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Jake · 27d ago

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I’m 28 and work in workplace health and safety but I’ve totally hit a wall. I feel stuck and honestly have no clue what I want to do next. SO I have been looking at career coaches (Auckland), but they are waaay too expensive from what I’ve found (around $800 a session!!)

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Anon685868 · 11d ago

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I'm 42yrs and with 24 consecutive years of leadership within FMGC and Contractor models, I've hit a brick wall in my career (well it feels like it). How it seems with relevant roles that I've applied for (<160 applications) I'm not suited however I have been offered truck driver roles *absolutely zero experience- only hold Class4*. What is it ? why?

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Anon216630 · 3d ago

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I'm in my early 50s and have experience as a facilitator, administrator, Office Manager/ Operations Manager to ......to where I am now. It's not my ideal job, there's no job satisfaction; it just pays the bills. I'd really like to move into something that would encompass all if not most of the skills and experience I've gained over the years. I guess the fear is being re-employed at my age.... any suggestions on what route to take?

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Anon806918 · 15d ago

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Help meee, I want to resign from my job. My employment contract says I have to provide 2 months notice, but I feel that’s way too long? When I started here three years ago I was in a junior position, and when I was promoted to my current managerial role I didn’t check the fine print and resignation wasn’t brought up. Is there any legal reason I can’t give one months notice instead?

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Career Pivot · 23 Jul 2025

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I’m feeling a bit directionless about what to do with my ‘career’. I’m currently working in retail and I feel like I’m way behind other people my age. Being in my 20's, I’m seeing people I went to school with graduate and get good jobs. I know comparison is the thief of joy but I’m also not fulfilled in my job it’s not just about comparing myself to others. I'm still young, I know. What would you do in my position? I wouldn’t mind just a regular office job like so many people seem to have.

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Chung Lai · 10d ago

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We all have different lived experiences and look at things through our own world views. Find a organisation that values your uniqueness and that will support you in a role that not only strengthens the organisation but also your own personal development. With the current job market and economic downturn, what makes you unique and different from the many others applying for the same job.

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Anon247773 · 23d ago

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Is truck driving a good job choice right now? Ive been thinking of getting my cert in commercial road transport, since truck driving seems like a pretty chill job. Anyone have experience?

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Mohammed Hashim · 1d ago

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Hello Everyone I’ve worked 2+ years in cybersecurity, mainly in SOC, threat hunting, and IR, using tools like Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Carbon Black. I hold SC-200 and Practical Ethical Hacking certs. I found that the ICT Security Specialist role is on NZ’s Tier 1 Green List, which supports residency and sponsorship. I’d love to hear from anyone in NZ cybersecurity about job demand, visa sponsorship, and tips on landing a role from abroad. Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated!

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Anon806918 · 9d ago

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I'm an illustrator in an all-rounder digital role doing social media, video editing, basic graphic design etc. and I'm not finding it fulfilling. I don't really enjoy "content creation" and want to move into a more serious design role at one of the bigger agencies but I don't know where to start. Aside from applying for jobs I like, is there anything else I can do to make the leap? Should I be mocking up concepts to put in my portfolio or even Award School? Any advice?

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Anon835242 · 29d ago

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I am looking for a new job currently and wondering how much notice people usually give when they leave their job? I am the only receptionist at a doctors office, and I don't want to 'leave them in the lurch' but one months notice (according to some comments I've seen online) seems too long? It's a small practice so there isn't any policy or anything that I know of. Won't giving a month notice hurt my chances of getting a job?