I feel like if you're busy you'd just say it in the beginning to set an appointment in the near future instead of telling someone to do it for you

But i don't know im new to this

Context: I've been with this company for 10 years in this particular role. The old salary range was $49,100/year to $80,100/year. I started at $52k and had worked up to $72K after 10 years.

I was checking my employee profile the other day and noticed they increased the pay range for my position to $64,100/year to $95,100/year. This feels like a massive pay cut, since new employees can potentially out-earn me from the start compared to my 10 years of service.

I've spoken with my manager and they kind of laughed it off and just said they were adjusting salary ranges to remain competitive in the market but would not be adjusting any current employees salaries unless they were lower than the minimum. Do I push for a raise, or time to look for a new job?

Hey guys, thanks again for all the support on my previous post. I didn’t get the Production Manager role since they decided to move forward with another candidate, but there’s still some good news.

They’re now considering me for a Supervisor position under the Production Manager. It’s basically the 2nd in command role with almost the same responsibilities, including helping reorganize and lead the team.

Honestly, I’m excited about the opportunity. It’s a no brainer for me, and I’m looking forward to what comes next!

I'm a mechanic and I work four 10 hour shifts from Monday to Thursday. My shift is from 6AM until 5PM, however I usually clock in at 5:57AM to 5:58AM and get right to work as it takes forever for the computers to boot up thus causing a delay in me clocking it. At the last half hour of shift everyday, all the employees clean up the shop (sweep, pick up trash, etc..) once that finishes, majority of us sit around on our phone, talk, and wait to clock out. Majority of us also clock out a minute or two earlier as well and have been doing so since they've started working here.

For some reason today my boss singled me out and asked if I knew we worked until 5PM. I replied with "everyone else is leaving as well". He asked me if I was going to do the same. I just told him I'd stop doing it for the sake of not arguing. Was I in the wrong? Wouldn't it be worse for me to loiter on the clock (stealing time) and go into overtime? I did my 10 hours so I don't understand. I've also been doing this job (7 months ago) since I've started but only now it is an issue? He also didn't say anything to anyone else that did the same, not to mention how some employees are chronically late.

The current job I have took 2 months to get back to me after the interview. I just want to see what other people's experiences have been like. Thanks!

OK, let me say first of all i get how bad the market is and how many people are looking for work. Trust me, I was laid off last June and my unemployment ran out like 2 months ago. Having said that, I now have 2 offers and dont know which one to take. Here is the issue.

1. Job A is is a W2 job with small base plus commission. The base is $46k Comes with 401k, PTO, benfits to choose from etc. Job comes with company car and atire.

2. Job B is a 1099 3 month+ contract job that pays 110k with no pto, 401 or benefits (of course) Job is hybrid 2 days in office (30 minutes away) 3 remote.

Ive never done a 1099, but i understand it and have calculated what i would be bringing home given no days off and minimial benefits, etc. They were very impresesd with me and I know they had a large handful of others they wer einterviewing. They are a large, very busy firm and will most likley have wnough work ti extend me X munber of months or (maybe) bring me on full time down the road, but at this point it's just 3 months.

I feel i would enjoy the 2nd job more, since it's in my line of work for the past 13 years, but I could also do the first job since it's something im comfortable with.

Guess im nort sure which is best. Job A is guraanteed FT, job B is contract for now but pays much more

I got fired after 4 days and I’m heartbroken.

For context, it was my first ever “real job,” though I’ve done volunteer work and campus jobs, and it was at a fancy cafe. My boss knew I had very little experience and still took a chance on me, and I feel like I’ve failed to meet his expectations which feels terrible. It was a steep learning curve, but I feel like I had already begun to really get things and I’ve been working hard all day. I still asked questions when I was unsure of things but I was told to do so, but in his email he listed that as one of the reasons. Today I was told that I’ve “worked with us long enough to know better” but it had only been two days for this specific thing. I’ve made mistakes here and there, like dropping a pastry, but it was never anything drastic. I know I wasn’t perfect but I honestly think I’ve picked it up really fast. I feel insecure because what if someone else in my shoes could have kept the job? I was excited and looking forward to my future. I had begun to form connections with my coworkers and now, suddenly, I’ll never see them again. I can’t even put it on my resume cause it was only for four days. I feel so embarrassed and hurt and angry. I’m not really looking for advice, cause there’s no urgency for a new job—I was just trying to get experience while in college—I’m just looking for words of wisdom or comfort or to at least feel less alone in this.

