Just venting here. On the struggle bus lately. 35, single. Not valued or succeeding at work. Underpaid and drowning in student loan debt in a HCOL city with no relief in sight. Long Covid = way off my game and feel like the partners hate me for it. They insist on being in office now, despite the risks. Siblings are both married with kids, doing amazing, which I love for them, they both 100% earned and deserve it. But it just feels like I completely f*cked my life up by choosing this profession.

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My coworker partner had clinically verified brain fog from COVID. Y’all he went from being the biggest design come up in the office to a guy that didn’t remember ctrl c ctrl v in a week. I always took COVID seriously but this was actually wild to see happen in front of me. Hope everyone is okay

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If there's one thing COVID did was make me realize how disgusting the practice of blowing out birthdays candles are.

You're blowing saliva all over a cake, then serving it to everyone.

Such a weird tradition

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Reminder - do not leave for a date without confirming day of! I think my TikTok algorithm has psychic powers because for a week I’ve suddenly seen tons of videos of girls crying about being stood up and talking about how you need to confirm the day of. Then today I went to confirm about a half hour before a date. He asked to push the date 15 minutes, then right as I was leaving claimed to suddenly have gotten a high fever and contracted Covid 🙄 SO happy I did not just assume it was happening.

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I have always struggled in my career despite being from the best colleges. In my first company, I was given the worst rating bcz I cheated on a tech test (I was not in a tech team), post mba I joined new company & my boss hated me, I was yelled at daily & given double the amount of work. She finally laid me off when covid started. Now I joined this new company, moved countries & after 3 months, I was laid off (with 1K peeps). This has shaken me to the core & I have lost all confidence in myself.

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TLDR: is there a way to embed something in a PPT where the PPT’s creator will get notified/ can see that I downloaded, opened, and printed the PPT from a personal computer?

Probably not the correct bowl (please lmk if theres a better one). I need to print something housed on a work laptop but can’t unless I email it to my personal, open doc, and print.

It doesn’t have client information but it is labeled “confidential”. can’t print at office bc I have Covid

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Looking to hear from moms who have navigated a work slump post-babies. I was always considered a rising star and tracking towards big leadership jobs. Then I had a kid, and then Covid hit, and then another mat leave. During that time my old mentors, friends, and sponsors left and my reporting lines shifted. Re-orgs dispersed my team. I am tired, undervalued, and there is no path to advancement I can figure out. And if I could, I don’t think I have the stamina to make the most of it.

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Paranoid I’m going to be fired for low hours. Had a busy October and hit hours, was very slow last month and was like 30 hours short of target, and have been sick with Covid this month and missed a solid week of work, plus we have the holidays coming up. I was hoping to avoid two consecutive slow months, but it seems inevitable. How worried should I be? Firm hasn’t laid off anyone yet …. Class of 2021 for reference

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What was interviewing like pre covid? A firm keeps pushing me to interview during my lunch break via zoom, but I don't have any wfh flexibility at my firm and my schedule the next 2 weeks is very hectic. I can only do it after the workday, but the firm won't budge. I can't do the morning as my firm requires us to get in at 8am. I guess I won't be interviewing then.

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BBDOers: Random question. Does anyone know how to contact the mailroom at BBDO NY either by phone or email? I accidentally had a package delivered there (I used to work there) but the BBDO main phone number has been disconnected. I know, COVID and WFH etc. But why would a multinational company not have a working phone line? DM me if you can. Please and thank you! 🙏🏼

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Have any firms made any announcements recently regarding COVID?

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honesty time: Is this EY bonus situation either

1) the product of covid staff getting used to free money and random raises and the bonuses were never a real thing to begin with or were rumors kept alive from pandemic days passed

2) mid year bonuses were absolutely codified and EY objectively broke what essentially was stated policy. Obviously due to the market environment and knowing they can get away with it (like everyone else)

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Got covid after 2 years! Damn!

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Dreaming too big, or is it just as hard as ** to be a management consultant?

I was struggling with my sexual identity, and then I messed up my high school study, ending up at a normal college.

I worked hard for some years and got promoted (In Asia). During Covid, I did my MBA in the UK to change my career path.

Maybe I don't speak perfect English like a native, or I don't have a fancy CV like other candidates, I don't have positive feedback yet.

How would you advise me to pursue the dream?

