I'm Doing Someone Else's Job. How Do I Get out of It?

I appreciate the opportunity to lead and learn new things but I'm overwhelmed.

Funke AdenijiJune 11, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

I Asked Him How He Is Liking the Job, He Said Racist Remarks Has Been Thrown at Him Since His First Day

You should review your company's policies.

Funke AdenijiJune 11, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

I’m a New Employee and Already I’ve Noticed Some Racial Comments That Make Me Uncomfortable

This is always a little bit tricky...

Funke AdenijiMay 15, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

At This Point, My Job Needs to Be Paying My Phone Bill

In a time where everyone is having to work from home and work differently, in general, you will have to be open-minded and willing to work outside of your normal set up.

Funke AdenijiMay 15, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

My Annoying Manager Likes to Have Random Check-Ins While I Work From Home

I think it's important to respect people's time, while requiring that they respect mine.

Funke AdenijiMay 15, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

Speak to Your School Counselor, See If Your School Is Partnered With Any Companies for Internship

Funke AdenijiMay 15, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

I Got Hurt on the Job and I Feel Like I'm Being a Burden by Asking to Take Time Off

I think it's normal for employers to open inquiries within HR if an employee gets hurt on the job.

Funke AdenijiMarch 14, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

My Job Is Making Me Choose Between Taking Care of My Child and Working There. I Can't Do Both.

It's stressful enough to have to deal with a sick child, piled on with what's going on at work.

Funke AdenijiMarch 14, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

After an Interview, I Heard That a Potential Future Boss Is Sneaky and Intimidated by Others. If Offered the Job, Should I Be Worried?

Feedback is feedback.

Funke AdenijiMarch 14, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

Help, My Company Doesn't Want to Convert Me From an Intern to a Full-Time Employee

Vent! Vent! And then vent some more.

Funke AdenijiMarch 14, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

My First Full-Time Position, and I’m Leaving 6 Months In

You just don't want to get in the habit of leaving a job and not already having a new job to go to.

Funke AdenijiJanuary 12, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

My Last Job Was the Worst, and It's Stressful Trying to Land a Better Job

You're definitely in the Grind Season of your life, so try to pace yourself.

Funke AdenijiJanuary 12, 2020black, career, blog, write, writer

My Coworker Has Completely Stopped Communication with Me for No Reason

What would you do if a friend "ghosted" you?

Funke AdenijiDecember 29, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

I Think My Boss Retaliated Against Me Because I Told on Her

Wow. Something definitely happened.

Funke AdenijiNovember 22, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

I Was Promoted, Now I Manage the People I Was Once Peers With

Age and tenure don't always mean the most qualified.

Funke AdenijiNovember 22, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

As a Hiring Manager, I'd like to See Something like This on Your Resume...

I’ve excelled and been the top 10% in Sales, how do I express that into my resume?

Funke AdenijiNovember 22, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

Do You Have Any Tips for Finding a More Diverse Source of Candidates, Especially in a Way That Doesn’t Feel Tokenizing?

In general, I believe what you're looking for is easy to find. You just need to open up your search and be prepared to make relationships with organizations possibly that specialize in this niche.

Funke AdenijiNovember 22, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer