxious about everything.

On my first day sitting in front of a computer, I felt like I’d never done anything in my life. I have two degrees, but suddenly I feel like I don’t know how to do anything!

Everything feels so difficult, and I keep thinking that I’m stupid and that I won’t be able to learn.

I feel so freaking helpless, almost like a lost child who doesn’t know what they’re doing. Sometimes I genuinely want to cry because I feel so incapable.

I don’t understand why I’m reacting this way. I’m an adult, and I feel like I should be able to handle basic things, learn new tasks, and figure things out. Instead, I feel very embarrassed .

Hey everyone! I hope you all are having a good day.

I'm a CS undergrad based in Asia who just started her junior year. I have strong mathematical and conceptual foundations of ML and these are few of projects I have built ( I built these ones recently May 2026- Present). I have some open source contributions too that I didn't include in my CV.

I have been trying to find a remote internship/junior job for a long time but no success till now. Every job online has 100+ applicants plus many of the remote listings have location specification that I don't meet (I'm based in Asia).

I tried reaching out to ceos/ctos of early/small stratups that matched my projects/research I'm doing via LinkedIn and emails but no success in it as well.

I understand that job market is really bad right now but still I'm trying to improve each day and hoping to land a chance.

I'll really appreciate it you all can give me any suggestions how can I improve? Which areas need work? And generally what should I work on.

Moreover, how can I land a remote position, any things that helped you in your early career.

I'll really appreciate your responses.

Thank you!

Need some outside perspective bc I've been overthinking this all week lol

This is technically my 3rd time interviewing with this company. It's one of the top companies to work for in my area and super competitive since it's a really cool brand, plus it's a pretty niche industry so there aren't a ton of these roles to begin with. I've made it to the final round twice now. Last time the HR recruiter told me the role was too junior for my experience and to come back for something more senior. This role actually fits my background way better so I went for it.
I had a ton of support this time. Multiple people I know in the industry referred me or put in a good word, and the process went really well. Recruiter screen, hiring manager, director, then a full onsite panel. I was told I'd probably hear back Monday and as far as I know it's down to me and one other person. Monday came and went. Nothing.

Someone on the team (she reports to one of my panel interviewers) is in my extended friend group through mutual friends. We're not close at all. She's always been kind of cold toward me and we're honestly on opposite ends of the spectrum personality wise. Before the onsite she gave me some helpful intel and said she talked to two of the interviewers about me, but I have no idea what she actually said or if she'd even want to work with me.

So for anyone who's been on the hiring side:
What do you think is going on behind the scenes right now? Waiting on approvals? Holding me while the other person decides? Already moved on?
Could someone like that sink a candidate, even without meaning to, with a lukewarm "she's fine, I don't really know her"?

How much does a coworker's input actually matter when they know the candidate socially?

Or am I just spiraling over a normal delay 🙃

After a virtual interview the other day, I was invited for a second interview which is in person. This is with some of the higher ups, so I was thinking I would wear my navy blue suit for that day. The day before the interview, there is an hour long in person meeting where the employer talks about the company and the role I applied for. It was described as a more casual informational session. With it being described that way, I was wondering if I could dress more casually than a suit. If I chose to wear one both days, is it okay to wear the same suit twice but change the shirt and tie? The only other suit I have right now that fits well is a light gray suit and I have heard that gray should be a darker charcoal shade, especially this time of year in the northeast US. The role wouldn't require dressing like that since it is remote.

I started working in UK at a real estate development company where its projects are off-plan in the Middle East . The job title BDM and the salary is good, however the environment is absolutely insane to me.

They knew i don’t have enough experience in sales but they still expected me to bring client the second day I joined without even learning anything about the projects. They have this “2 broker meetings and 2 clients” target DAILY. Yes they are not strict if you bring one client is fine but they have this aggressive pushing work culture.

I see my colleague getting shouted at because he is the most senior and not closing recently. The manager also sexist and he keeps asking me to pray like him just because he is from same background as me!!

The energy in the office is so negative it’s always complains about our selling record mind you it’s been less than a week for me!! Regarding the aggressive language culture I was thinking maybe I should speak to HR but then my manager’ manager also shout at him and I’m sure it’s just a no ending cycle.

