The Water Cooler

Thank you to all the support from everyone on my last post. I finally got hired at McDonald’s, many people are telling me it’s not the best workplace because of the environment but I think it’s a good...

Does anyone else feel like the interview process has become so rigorous with so many rounds that by the end of it you’re not even sure if you want the job anymore? I have yet to come across a job in t...

it’s so hard trying to find a job as a recent highschool graduate. NOBODY WANTS US PLEASE SOME ADULTS NEED TO GO TO TO ADULT JOBS AND LEAVE MCDONALDS ALONE. nobody wants to hire me and i can’t even ge...

I have an issue with the fact that I've never had a commute compensated in any way. Like, you require me to come to work, then I have to go home after work. Typically in the high traffic because of t...

I feel totally numb and devastated. I got let go from my new job after only one week for no reason. I didn't see it coming at all, now I don't know what to do. How hard will it be to get another job a...

The job market is getting worse and worse by each day. No jobs are available near me. Is anyone else experiencing the same?

I am 18 years old and struggle with anxiety a lot and my family all want me to start working and so do I. I was wondering if anyone could help me out and give any recommendations of jobs that will not...

I am 51 years old. Got laid off over a year ago. Had health issues and been looking for work for a few months. I had 3 interviews so far but getting nowhere. I am getting very depressed at this point....

I don't know if it's just bad timing with everything going on rn (unemployed since mid-May); or that potential employers are deliberately ignoring what I can bring to the table concerning their needs....

How would you feel if you were hospitalized 3 times in a 2 month’s period, and no one from your team reached out to see how you are doing- or even send a get well card? It just recently happened to me...

Sorry new here, I graduated highschool and have been trying ALL summer to get a job for the first time. Help-? Everytime I get a interview or finally find a job they reply they went with other applica...

Does a high number of job vacancies automatically mean a company is toxic? I'm job hunting and noticed a local business has openings in almost every department. I can't tell if this is a great opportu...

I cannot ever seem to make it past the interview stage. It is so embarrassing. Even when I meet 100% of the job description I am still not good enough. I do the eye contact, the hand shakes, asking qu...

I am so close to quitting my job without a plan. My work environment is soo toxic. My background is in Finance but I am considering pivoting to healthcare. Anything to leave sooner than later. How is ...

What was the worst working environment you’ve ever worked in? And when I say environment, I don’t mean the people, I mean your physical environment. I once had to work in a basement with no natural li...

Can I please work for somebody that doesn't yell at me and treat me like I'm stupid? It's causing anxiety and the fact that I have to get therapy now it's getting too much

Ok, is this happening to anyone else. I have applied to well over 200+ job listing in the last 2 months and I have been rejected from them all or ignored. Even jobs I am extremely overqualified for? ...

There is something to be said about companies and how they treat people who have chronic illness. Missing days because you’re too sick. Trying to find time for doctors appointments without cutting int...

What was the exact moment during a job interview when you realized, "Yep, I'm definitely not getting this one"? Was it something the interviewer said, a major mistake on your part, a gut feeling, or s...

Recently (2 months ago) started a new position with a new company and am primarily processing payroll and assisting with HR functions. Is it too soon for me to decide that it isn’t for me? Everyone is...