Barkley Discussions

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Merit, promotional, inflationary pay increases...interested to hear which agencies at the bare minimum keep up with inflationary pay increase annually? Seen people go years without any increase.

Just won a Bronze Lion. Is that a big deal?
Serious question. Not trying to be a dick. Just never won a Lion before, and never really paid attention, so don't know how to evaluate.

I am an hourly employee. Currently if there is a hospital call that needs to be done, someone will volunteer to do it for overtime. Now, my company wants to create a set call schedule. If we get a call at 5pm, when my shift ends, can I still be required to complete the call? I will be paid overtime but don’t like the fact they will force it upon us.

Looking for recommendations on where/what to explore in Vancouver 😘

Anyone else celebrating Labor Day with labor?

What is a new grad starting salary in OP ortho setting in NYC? Please don't give average but STARTING

At work everyday tryna figure out is everyone else dead or is it just me?

Anyone that works in Account Management (AM, TAM, CSM) what number of accounts do you consider outrageous where you can’t fully serve the needs of your customer?

Is the American dream dead?

I’ve put multiple offers on homes all decently above ask price with all but one contingency waived but every single house has been swiped by all cash offers. What the fuck

Best office hookup stories.

Is there anyone on here who has worked for/at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission? How was your experience?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Last GSAP reimbursement was Friday. Promotion was effective yesterday. Two weeks notice goes in today! It's been a good ride Uncle D, but I'm out! 🍻🎆🎉🎊🥂 🎤⬇️

Can anyone explain meal & rest breaks for California non-exempt and exempt?

Does anyone in here work exclusively with B2B enterprise marketing using paid ads on Google and Facebook?

Best shops in San Francisco. Go.

Looking for a mid-level producer position is it more effective to cold-email a recruiter, or reach out to an EP or HoP directly? Line producer trying to transition to agency producing.

Still struggling with stock, futures or indices trading or becoming A Profitable trader? I can help you invest in stock or futures with a good strategies

WFH basically means you have a free day off.

Thoughts on career change in your 30’s to healthcare (e.g., nursing)? Going on several years in public accounting and have comes to terms that this isn’t what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Any news on midterm promotions in January just like last year ?

Hello 🐠 Fam - I’m looking to make a top 10 favorite movie list for the holidays. Can you please share your top 3 favorite movies. I will reconcile the top 10 favorite movies as selected by the group and share with you all to enjoy for the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately I’ll be celebrating by myself starting thanksgiving through the new year 😞 so would be watching a bunch of new/old movies. My favs: Shawshank Redemption, my cousin Vinny, Pulp Fiction. Top 3 only - I’m sure won’t be easy!

I’m testing out my new “Pro” status in the real world.

I went to a coffee shop today, ended up chatting with an attractive, interesting, and kind woman who also happened to be single. I asked to exchange numbers but she said she’d just take mine. Stay tuned to see if she texts or if I get ignored!

Has anyone taken the CAIA ? Any tips ?

Hello, I am a support teacher in an elementary school. I have a classroom library with an LGBTQ+ section. I would love to do a unit on LGBTQ+ history and/or people. Has anyone here done that in an elementary school setting? I admit, I'm afraid I would get in trouble which is so frustrating to say the least.

My H1B was approved last year for consular processing, but did not activate it. Since I thought the ban was restricting new H1B. A friend recently said that was not the case. Is that right? Am I able to activate it now?

Has anyone tried a weighted blantet such as gravity? Would you recommend it to have a more relaxed sleep?

Folks at VMware - anyone open to provide a referral?

Is there any PG for men near the office that is available?