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Opinion: What are the best cities [not necessarily states] to be a teacher? Looking at factors like salary, cost of living, activities for families, benefits, diversity, training, etc...
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Re: Summer School Compensation NC Legislature has proposed 6-week summer programs to catch up from learning loss, but the bill specifically eliminates benefits like accruing time toward retirement, and appears to restrict pay rates so we would not earn the same daily rate as our normal teaching contracts. Trying to decide whether it's worth pursuing one of those positions and curious how other states handle summer school situations.
What is your district's response to the Covid-19 Vaccine? Mine is envy us but everywhere they want us to sign up, it is already full. I think if they want us to have, they should do like they did in the past. Have a benefits fair where we could get the shot as part of it.
Feeling frustrated. Our reentry was delayed again, so I’m trying to get confirmation to continue teaching from home since we have a little baby. Well, admin says we have to get approval from HR, and HR says it’s really up to the principal whom they can’t get a hold of. If I have to go in then I’m taking sick days until my maternity leave kicks in next Thursday.  It seems simple enough to me that they would want me to keep teaching my own kids. HR seems to be on my side.
How to use your muscles as a pharmacy for your brain and body. https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55130/hope-happiness-and-social-connection-hidden-benefits-of-regular-exercise
How many districts have forced teachers to take a leave of absence without pay and health insurance because they have underlying health issues and their doctor recommends virtual teaching instead of going back to brick and mortar?
There are some benefits to distance learning. Not having to deal with the knuckleheads is one. Discipline and classroom management takes so much effort. However I still miss not being able to see my students in the classroom. I feel empty. And I hate teaching into a screen.
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The Hill: CDC director says teachers don't need 'critical' label | TheHill. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/513146-cdc-director-says-teachers-dont-need-critical-label
How do people feel about federalizing education. This would put teachers on the GS pay scale where federal employees with a bachelor's degree would all have a minimum salary and federal benefits.
After 10 with my district- 2 years in my own classroom and 8 years long term subbing and all with good reviews- I got a call to sub virtually in a 5/6 class until they hire a teacher! I reminded them that I am a fully credentialed teacher looking for a position. I’m at a loss. By the way, I have no health insurance because I can’t afford it right now. Thank you for the space to vent.
I talked to TRS. I am 4 years away from retiring with full benefits. I was told that early retirement would exclude me from being able to participate in and have my benefit of TRS insurance, EVER!! 😳
So we got an email for benefits enrollment and I see an online option and one where we can get assistance OVER THE PHONE!!!! What the heck!?!?! And we are supposed to fully open schools and spend 8 hours a day in close quarters with hundreds of kids!?!?!? WHERE IS THE LOGIC!?!?!?!
A lot of the ESL positions i am Interviewing for are part time. I don’t have an issue with this but I would assume I wouldn’t get health benefits. What other jobs could I do at the same time?
Is it normal for you to ever be “ghosted” by your administration? I feel like I’m constantly emailing, calling, texting, and meeting with them and nothing gets done. As soon as I leave their office, I’m ignored. If I email/text them a question or request, I’m ignored unless it benefits them. This is at a district where I travel between 3 schools and have 3 principals. They’re all like this and communication is especially important since I have to travel.
Looks like we're next in line to get the covid vaccine after healthcare workers. Does anyone know when this will happen at your school or community?
Is it worth it to accept a long-term sub position when you don't get benefits and you really just want to hold out for a perm position?
Tips for going back to school after maternity leave? Fun get to know you games or ideas for activities to make the transition easier for the kids? I teach 5th grade ELA.
What would you take over an increase in pay? How about better/cheaper health insurance, student loan forgiveness, or a downpayment for a house?
I've been out on maternity leave and will be returning in the new year. I'm so nervous and feel like I forgot how to teach! Any tips? Also, I'm pretty bummed about leaving my little man...
I think that I have been discriminated for being a male teacher a couple of times. I feel like I am discriminated against when I am not allowed paternity leave. I could be wrong, but I feel it's true.
How are pension benefits calculated?
Are you offered tuition reimbursement for going back to school?
I just had a baby and want to take my full 12 weeks of maternity leave, but I'm not sure if I can afford to wait that long to go back to work.
Tomorrow is my first day back from maternity leave. Any advice?
Should I have a 401k in addition to what my school district provides?
How can you upgrade the Deloitte corporate card (green) to the platinum business card? With all the points benefits.
If I come back to Accenture do I immediately get 401K contributions vested because I have over 2 years tenure already?
How does PWC wealthbuilder work? Is it similar to our pension and what's the vesting period?
