Away Discussions

Recently just had a baby and I’d like to start investing for them, however I don’t want to open a 529 because 1. I don’t know if they’ll go to college and 2. Don’t really like all the restrictions tha… more

Recently joined Cognizant, amazed with Micro Management! Is Cognizant living in the British Era? The manager is calculating in-out time in a development project. If someone is away for 15mins, calling… more

I’ve noticed how many people are basically one job switch away from a completely different comp level. Same skills, same experience — just a different company willing to pay market. It’s kind of wild.

I was wondering what is the best way or strategy to get into system administration. I used to work for a commercial shipping company being responsible for the IT on board the vessels. Therefore, I used to w… more

Hey folks,

I have a confusion.
4yr experienced
Position: Data Engineer

I'm confused between two companies.

HMH Education: 19 (including 8% var) - Product Based

EPAM - 19.5 - All fixed

Both are away fr… more

I gotta stay away from the Community Bowls. I get too wrapped up and forget to look for work. HAHA

After Vijays calls everyone are concerned about " Change is constant " Keeping it in mind let's prepare and go away from Verizon. If you have crossed 2-6+ years in VZI. It's the corr… more

How do you get people to treat you seriously at work when you’re not only child free, but marriage free? I can only look like I’m in my late 20s so long and that is slipping away, despite all the skin… more

A close friend, a senior engineer at a biotech startup, had to travel abroad for his mother’s critical illness, even arranging emergency transport. After ~10 days away, he returned to a PIP or exit ul… more

A close friend, a senior engineer at a biotech startup, had to travel abroad for his mother’s critical illness, even arranging emergency transport. After ~10 days away, he returned to a PIP or exit ul… more

Now that Scrum is retreating from R&D focused industries and elsewhere, I'd like to hear from engineers. What are processes or culture things from Scrum that were good and you think will stick around? more

Does EY have a large SF office hub for M&A? It seems like every M&A role they post in my area has SF listed as the city with all the others as secondary cities. (I live several states away fro… more

Relocated from Noida to Bangalore recently. On paper, everything looks like a win - promotion to VP, better salary, new city, opportunities.

But reality feels very different
My family is still settled i… more

I am 10 months into my first year as an independent agent (commercial lines producer not owner) and I feel like I’m grossly underpaid.

I’ve sold ~$250K in premium and seen a very small percentage of that hit my bank account … more

Taking a significant loss by walking away from a business (<200k). Getting my finances back on track will take time (plans in place for that), but how do you deal with the emotional damage and reco… more

Is it just me, or does it make way more sense to split $50k across 5 names like OpenAI and SpaceX than to chase one direct cap table spot?
Been seeing more people using $10k SPVs to diversify lately. C… more

My CD friend has been thinking up insanely hilarious concepts for years and is very against AI. I said once ppl like him (and you reading this 🎨) , change their minds— there is going to be a major sh… more

Hi everyone. I am hoping to pivot away from bedside nursing to utilize my MBA in Healthcare Management. I am applying for jobs, but I'm feeling really confused about what I'm qualified to do. … more

Guy I got setup with from a matchmaker (I was on the free database lol, this service costs like $30k+) wants me to meet him for a second date in Beverly Hills, where he lives. I live an hour away. He’… more

Are there some opportunities you would decide to take even if it meant staying at the same salary (or even a paycut)? Suppose you had an opportunity to volunteer abroad but wouldn’t get paid (just liv… more

How is everyone keeping up lately? Is everything going okay in your skin? Are you hanging in there?
Here are some tips of enjoying life to help pass the time:
Create a garden outside.
Take long walks on the beach a… more

I turned down a role last year that checked almost every box. Good team, real growth, interesting problem. The office was two hours away, hybrid three days a week. I said no. Some days I wonder about it. Most days I don'… more

I always feel a little awkward bringing up salary again after an offer comes in, even though I know that’s the time to do it. Does that feeling ever go away?

Spent most of my career working in partnerships/account management in charities, before that: hospitality and tour management. Looking for roles using the skills I loved from that experience. Planning and organis… more

One of the best parts of moving away from random app-based driving was getting my routine back. Not having to wonder how busy the day will be, where I’ll end up, or whether I’ll make enough has made t… more

Hi All,
Anyone raised exception for rto recently?
I'm facing back pain n neck pain due to Cervical pain n doctor suggested frequently breaks n avoid unnecessary travel. Since office is 26km away from home so most of times… more

Hii, I'm currently working as Junior Data Analyst started as a fresher in a manufacturing plant, which is not a very impactful job in tech.
I have started to think that this is degrading my tech, d… more

@Hi,

I’ve accepted an offer with PwC UK (Tax) on 24 march and my , start date is next month(may 25). I’ve received my contract and welcome booklet, and I’ve completed all onboarding steps so far (right to work, fit to work, independence … more

Hi, My DOJ is 3 weeks away but have not received the onboarding dashboard email. Please help

I am losing all hopes :)

I am seeking an opportunity in operations with 10 months of experience.I never wanted to leave my previous company, but I had to step away during a medical emergency due to mental harrasment.
more

My CTC is ₹10 L fixed with 21% variable (~₹12.1 L total). I’m based in Noida with a 2-day RTO, and my hometown is ~150 km away.
I’ve received two offers and would appreciate guidance considering career growth and personal factors.
Offer 1: Big 6 consulting (Bangalore) 2 RTO –
₹16 … more

After rating 2. Today only I received an email from the manager for the INITIATION OF CAP(Corrective Action Plan) .
He did tell me i am doing good in our 1:1.

What should i expect now? LAY OFF or this phase will go… more