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I’m tested positive today for COVID does CHASE provide a full week 40hr pay in philadephia, pa

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I’m tested positive today for COVID does CHASE provide a full week 40hr pay ?

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Maybe you guys can help, i want to get into tech but I can’t code, how can I effectively make that switch? I’m 40 and have been running my own business with my wife since COVID but it’s at a point where I can step away a little and do something different I’ve always wanted to do. Any advice?

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How long do you quarantine for after covid? 5 days or 10?

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I probably only work about a solid 2 hours a day since COVID

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Hello fishes,
Let me share my story, I have work experience of more than 7 years. Mostly I worked in remote sites as a planning engineer and project manager. Unfortunately, my father passed away in covid second wave. Then i realised spending life with family is equally important. I left my job and am looking for a job near or in Delhi. My last employer was godrej & Boyce , designation Asst manager and by background is civil engineering. Please suggest is there any relevant openings available.

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Friends need some genuine suggestions for location preference.
I belong to Bihar. I have around 6+ yrs of experience working in Hyderabad(3yrs) and Bangalore. My location has been bangalore for 3 yrs as of now, but i stayed there for 1 month only due to wfh and
covid.Now I am contemplating my stay in bangalore or kolkata ( its near to my home).I am planning to visit office from january once in a week.I have been working from home since march 2020.(currently at home only).Kindly suggest .EY

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Currently dying of covid. There goes my weekend

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Hello Fishes,
Just recently switched my job. 3.5yrs exp, been a ocassional smoker since engineering days. But after covid, have completely quit it.
I want to gel well with my team members and only during tea/cigarette breaks I get an opportunity to interact.
All my team members are smokers. So while talking to them, indirectly I am inhaling the smoke from their cigarettes.
So for the last few days I am thinking even though I have quit somehow or the other I am getting impacted...wht shud I do?

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The managing partner of my office likes to make jokes about Covid now that it is “over” (either in small group convos or speeches to the office). My dad died from Covid, and I honestly feel like it’s so insensitive for him to make these comments when he knows that I lost my dad to it. Our office isn’t that big, and I don’t think many people forget being told that someone they know lost someone from Covid. It has made me consider leaving because of it, but the economy isn’t great.

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Hi Team,

I am currently being offerd a job as Project Manager for a start up company and they are offering me 7.75 LC per annum now. I had a gap of 2 years due to covid but I have 5 years of experience and the last package was 6.5 LC per annum. Hence I would like to have some recommendations whether I should negotiate for more or should accept the offer. And if I negotiate what will be the best package for the job.

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Word on the sleigh. Santa caught Covid. What can we expect for Christmas?

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Your partner has Covid and you test negative (3-4 days after they started having symptoms), do you go to the company holiday party without them or stay home w them? Really wanted to go but ended up staying home bc mix of guilt of leaving them home and optics of showing up without them when people knew they were sick

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What’s the situation right now in Europe with regards to COVID? Are masks, green passes, negative tests, etc still ongoing?

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I’ve gotten sick every 3-4 months this year (covid, bacterial infection, covid again) and I’m afraid my managers are starting to think I’m lying. They never asked for a doctor’s note but I’m thinking of getting one. Thoughts? And yes, I am vaccinated.

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How often do you hang out with friends in a week? Covid has totally wrecked my social life, or maybe I’m just getting old. Used to be like 3x now maybe once a week or less. Starting to bumble again but so far is more a hassle than fun.

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I was just invited to a black tie affair in NYC tomorrow night. I haven’t owned a black tie appropriate dress since pre-COVID (not thot it would fit). Where can I get something that won’t cost a fortune, not long and is figure flattering? 🚨

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This isn’t a working in style question but don’t know where else to drop it. I was just invited to a black tie affair in NYC tomorrow night. I haven’t owned a black tie appropriate dress since pre-COVID (not thot it would fit). Where can I get something that won’t cost a fortune, not long and is figure flattering? 🚨

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Has anyone else who just got back on the road have almost PTSD from pre-COVID travel? I was just at the client for a week and could not handle the 12 hour days, expectation to not sleep and work work work, no balance. I just can’t do it to myself anymore. I still enjoy the project work but this environment is so unhealthy… feeling weak!!

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Are you folks getting a 4th covid vaccine?

