Month: March 2022

On paper I’m able to truly reflect my abilities. I’m a decent writer and know what I’m doing. Same with a low stakes casual conversation. But in an interview situation I am so anxious and nervous that I can’t fully explain myself. I get to up in my own head about the whole thing and it throws me off my game. I get lots of interviews and no offers because of this. And believe me, it’s not for lack of practice or trying to improve. My answers to anticipated questions are fabulous— I practice them as well as slight variations. I have my 3 talking points and use them; I don’t script my answers. I request feedback from my interviewers often who say that I was a strong candidate blah blah. In other words, I’m doing what I should be doing. I had completed one interview recently where they sent…

New to the thread! What are some basic strategies an employee can take as recourse for illegal or unethical business practices done by an employer? I’ve seen multiple people in comments mention that they could contact the Dept. of Labor. What type of situations would prompt an employee to contact the Dept of Labor? Sorry if this is a basic question but I’m trying to learn. Any basic resources would also be super helpful 🙂

But I have 1-3 years of work experience of the work and time I put into my portfolio. I wish they could of told me that before the Zoom interivew and wasted my time.

Was asked by management to do a short training course over the weekend. I told them of course I would do it but I'll be charging 25x my regular hourly rate. When I saw them next they had decided 'perhaps it would be best if I did it first thing during work hours the next morning'. 🙂 This was some time ago but after finding this sub it reminded me of sweet victory.