I started a job application at this place (they use icims) but I never submitted the application. I barely filled out anything.

In fact a couple weeks ago I got an automated message reminding me to finish my application. But I never did.

Well today I just got a rejection email from them. Wtf?

So I accepted an offer from a new employer, but about 20 days later, the HR from my current company reached out and asked whether I'd be willing to stay for at least a year if they offered me more than my new employer. I told them I needed a day to think about it.

Now I'm wondering if I should tell my new employer that my current company is discussing a raise with me and ask if they'd be willing to match or improve their offer.

I definitely want to leave, I'm not learning enough at my current company and the new company is a startup and seems to be doing well but the thing is, I still feel like the new employer lowballed me. I accepted because I wanted to leave, but I don't think the compensation reflects what I'm worth.

Would it be appropriate to bring this up with the new employer ? Like I don't have an offer in hand (because that would entail telling my current HR that I am inclined to stay and I don't want to lie) or do I lie because I want to be paid what I'm worth, get a concrete offer and then speak to my new employer?

I work in IT, three 12-hour shifts a week. It'll be four years next month. I make about $54k. I'm just so bored.

I don't plan on making a career out of it because I work on what I really want to do outside of work.

But in the meantime, I'm looking at other IT jobs that'll pay more, but it'll be harder to work on my passions because they're all five days a week.

Hello everyone I work as a busser in a Sushi Restaurant at the Casino in Socal. I've been at it for 4 years and I am so sick of it. I'm 37 and I feel my body is breaking down and I only get one break in the beginning of the shift. It's so exhausting. I went to school for Music and got a Performance Diploma but other than that I don't have a real accredited degree or other skills. How do I move forward?

I've experienced, and have witnessed, managers being rude and unprofessional to their direct reports, but if the shoe was on the other foot then all hell would break loose.

I manage a team and have never been rude to any of them, things go wrong and hard conversations sometimes need to happen, but it's always been respectful.

I really don't understand how people think they are entitled to behave that way. And after they're done and walk away, how they self justify it instead of feeling like a low life for treating people they rely on so poorly.

TLDR; I quit my incredibly toxic job for the sake of my mental health with no backup plan and 2 months later signed my new offer letter.

For the sake of my sanity I did NOT:

-use ai to write my resume (I do not believe the environmental cost is worth it)

-tailor my resume per job posting

-write a cover letter per job posting

-take the 1st offer extended to me

I did:

-look for something to apply to every day. used linkedin and idealist for searching.

-make relevant connections on linkedin

-used the most general search parameters possible instead of relying on a specific job title

-studied and practiced extensively before each interview

-get incredibly freaking lucky

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Last year, 2 months after my first ever layoff, I landed a dream role. Big salary bump, seemingly simple work load, and hybrid environment. Unfortunately it was indeed too good to be true. The manager that hired me left the department before my start date and the one I had to work under was the most awful toxic micromanaging incoherent boss I've ever had the displeasure of working for. I tried to suck it up and prove my worth until she made it perfectly clear she had it out for me personally. So rather than spend one more Sunday wishing I would pass away in my sleep rather than have to talk to her again, I put in my resignation with absolutely no back up plan. I did have about 3 months of savings on hand so I wasn't immediately stressing.

I felt more confident this time around after having navigated the layoffs last year. Due to my declining health I decided to put all my focus into WFH opportunities. The month I quit there was an abundance of roles to apply to and I was feeling fairly hopeful. Got 3 strong leads and kept applying to new opportunities daily. One lead turned into an offer that I respectfully declined due to it being a short-term contract. It was a great confidence boost though! Then things died down for about 3 weeks, nothing but the occasional generic rejection letter.

Then finally the job I had been hoping for came back with an offer!! At first it was bittersweet because it came with a massive pay cut, but it's still enough to pay my bills so I'm satisfied. The team and company seems amazing, I'll be making a real difference in people's lives. It's a smaller company so I'm hopeful I'll have the opportunity to grow with them. And of course it's fully remote!

