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World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Workplace Wellbeing
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 September 1st
...See more Hi everyone, The 2024 World Mental Health Day theme is Mental Health at Work: It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace. Some of our admins and ambassadors have shared helpful tips on how to prioritize workplace wellbeing and I will be sharing them in this thread!  Have a reflection about these tips or want to share your own? Feel welcome to join the discussion by replying to this thread.
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Work Prompt #20: What is teamwork for you?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 1st
...See more Welcome back all, I hope you are all taking it easy on yourself at work this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: What is one question that might be bothering you? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/]  Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you. This week's prompt: What is teamwork for you? What role does teamwork play in your workplace? This discussion is focused on what is teamwork and how it works out for you. The goal is to discuss and share our thoughts, views, and how we want the teamwork to be. Let's share to discuss I look forward to hearing and discussing with you all. 
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Work & Career Automated Taglist!
by tommy
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 August 18th, 2024
...See more Welcome to the Work & Career Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 18 August 2024 (updated by @tommy) @bubblegumwings1234 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @ImpudentIncognito @IsayUncle @KristenHR @nordurnStar @sky2Ocean20 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @trueconfidant123 @warmheartedCamp3360
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Finding someone who can offer careers guidance in UK
by resourcefulFriend2347
Last post
 August 10th
...See more HI, I’m looking for another job. I have put together CV’s, and useful Star examples for any potential interview. I’ve also gained a professional certification. I have tried to get help from the national careers service, but feel like their staff do not care. It’s really disheartening. I can’t get assistance from the job centre because I a not claiming benefits. I’m doing my best, it’s not working, i would like to know if i am missing something. Can you think. Of anyone else i might be able to try.
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Staying Positive During Career Changes! 🌞
by JujuBears
Last post
 May 27th
...See more Navigating a career change can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.  Currently, I'm walking this path!  Here are some of my strategies to help maintain positivity:  💞 Embrace the Opportunity: * View the change as a chance for growth and new experiences! * Remember that change often leads to positive outcomes, even if it feels uncertain initially. 🌞 Focus on What You Can Control: * Job changes come with uncertainties, but you can control your mindset and actions. * Concentrate on your attitude, work ethic, and adaptability! 📩 Stay Connected: * Reach out to colleagues, friends, and mentors. Share your feelings and seek advice. * Networking can open doors and provide emotional support! 💫 Celebrate Small Wins: * Acknowledge achievements, no matter how minor. * Celebrate progress, whether it’s acing an interview or completing a task! 🤝 Self-Care Matters: * Prioritize self-care during the transition. * Exercise, meditate, and maintain a healthy routine!  However that looks to you! 🌎 Learn and Adapt: * Be open to learning new skills and adjusting to the company culture. * Each day is an opportunity to grow! Remember, change is a chance to rewrite your story!  Do you have any strategies on remaining positive during career or job changes?  Share below! 😊
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Seeking professional help to change careers - Project work
by resourcefulFriend2347
Last post
 May 9th
...See more Hi, I am UK based. I'd like to change careers and become a project coordinatior. I look for jobs weekly, but seem to be finding less and less. I obtained a professional certification. I worked on my CV and drafted interview behaviour stories for the interview. I feel stuck, and the national careers service isn't offering me anything else. Have you got any advice, I don't know where to turn.
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Feeling hopeless
by JerseyGirl55305
Last post
 March 7th
...See more I need some support right now. I had an interview just recently that I really thought went very well. That night, the manager even texted me to ask for my references. I sent them right away, and later, my references told me they were called and gave me great feedback. I was sure that the job was mine. And now… silence. I sent an email to follow up, but I haven't heard back yet. I know that the hiring process can take a while, but it's hard not to give up. It was my greatest hope that this chance would let me leave my current job, which is now very micromanaged and mentally draining. For context, I did not provide my direct supervisors as references due to ongoing tension, but I did provide other managers I work closely with who can speak to my performance and professionalism. The recommendations they made were excellent. On top of all this uncertainty, I had my weekly "progress meeting" at work, where my current toxic supervisors mostly spoke about what I'm doing wrong. In that meeting, they told me that I couldn't leave the room until everyone else had left, which could take up to three hours. I even had to go to the bathroom, but I was told I couldn't. It made me feel insignificant and hopeless. I'm more than just disappointed. I feel deeply discouraged and, honestly, depressed. I just feel burned out and broken right now.
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Finishing my Orientation
by Jaeteuk
Last post
 June 6th, 2025
...See more So, I had applied to a new position and a different hospital at the end of April 2025, arranged with an interview within a week of applying. Started my one-month Orientation May 7th, tomorrow (June 3rd) is my last day of Orientation and I'll officially start my part-time line on Thursday, June 5th. I had been working as a Casual for the past seven years in the first hospital, (I'm keeping my Casual status, and will be working Mon and Tues).  After a life-changing event last summer (Grandma's sudden passing), I wanted to a brand new start. So, I decided to look for a permanent position at a different Health Authority. A part-time line, working Thursday - Sunday. Since I'm keeping my Casual position, with my pre-booked shifts to cover colleague's vacation, my Manager and I worked it out, and allowed me to keep on the Mon and Tues shifts. So, in July and August, I'll be working 6 days a week, with only Wednesdays off.  This part-time line I'll be working in, I'm returning to it after 5 years, hence, the need of having a month of Orientation, and the hospital is much larger, as it's a Children's Hospital (the only one in the Province), as a trauma 24/7 hospital, there are many surgical instruments that I am unfamiliar with. Since the hospital I have worked at is mainly surgeries for adults, and it's not a Trauma hospital, which means, surgeries are only done Mon-Fri. I'm also getting used to taking Transit, and I will be driving on Saturdays (parking is empty on weekends), then use Transit for the other 3 days. I'm also planning to take Transit when I work the Mon/Tues shifts, as my shift starts at noon, parking is nearly impossible. I used to arrive at least an hour earlier, just to find parking, and I live only a 5 min drive away. Such a waste of time. Since I'll have a bus pass, might as well use it to work those 2 shifts as well. I registered for the incentive program, as a Healthcare Worker, we can get the bus pass with like a 50% discount, but it won't kick-in until August.  I'm lucky to have met a great group of new coworkers and one of the Supervisors is the same age and nationality as me, I'm actually a few months older, since my birthday is in January. So, it's nice to have someone like on the same side, as 95% of the staff there are from the Philippines. But they are all very kind people. This is definitely a good change for me. 
