Virtual Meetings Discussions

We are planning to host a virtual family event (baby welcome) for upto 50-70 folks across US and India for around 3-4 hours. Any suggestion on digital platform should we use and the cost you may have paid for personal event ? We are considering getting 1 Zoom license for 1 month at $15 that allows upto 100 participants for upto 30 hours

Nothing makes those 1 pm zoom calls a watery, diarrhetical nightmare like having prune juice for lunch. Fuk

Planning to hold another Zoom mixer. The last one was a while back. Please respond or dm if interested - looking at time zones (I’m pst) and a date that would work for most people. Last time it was for singles but I think a mixer where everyone on this bowl and friends are invited.

Is it mandatory or look bad if you do not attend a virtual happy hour with other new hires from your school before starting? For Deloitte

Please, no more virtual “happy hours” after 5 p.m. There’s nothin’ happy about it when we’re at home, reaching into our own fridges, forcing conversation on Zoom, and wishing we were outside doing real-life stuff. We’re no longer as desperate for connection; we’re virtually burned out.

How bad is it to do zoom interviews on my work laptop? Will I get caught? My personal laptop sucks

I have a coworker who is usually extremely active on slack and who has all but dropped off recently. They respond to emails at a much slower rate and their replies are shorter. They used to be the fun of the group, but on both group and 1:1 communications they seem very different. I am worried about them/their mental state but I don't know how to reach out. I know they live alone/don't have much family and I realize depression is a really big problem right now.

People that are reaching out to strangers via linkedin: how are you conducting your networking sessions nowadays? Is it still primarily a phone conversation? Zoom webcam call? Or are in-person coffee chats coming back?

Anyone in IR and have a networking slack / WhatsApp tor growth equity/VC?

Just had a great Zoom breakout room chat with a Bain Consultant who’s an alum the b-school I’m attending (Experience Bain). Asked a couple questions and really enjoyed the convo. Ok to connect on LinkedIn?

Just had a great Zoom breakout room chat with a Bain Consultant who’s an alum the b-school I’m attending (Experience Bain). Asked a couple questions and really enjoyed the convo. Ok to connect on LinkedIn?

I was asked to make a recommendation on a director and did so, making sure to explain why they were the best choice for the job.

My boss responds after hours with a slack that implied I minimised their understanding of the topic and belittled them by explaining my rationale and choice.

How do you react / respond in this situation?

Why do clients pay for us to travel and blow money at restaurants?? Why don’t they move to a zoom model? Is travel necessary? I love it, I just don’t know how we get away with it

Is it rude to drink coffee during a video zoom meeting?

Been interviewing with a small VC fund (50-100M) for a month.Multiple zoom interviews, case study, reference check. Meeting with managing partner in person next week. What should I expect/prepare for?

Note to partners: no. We NEVER need a zoom meeting at 8am.

Whats the attire for a bschool recruiter zoom chat? Do we need a jacket or is a simple button down fine? Also separate question do I need to disclose that I interviewed in undergrad or is that not relevant?

Being left on ‘read’ in Microsoft Teams stings more than being left on ‘read’ on IG.

As things start to open up fully, some of my institutional clients are sending notices that we are expected to do X activity over zoom from here on out (things we used to do in person). Clearly it’s a cost cutting measure. Anyone else feel like filing for telephonic appearance so the insurance company can save a buck isn’t going to sit well with judges who prefer in person attendance? I hope they deny all of them so my billables don’t suffer. Less travel = more desk bs I have to do to hit quota

I’m a senior associate. I was asked to participate on an associate interview for our firm. I’ll be one of two associates (plus partner) on the Zoom. In the associate to associate context: What questions should I ask? Anything in particular I should touch on? What would you like to know from an associate?

Anyone ever use Skype/Snapchat for 😈 video chat with strangers? Did you actually make a connection eventually? Obv. people prefer the dating apps, esp. with vaccines, but I found it less risky

Anyone work at Slack and willing to chat? Looking into some opportunities and would love to learn more about the company culture as well as get a sense of roles/levels. Really appreciate it! Thank you.

First day in-house, virtual. What to wear for the zoom calls? Female. Blazers/jackets to be expected or a nice blouse good enough?

Not sure consulting is the best way to spend life in my early 20s but damn, gotta do justice to your future self right? Just feels like i’m spending the best and healthiest years of my life with a screen and 15 Slack pings every 10 minutes. Maybe it’ll get better when things open up.

Does Salesforce (and its acquisition companies like Tableau and Slack) top up RSUs each year in addition to the original RSU grant at signing?

Those admitted into CBS for MBA this fall—how do I get access to the slack? I thought it was automatic but I don’t see it under my email.

We just switched over to Webex for our internal communication. I HATE IT SO MUCH.

Hi everyone! I’m so happy I found this group. I’m currently 11 months sober. I go to the occasional as zoom meeting, but I haven’t been super active. Now with things opening up, I’m feeling more and more tempted to start drinking with friends again. I’d like to get more involved in aa, and I’m curious about any tips on finding a sponsor. I’m a female working in advertising, and think it’d be nice to have a sponsor that understands the advertising world as well...all tips appreciated!

When interviewing for jobs (by zoom), what reasons have you given that you'll be "away from your desk" for a few hours?

@new hires! What would you want to do in a virtual happy hour? (Not having one isn’t an option so pls don’t say that lol)

Banana Boat sunscreen smells sooooooo f*kin GOOD. I look forward to rubbin some on me every 4 hours. I'm bout to get some right g*kin nooow before this zoom meeting.

People, Have seen a lot of my clients with some really high-quality clear video during zoom calls, any suggestions on a webcam. My company HP laptop camera seems to be aging really bad and I feel like, could buy an external one?

Internet is not a concern, have a 1000 Mbps connection

Me: *shared screen on zoom call with my team lead*

Co-worker (not on the call): *sends a slack message*

The pop-up on screen: “LOL, y’all I fell asleep during our last meeting and just woke up”

Hear me out:

A Zoom filter where all it does is give you a nice fitting sport coat.

Does anyone have any insight as to when things are going to go “back to normal” in California in terms of needing to appear in person for smaller status conferences, hearings, depositions, etc. instead of doing it via zoom? I am permanently remote but a lot of my cases are in courts that are a good 1.5-2 hour drive from me and I’m starting to feel anxious about when I’ll have to start going in person for these types of things because of the distance.