Breastfeeding on a zoom call. Yay or nay? Was awkward in the call today. With webcam on. No one said anything but can tell from the faces the bewilderment. 5 people call. 3 women and 2 men. Kept up to point and wrapped the call quickly. I am one of the males btw.

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Generally curious how many companies offer phone reimbursement? My last gig did not but the current one does. Legally it seems, all employers are required to do so if we use our phone in literally any capacity (video call, slack, teams, emails etc). How prevalent is the issue of not reimbursing phone dues?

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I’m scared to go back to work - feel like I’ve been on fishbowl more than I’ve been on my slack msgs..

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Is there a slack group for Kellogg admits?

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Is there a slack group chat for Wharton admits?

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Am I right to be upset I got rejected after 3 job interviews and a work assignment? After the presentation I had with them they scheduled a video interview only to reject me live on zoom. Felt put on the spot, trying to remain friendly and professional when in fact I felt like crying.

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Taking a zoom interview at home. Should I blur my room in the background or use a fake office-like background?

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Got my (max 30 dollar) lunch expensed for a team webex; gf is mad I didn’t buy her anything but I had to use my corp card. Am I the asshole?

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I secretly despise my child’s teacher. Conferences to be held get canceled on snow days citing they’re closed. Except, how did they do their work from home? It was a scheduled zoom meeting. My child has some troubles and needs behavioral health interventions and I’m still working today despite my agency being closed. Such dedication from this teacher in ensuring they have their needs met. Isn’t the first time either.

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Anyone else at that point of the year when they turn the sound off on zoom calls? 🙋🏻‍♀️

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I like celebrating holidays but I really can’t stand mandatory holiday zoom meetings or virtual happy hours. Happy Holidays here is another meeting lol…. Anyone else?

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Let’s finish this up strong! What are your year-end self development plans?!
We have our last session of the year of our group/guest financial education cycles at our Downtown Toronto office this Saturday. We go through our first financial education session that we talk about basic to higher level of financial information; from saving, investing, risks and returns, registered accounts, etc. There is no cost and no obligation. If you are interested to attend in-person or via Zoom, let me know.

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Let’s finish this up strong! What are your year-end self development plans?!
We have our last session of the year of our group/guest financial education cycles at our Downtown Toronto office this Saturday. We go through our first financial education session that we talk about basic to higher level of financial information; from saving, investing, risks and returns, registered accounts, etc. There is no cost and no obligation. If you are interested to attend in-person or via Zoom, let me know.

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Let’s finish this up strong! What are your year-end self development plans?!
We have our last session of the year of our group/guest financial education cycles at our Downtown Toronto office this Saturday. We go through our first financial education session that we talk about basic to higher level of financial information; from saving, investing, risks and returns, registered accounts, etc. There is no cost and no obligation. If you are interested to attend in-person or via Zoom, let me know.

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Let’s finish this up strong! What are your year-end self development plans?!
We have our last session of the year of our group/guest financial education cycles at our Downtown Toronto office this Saturday. We go through our first financial education session that we talk about basic to higher level of financial information; from saving, investing, risks and returns, registered accounts, etc. There is no cost and no obligation. If you are interested to attend in-person or via Zoom, let me know.

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Let’s finish this up strong! What are your year-end self development plans?!
We have our last session of the year of our group/guest financial education cycles at our Downtown Toronto office this Saturday. We go through our first financial education session that we talk about basic to higher level of financial information; from saving, investing, risks and returns, registered accounts, etc. There is no cost and no obligation. If you are interested to attend in-person or via Zoom, let me know.

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Two weekends ago, I stupidly left my work phone in another part of the state. As required, I reported it as soon as I noticed it was missing. Luckily I only use my work phone to occasionally check my email while on the go and dial into zoom meetings, so nothing sensitive was compromised. My old phone was superhero blue. The replacement is Barbie pink. I guess that’s punishment enough, especially being a big 6’4 man 😂.

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Tips on interviewing and navigating being sick? Some interviewers don't want to wait...but also look at you like you have two heads if you proceed with the zoom interview.

I'm wondering besides advil, fluids etc is there things I can do to give myself a boost during the interview itself/not sound sick? Then just go back to resting after lol

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I truly feel like some people get upset if you don’t have exclamation points or emojis in Teams/Slack messages. I just don’t see how when I don’t do that, my messages can be perceived as mean? Some people need to get a grip lol

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Hi all! Need some advice please. I've had 2 zoom interviews and the 3rd in-person next week. Salary has not come up. Should I ask before the 3rd interview? I don't want to waste their and my time if not in sync.

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To hiring managers, why is networking such a big deal in this day and age? Do you find that candidates who do zoom chats with 3 employees and get referrals are much stronger than those who just submit applications?
(Note: I mean this sort of shallow networking as distinct from having worked closely with someone on the team. I understand why that referral carries weight)

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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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Question for everyone- I’m in the interviewing process with a company, I’ve done 3 interviews (30 min p/s, 1-hour zoom, and a 2.5-hour onsite interview). Now they want me to come work two (paid) half days before an offer is extended. Is this normal?

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I had my second interview with an exec recruiting firm. They proposed my profile to their client for a role as Director of Quality and Product Development (this would be my jump from Manager to Director). The client wants to start conversations with me! My next interview will be a 1hr Zoom meeting with the COO and the HR Director of the company. I’ll have a 15mins prep call with the recruiter the day before, but any ideas of what to expect or tips to prepare are welcome. Thank you!

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Why are senior leaders so proud to not be able to use Zoom? That’s such a weird flex. I certainly hope it’s just a self deprecating joke that they all make, and that in truth they are able to use the basic functions after almost 3 years of remote /hybrid, but it’s not funny.

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Any tips to avoid getting scared by my own face on Zoom? Context: I’m a dog

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Commenting on something in someone's zoom background - creepy or okay to do? Example: pointing out the Xmas tree in the background, or a painting on the wall etc

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Is anyone here friends with their fellow colleagues? I started a remote job several months ago and no one goes into the office. We see each other over zoom and have the occasional group meeting in person. I’d like to get to know these people better and grabbing lunch or a coffee is doable but I’m wondering what has worked for others in a remote world?

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Salesforce what is going on?

Resigned in last few days:

- Bret Taylor (co-CEO)
- Mark Nelson (CEO, Tableau)
- Stewart Butterfield (CEO, Slack)
- Tamar Yehoshua (CPO, Slack)
- Jonathan Prince (SVP, Marketing/Comms)

Give us some insight?

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How do you keep yourself green on teams/Skype?

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Those of you who have used both Slack and Teams, which one do you like more?

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I have an intro call with an Accenture recruiter about a job I was referred to, next week, typical intro calls are 10-15 minutes and on a cell phone, but guess this is on Zoom for 30 mins. How should I dress (tie, button down, suit jacket) and what should I expect in the call?

I know this these are pretty basic question, but haven't interviewed in 2 yrs and this is my first remote interview sooo figured I'd ask the bowl. (phone glitched out...)

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I have an intro call with an Accenture recruiter about a job I was referred to, next week, typical intro calls are 10-15 minutes and on a cell phone, but guess this is on Zoom for 30 mins. How should I dress (tie, button down, suit jacket) and what should I expect in the call?

I know this these are pretty basic question, but haven't interviewed in 2 yrs and this is my first remote interview sooo figured I'd ask the bowl.

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Webex new thumb reaction looks disgusting

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Just started a new job and on the first zoom meeting my manager called me out and said “why do you look so serious?” Confused I just said I was focusing lol and then they said “you should smile more, it looks better on you”. Honestly felted weird after this encounter as I have never met this person before this meeting. Definitely made the vibe strange especially since there was 15+ in this zoom room lol

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I interviewed with a Firm in New York over zoom which was with an associate and two partners. Now they are requesting a second interview. I am from Florida so the interview process is different from what I have experienced. Any thoughts?

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At my company we are going fully remote and we are trying to determine what “remote working best practices” we can enable for our employees.

I’m coming to you all today to ask what has worked best for you that has allowed work to be more seamless?

For example we have toyed around with the idea of “no zoom meetings unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise all communication is to take place over email/Instant Message.

Looking forward to your feedback!

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Anyone know of or recommend slack communities or discords for folks in the strategy world?

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