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Would you do paid work for your ex? Background: we were together for 7 years raising a blended family. The last year was during Covid shut downs. It was stressful and horrible at times. He cheated and then told me I (and my kids) needed to move out. It’s been 18 months of messy healing living at my mom’s. I’m doing much better and finally looking for steady work so I can buy my own house. 0 interest in him. But I do need paying jobs. Is it worth it? Worried about losing my peace of mind.

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Does anyone ever have a gut feeling they’re sick/have some condition and be right? I have had a gut feeling for some time now. I don’t want to go to the doctor to be seen as that web-md crazy person but I also don’t want to go undiagnosed if it’s serious. My friends husband passed away from a heart attack (under 40) as a result of an undiagnosed disease (not Covid related) and looking back, he showed multiple symptoms for his disease for a period of time.

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In the city on business travel. From a year ago to now it appears the city especially the downtown area has cleaned up. I would love to hear from locals if the down town and neighborhoods have changed in a positive way. I have been hesitant to move after the state of the city post Covid and having reoccurring issues that I experience in Chicago.

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Holiday Season - at my former company, around this time of year I would have already gotten a ton of gift baskets etc. - not something I would ever take home but open up for the team and leave out. Started somewhere new last November, have dealt with multiple firms in various regions of the last year, many of which have billed several $100ks, have yet to receive anything. Are firms no longer doing this post COVID?

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Thinking of making a career change- I’ve been in advertising for 9 years (will be 32 yrs old in may). Enjoyed city life etc but wanted out, then covid hit and allowed me to work remotely. Long story short with layoffs calls back to the office etc it makes me question if I’d give up what i have now to go back for a career i don’t love this early on in my life. I moved to SoFlo enjoy the lifestyle, surfing etc. Any advice on making a career change at this stage in life? Real estate given location?

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Anyone else dealing with long covid headaches and can't focus/really work? I'm getting a bit worried as they haven't subsided in a month.

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NY, NJ and CT now requires travelers from coronavirus hot-spot states to self-quarantine for 14 days: how strict is this? If I have roommates, do I have to find a place to self quarantine? (Visiting Texas in 2 weeks)

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Anyone else have MAJOR social fatigue post-COVID? I feel like such a buzz kill cause my fiancé still loves going out and seeing friends, but I make it about 2 hours with people over or at a bbq and I’m physically exhausted. I just want to be at home with my fiancé and dog lol. Am I insane or is this something other people are feeling?

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Things I miss most pre COVID - concerts and festivals 😑

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What is EY’s WFH policy post Covid? I’ll be joining the firm and want to gauge the office (especially decision makers) views on teams’ working flexibility. Will be in the ATL office if that helps

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Kläder på jobbet.
Jag blev anställd under covid och har inte behövt köpa en enda kostym ännu. Skulle uppskatta lite råd kring detta ämne, märken, färg och sånt?
Typ marinblå eller grå Oscar Jacobsson / Tiger / Boss?
För Män alltså.

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I quit drinking at the first of the year because I was drinking too much as a way to cope with Covid. 99.9% of the time, I’m glad I quit drinking. And then there are those nights when I just want a glass of something to take the edge off, which makes me think alcohol was more of a coping mechanism than I thought and it’s probably a good thing I’m not drinking. I don’t even like wine very much, but I miss that low level buzz that makes everything a little less loud.

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Hi! I moved to Detroit this past summer and am starting to look around the area for new opportunities. Would be so appreciative of any insights on good places, agencies to avoid, etc. (also open to recs for food & things to do when we’re in a post-covid world). Thanks!!

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I feel like I am failing my kid by having them in daycare with these increasing covid, flu and rsv cases. Shes 5 months old and already has had RSV, covid and has been coughing everyday since I put her in daycare two months ago. Please Mamas tell me Im not crazy for being stressed out😢

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Curious about COVID impacts.. How many flights are getting canceled? What is the estimated risk for flying?

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I was just involved in a Teams meeting where it was announced that leadership is now creating a hybrid model. They clearly stated we will not be returning to the office that we left in 3/2020. This was shocking to me! Earliest back in office now set for Oct. More info to come. I was working from home 2 days a week pre covid, so we'll see what happens. I am in MN.

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Just heard about the Black Enterprise Women of Power conference, and the attendee who had COVID-19.

This is why other conferences are cancelling. Yes, you will lose money but is an outbreak worth it?

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I know the Covid bowl is where most of the memes are going, but let’s keep this place going!!

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Covid-19 coverage: what are you seeing? Where are we headed?

