What are some common Teams / Zoom / Skype habits which annoy the heck out of you?

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How did Microsoft eff up so hard in March 2020 and let Zoom completely erase Skype from existence?

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Going to office for last 2 weeks. I was eagerly waiting to meet my teammates and build connections with other guys but sadly in Bangalore hardly 10% are coming up. Unnecessarily counting the rents while the work that is being done in the office is same as the one I did from home.. that same zoom and skype calls. Thinking of going back to my hometown in Lucknow for a month and then coming back to base location again. Only thing is the below cafeteria and an amazing weather holding me back here.

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Where do you upload your picture so it starts showing on Skype/Zoom/Outlook?

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In my previous Organization, I had taken a couple of interviews. Unlike zoom links at D during pandemic, those interview were mobile calls without the video. The candidates were specifically from Bangalore and Hyderabad cause the requirement was location specific. Once the pandemic is over, the person would work out of client location. I noticed, the candidates giving great answers on telephonic, but when it would be a client zoom/Skype call, the candidates would go mum. Anyone noticed that?

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Congrats to ppl who got promoted. It already started reflecting in zoom skype outlook.

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Google meet >>> Teams ,Skype, Zoom

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Hi folks, can we install all of the communicators (skype, ms teams and zoom) in Deloitte mobile phone.

Do u guys generally install all of them or only one in Deloitte phone.

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Need MBA general behavioral interview buddy. Immediate deadlines are Yale and Kellogg video essays but I'm applying to many others too! Can do Zoom or Skype. Happy to share my question list if you'd prep together! Thanks all.

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Different ways of saying “Let me schedule a Zoom/WebEx/Teams/Skype …. ”

Meeting
Call
Discussion
Connect
Check-in
Review
Touchpoint
Touch base
Workshop (come on)
Read-out
Huddle
Session
Info session
Working session
Walkthrough

Am I missing any synonyms? 😅

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Are there any advantages of interviewing over Skype/zoom for MBB vs in-person? Just for example - Case interviews typically use frameworks, what if you have the print outs in front of you...lol?

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Any suggestions on wireless headphones, preferably with a mute button to take Skype/teams/Zoom calls .

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I am done!
Done with fake smile on skype/zoom calls
Done with fake affirmations that I am okay
Done with not able to say no
Done with being said anything and everything
Done with micromanagement
Done with pressure/deadlines
Done with rant about quality
Done with the feeling that I am obliged
Done with being underpaid
Done with overworking
Done with the rant of WLB and that going haywire
I am done!!

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Which is the best wireless headphone for taking skype/teams/zoom calls from Laptop?

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My sister works at a company that is so backward and toxic it scares me. They didn’t have Skype before the pandemic and now use Zoom. She’s trying to get a laptop to WFH with b/c the one that they issued her is from 2005 and is a nightmare to work with, but her boss wants to save money and get her a desktop instead of a laptop b/c they won’t be working from home after COVID. However, he has no problem ordering the newest equipment and WFH himself even before COVID. All I gotta say is toxic.

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Weird idea. Is there a way we could set up like a virtual work room? Like one where we're logged onto something like skype/messenger/Google meet/zoom/ZooRoom/Discord or something where we can all be working at night time, but at least not alone. It would mostly be silent, but misery loves company? I legit hate working alone for the whole day and then into the evening too.

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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!

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I have Zoom job interview (not an in person) with a large multinational consultancy (but not MBB/Big 4) for a mid level role. Previous Skype interviews with them have been biz casual dress but this interview is with much higher ups and for a case study. BizCasual again or suit up? Suit seems over the top since they know I’ll be home.

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With interviews mostly over the phone/Skype/zoom, is everyone still sending thank you emails? I’m working with a recruiter so I don’t always have the email contacts for the people on my interview.

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Tried Facebook Rooms yesterday for a call. It was good until the sound cut out. Hangouts has terrible video quality. Zoom has a 40 minute limit for the fee version. Skype is so 2019. What’s your video conference platform of choice including Pros and cons?

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Saddest part of people quitting before was seeing their name/email disappear from Outlook/Skype/Zoom/etc.. guess I’ll be seeing a lot more of that in the coming weeks 😢

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Since we are in the business of branding and marketing, what happened to Skype? They did a lot of award-winning work around the world. But during this pandemic everyone immediately went to zoom, who has never done noticeable marketing. Does anyone know how or why? Tell me before my account people explain how award winning wrk doesn’t work again.

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How many calls have you had on Teams/Zoom/Skype/Webex etc? I'm wondering how many hours of my life were spent on "can everyone please go on mute" and "let's take it offline" 😬

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How have you approached being on camera during the extended WFH routine? Some people are ALWAYS on camera while others just dial into calls that they would normally be on Teams/Zoom/Skype/WebEx for. I go on camera from time to time, but not for every single call.

I’d be interested in learning everyone’s “guiding principles”.

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How many different video conferencing apps do you have ? Zoom, Skype, ring central, google meet, Microsoft teams, slack, gotomeeting, Amazon chime is what I have so far. I don’t want any more 😩

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Back in the office after all the Team, Zoom, WebEx, Skype meetings.

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When doing a Zoom/Skype/Webex or whatever tool you use for video conferences these days, do you ever wonder what kind of pants the participants are wearing? 🤣

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Point to ponder - Using the same resources (Skype,zoom, meetings, calls etc.) that were always available to us, why didn’t we work from home all along and wasted so much time commuting/flying?🤔

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Has anyone seen any good examples of brands (or TV or news shows) doing Zoom/Skype interviews well, with decent production value? Thanks in advance.