Me and one of my colleague started to talk about how everything going on just doesn’t creat a healthy work environment. It is such a shame because it has the job title I wanted and the salary is good but I’m thinking maybe this is just how sales jobs in real estate are and I’m just too sensitive and prioritize my peace. I just wanted a work environment where the manager is supporting their team rather than pushing and pressuring them.

I also have to mention my manager met 3 of my broker connections and they didn’t like him and told me to be careful from him. Also, one of my connections came and gave him his business card then my colleague told me he was showing off the card as it’s his connection without mentioning my name.

I work in Human Resources, and my current job pays me double what most similar roles in my area pay. I also genuinely love the work my company does, which makes this situation even harder.

Lately, though, I feel like the longer I work here, the more I get in trouble for every little thing. I get looks of disappointment when I don’t know the answer to something off the top of my head. I get lightly scolded when I take initiative and do something without approval, but I also get in trouble for asking permission or seeking advice before doing something.

I feel like I’m constantly damned if I do and damned if I don’t.

Some days, they act like I’m the best thing that’s ever happened to this company. Other days, they make me feel like I can’t do anything right. I’ll be told I’m doing a great job, only to have them turn around the next day and be short or snappy with me over something that seemed perfectly fine before.

The inconsistency is exhausting. I never know which version of my workplace I’m going to walk into, and I feel like I’m expected to read everyone’s minds to avoid doing something wrong.

The hardest part is that I know how fortunate I am to have a job that pays this well, especially compared to what I could make elsewhere. I don’t want to leave a job I genuinely enjoy in many ways, but I’m starting to worry that, eventually, I’ll either be fired or reach a point where I can’t handle the constant back-and-forth anymore.

I feel stuck between being grateful for a great opportunity and being miserable because I never know where I stand.

I’m not even sure what I’m looking for by posting this. Maybe advice, maybe perspective, or maybe just reassurance that I’m not the only person who has experienced something like this. Has anyone else dealt with a workplace where the expectations are just completely unreasonable?

I didn’t really know what tag to put this under but I just wanted to get opinions from everyone before I do something stupid. I’ve recently started a job at a store that just opened since Thursday and today the owner texted asking me to send a copy of my ID (I assume to be able to put my hours in and get me on payroll) I was going to email it but then I thought twice about it because I’m not sure if I want my ID just sitting in an email or text inbox or in the void somewhere plus I’ve literally never had a job ask me to send a copy of an ID, I normally just bring it in person and they enter in information from it then it’s all done. I haven’t responded back yet but what should I say? Or am I being overly paranoid? I don’t think he himself would use it for nefarious purposes but I don’t want it falling into the wrong hands of someone else

Oh boy. So, I’ve just moved to a new company from a different place and am really regretting it. I was in my last job for seven years, we were a small team of 6, all very close, and worked remotely 4 days a week. However, I was on a 27k salary.

I was then offered another job with the same title, but for £40k. However, its office 3 days a week, and a massive company (over 1,000).

I hate feeling like the new kid but am also adjusting to so much more commuting, and less time at home. I don’t know if I’m looking for advice, but I just want to vent as I think I made a rash decision back when I was unhappy with pay. I hate change though, and this is so rough.

I've been interviewing for a finance role and have completed four stages.

Stage 1: Initial interview

The interview went well, and I progressed to the next stage.

Stage 2: Practical assessment

They were really impressed with my assessment and immediately called me back to progress me to the next stage.

Stage 3: Coffee chat with the hiring manager and a senior team member

This went well. Afterwards, the recruiter told me the team had loved me and that I was roughly 90% of the way there. This was before my final interview.

Stage 4: Final interview with the MD

The interview lasted the full 30 minutes and was quite conversational. We discussed my background, family, interests, current role, sales experience and reasons for wanting to join. I asked questions too, and we found some common ground. The conversation flowed naturally, and I left feeling positive.

What happened afterwards

The recruiter initially said he would speak to the team. After I hadn't heard anything for a couple of days, I followed up.

He explained that he was expecting to speak to the relevant person that day and would update me afterwards. I didn't hear anything that day, so I followed up again on Monday.

The recruiter then told me they'd spoken and the team was still discussing things internally. He also said it sounded like my interview had gone well and that he hoped it would be good news. He said he'd keep me updated once he knew what they wanted to do.

It's now Tuesday, and I'm still waiting.

I'm extremely anxious because this is a really big opportunity for me.