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Job/career change help crisis
by compassionatlykind
Last post
 November 25th, 2024
...See more Can any help me find a fully remote job or one that helps me with high sensitivities? Though I like the quiet outdoors, and having a hard time finding something that is not overstimulating, fast paced or pushy,  Looking for meaningful, but low stress enjoyable, motivated to work hard with a good purpose.
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Let's help each other out - Find a new job/change careers together!
by LittleStarsOnTurtleShell
Last post
 November 19th, 2024
...See more Hi! Frankie here. Female. From Europe. Currently unemployed and feeling like s_ _ _ _ because of it. :) Depression and all of that jazz. I am looking for a job that i would feel fulfilled in and which isn't minimal wage.  So I got an idea!  I am starting a group here on 7cups. I would love to offer my support to people who are currentlt on the same challenging path in life. I woul love to have a supportive group of friends who are doing the same transition and whom i could support in their struggles as well.  I believe we can achieve our dreams faster when we are together.  We might draw inspiration from the following book: What colour is your parachute? And from Barbara Sher's methods of group problem solving.  Is anyone interested?  All of this will be anonymous and no one needs to share more than they are willing to.  I hope you hop on board!  Warm hug, Frankie
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Job Search
by wandamx26
Last post
 September 17th, 2024
...See more I have been out of a job for a few months now. I have been applying for jobs and having interviews but keep getting rejected. I haven't been applying recently due to some personal matters recently like my grandma passing away and dealing with my parents' potential divorce. I resumed job search yesterday and could only apply to one job. I couldn't find anything else that I was qualified for. It is so frustrating and I feel like I am a big failure. I don't get why I am destined to fail. 
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Job
by optimisticHuman5133
Last post
 August 20th, 2024
...See more I hope to start some kinda work again
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Resume Creating & Updates
by KristenHR
Last post
 January 4th, 2024
...See more One of the challenges of finding work can sometimes be updating resumes when there have been gaps between employment.  Let's talk about how to create or update your resume when you have times when you were out of work.  Another challenge is creating a resume when you are newly graduated and don't have any work experience yet.  How can you create or update your resume when you have fairly large gaps of time without employment? What things can you put on your resume to help you stand out when your resume doesn't seem to be very strong for either being new to the employment field or gaps of employment? What has been your biggest challenges and successes in creating or updating your resumes with these situations? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Kristen
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Resigned from Toxic Job Same-Day
by ImpudentIncognito
Last post
 December 4th, 2023
...See more Finally, I resigned from a job that treated me poorly! I normally DON'T like to do a same-day noticed but I went through so much crap as a temp agent. I'll be brief and highlight a few reasons why: * I was hired as a hybrid (home & office) admin assistant for the finance department, but was thrown into doing accounting and payroll positions AND forced to (mostly) work in office... * When I helped out with projects, my boss would tell me I'm 'doing too much work's while providing little to no instruction on what to do and saying I "wasted" his time. * Then when I do the work as I'm supposed to, I get told later on I need to do more (hence why I do extra, because I'm prepared and already knew)... * When I first started there too, I was told not to talk to anybody, and it felt very...cold there... For example, since I write policies/guidelines for my job title, I asked a certain team if they could give me a job description to add in there, and my boss scolded me saying to not 'talk to them' and how they don't want to talk to me... * Again, it happened when the Tech team asked me to tell everyone that a technical issue was fixed, so I sent a message, and boss scolded me saying I'm stepping on toes, even though I'm doing what I was told... * I covered for payroll when the payroll clerk left. The payroll clerk screamed at me when i asked her if we should get approval from the executive director when the finance manager was out (since she's covering) and said I was being "stupid"... * When I was doing payroll, my boss kept saying I better not call out EVER or he will terminate my contract immediately... * I called out for a week when my son and myself were deadly sick, I tested for COVID just in case. My boss scolded me when I came back and took away the payroll position. * When my son got sick again, I said I can work from home, boss said no, today is unpaid BUT he called me to do work anyways, unpaid. * They also hardly pay me at that job compared to other people, the temp agency makes 4x the amount than I make with NO good benefits... So... I feel relieved that I left the job on the same day after the build up. I'm working towards getting my real estate license! I'm excited. I still have to talk to the temp agent recruiter for why I left suddenly.  Hope everyone is doing well.
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I made the biggest mistake of my life
by conscientiousOwl1250
Last post
 August 31st, 2023
...See more About 6 months ago I had an amazing job and everything was going great. Then my husband gets a job offer in a different state. The move seemed like a good idea - closer to family, more affordable, better weather. So I said he should take it. At the time I thought my job was going to let me work remotely. But once we got here they pulled the rug from under me and said I couldn't work there anymore due to company policy (why didn't they know this when I first asked to work remotely?). So now I am stuck here with no job and no idea what to do next. My job was pretty unique and I doubt I will find something similar here. I wish I never agreed to move.

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