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If Webster considers adding 3 consulting jargons to its dictionary. What’s your top 3?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Anyone have any recommendations for an office chair that’s super comfortable for someone that doesn’t sit like a normal human? I always sit either cross legged, knees up, etc.

Thoughts on the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) certification? Hoping to add some more certifications on my CV for director of strategy roles. Thank you!

A peek of chest hair in the office or no?

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Is anyone else having trouble just BEING back at the office… for a full day? Even if it’s hybrid. It’s like driving me insane just sitting here in silence and making small talk from 9-5:30. I feel so trapped.

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Does anyone have a link to the Consulting Humor comp survey results?

Anyone have experience working in sales for a startup? What are things to consider? Got a recruiter contacting me about an open position very similar to what I do now, at a startup.

What are your side hustles?

how many of you get high before/during work?

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Creative directors: what, in your opinion, is the best way to handle work in a marketing agency? What is the culture at your agency like?

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

Are thank you emails for your interviewers a must? I had a stress interview which was awkward and feel kinda weird sending them a thank you note lol cuz I know they were trying to scare me

Any Sales Leaders doing any of the following with their sales teams?

- Entering a new market.
- Entering an old market with a new product.
- Trying to focus sales efforts onto one objective.

I’m putting together a beta program that was successful for my current company and I want to see if it will help other leaders.

Let me know if this interests you below. Thanks!

How do we get others to join Fishbowl? There are currently only 15 of us from the company and we have about 2000 employees now.

What is a non offensive salary base to ask for when working in Point of Sale sales? What’s the trend like? I’m in Houston Texas

What would you do in this situation?
I have my last day at employer A right before thanksgiving and will be covered on their health insurance through 11/30. I am taking some time off before starting a new position with employer B in mid January but their insurance wouldn’t be effective until 2/1. I have 60 days to elect COBRA under employer A, which leaves me with 2 days where I wouldn’t have coverage (Jan30/31). What would you do in this situation? (Cont)

So, a recruiter gave me feedback that my lack SPHR or SHRM-SCP is causing my resume to be knock out by AI and human recruiters despite my position and work history in Multinationals and being in Technology. They suggested that we put SPHR ( Lapsed). I let it lapse in 2017. What is your opinion? Plus if I were to take another certification - should I take SPHR or SHRM-SCP?

How do you guys take care of your parents back home . I am a single child living in USA . I don’t want to go back and it is getting tougher day by day .

Does United/American airlines have a family membership for points like international airlines like Emirates/Qatar do?

Do we have access to learning platforms like Coursera and udemy or anything else? Or do we have an option for reimbursement?

EY people- Is there a big difference between Director/ED benefits vs Associate Director?

PPR or Reg?

Anyone else think headlines for pitches and client presentations are bullshit? Those headlines will never exist

For partners with kids ~13 and up. How many sporting/music events do you find yourself missing? I’m making it work with weekend stuff, but I know as they get older more happens during the week.

I have total 7 plus years of experience in IT industry. In that 3 years as developer and rest as Business Analyst. Nowy current profile is BA. My current CTC is 11 lpa. How much should I ask for next switch?

Hi Fishes, I joined FIS global Pune recently. What are benefits of National pension scheme - employer contribution at FIS ? Any idea?

Also where we can use meal card?


FIS

Can anyone share their experiences with the PF transfer from FIS to their current employer?

Hi Everyone, how much time should I wait after resignation to get and update from hr regarding retaintion .

Hi, fishes.
A quick query here.

I'm going to move from non IT profile to IT profile. Basically I'll be applying as front end engineer in new company. Previously I was working in a BPO profile.
Just wanted to ask if I'll be provided training in my initial months as a front end engineer or am I expected to work from the very first day.
Your comments will be really helpful.

Thank you.

Has anyone transferred or moved from a US agency to a Toronto-based one? Asking for a self 😬

Nurses in biotech/pharmaceuticals/medical device sales: I am interested in making a switch and growing my career in one of these fields. Love the idea of making greater scale impact on patients. Looking for tips and advice on how to break into the industry as I start the process. Currently have 10 years of experience as an RN ranging from Multi-system/transplant, cardiac, and burn/trauma ICUs, to NICU and currently pediatric ED. Please feel free to DM me instead. Thanks in advance!

My firm offers very generous commission splits for cases that I bring in. What are good ways for a young plaintiffs attorney with no name recognition to bring in cases?

What is a fair salary range for a Senior Solutions Architect in Austin?

Any hot leads on Workers Compensation roles?

See the George Floyd trial verdict will be announced in the next hour.

How are you counseling clients around this? Or, are you not counseling clients on this?

Curious to hear from the bowl.

Thoughts on whether it’s ok to take an Excel assessment being sent to my personal email on my work laptop? personal laptop is a Mac and I know none of the shortcuts