Virtual Meetings Discussions

Microsoft Teams or Slack. Which is the better collaboration platform and why

I was working 90 hours a week for a few months. Spouse refused to pick up the slack so I hired a cleaning lady. Now almost a year later it eased up and I still have her is that bad ?

Have you done any telehealth on zoom?

For those who have gone through Mck First Round/Final Round - could you talk about how the interview took place? I am a bit worried as it might be hard to connect with the interviewer when the process is not in-person. Did you have a phone call or a Zoom call with video, and did it feel awkward? Thanks for your help!

How do you establish “chemistry” in a cold room (or zoom)?
Has anyone asked clients to take a simple personality test prior to a pitch? Do your presenters volunteer (appropriate) personal details (“I like to ski”)?
What are your chemistry tricks for pitches?

ISO recommended brands for work out gear. Running, long walks. Functional but also cute for those random zoom calls. For various reasons I’ve clung to gear for WAY too long, and am desperate. Posting in this bowl...cuz well...covid made me very aware how past due this purchase is.

Is working from home in your bedroom inappropriate? I’m WFH but the only space I have to do work is from my room with my bed and room decorations (band posters, college memorabilia) in view on zoom calls. Should I try and find another space in my house or is this not a big deal?

What communication platform does your team use [Microsoft Teams, Slack, Skype]? What do you like and dislike about it?

What’s the dress code for a Zoom interview these days?

A few weeks ago I had a boss make fun of me on a call for looking “gloomy” and he wouldn’t let it go. He kept yelling in a joking way at me to ‘cheer up’ in front of others on a zoom call. I wasn’t being rude, just quieter that day, as I was going through a mental health issue. . It’s been eating at me the way he bullied me on call - should I say something ? I feel a 55 year-old man should’ve learned not to do this by now... don’t know how to come at it without seeming whiny WOC...

What do you do when your interviewer is late to a zoom interview? I’ve already emailed the HR contact to inform her I’ve been online for 15 mins.

Do I have my kid go to universal pre-K where he is in class ONE time a week and then Zoom (he is hyper active and Zoom learning is difficult for everyone) or cough up $28,000 for private school where he goes 5 days a week? Anyone else in NYC conflicted on where to send their kids?

Can we plan a social zoom call, game night, or something please!

How are parents keeping 5-6 yr old kids entertained. My kid is watching tv for 2-3 hrs each day and not at all participating in study. Kiddo is bored talking with classmates and friends, building legos and toys. Even school opens i doubt this age group really have patience to be on zoom calls. Looking for ways to keep kid busy other than digital media.

Have a zoom interview tomorrow for a possible exit opportunity . How should I dress? Suit and tie? Polo? Not sure what the standard is

Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that in times of crisis the world doesn't need consultants (unless in industry)

Very few buy strategy on zoom

Is this the end of vanilla consulting and left to core areas where clients would need help like Private equity commerical due deligence, operate and technology strategy

How do you announce you are leaving when the firm is all remote? Schedule a zoom meeting? Call people? Also, is there a best way to convey to your firm that you’re going somewhere else? Are there specific things that quitting associates should do? This is my first time leaving a law firm, so any tips (especially in Covid-time) appreciated!

Ok so if I use the Snapchat makeup filter on my zoom call is it super obvious/ look silly? I'm taking about that really subtle one that clears your face up and adds subtle "eyeliner". Do you know what I'm talking about? I don't want to put makeup on for calls but I look washed out without it lol.

does anyone have wfh fatigue / zoom fatigue? How are u guys keeping productive / motivated??

What are some fun team activities that you can do in Microsoft teams (not during a zoom meeting)? Like posting memes related to your team, summer selfies, pics of your pets etc...

I don’t use zoom video functionality unless it’s a client call. Sorry but I’m not doing it.

I think I’m over paying for internet but I’m addicted to Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, texting, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn...f*ck Facebook.... Twitch, Spotify, SoundCloud, e-mail, Zoom, and all the other shit I gotta do for work online. Help.

I am nearing the end of my employment and will be officially laid off . Unfortunately I bought a new laptop since my old one is ancient. I expect to be doing virtual interviews and want to make sure I have the right equipment. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what type of software or equipment that would be best? We used Skype for business at my firm, but have no experience with Zoom. Is one favored? Your kind advice would be much appreciated!

I have a foreign friend that is interviewing for a Creative Director role at a big Pharma Agency in NYC. Because he is from South America, I’m gonna Zoom call him to help him practice for the interviw (in English).
Since I’m a strategist, I’m not aware of what questions are asked for a Creative Director role at an interview. Can you folks help me listing the most important questions HR asks, so I can help him practice?

Anyone have any fun games/activities/themes to suggest for a virtual happy hour of 5-10 people? Thanks in advance!

How’s your WFH workload, all? This week: Mon: 10 am - 2 am. Tues: 9 am-8 pm. Wed: 10 am-9 pm. Thurs: 10 am - 8 pm. Fri: 9:30 am-8 pm. Sat: 10 am - 7 pm. Sun: noon - 4 pm, then 7 pm - 11 pm.
This ... is ... not ... sustainable! I’m the sole earner and have a kid, so “just quit!” during a pandemic is not it - and “setting boundaries” ain’t easy when I’m always reachable by text/zoom/email. I’m fortunate to have a job, but damn. Working From Home = Working Forever From Everywhere. And it sucks.

Had a great start to the week.

I was having a conversation with an attractive woman at the club last night. Turns out we were on the same flight and even upgraded to adjoining seats! Had a great time on the plane, too.

Took an Uber to my hotel (after exchanging numbers with the lady). The hotel put me in a corner suite!

Fantastic breakfast this morning. I will have to wait a day or two before texting my lady-friend.

( I WAKE UP AND THE FOG LIFTS )
Another day of zoom calls in my underwear

My firm has always had weekly meetings, and they are now held on zoom since we started working from home. Is it terrible to have my video off? I’m a junior, and I think it probably looks good to have it on, but it is the last thing I want to do at 8am on Mondays.

Forgot I wasn’t texting a friend and replied to a coworker’s good news with widepeepohappy kappaPepe on the team slack -_-

Anyone been working more than ever and your spouse who's not refuses to pick up some of the slack? I'm easily doing 70+ a week and getting bothered about a coffee cup on my desk is not making me feel better.

When should my wife tell her boss about her pregnancy? Before covid it was until we couldn’t hide it anymore, but now we could hide it from zoom all the way til she’s due. It’s our first child and didn’t want to put her in a place of being discriminated against. She works at a smaller 60 person company.

Do undergrad/MBA corporate presentations mean anything now with everything on zoom?

I thought I was cute and adorable until I saw myself on zoom every moment of the day. I now know I a so average 😒

I hit my juul without thinking on a zoom conference during a 2 hour meeting. Nobody said anything but I definitely got some weird looks. Is this going to bite me in the ass? Should I apologize or just not say anything?