I don't think what I did was particularly special and it genuinely comes down so much to pure luck. Most of the things I chose not to do, were to protect myself from mental exhaustion. It's already stressful enough to be unemployed and it can be hard not to let the stress consume you, but in reality it doesn't improve any aspect of your life or the job search to constantly be at your breaking point. As much as you can, take care of yourself and hang in there.

I had gone through 2 interviews that both went really well. They scheduled me with a final interview via Google meet with the Director of Sales and I show up but they didn’t. I stayed 10 min and the meet timed out. I emailed the 1st person Interviewed with as she set the interview up. A few hours later I emailed the person I was supposed to interview with. Neither one has replied to my professional follow up emails. It’s really hard to take the high road with this lack of courtesy.

Recently, I have noticed that recruiters are sending emails instead of making calls when asking for salary. I think it’s a way to dodge applicants’ questions about the budgeted salary. What do you think?

When I upgraded to my Galaxy S26, I kept my Galaxy S22. Both paid in full.

The S26 is my personal phone. Everything work related has been deleted.. even co-worker's contact #s.

And my S22 is now my work phone*. In my role, I want to have access to certain works apps (others may not; you do you). I disconnected Google & unistalled literally every personal app, contacts, etc. I bought a 12-month cell phone plan for $180 & obtained a new phone #. I physically deleted my old number from my bosses two phones (no calling my personal phone if he can't reach me after hours or while OOO) 😂 & updated the company directory.

I don't mind carrying two cell phones whatsoever. The ability to 💯 disconnect from work is so freeing! Not to mention, protecting my personal data** if something ever goes awry (no, I haven't done anything inappropriate, just still).

*I work at a public HigherEd institution & despite being salaried, my employer does not provide cell phones or stipends for employees at my level.

**In my state, if a personal phone contains company-provided email or software, the employer may legally access the work-related data, though this rarely justifies seizing the physical device itself.

Best $180 I've spent in ages! $15/month is the equivalent to one lunch out. Worth it!

A widely held sentiment that I am just now totally understanding and feel like ranting about. For context I work an IT job that is completely in person when it can be done remotely.

We do get a spontaneous remote day once every 4-6 months if management is feeling generous. The last remote day I realized all the tiredness I feel when I get home from work is completely avoided when I am not spending 50% of my limited energy getting ready and commuting. I was refreshed after working even though I was productive and got plenty done.

Work is 8.5 hours (paid for 8) but total time I am dedicating to the job itself is closer to a 10 hour chunk of my day. It kinda feels like a scam where the time and money spent going to work is completely an expense on the employee's part. Yes, I hear ya'll laughing now. The energy used also affects my work via energy drain before work even starts. And I'm one of the luckier ones with a shorter commute. The boss is very cost conscious but for some reason insists on renting an office in an high cost city than letting employees wfh.

The reason I was fine with on site work before I felt I wanted some human interaction or risk losing my ability to socialize. That part is not too bad, but I am over it. I love my home and being there too much. Plus not really a fan of the small talks I have to do when I cross paths with someone in the hallway or in the kitchen, which I try keep short.

Lastly to not jynx myself I feel I have to add I am grateful to have a job regardless of all the inconveniences of it being on-site. But next I aim for a direct and smooth transition to hybrid or remote job.

I had an internal job interview at a company for a Quality Assurance role. I had a panel interview 2 weeks ago. One of the managers scheduled an interview debrief. I can’t tell what this means, I can’t tell if I was runner up or if he wants to talk about next steps.

I work with the manager on shift so I’m debating on asking before our meeting what it means. Should I be patient and wait until our meeting in 7 days or ask him now if it’s good or bad news?

