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Anon852276 · 29d ago

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Hi, I need a reality check. I've been in my current role for 2 years and there's no sign of a promotion or decent raise on the horizon, so naturally I've been thinking about job hopping. BUT. NZ is currently in a jobs crisis or so it seems from reading this forum and seeing strikes etc. Can you share how things are things in your industry - what industry are you in and are things dire? Or is it only certain jobs/industries? Just wondering if it's all doom and gloom.

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Anon226872 · 19d ago

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I'm tasked with writing the message for coworkers farewell card and I want to put as much corporate jargon in as possible. I feel like ‘touch base’ and ‘circle back’ are normalised now I need some fresh 2025 phrases. Give me your worst!

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Anon680682 · 11 Dec 2025

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Just a little holiday tea ☕ I joined a new company and on the invitation for our EOY party there’s a warning about how poor behaviour won’t be tolerated. I did some digging and found out that every year at least one person gets a warning for inappropriate behaviour and last year it was a quite well-liked manager! It’s wild to me how people can risk their whole career for some free drinks. Have you had anything similar happen at your company?

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Anon833835 · 1 Dec 2025

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I'm feeling very unappreciated at work. I'm a senior developer - nearly 54 now - and my level of output is very high but I rarely get any recognition, whereas I see younger workers get promotions and lots of encouragement. I think it’d just be nice to feel seen or appreciated - should I say something or just forget about it? I think it would be almost impossible to get another job at my age - what would you do?

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SEEK Admin · 15 Dec 2025

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Anon519377 · 12 Oct 2025

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Got fired today - sad and stressed about it but I saw it coming. I'm here for words of encouragement as it seems bleak out there. I'm mentally drained to be honest. What are the sensible next steps for someone who's just lost their job?

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Meg · 1d ago

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Hi, I started my job 2022 my trainer started 2020 he was already on 27+ an hr. I’m not even on that on my 4th yr he has since left. I ask my manager but he brings up when I was in hospital, I even had medical certs from the hospital and that’s why I get barely nothing as a raise. I’m not even on $27+ yet. Does this seem honest? I’m the only female in a male industry thnx

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Meg · 1d ago

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Hi, plz correct me if I’m wrong but I have been at my job for 4yrs. My trainer was there for 2 yrs and already on $27 an hr. He left the year I started, I’m on less than $27 & everyone at my job earns $30+ .. we didn’t get a pay rise last year to my knowledge. I ask my manager and he brings up stuff when I was in the hospital as if I was faking being sick? But I had medical certificates from the hospital.. should I just start looking for another job cuz it doesn’t really seem honest really? Thx

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Anon648488 · 11 Dec 2025

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I need some advice about managing up. I just joined a new team and the manger is just so so hectic. I get updates/feedback from him on projects at the last minute, he's always busy and travels in different time zones so half the time isn't contactable or is late to respond to questions. The whole team is going crazy. How do I tactfully but effectively get him to communicate with us properly?

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Anon213113 · 19 Nov 2025

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What if my career is actually over! Landing an interview alone feels IMPOSSIBLE...every role has a crowd of people, endless competition, and I’m terrified I’ll never get ahead. I’m trying so hard, but nothing’s landing. How is everyone even doing to get by?