ION Discussions

Anyone have a side job like working in a restaurant on the weekends or something?

Thoughts on SPHR vs SPHRi? I have PHR currently. Current company is growing internationally so I'm debating which route to go.

I am wrongly added to Deloitte India bowl. I am an US employee. How do I get added to DeloitteUS bowl?

Cold sleepers - how do you manage when you have a significant other who likes to sleep warm? I tried to adapt but my productivity, sleep and General well being are being impacted hard. Tried new blankets, various temperatures, and new sleepwear.

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

I am interested in getting my SHRM-CP certification this year and I was wondering which study methods and materials worked best for those of you who passed the exam. Also, what are your roles in HR?!

I’ve been told my company is changing my title from Associate Director of BD to Sales Executive. I’m concerned it reads like a title demotion. Is it just semantics? How will this look for my career development? Curious about the standard perception of Sales Executive from a seniority perspective. Where does this land on the sales roles hierarchy? For context, it’s a professional services firm, I’ve been there 3+years, and they gave a Sales Executive title to someone who just started 5mo ago.

I am a career changer on mo 4 of a 6 mo sourcer/researcher contract that I’m not sure will be renewed due to team re-organizing. I have 5 YOE basically in an HR generalist role at a company that didn’t have an official HR function, building systems from the ground up. I also have my SHRM-CP. I am looking for a perm, remote HR generalist or program manager position and getting no traction despite a well-reviewed resume. What do I do? Should I go to grad school?

Does your company pay for Gartner membership, and other textbooks/resources?

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

Interviewing at Microsoft and they are doing a centralized interview in 1 day. Essentially I will have 4 straight hours of interview with a 15 minute presentation. Does this sound normal for Microsoft? Any suggestions for interviewing there?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Looking to move to New York. As a 25M would you recommend living in Downtown Brooklyn?

Anyone rethinking where they might live? I’m in Chicago burbs now, with easy access to the city but would love to move further out if virtual or less travel is going to be the future of our business. Anyone else doing the pro/con list?

What is everyone’s definition of micromanagement ?

I’m feeling really drained and frustrated with my current role. I like recruiting but it’s getting exhausting. What’s next for me after this? What roles can I look into that are less demanding but still pay well. For context I make around 76k right now and would like to increase that. Am I stuck in recruiting? I currently work for a big name firm. Do you have any company suggestions to look into where recruiting might not be as overwhelming and stressful where it won’t consume my life.

20Week MA now at 32k 👍

Hey so like - newfound reason for my procrastination since I got on Ritalin - a tendency towards "putting things off so I can enjoy the hyperfocus later". When I just started taking the meds I was super effective for a few weeks but now my brain seems to be figuring out ways around the drugs 🤦🏻‍♀️ any ideas on how to not fall back into procrastination behaviours?

Where do I find film grants to apply for?

Waise Diwali ka Amazon voucher aya kya🤭

Its 5th now.

FYI - Just went on the Marriott website and selected the option to combine both spg and Marriott accounts. All stays and details updated. Past history to be updated in 48 hours. Get it done folks!!

Hi Guys,
It would be great if someone could help me with a referral at Citi or Barclays.

Thanks!

Where to go with kids and grandparents during cold season in Chicago or Northshore? Moved to Northshore recently with 2 kids and parents visiting soon.
1. Restaurant recommendations.
2. Play areas.

Deloitte 🐠🐟 in the DC area, which health plan do you recommend? I'm with Kaiser and it was a huge mistake. I'm looking to switch for 2020!

For those who like manhattans: what type of rye/bourbon, sweet vermouth and bitters do you use? Looking for new and fun combos to send ingredients to my dad for his bday since he loves them.

How do we get more people on this board?

Anyone else think the idea that a 35 year old photo should disqualify someone from public life is insane?

What dating sites would you recommend? I feel all the good sites have a limited gay pool..

Can you provide examples of observed phenomena that science still can’t explain?

Anyone else love the movie Carnage? I feel like the lawyer (Waltz) and investment banker (Winslett) are so accurate to the personalities that you meet in our strange world.

I’m a foreign qualified lawyer who passed the NY Bar Exam recently. I’m looking to apply to law firms along the East Coast. How do I get in touch with a recruiter to help me with my job search?