Compass Discussions

The pandemic has brought misery for a few sales organizations and unforeseen opportunities for a few others. How many folks out here crushed Q2? If so by what % did you exceed your quarterly quota? Did someone have their best quarter till date? Let’s celebrate some accomplishments!

Do you know anyone who was fired (not “counseled out”) for bad performance? Explain.

Is it normal to have working weekends in PwC tech consulting? Joined 3 months back and manager expects people to work every weekend. Expected this even during yr end break

My HR rep told me that to apply for your CPA license in MA you only need 1 year of work experience, not 2009 billable hours. Didn't sound right- can anyone confirm/deny?

Wish me luck: I just took a job at a new agency in which I'll get paid double as the creative director for a team of 30 people. I'm ecstatic, this is my dream!

Can you compare all the Big4s in terms of work life balance and yearly hike?

Do they put lateral hires in the Technology they are hired for or in any technology?

When can I expect the Virtual Joining link email if my Joining is Tomorrow in Capgemini ?

How much should an entry level underwriting manager make? 10 YOE U/w. Personal lines

Anybody work for liberty mutual remotely in a non-phone position in claims? I’m in CL claims intake but i hate phones going to stick around until i Can get away from the phones!

Medical biller does anyone know of evening medical biller remote position’s? I work during the day but really need a part time position.

Curious to know what other firm's bonus structures are, particularly those with billable requirements of 1900 and below. Trying to understand what the norm is and figure out if associates at my firm are getting screwed. thanks

This is going to be unpopular but I've stopped ironing my dress shirts since that tip about shower steaming came out a few weeks ago

Not ironing has made my Monday nights so much more relaxing

Happy Diwali !!! Festival of light, good over evil

Anyone else having one of those days where you just can’t seem to do anything right? I’m dropping balls left and right here

Got rejected from one of my desired tech companies, it's agitating but at least they didn't ghost me.

Anyone here do a reverse commute from NYC to NJ? Interested in an opportunity but wondering how the commute would look and also what the tax implications are.

Best deal toy / tombstone ever?

Was Apple’s Elvis impersonator spot done in-house or did MAL do it?

Saatchi la parental leave policy?

Taking FAR soon! Currently reviewing the book and wanted to see if y’all had any advice on what modules/sections to cover more then others? Been hearing Gov/NFP is a big one. Anyone care to share what the exam was like for them and what it mainly covered?

my aunt got put in hospice today with 3 days left to live & people are sending me nasty all caps emails about timesheets. be kind to everyone, you never know what they are facing

It's been 10 days i have not recvd any mail & neither my manger or supervisor told me to come to office!!

In TCS what is happening right now?

I forgot to pay for an inexpensive item at the grocery store yesterday. When I realized my mistake, I encountered a dilemma of going inside and paying or going on my way. What would you have done?

Favorite summer destination: The Hamptons or Nantucket?

Does anyone else struggle with their significant other not understanding the nature and demand of our work? We constantly fight about me staying late and blames it on poor time management.

Anyone have insight into what Corporate Development at PayPal is like?

What are your long-term career goals with recruiting? Do you think you'll stay in tech? Or exit to something else?

Do you think PERM approval will get faster anytime soon? The wait is awful...

Hey Guys,

need some help.

my DOJ & Notice period is conflicting by 5 days. None of the party agreeing to adjust.

New Employer (Oracle) mentioned that his budget will expire by May 31 so cloudn't shift the DOJ.

What should I do now ?

I really need recommendations. I want to replace the through-the-wall AC units in my condo. Anyone buy ones you really like? Or rent an apartment and are happy with your (newer) AC units?

Tried doing research online but reviews are all over the place. And would love firsthand recommendations.

So something crazy happened to me last week. I was at the airport, and as usual on call after call. The check in line was going ridiculously slowly and at some point turned threw my hands up in frustration while looking around to find another place to check in. In doing so, I catch the eye of the behind me. He smiles and says something. I just sort of nod and carry on with my call. After that, he keeps trying to talk to me, eventually I got to the check, say bye and leave. At security… tbc

Need referral for Randstad . Anybody here?

Any referrals for Project manager, scrum master or delivery manager roles? 16 yoe.. (exclude Tcs/Infosys)

Hi!Please I’m looking for scrum master or business analyst roles.. I’m interested if you have any opportunities in your companies

Can anyone tell about informatica performance team?

Worst on boarding experience for CTS.

Anyone else in ATL? We had the highest inflation increase of any city in the nation last year and COL is way up. My rent is now more than it was in DC. Anyone seeing COL adjustments? F20 not FAANG.