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for context, i’ve been working FOH at kfc (aus) for 6 months now where i’m still a trainee. i also received a “final warning” from my restaurant manager because i forgot to add a piece of chicken to an order. my manager said that he’ll begin to cut my shifts if i slip up one more time.

to add, i’ve been job hunting for the past month or so, where i plan to resign once i’ve finished a shift in a new job. i already understand with what to do to resign, but i’m just stuck on how to make myself not look bad since it just seems like i’m running away from all these warnings. i can’t even try to work harder since it’s my memory that needs fixing.

anyway, please help me out. i really want to get out of kfc. at this point, i don’t mind if i don’t get a job in time.

We’re a small startup trying to hire a few developers in Brazil and Mexico but we don’t have local entities set up.

We’re looking for an employer of record to handle payroll, compliance, and local labor laws so we can stay compliant without overcomplicating things early on.

We’ve looked at bigger platforms like Deel and Remote but at $500–600 per employee per month it gets expensive pretty quickly for a bootstrapped team.

Just wondering if anyone has found a more budget-friendly.

I was laid off last summer, and my last day was July 31. My husband was laid off the day before so it was a shock.

I did get a job in December that paid peanuts, but I thought it may be a stepping stone. It wasn’t so I quit after two months.

I just signed a job offer for the type of job I was looking for when I had the job I got laid off from. I start July 20.

So, I’m checking out of this subreddit and I wish everyone looking the very best of luck!

Hello everyone , I need some guidance on this one. I work as a Stocker at the commissary on the navy base and the job feels like it would tire me out almost every day when I would want to pursue in writing my story ….HOWEVER the job pays good so I’m very torn what to do.

I been looking into becoming a personal trainer as a possible career change but one thing i realized pretty quickly is that the amount of study material varies a lot depending on the certification. Im not afraid of putting the work in but i also dont want to spend months feeling buried before i even have a chance to apply for jobs. Im hoping to find something thats organized well enough that i can stay consistent without treating it like a full time college course.

One thing that caught my attention was seeing programs that use ai to adapt study sessions and let you work through everything on your phone instead of being tied to a desktop. That sounds a lot more manageable with a normal work schedule. For those who got certified recently whats the most manageable study experience and did it help you get job-ready without dragging the process out?

You guys!! How do you know if you got the job?

I’m overthinking a panel interview I had about two days ago.
I think it went pretty well, aside from the fact that I stutter when I’m nervous lmfao
But, aside from the that I mean the interview went over time, at some point we were talking about our favorite books, and we even tried to have a conversation in Italian - it was just like a conversation rather than an interrogation imo

They did say the next start date would be either July 13 or August 10th
BUT I don’t remember at all when they told me I’d hear back 😫

Again, I think that interview went pretty well but there’s a chance I might’ve missed some signs or idk, idk I’m just nervous

i was fired for workplace politics (my boss was a really close friend with a huge crush on me and he lost it and fired me after he got with someone else + i turned him down. also they were eliminating my position anyway). i got an offer for a REALLY good job at a credit union but the official reason i was fired was listed as “attitude problems.” theyre doing a background check and i sign the offer letter tomorrow. i wrote on the application that i was fired ONLY because they got rid of my position. am i fucked or should it be fine

Hi everyone! I could really use some advice because I feel like I’m at a crossroads.
I’m a 20-year-old girl, and I graduated from dental assisting school on May 1st. Right after graduating, I got a job as an orthodontic assistant. I was so excited… but after only four weeks, I quit.

To be honest, it was one of the worst work experiences I’ve ever had. The environment was awful, I was bullied for not being a native English speaker, and I was constantly anxious. My hands became so shaky and painful that I started worrying because I would accidentally hurt patients.

On top of that, I have sciatica, and my back muscles would burn every day after work. It completely destroyed the excitement I had for dentistry.