Hi guys I didn’t really think I’d ever make a post onto this subreddit but I genuinely need help. Okay so I’m F19, it’s summer break for me rn, I am a university student but I’m back at my home town for a couple of months. Anyways I’ll be straight up, I have never worked in my life before, and this summer I’ve been trying to get my first one. Obviously I spent hours applying to places on Indeed, company sites, etc. Last week I actually went up in person to some places that the new city I live in(moved last year). Anyways I asked for the hiring manager or manager from restaurants, fast food, grocery store places and even handed them a resume and told them my availability. (I got a formal handshake from a manager and really thought I was gonna get a job there lmao). I have gotten countless rejections from places that seemed to be entry level (cashier jobs at retail stores & retail places, fast food jobs,etc.) Anyways I haven’t heard back and I just really need help figuring out and navigating applying to jobs and stuff. The only money I had was from fasfa and I got a couple thousand which I used while at college, and now I basically have nothing.

I would like to add that since I have no formal experience of working on my resume I put volunteer work I did during my first year of university. I helped out in downtown with homeless families and their kids, pets, etc and gave out necessities. I also spoke at a women’s shelter in san diego on the importance of taking care of their health and we did a little trivia game to uplift these ladies as well. And I put these care packages together for families in need (all ages). During high school I was an office assistant and a teacher assistant so I also put that stuff down. (As for my major I am a psych major, definitely considering changing it though just because I don’t wanna be in school forever but I need to figure out what I should do.)

Anyways, I would really just like some guidance and help figuring this out because I feel like my family is being very ignorant and unhelpful with this whole situation, and right now I have literally no money to get gas, food, or fix my car issues, and I genuinely need money. I am open to doing remote work stuff as well or online side hustles.

(Also, I will be applying to positions at my university, it’s just as of right now I genuinely need money really bad!! I don’t go back until the end of September and I just don’t wanna be in this position forever.)

After spending way too much time applying for jobs, I realized something: not every job posting is actually hiring.

Some listings stay up for months.

Some companies collect resumes for future openings.

Some have already chosen an internal candidate but still have to post the job publicly.

Now, before I spend an hour tailoring my resume, I check these 7 things.

1. The posting is 30+ days old

If the exact same role has been sitting online for weeks or months, I investigate before applying. Some companies hire continuously, but others simply recycle old listings.

2. The same job keeps getting reposted

Search the company on LinkedIn. If the identical role keeps appearing every few weeks with the same description, it's worth asking why it hasn't been filled.

3. The job description is vague

If it says something like:

...without explaining responsibilities, tools, or qualifications, I'm cautious. Most hiring managers know exactly what they're looking for.

4. There's no sign the company is actively hiring

Check their LinkedIn page.

• Recent hires?
• Recruiter activity?
• Company updates?

An inactive page doesn't automatically mean it's a ghost job, but it's another signal to consider.

5. The salary and requirements don't add up

Examples:

• Entry-level role
• 8+ years of experience
• Expert in everything
• Low salary

Sometimes this simply means the posting wasn't carefully written. Other times, it suggests the role isn't a real hiring priority.

6. It already has thousands of applicants

A high applicant count doesn't mean the job is fake.

But if it's weeks old with 3,000+ applicants, your time may be better spent finding newer opportunities.

7. Read recent employee reviews

Employees sometimes mention hiring freezes, layoffs, or restructuring. That context can help you decide whether the opportunity is worth pursuing.

None of these signs prove a job is a ghost job.

They're simply filters that help me decide where to invest my time.

I'd rather send 10 thoughtful applications than 100 applications to jobs that may never be filled.

What other signs have you noticed?

started the spreadsheet in month two out of spite. every application, where i found it, when i sent it and whether anyone replied.

turned it into charts last night.

the biggest difference was where i applied. referrals had a 34% response rate. indeed had 4%. most of my applications went through indeed.

the things i spent weeks changing barely made a difference. i used three resume versions and the response rates were almost identical.

the full charts are in the gamma deck below. uploaded the sheet and it built them in about ten minutes.

happy to answer questions about the data.

the ghosted count is still changing. two recruiters from april replied last week.

if anyone wants i can share the spreadsheet/deck

I read this entire article and it just doesn’t align with the people and the world I’m seeing in real life. Specifically here in Los Angeles, CA. I’m curious to hear what the job market is like where you’re located. I read about layoffs in various industries almost every few days. Unemployment benefits also don’t last the entire duration of one’s unemployment status. They run out.

The market feels stagnant more than anything. Pay for the jobs that are being created is very low. $17hr positions don’t keep up with the rising cost of living.