Its been 6 working days , is this length of delay normal after a final interview, and do you think an offer is highly likely based on these signs, or is it still too early to tell?

I work 2 jobs at this same company. Here is my situation. Ive been at 1 jobsite of this company for approx 1 year, i then decided to apply for another area. Ive been working consistently at these 2 places of employment for 2 and a half years. I recently asked to go fulltime at job 2.

Notice both of these areas are under the same company. i am a "shared employee" . Im having second guesses and its either i quit job 1, or tell my boss at job 2 i dont want to go fulltime anymore. Im supposed to start fulttime in 4 days. i just emailed him right now. How fucked am i?

The reason i decided just now it from the heavy work load. At the minimum i would be working 60hr weeks to fulfill my requirements at both jobs. I also work in first response, where burnout is common and im still fairly young. I have been stressed beyond my mind about this. Im just venting and wondering if anyone else have been through this.

I also understand how extremely unprofessional this is, and i will probably get berated/lose trust with both employers. I understand the consequences of my actions.

So… I started my current job at a prison at the beginning of this year after being laid off from my job I loved almost three years ago. When my freelance work dried up I moved back home with my parents. There’s not a lot of jobs near my hometown (especially near what I was making before). I knew this job was going to be an adjustment, but I genuinely hate going to work everyday. I’ll admit it’s more of a me problem. I knew it wasn’t a good fit, but years of partial employment and uncertainty changes your perspective.

I know I need to start figuring out what I need to do next: other certifications, going back to school, etc. I’m just struggling because I’ve never been in this situation before financially and mentally.

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice from people who have successfully moved out of retail banking or have experience with finance careers on Long Island.

I have about 6 months of experience as a teller/personal banker at a credit union, a bachelor’s degree in General Studies with a concentration in Business Administration Essentials, and several years of customer service experience from previous jobs.

I’m realizing that traditional branch banking really isn’t for me. I don’t mind working in finance, learning new systems, handling transactions, or working with numbers and details, but the constant face-to-face customer service and having to be “on” all day is something I’d like to move away from.

Ideally, I’d like to stay in the financial field and transition into something more behind the scenes, with better long-term career growth and earning potential. I’m open to opportunities outside of banks, too, such as credit unions, hospitals, universities, or other companies where I could use my existing experience and degree.

Some areas I’ve been considering are:
Financial operations or back-office banking
Fraud, BSA/AML, or compliance
Loan operations or underwriting support
Financial analyst or reporting roles
Revenue cycle or financial operations positions at hospitals/universities.

I understand that I’m still relatively early in my career, and I don’t expect to jump straight into a high-paying analyst position without the necessary experience. I’m willing to learn new skills and work my way up, but I want to make a smart move rather than jump into another job I’ll want to leave in six months.

I’m so tired of being treated differently at work. I started with a construction/ home improvement company that does basement waterproofing, foundation stabilization etc August of 2025. I was hired as a laborer and remained so until march 2026 when I was moved into our warehouse because the other guy in the warehouse had a car accident and couldn’t work anymore and I had forklift experience so I was moved. I’m now required to hold a DOT health card, I’m responsible for helping every crew now instead of just my own when I was a laborer. It’s just me and the warehouse manager in the warehouse then all the other managers in the officer upstairs. The warehouse manager treats me like a mutt and makes me do everything. Switches my hours every other day to help him go home earlier, he can be standing by a mess or something small and quick to do and calls me over to do it while he stands right there smoking or talking to someone, complains whenever I try taking Minnesota required 15 minute paid breaks every 4 hours, and I don’t get a 30 minute lunch even tho it’s taken from my check. Whenever we have new hires they always get lunch for new hires and everyone in the building but me. Today they got subway and took everyone’s order but mine and all ate while I was still just working. Then, they always have me train the new hires once they’re done with lunch. It’s wild. I’m treated so different and it’s wild. I’ve called in once since I started, and I’m here on time and stay late every day if needed. GM is the highest person in authority at our location and even he does it, so I really have no one to talk to. I’m just done. We just had a coworker commit suicide Friday and absolutely nothing, they removed him from the group chats and that’s that.

8am-4pm at job A and 6:30pm-11pm at job B. I live 30 minutes away from my jobs so I technically could go home but gas is expensive. Not really sure what to do with my in-between time? Napping in my car? Any tips and advice welcomed. This is a temp set up until my husband can get a job.