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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?

Can AI take away jobs? Yes. Can AI do things much faster? Yes. I started a project on my own. I am using AI, but I am not worried about AI taking this job for me. However, because I am using AI to gen… more

I am a contractor on a daily rate. I'd appreciate thoughts on how I should approach a conversation with my manager around being expected to do more than 8 hr/day on this daily rate. While I'm … more

We could all use a healthy dose of skepticism with ads again. Their goal is to sell stuff, whether or not it fulfills a real need in your life.

What’s an example you’ve seen recently?

I’ll go first - … more

I found out a peer with similar experience is making more than me, and now I can’t stop replaying every review conversation in my head. I like my team, but it definitely changes how I feel. If you fou… more

5th date was at his apt and 6th was at mine but I couldn’t cuddle to sleep or actually do the deed. I can see him pulling away now, would that look like to him I’m stringing him along ?

Have you ever gone into an interview feeling excited, but halfway through realized the role wasn’t a good fit? I’ve never stopped an interview mid-way, but I’ve definitely had moments where I knew I w… more

Senior Software Engineer / Architect with 20+ years experience in backend systems and microservices. I had to step away from work for a period due to health reasons but continued building personal pro… more

Does working in biglaw make you feel empty sometimes? I work away from home (overseas) and I feel that the amount of hours I put into this job is making me lose time for myself and stifling meaningful… more

When job searching after a layoff, do you keep your old job listed as “current” on LinkedIn for a while to avoid a gap, or do you update it right away? I’ve seen people handle this differently. Some l… more

I feel like I’m being pushed out. I feel like everything I used to be involved in is slipping away and I’m generally less connected. I am still busy and generally still involved in things, just feels … more

Was someone here able to attend the Learning team update calls? I am away this week and was unable to. High level takeaways?

I spent way longer than I’d like to admit trying to solve something on my own because I didn’t want to bother anyone. When I finally asked for help, someone showed me a shortcut that solved it almost instantly. I… more

I’ve started paying attention to how I feel after an interview, not just during it. Sometimes you walk away energized. Other times you feel drained. That feeling can be a signal about the environment you’d … more

Do you think your stress is obvious at work? I try to stay composed, but on tougher days, it’s hard to hide because my expression tends to give me away. For those who’ve mastered the poker face, how d… more

Last year Spotify pushed back the date they give comp increases from March 1st till May 1st with seemingly no reason. Has anyone else's company done this? I'm annoyed because this time last ye… more

Can we get a gratitude thread going??

What’s one thing that is going really well for you in your current role? Lets avoid saying things like “the pay” (lol) and focus on more qualitative things.

For me, after a 1… more

I read about a surgeon in London remotely operating on a patient miles away using robotics. It sounds like science fiction, but it is happening now. Part of me is amazed and part of me wonders how com… more

I had back-to-back calls today and realized I barely looked away from my screen for hours. By the end of the day, I felt busy but not productive. What’s one thing you do during the workday that actual… more

Company wants to cut commissions if a client does a net30 and giving bonuses from the cut for those that pay upfront. How is it my fault the client maybe cannot pay right away but I did my job in sell… more

My company is making mass layoffs (with me included), and my final day will be at the end of the month. However, this week they have approached me and asked if I’d be interested in doing a few hours o… more

Had one of those customer interactions recently where someone walked in already frustrated, like the conversation was about to turn into an argument.

A few minutes later, after actually talking it through and fixing the issue… more

Google APMM or Tier 2 Life Sciences Consulting firm?

Help a confused Grad out. Feels like I'm throwing away my science degree for Google. But none of y'all have sold me on consulting.

In your office, if a colleague is not able to complete a task and the manager takes that project from them and gives it to you, it can become an uncomfortable moment. You understand how bad someone ma… more

I've been applying for 28-29 grade in optum similar experience no response just rejection right away are they more interested to hire via consultants? if anyone have lead please share

Why is it that every flight someone gets up and tries to go to the bathroom while the front bathroom is blocked as the pilots are taking turns to go themselves? Just stop and wait in your seat until t… more

Accenture offer accepted in portal after receiving today, can I resign now officially right away or should I need to wait for certain clarification from HR/bgv ?

Does anyone help me with your experienc… more

Have you ever been called in by your manager and received a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) at a job you've had? I found out that some companies use them to try to get employees to quit before … more

New remote role (5 yrs remote experience). I was open in interviews that I travel several times a year and may log morning hours while away. Two trips were booked before I accepted—one in March, one w… more

Hello everyone

Please Help me in searching for a Job in accounts and finance, I have 9 years experience in accounts and finance,
Currently my manager has left the job , new toxic manager joined 1 month… more

What's the longest you've had to be away from your baby? I have a two week trial coming up and need to leave my 12 month old behind. The research on the impact of maternal absence is worrying … more

Current CTC :: 8.5 LPA in Capgemini with. 5.2 YOE
I’ve Dassault offer 14 LPA (but only one technology ) , Infosys offer (15 LPA , 2-3 technologies)…Capgemini retaining me for Infy package. What should I do ?… more

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Has anyone moved from an ops role to a data analyst role? I want to move away from people management and into data management (i enjoy the ops/data side of my role as it's more of a strength of mi… more

AI is stripping away routine work, leaving behind roles that require judgment and creativity. The "hyper-adaptive" worker is now in high demand, moving from mere task completion to delivering strategic value.… more

Which is a good company to join mphasis with 22lpa with 5% variable and with python and gen ai sql 5% etl skillset or cognizant with 16.7 lpa with 16as fixed with pure etl skillset informatica sql and… more

What an amazing game! Hats off to SL for giving it everything. They were so close! This was for Pak to win and they gave it away.