A merger and a lower grade
Q: My husband is being treated poorly by his company. His company merged with another company, and now he has been told that his job has been re-evaluated and is now at a lower grade. We are guessing but we … Continued
“Frat boy” comments in the workplace
Q: I work for a small, but growing company in Cambridge. The company started in a small apartment in Somerville and most of us were hired during the pandemic. The place is very casual. The CEO is young and immature. … Continued
An explanation of an NDA and a CA
Q: I am applying to several different roles. I just graduated from college and I am unsure what it means when an employer says that I need to sign an “NDA” or a confidentiality agreement. What is confidential about the … Continued
No offer and commute may be a factor
Q: I was recently interviewed several times, by the same company. I think I probably met with seven employees from the company. I also met with a board member. Last week I found out that I did not receive an … Continued
Why a lack of response on LinkedIn
Q: I recently applied for a role on LinkedIn. Now “the black hole” has hit. I never heard back from the employer. Do they have a role? Are they interested in hiring a candidate? A: We are on LinkedIn almost … Continued
Feeling overworked? How to find a therapist
Q: I am feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and at my breaking point. I am considering therapy. We are short-staffed and can’t find talent. I am working excessive hours. I have never worked with a therapist. Where do I start? Cara Tirrell … Continued
Hired as a hybrid employee, and then that benefit is going away
Q: I started a new job about six months ago. I was hired under a hybrid work arrangement. Now, the CEO has mandated that we all must return to the office five days/week. One of the reasons I accepted this … Continued
Job hopping or career changes?
Q: I have about 40 years of experience in my field, with no intention of leaving the workforce. In the 80s, it was recommended that we should by loyal and commit to our jobs for at least 10 years. All … Continued
Turnover causes angst
Q: In the last few months, my company has experienced constant turnover since I started. This has caused me a great amount of anxiety. I think I should be looking for a new job? I thought I would be in … Continued
Do you need to bring a resume to a face-to-face interview?
Q: Recently I interviewed for a job in Cambridge. I had done my research on the company and felt well-prepared. When I met with the interviewer, he asked me for a copy of my resume. It was a tech company. … Continued