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So sorry if this has been asked but, are we allowed to use zoom/teams meetings/Skype for calls with friends outside the company?

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Skype/Zoom Meeting Bingo

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Anyone else zoom conferences and Skype conferences dial in not working? Overload from WFH?

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I’m intrigued by the rapid increase of people using zoom/Skype video on their calls - it feels like a trend in last 3 months . What’s people’s thoughts on this. Do you love it or hate it?

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Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Skype?

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Anyone using video conferencing like gotomeeting / Skype / zoom to sell life insurance or DI? What are you showing them or just video?

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Does everyone have a rule on what time they log off or shut off Skype/Zoom? What boundaries do you set for how late you’ll stay up?

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Offer too@ approximate same.

Any suggestions please.

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In the midwest, talking to a small agency. If I take a FT role and possibly move in a few months, wondering if they’d be open to me staying on remotely. Everything’s been remote for them for a while anyway and will likely continue to be. Any thoughts on how to approach this scenario? Want to do right, but don’t want to be overly precautious either.

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New associate and our firm is slowly returning to the office. I really like my work from home setup that includes an ultra wide monitor and a another monitor in portrait mode. Would it be frowned upon to replicate this in my office?

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I cleared the Interview for SDET in Oracle today in the Manager discussion, He asked about the Expectations and I told 25 lpa, He said we cant pay that much as Your current is 14.7.
I said I can be flexible and minimum i can go for is 22 Lpa as i have another offer of 25 but considering oracle brand value i am ready to go settle but he said I can't offer you this much and left the zoom call. So How much oracle is offering for SDET of 8 Years of Experience?

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Hi Fishes, I have offers from PwC(risk advisory) and IBM(app development). Thing is that the PwC joining is at Kolkata location but I don't want to go there and stay. There is not much difference between the offers in terms of package(10 & 10.4). Can I ask PwC to provide WFH or change my office location for this? Deloitte EY PwC KPMG

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Is it possible to find engineering side work?
I’m a civil/environmental engineer that works for local government. Is like to work on design projects on the side. I’ve heard the private sector is booming. Lots of companies are offering remote work. Are there any companies hiring part time?

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What does comp look like for a Commercial AE at Zoom?
What’s the commission payout? Zoom

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Is Dell Technologies offers full remote position in India?

Lets assume you want to go fully remote (read nomad) after EM at Mck and happy to take a 50% paycut for a better lifestyle- where would you look for freelance gigs/partime?

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Had a remote member of our greater group of companies pass away suddenly last night. Will sit down with my in-person team tomorrow AM and then phone all my remote folks. They have not been closely connected directly but know of this person, on the other side of the country. It will be about letting them know, letting them react as they need, helping them have resources if they want, and being there. Honestly this is the hardest part of leading a team. Puts the rest of the stuff in perspective.

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Hi all, is it completely work from office for Tiger Analytics, or WFH is also allowed? I'm in NCR and don't wish to shift anywhere else.

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Hey Fishes,

Have anyone opted for extension in Wfh? How to apply for it? Did you get extension?

TIA

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Do you feel bad going in the office at 10am? It's either that or I don't show up and wfh, but still feel a bit bad about it.

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I tutor ESL after school and recently switched over to Zoom. Students are stating that they are unable to annotate. I’ve read that this is common for Chromebook users. Does anyone know of a way to bypass this and/or any video/picture tutorials? Otherwise, it looks like we’ll just have to add an additional open tab with a google share doc. Many thanks in advance for any guidance you can provide.

Does IBM still provide wfh assets via IBM bond, I joined last week only,let me know the process pls.

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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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Can you suggest a good company that allows remote working for data science consultant ? I have a family abroad that I need to visit twice a year. My current company does not allow international remote work even tho I’m fully remote. And I don’t get enough PTO to take 3-4 weeks off twice a year.

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What agencies are allowing for remote staff producers?

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Has anyone traveled outside the US to get visa stamping? What’s the average admin processing times after the interview?

Looks like appointments are available in Mexico City but don’t want to go there and get stuck for an extended period of time.

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Can anyone refer me to Citi for role of Salesforce Developer?

Please DM me

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Has anyone travelled back to US recently after H1b transfer but with previous(valid) visa stamp on passport? There are no Dropbox available and need to visit family.

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Working from home with my husband who is also a partner, makes our entire home feel like a ticking time bomb of stress. I have my own stressful events during the day but then during the downtime when I should be recuperating I hear my husband on calls that are very stressful and full of emergencies. It’s like I can’t escape it feeling the stress of two jobs at the same time. Does this make sense? Some days we do work in the office but for dominantly we work at home

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I’d appreciate an honest answer : How much do residential real estate agents make in their first year of work?

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I have got offers from Maersk and Shell with the same payscale, bit confused amongst which one to choose. Seeking your valuable feedback

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Ogilvy NJ is hiring - message me if you're interested

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Hi everyone, any tips on how to make myself more marketable as a paralegal? I only have 10 months of experience working in personal injury, and I’d like to get into corporate in an in-house role.

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Anyone help one of their parents go / initiate the separation and divorce process? VA is super sticky requiring a 6 months separation… but I’m just lost on what to do. Mother is being extremely difficult

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Hi Folks,

I had joined Deloitte India last June, with fixed pay as 15.5 LPA.
I have total 6.8 years of experience, Senior Consultant.


Now I have an offer from Mindtree, with Total CTC of 22 LPA,today is last day to accept the offer.

I know the appraisal is due in Deloitte India, letter will be released on June 26, my coach said my feedback was good, also scatterplot is good.

What should I do? Should I move on and put down papers or wait for appraisal results then search for opportunities.

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