Is it worth staying at a job purely for experience? I’m new to adult life (F18). I work full-time as a membership consultant, my first ever sales job. The gym I work at is extremely hard to sell because there’s 7 other gyms walking distance that are bigger and like extra $10+ cheaper. The company I work for is very dodgy. I and my one colleague in the same role work hours of unpaid overtime just…

Should we take the lump sum from wife’s old job? Bottom line – I make $200k plus about 20% bonus, she makes 70k but is planning to retire soon. She’s 58. I’m 53. I plan to work for about 10 more years. The job she worked in her 20’s has a retirement plan and they’re currently offering a lump sum of about 75k or a monthly payment of $625 (with 50% of that to me if she dies). We have about 9000k…

LPT Request: Change careers from laborer to office type job. I’m a physical labor worker and want to change careers. I’m computer literate and able to self teach skills needed. How do I best go from a physical to a mental work environment? submitted by /u/Muffin_Maan

Potential employer sent relocation money. Job didn’t work out and they won’t take it back. I’ll try to make this as clear as possible. Early last year, 2022, I accepted a position out of state with a large employer. At all times, I was in personal contact with the VP of HR for this company. The employment package included a significant relocation package (full move plus $20k in lump sum). $5k of this was given to me up front before t…

I’m start a new job today and wanted to share my look! Anybody have any suggestions? submitted by /u/Mammoth-Wave-4708

Volatile high earning job or small retirement? Not sure if this should go in this sub, or a career focused sub. I am currently a medical provider in the national guard, va, and private. By being in the National Guard I get a $20k bonus annually and about $15k before taxes from drill and AT. I have 13 years in. At 20 years I would get a pension starting at age 58, which would be about $17,500…

LPT Request: How To Avoid Getting a Job Offer Rescinded? I have read 2 separate posts already today with people getting their job offers rescinded or HRs not replying after accepting the job and the OPs resigning from their current companies, now left stranded without a job. How should a person go about avoiding getting their job offers rescinded at the last moment, especially after giving notice at …

The Best Online Platforms for Learning New Job Skills Whether you’re trying to build new skills to switch careers, looking to get a little more of an edge as you enter the workforce, or interested in improving your existing skills to enhance your current job (or, hell, your life), there are all kinds of platforms out there offering up courses for you. The question is,… Read more…

Got a higher paying job but less net pay Left a job at 87k for 108k… got my first full paycheck and it’s slightly less than what I had with 87k…. Background is I had w2 withholding at 2.5% (although now I requested 2.0% today), no dependents, married filing jointly… at my first job I had benefits, at this job I have no benefits but the federal income tax is way higher… did I make a mis…

Managing MDD and Your Job Major depressive disorder (MDD) at work: tips, strategies, who to tell, what to do, and asking for accommodations.

Am I crazy for thinking about leaving my job? I am in my early 30s and have a very stable job in tech making over $200k base. Health insurance, 401k matching, 3 weeks paid time off, small yearly bonus. The job is not overly demanding, but there are those times that I have to work late into the night/early morning if there is a critical issue. I am able to save about $7,800/month with my cur…

Job Turnover Eased in June as Labor Market Cooled Openings were little changed, but hiring and quitting both declined.

Just got offered my manager’s spot and raise but the job has no benefits and is stressful I just got offered a raise and to take my bosses job who is retiring next year. At my job it has no benefits besides medical which I have already. The job is very stressful, it’s hard to even schedule time off because I am alone in an office 90% of the day. Ever since COVID everyone else can work from home, my job does not allow it cuz someone H…

LPT Request: How does one work a 40hr a week job and not make it feel like it’s taking up all my time? LPT Request: How does one work a 40hr a week job and not make it feel like it’s taking up all my time? submitted by /u/TeaWicks

Considering Job Change. Hello 45 M here. I am currently employed making around $187k a year and my company give 12% matching on our 401k. My neighbor has an opening at his company that right now the top it pays is $150k. But they pay everything, medical dental vision so that the only thing that is taken from your check is taxes. They also pay 25% of your base pay into…

Should I accept the job? Just recently graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in Interior design. Ive been applying to places that i see open and one of the places i was interested offered me a job. Im super excited about it but that means ill be driving an hour away to work everyday and also they said the pay was 15 an hour with a raise in three months. Im wondering if i …

LPT request: I recently started at my first job and they want me to make a presentation about myself. I recently started my first job after graduating university. My manager and her boss want me to make a presentation about myself and where I fit into the company. Do I go personal with it? Do I just straight up try to be kiss-ass? What would be big no-no’s to share? submitted by /u/pristine_coconut

Mom has no job, no savings (divorce) Hello, I am really lost on what to do. My mom was brave enough to leave her toxic relationship. However she never held a job. She will be receiving a few money ~100k from the sale of the house. But what is the best plan for her to be independent? She won’t receive much alimony due to the other party refusing to pay (he will leave the country) so…

Is it a no brainer to take this job offer? I (25M) currently reside in SoCal making 87k/year and I have an offer for 110k from another company but I’m slightly hesitant about it below are the pros and cons for the new offer Pros: 1. Higher pay 2. Start up company so chances of growing are a lot higher – The company is owned by a parent very large corporation so the funding is very stable…

What is the $ “conversion rate” between an paid-by-the-hour contract job with zero benefits and the average full-time job with benefits like health insurance, dental, paid time off, etc For all my career in the US, I have worked as a contractor paid by the hour with zero benefits. A simple and straightforward deal with the client. However, now I am looking for a more stable full time employment. I understand that benefits vary by company. So I am trying to figure out what is the fair salary I can demand for the same skill set. …