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For those who think the farmer's protest (against 5G, COVID vaccine, etc) was morphed

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Farmers protesting to ban 5G, ban COVID vaccines, asking to stop wearing masks, no lockdown, stop COVID tests. TBH didn't know so much about agriculture

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Does anyone attend church (pre covid) in the city? For a women in her early 30s, can you recommend me a church to attend? It would be nice to have a community. I grew up Presbyterian, so a Presbyterian church would be great, but open to Methodist, baptist church too.

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Going Roatán like I forgot how to travel.
• Alarm goes off at 5:15, wake up at 7:45
• Forgot headphones
• Forgot charger
• Checking bag and it’s 100% self serve (but I don’t work here)
• Cant check laptop because of battery and it won’t fit it scuba gear bag… that’s why I have 2 hands (coffee and random laptop)
• Negative Covid test, check, but it’s 20 min outside the 72 hour window based on who knows what time they chose and didn’t mention (don’t worry, they’ll just give me another one haha) 😅

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I am moving to Bangalore the next weekend. Seems there is a slight increase in Covid cases, would it be better to come now or should I ask my manager to allow me to come to office after some weeks once everything seems fine?

This experience is back in Ipsos and i want to validate whether it's a DE&I issue. I got married to an army personnel when i was working there and covid happened. Company made an overnight rule that people will work from base center and could not go anywhere in lockdown. Right after lockdown they forced people to come to office. I resigned, and HR said "so you will become a teacher bcz ur husband is in the army". I felt it was stereotyping and not fair bcz they didn't want to accommodate.

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Hello everyone I have 29 years as a dental professional in Texas. I started as a dental assistant back in 1993. As my career progressed as a RDA, I moved to the front office and eventually management. I even taught dental assistants and became the Program Director of a DA program. COVID opened up remote work for me, I manage eclaims, claims corrections and billing for two offices. $20 per hour, no bonuses or incentives, I know I am not getting paid enough! Any input would be appreciated.

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Any chance to get hired at M level with no Salesforce implementation experience but 10+ cents?

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Hi folks. Mid level corporate associate thinking of making a move into the tech industry (preferably in a legal-adjacent or non-legal position). Any thoughts on how to make the move, such has what types of folks to network with and skills I should obtain?

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Does in nagarro we have onsite opportunities??

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TFW the client FB gets hacked at 4am and all hell breaks loose 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ Isn’t social media management so much fun??

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Dear All,
I'm looking for job opportunity as system administrator. I'm any opportunity please let me know. Thankyou
YOE: 6.5

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Anyone looking for an mid level AD with awards in NYC?

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Are there layoffs happening in PWC AC Bangalore ?

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Does the store you work for close on major holidays?

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Any recommendations for a single diver going to Bonaire over the Xmas-new year holiday? I’d like to do a good bit of shore diving but would need a dove buddy.

Is citi pune's wlb really bad for Java developers?

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I’ve been an AP for a little over a year in NYC. My day rate is 300 and I want to ask for a raise. Is 400 reasonable?

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Who else out here feeling indignant when audit recruiters slide in ur DMs 😤

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I’ve got a lateral interview for an AM 100 firm tomorrow. I’m currently at a tiny plaintiff employment litigation firm. The lateral would be to defense employment litigation. Advice on how to answer the question of “why are you switching from plaintiff to defense”?

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Anyone wants to be a part of best iq and talented people at nagarro? Drop in your resume. Urgent requirement for Mendix developer.

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Hello experts,
What do you think how long will this wfh continue??

I am based out of rajasthan, small town and currently work with infosys for past 8 years, am sure even if infy calls back to office, i can ask for wfh permanent or at my wish. i cant leave my hometown,as my wife is in rajasthan gov.

Now i have an offer from mphasis, atos, with 100% hike. Initially wfh remotely but later on if office opens, will have to move to bangalore.

What do you think how long will this wfh continue ????

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What are the different ways that you prep for WIDA? I'm having the kids use Flipgrip to practice the speaking portion. Any ideas for good prompts?

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Any tips for handling short tempered wife? Travel and handling a kid alone are major contributors, but even 2-3 small mistakes trigger an episode, where issues even from past years are brought up. TIA

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Question: You are all members of the Yakuza and you happen to be visiting the Lackawanna trolley museum and you are attacked by triads. How can you hold them off until your clan arrives?

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