Anyone split their maternity leave? How did it go? Any tips?

I’m the lead associate on a trial team going to hearing in June (trial only comes up every 2-3 years in my field). I’m due in December so was looking to do my disability separate from my parental leave (take Dec-Feb off for disability, then again July-Sept for firm-sponsored parental; my husband gets 12 weeks, so we’ll switch off with some parent help). HR was like “technically you can do that but no one does.”

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Would you accept an offer from BAH for 20k more as a Lead Associate? I’m hesitant because BAH benefits are worse if not the same where I am and there is no bonus structure. Thoughts?

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Sitting with a college friend who is in KPMG and just bragged that she is enrolled in a pension plan sponsored by KPMG and it is separate than 401K . I doubt this . Can anyone from KPMG confirm?

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Let’s talk benefits for layoffs… Someone I know is likely going to have their role eliminated and word on the street is that the holding companies are offering fair severance, but only one month of health benefits. Does this seem out of line? Twitter and Meta seem to be offering more, but maybe because those are big shakeups? Discuss…

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I’m young and in the process of switching firms. I have a vested pension close to $20k. The retirement payout doesn’t interest me. Is it advisable to take the cash (w/ penalty) or roll it into my IRA?

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What are the best associate boards to join for healthcare?

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Global agencies doing good work in Social/digital for Healthcare?

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I’m a director at a startup, 31 years old. I’m getting to the point where i want to start a family but don’t see how in this environment supports that since the work is so intense and there aren’t good benefits. I’d like to make similar or better salary since kids aren’t cheap. I’ve worked at tech and software industry in the past. What companies would have the environment I’m looking for? I know we are all looking for that golden opportunity with amazing work life balance and amazing pay but

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I’m having a hard time fitting in w/ my fellow teachers. I’ve been here almost 2 years & I feel like I’m “tolerated” rather than accepted. I came in as the same time as another teacher & they seem to have accepted her. I was out last year on maternity leave. Before I left I almost considered them friends but when I came back I felt like everything changed. They didn’t really help me & threw me to the wolves. I feel alone this year & sometimes dread going to work & getting the silent treatment.

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Currently make 120k base salary. Can probably get promoted to manager in next 6-12 months. What’s the minimum base salary you’d jump for? Assume similar benefits, bonus, and 401k match. Got an offer for $135k but don’t think that’s worth jumping for. I told the recruiter I could not leave for less than $150k. What do y’all think?

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ECDs and partner-level people: what are the revenue share benefits you work out?

Do you get percentages of the business you win for as long as you keep it?

What do these deals look like?

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I'm new to teaching. Should I take the pension plan or the 401K?

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Wheereee are all the ad agencies for ShowUsYourLeave on LinkedIn👀. Haven’t seen a single one post their dismal benefits yet….

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I'm an in-house counsel at a national company. Our GC is leaving. I’m the only other in-house attorney, and I’ve only been here for 4 months. I like the job. Previously, I was a 6th-year associate.
The CEO asked me to stay and implied a larger role, but doesn't have a clear picture of what that looks like. Asked for my help in redefining. Even unsure as to timing or whether we'll hire another GC. Questions for Fishbowl: (1) benefits or pitfalls? (2) questions or requests you'd have for CEO?

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I have 2 offers at very different places. Big healthcare agency with a better title & really great team. Or a pre launch startup with great potential as a lead designer. Same $$. What would you pick?

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Anyone here know anything about Unify Consulting? They reached about looking for senior roles to build their National Healthcare and Life Science vertical.

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Any recent reviews of middle office at Millennium Management's NYC office? Culture, comp, hours, benefits etc.

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What would you recommend a healthcare consultant to do to establish themselves as an expert and to have better exit opportunities? E.g., would you recommend presenting at conferences (quite difficult to do with < 3y experience), online website with industry insights, YouTube channel, linkedin network.... Many of these are really time consuming, thus not sure if they would be worth it.

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Thoughts on joining Epsilon as a Strategic Consultant? What’s it like working there? What’s it like working with the inter-agency teams, whether they’re within Publicis or external to Publicis? Benefits of being a Strategic Consultant at Epsilon? Downsides?

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Currently $160k M3 in Healthcare, have opp. in consumer goods (former industry I used to work in) for $200k and 20% but not sure jumping prior to promotion makes sense. Would SM pay be equiv?

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What are some benefits to starting my career at a large agency vs small, and vice versa?

I’m currently interviewing for both.

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Dear Slack PM,

Please create a delayed send option. Sometimes ppl work late or on the weekend to catch up and want to share something with someone. But I don't want them to feel the need to respond off hours, or forget by Monday morning. I know they can turn off their notifications, but if they haven't then I'm stuck in a pickle. So instead of me saving it to notes and then forgetting to ask till Tuesday or so, just give me the option to delay send on a Saturday afternoon.

Thanks bye 🙂

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AMERICAN EXPRESS India is hiring for below role:
Engineer I - Machine Learning (Req ID -21028393)

JD screenshot is attached. Kindly DM me if interested

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What is the approx salary for FP&A professional with 12 year of experience?

How is wlb in PWC AC banglore for managers in technology? Do they have sales targets as well ?
Also , how are projects currently in AWS data engineering domain ?

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Can anyone share the interview process for salesforce business transformation architect? Would there be a case study or presentation?

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What’s everyone doing to hold themselves over until shows return? Or anyone know of any socially distanced shows happening soon?

Anyone up to guide me regarding Master's in Germany??

Does anyone know companies that look for bilingual product /project managers? I speak English, German, and Russian. Would like to see if there is a market for the additional skills.

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Can any one provide me referral for Microsoft India?

This how it be..

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Were employees laid off from BASES?

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I was listening to part of the Governor Cuomo's daily briefing. A reporter asked him would he reopen schools. His was quite interesting (see comments)

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Hi fishes!!!


I have received an offer from a start-up they have very good products and they are also good market-product fit. I have been offered as their first performance engineer.

I have my experiences in service companies. I want to understand how projects move in a product company. Also I am getting anxious whether they would fire me after their product is optimised to its fullest and my support is no longer required. Please throw some light to understand more.

Thanks in advance.

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Hey Coaches! I’m Alyssa, and I’m one of the Community Leaders here at Fishbowl. I’ve been in the classroom for 10 years and a classroom coach for 6 (mainly elementary/Pre-K). Excited to be here!

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40LPA in India Vs 98k in Sydney Australia
which will be a good option in the long run .
Currently having 13 years of IT exp and never been to onsite.

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With all the digital tools our government has to track footprints on social media (NLP, social listening, etc.) how difficult could it be to have stopped the Parkland high school massacre?

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guys im looking for MidMarket M&A associate referrals. I graduate from my MBA in April 23’. Please DM /Connect would be happy to share details or arrange coffee chats .

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I joined capgemini 15 days back still I did not get any project. Shall I obscand or resign any suggestions please

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Do you have a recommendation of trainings or books that help to improve verbal communication skills?

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