I ended up going back to my old call center job, where I make $18.60/hour. It’s honestly such a peaceful place. Everyone is kind, we have fun activities, they buy us food, I get monthly bonuses, yearly raises, and I’ve realized I actually enjoy the business side of the company. It’s even making me want to go to college this year for business or finance.

Here’s where I’m stuck…

I just received an email inviting me to apply for a Surgical Dental Assistant position that pays $20/hour.

Part of me thinks I should take the opportunity because it’s more money. But another part of me is terrified.

I barely remember much from school anymore, and I’m scared I’ll end up in another toxic office. I’m also worried that if I leave my current job and hate dentistry again, I won’t be able to find another decent job. Utah’s minimum wage is only $7.25, and good jobs around here aren’t always easy to find.

I don’t even know if I still love dentistry, or if that previous office completely ruined it for me. I also gave up on my dream of becoming a dental hygienist because my hands shake so much, and the thought of giving anesthesia with needles honestly scares me.

So… what would you do if you were in my shoes?
Would you stay at the stable, enjoyable job that pays slightly less but has great benefits and room for growth, or would you take another chance on dentistry for a little more money?

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve been in similar situations or even if you just have some honest advice. ❤️

So I started a new gig and I based my decision partially on the offer (promise?) of 21 days PTO annually - I’m in my third week and I just discovered that I am likely to receive 14 days PTO.

The office manager is the one who had told me 21 and now is walking that back.

She’s also going to tell me that it’s corporate policy and there’s nothing she can do.

Also also her first response to my asking if 21 days was misinformation was “you’ll see PTO after 90 days.”

…yeah well if we’re gonna have this conversation I’m of the opinion we could have it now.

Anyhow. Posting here as I’m not sure of recourse or if this is another example in an endless series of me taking it in the ass with a 10grit condom.

Tired job hunter here.

Shoutout to all employers: if you know a candidate isn't the right fit, please let us know as soon as possible.

Please don't leave us hanging with:

• "We'll email you."

• "We'll schedule you for another interview."

We're all adults. We understand that not every opportunity is meant for us. A simple, honest update is far better than waiting for days or weeks, wondering what happened.

Respect goes both ways, and timely communication means more than you might think.

i was fired for workplace politics (my boss was a really close friend with a huge crush on me and he lost it and fired me after he got with someone else + i turned him down. also they were eliminating my position anyway). i got an offer for a REALLY good job at a credit union but the official reason i was fired was listed as “attitude problems.” theyre doing a background check and i sign the offer letter tomorrow. i wrote on the application that i was fired ONLY because they got rid of my position. am i fucked or should it be fine

I've noticed, the past few months, management have been questioning everything I say I do. I went from being congratulated for my work to being questioned about everything without changing anything. The goals they gave me for this year have other people I've discussed it with sharing their concerns. There's nothing about growth or learning and everything as if it's about punishment.

There have been complaints filed that mentioned me by name. The problem is, I just was the person who took the call, not the one that made the mistake. But I'm the one catching the blame for it.

I'll do something I've done before and have meetings where I'm called out for doing it. So, when I stop, I have meetings where I'm called out for not doing the same thing.

I know some people tell me to just suck it up and push through. I just don't know if it's worth it.

I would strongly caution contract engineers—especially those on H1B visas—before considering opportunities with Fannie Mae’s IT department.

The company’s treatment of contract employees is deeply concerning. Contractors are often viewed as expendable resources rather than valued contributors, with little regard for their job security, professional growth, or well-being. There is a noticeable lack of transparency in communication, and decisions that directly impact contractors are frequently made without prior notice or discussion.

What is particularly troubling is the apparent exploitation of H1B visa holders, who may feel compelled to tolerate unfavorable conditions due to limited employment flexibility. This creates an environment where fairness and respect are compromised, and where individuals feel they have no real voice.

Work expectations are often unrealistic, and support from management is minimal at best. Despite contributing significantly to projects, contract engineers rarely receive recognition or equitable treatment compared to full-time employees.

A healthy workplace should foster respect, inclusion, and fairness for all employees—regardless of employment type. Unfortunately, Fannie Mae falls short in this regard. I hope the company takes meaningful steps to address these issues and create a more ethical and supportive environment.

I have a newer job that is not giving the hours they hired me for. If I posted on LinkedIn just highlighting what I do and if anyone knows of any openings to let me know etc (I’m applying like crazy and have been. Been through a few interviews, etc) does that look bad to my current company? HR follows me on LinkedIn. Also, does it look bad to future jobs I have interviewed with but haven’t heard back from yet? Not trying to burn bridges but also need to think about my needs as well.

Got laid off recently and panic set in fast — bills, EMIs, the usual pressure. Instead of holding out for something better, I ended up accepting an offer at the same salary package I was making before the layoff, mainly because I needed stability and didn't want to stay unemployed too long.

Now I keep wondering if I sold myself short — maybe with more patience I could've negotiated a bump, especially since switching jobs is usually the fastest way to get a raise. On the other hand, having income again removed a ton of stress and gave me breathing room to plan my next move properly.

For those who've been through a layoff: did you take the first reasonable offer, or did you hold out? Looking back, do you think panic-driven decisions like this are usually fine, or do they tend to cost people long-term?

*Note: I was laid of in April and found job in May*

hi all!

for reference, I’m young and I just recently applied for a job at a retail store. my first job laid me off as it was a seasonal position but I forgot to ask if I could use them as a reference.

I emailed my past manager 2 days ago, no response. I texted her yesterday, no response. today I texted the assistant manager, no response.

this is literally one of 2 references I have locked and loaded for this new job and I’m kind of freaking out. Any advice?

You qualify. You apply. You hear nothing. *IF you do hear back, it's an automated rejection with zero explanation.

There's no feedback loop. Nothing that tells you what successful candidates are doing that you're not.

So I made something that does exactly that. Upload your resume, answer a few questions, get an audit of what's working, what isn't, and what candidates actually landing jobs are doing differently (based on 11 million real applications).

It's tough out here, just trying to make it that little bit easier.

2026-06-26

 

Long story.  I’ll keep it short.  Recently I reached out to Lincoln Financial Group of Fort Wayne, IN, in April to close out a 401K from an old employer that had just been sitting there a couple of years after leaving the company.  At the time of employment, I was able to save a little money, and the employer contribution (at the time of employment) was a 50% match.

The value of the 401K at the time of closure 5/20, it was $2800+.  Lincoln very opaquely demonstrated that my employer was rescinding $1009 from my account. See photos of weekly ‘activity’ reports, and you will understand my confusion.  Watch how the money just seems to vaporize mysteriously without any direction as to where the money went.  And every week, the value is zero. 

I was just waiting for a check that never arrived.  Weeks, months go by.  And now I start receiving these cryptic weekly statements....

 When I began to inquire about what was happening, none of the important questions about this mysterious ‘Forfeiture’ account was.  I even asked, “Forfeiture?  What is that?”  the rep’s response was that it was “oh, that’s the employer’s contribution”.   I replied, “what?  so why doesn’t it say ‘employer contribution’?”  Weeks went by.  No check in the mail.  I call again.

Bottom Line:  Lincoln ‘passes the buck’ to the employer, “ oh yeah, the employer changed the ‘vesting rules’  on Christmas of ’25 and you are now only 20% vested”.  What? I was never notified of this.

Oh really?  I earned that money!  Now you say, after years of earning interest, you change the rules and have the right to rescind, and take money that was presumably mine?  Is that legal?  This seems completely and utterly illegal, and if it is not, it should be.  “I am calling you out!”

I couldn’t imagine this being $280, 000, and learning your employer is rescinding $100,900.  This practice should be made illegal if it is not already.

What do you think?  Leave a comment below.