For long term consulting folks, what benefits/cons do you see in pursuing an MBA vs staying the course? Trying to gauge where demand is going and how valuable people think it will be in the future
I’m really confused about which fund Deloitte offers to invest in for 401k contribution. Which one is everyone invested in (btw I’m a staff)
Thoughts on working for a healthcare provider vs staying in consulting. What level in industry equals a senior manager typically? Worried industry would be boring/not as good growth opportunities
When does deloitte pay out the 401k contribution?
Small biz 🐠, the wife’s small healthcare practice is using ~very~ manual payroll processes. Google Sheet per emp, manually copied out by payroll person, consistent errors in paychecks. Recs?
Currently 2 years in at a T2 firm with 2 opportunities: 1) Switch to MM PE firm 2) Switch to MBB as analyst (unlikely to be able to switch to PE after) What are the benefits and downsides of each?
Is all of SIPC roles at ZS in healthcare/pharma?
I moved over from Accenture to PwC as a Manager and have to move my Accenture 401K due to compliance. Is it better to roll into PwC (current employer plan) or IRA? What are the pros/cons? Thanks!
Interviewing with Huron for healthcare analyst position. Anyone there have a list of standard behavioral questions they typically ask?
What would Medicare for all do to healthcare consulting?
What is maximum amount you can submit for cell phone bill reimbursement ?
Does anyone that has interviewed with Amazon know what benefits AWS offers?
Just got an offer from EY for 15% (15k) more. Has anyone done any analysis on the difference between EY and PwC for benefits/compensation? I know that's only one part of the conversation (cont)
Does anyone at KPMG know who I need to contact to get my reimbursement check. I swear HR has been ghosting me since I rejected their offer🙄🙄🙄
PwC UK folks - what does the Mobile phone benefits look like over there? Do we get a phone (for keeps) like in the US? Seconding to the UK and hence wanted to know. Thanks in advance.
I heard some firms offer tuition reimbursement for b-school post-MBA (i.e., Deloitte, maybe McK but obvs don’t quote me on that) - does anyone have experience with this? What is usually the criteria?
West Monroe 🐠🐟: what’s the salary range and benefits for a Sr. Consultant in Chicago?
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/arstechnica.com/science/2020/04/shkrelis-plea-from-prison-free-me-and-ill-cure-covid-19/%3famp=1 Coronavirus has brought us full circle
What is the highest salary you’ve heard of for an AE and SAE in PR? Anticipating an offer and trying to prepare for salary negotiation— any tips greatly appreciated!
5 years change / training / org readiness consulting at big 4. So ready to leave. Suggestions on exit opps that aren’t a step down?
PwC immigration associate told through IM on June second week that my I-485 is filed. I didn’t get any update afterwards. I didn’t receive any mails about my case being filed or no information about case filing in the portal. How to check my case status?
I’m leaving my district at the end of the year and have so much built up paid time off so I’m taking tomorrow off for “appointments.” I feel so guilty, but also so happy🤷🏼♀️
Sometimes life is really good in consulting. Take today: WFH + rainy day = nap
KPMG Philly seniors, what year senior are you and is your old/new salary, any VC, and what service line?
PwC promotion stories. Senior to Manager, how did you get promoted.
Imagine if hotels, like normal Marriott hotels, had an Xbox and PS4 in every room with a prebought online pass
Looking for some advice from fellow fishes here. How important do you all think it is to have a second baby ? We have a 2 year old now and we are trying for our 2nd. We have been trying for over a year now and started fertility treatment recently. I am not looking forward to IUI, IVF etc especially since we don’t have any much help and my husband and I both have full time jobs. Is it a deal breaker for our kid not to have a sibling ? Is it going to be worth the pain to go through fertility?
TFW you don't have a flying project for a year and lose all status. Stuck at the back of the bus next to a baby for a 6 am flight 😐🔫
Shout out to all the hotties on the DTW to MSP flight tonight, if only I got one of you seated next to me 🔥
I’m up for promotion for a senior role, but also got a management consulting offer (associate) at a B4. The consulting role sounds more interesting on paper, but not sure which to choose
Booz fish, what does leadership look for in a candidate and what should one stress during an interview? Asking for a friend.
When you screw yourself over by volunteering for +1s and end up having to work during PTO.
I extend my (2 day) vacation by one day and client explodes. So I call into the meeting and she does a value moment telling people it’s critical to relax and disconnect from work while on vacation
When you need something from your client, but they are having "fire drills" for the past week ...
Firm gave staff new chairs and a standing desk for our cubical. I’m so sad I can’t use it yet because of the pandemic.
How long does COVID live on clothing? Wondering if I should be dry cleaning my coat every day after emergent patient clinic
Why TF does DFW not have TSA Pre Check open and at every checkpoint all the time😡😤😡
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