Blue & Co. Discussions

Does anyone know if things like jury duty or bereavement leave count against your utilization? I've heard it doesn't count the same way holidays and PTO do, but not sure how that is possible.

40% off tech stock sale today? GOOG proving again to be the master chess player.

Has anyone used the “Happify” app in conjunction with an employee “Be Well” challenge? If so, can you let me know how the app was used? Thank you!

If you don't log in to work hungover Monday morning, you haven't fully utilized your weekend. Change my mind.

Curious to hear from the community, what is the best sales approach for enteprise? MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale, Command of the message etc. Also, what approach do the major tech companies train their sales team on?

Any recs for CIPM study books?

My attention to detail, on a scale of 1 to 10, has to be a 3. I can't find the fix. What would you rate your attention to detail? And if you started out bad, how did you fix it?

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

I'm in downstate NY and looking at promotion to Supervisor. Trying to get an idea of a good salary raise. Any thoughts on average salary for supervisor?

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

With employee well-being being front and center lately, has anyone asked their benefit providers to create something candidate facing? Or are you just sharing the exact same benefit material you show your employees?

Planning a trip to do some hiking in Utah. Planning to fly to vegas then go to Zion. Any recommendations on specifics to go to (e.g., trails, specific areas) and any tips / things to plan? Relatively novice hikers here

Can anyone from Deloitte explain the difference between cloud strategy practice vs cloud engineering practice at Deloitte? Comp difference, career trajectory, exit ops, etc.. Thanks

I’m a noob. What is a pipeline? Signed projects, or projects that have proposals but not yet finalized?

Just hit diamond with Hilton! Garçon, your freshest bottle of grey poupon your most average of rooms if you please, thank you. 💅

If you know you’re leaving in 5 months for new job, can you slowly do less work to get severance?

First time in two weeks going to bed without a feeling of anxiety and piled up work ahead for tomorrow 😴

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

Folks, AC Kolkata employee here.
Will management approve my request to buyout half my notice period if i promise to serve the other half? Also, any idea how it will get calculated?

Need ur urgent help and advice on this.

Hello Fishes!

I am a Mechanical Engineer with around 5YOE in FEA in automotive sector.
I am finding it very difficult to get a FEA job in Mumbai (moving out from Pune). Do you think not many FEA jobs are there in Mumbai? Should start developing myself for another role which will bag me a job?

TIA

Has anyone taken up and completed any course from upGrad? Is it really beneficial in career growth? Do companies consider upGrad certification as legit?

PS:- I am planning to do a Data analytics course. If anybody is aware of a better course pls suggest.

Hello everyone. I am currently a HRIS call center rep. I assist clients with payroll, benefits, and platform questions daily. I am looking to move into a position more back office or even customer experience with less constant phone calls. I have over 10 years customer service experience. I also have history in the banking industry. I am about to start a bootcamp to become a Data Analyst but looking for a new role ASAP. Please let me know if you can help.

From reading a number of books and listening to a number of podcasts about starting a business, one underlying factor they all share is to have deep passion for what you do. How do you know what your passion is? I mean I think a lot about golf but i don’t think that’s a passion. It’s my hobby. I think most people just know.

Hi Fishes,
5.5 yrs Java , spring boot
I have three offers

1- Optum 22.5L including variable (19+2.85)
2- @CITI 21 (20 L)
3- @Vodafone_Vois 21.50 including variable(19+1.59 )

Which one to go with
WRT work culture, hike , Growth prospective and job security
. please Give your valuable suggestions

Is there anyone out there happy to do free case interview sessions via zoom with me? I am ANZ based. I am working full-time, so can only have the sessions after work .

When I was younger, I used to be able to speak in public just fine. Now that I am older, I get a sort of paralysis where my face is super hot, I can't remember anything of what I wanted to say and my voice breaks as if I am about to cry. God damn it

Starting at a new firm, What can I do to leave a good first impression?

POV: you're an AD* looking for a copy (me) to build our portfolio together and work in... London?

DM:
1) if your seniority is mid/senior or you won an award (Lions, D&AD, One Show..)
2) 3 fav Cannes Lions 2022 campaigns*
3) 3 creatives you love
We create 3 campaigns before XMas and maybe in 2023 we'll start dream big!
Let's make 3 our magic number

* I ask just because if your work is focused on editorial design, that is a different field. I wish you like strategic thinking. Thank you, bye!

Was told I was going to get hired after my freelance contract finished up (which is next month), the head hancho creative person even called me up offering a full time job, praising me, all that . But…it’s been a couple months and they won’t respond to my messages even tho I’m still freelancing here lol what do I do

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

How does everyone cope with the quilt of leaving a job even though it’s best for you?
My job is understaffed and I feel like I’ll be leaving them down even though my mental health can’t take it anymore.

Currently interviewing for an Associate Partner role with New York Life. I have 15 years experience in financial services. What should I be asking for when it comes to salary. The range they give is $60k-$160k base, not including bonuses.

I want to support our medical assistants- they do so much to help us! How do you make sure they feel our appreciation?

Hi Fishes,
My zs joining date is June 1, before that when can I expect the joining formalities and onboarding process and laptop.
As of now there is no intimation except Idfy verification. Would be great help if you please suggest.

How hard but also fun is corrections nursing for you all?