What is it with these tech companies firing everyone remotely? I got my pink slip from Meta email with instructions for how to turn in my equipment, badge, collect severance, unemployment, etc., and I haven’t spoken to one human being. My exit interview was via an automated system, too. I don’t even know why I … Read more
I run a small business and recently conducted a Zoom job interview. The applicant commented on the family photos on the shelf behind me, saying how cute my kids were. I then asked her if she had kids. She clearly got uncomfortable and answered no. I then received a complaint letter from her attorney who … Read more
We’re in the throes of my son’s college applications and have a bit of stress. He wants to go to a small liberal arts college, and thinks it will help him figure out a career at some point. We want him to go to a school that is known for graduating students with a clear … Read more
I’ve been in private practice for many years. I now want to work through a placement agency. There are many jobs, and I am called and emailed constantly. My problem is that everyone wants recommendations from former supervisors. I haven’t had a supervisor for years, and those I had are deceased or have dementia at … Read more