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Is quiet quitting actually just people setting healthy boundaries, or am I just becoming lazy in my 30s? I stopped checking Slack after 6:00 PM and I no longer volunteer for extra-mile projects, and m… more

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Stand-up meetings should be replaced by a single Slack thread, and I’m tired of pretending they’re high-value. We spend 20 minutes listening to people drone on about blockers that aren't actually … more

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I found out that my company tracks our active status on Slack down to the exact minute to calculate our productivity scores. I’ve been hitting all my milestones, but because I prefer to think about a … more

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I’m pulling in $250k OTE but I haven’t seen my kids awake in four days and I think I’m breaking down. The hustle culture at my current startup is reaching a fever pitch where if you aren't on Slac… more

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What’s your favorite “small win” HR thing that makes employees weirdly happy? Snacks, better email templates, fun onboarding, something silly on Slack?

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Every time my new manager pings me with ‘hey, do you have a sec?’ my heart stops because I’m still traumatized by the 2024 layoffs. I spend every Sunday night wondering if Monday is the day my Slack a… more

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Does anyone here feel like marketing isn't the kind of field for remote working? I think my best work happened before COVID, and before the Zoom and Slack era. I might be alone on this, but I kind… more

I just got a 15% raise, but it came with the expectation that I’m on-call 24/7 for our new global AI infrastructure. I used to have my weekends to myself, but now I’m getting Slack pings at 3 AM from … more

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For the past year, my lunch break has consisted of shoving a salad into my face with my left hand while typing out Slack responses with my right. Yesterday, I actually closed my laptop lid for a full … more

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This year, I finally started setting better boundaries. No emails after 7pm, no weekend Slack, no more quick calls during dinner. And now I’m paranoid that I look less committed than the people who ar… more

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Nothing quite beats the feeling of waking up to a public Slack channel where your manager has tagged you to ask why a specific lead hasn't closed yet. It feels like a modern-day public shaming, an… more

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Been dealing with back pain lately, and my physio has advised me to take a break from my desk job for a few days to help fix it. The problem is, I’m hesitant to take leave because I don’t want it to s… more

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How many in the CBS j term slack now?

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Do you some times slack off at work when you're extremely tired even after using your vacation days

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It’s the first day of school for my kids and the first day back to work after a vacation for me! It’s a painfully busy “day-after-labor-day” this morning to get the kids off to school - and now off t… more

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BCG moving off Slack for Microsoft Teams lmao

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I’m a 1-person commercial legal team at a growth stage SaaS company. I want to start operationalizing our commercial legal process but not sure where to start. Right now, sales submits all redlines vi… more

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How many in the CBS jterm slack?

Getting the blame for other people not picking up their slack and there’s no way for you to do the work for them (IE only they have the knowledge), what can you do to avoid being accountable for somet… more

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What a lazy coworker. Ok Brigsby, I’ll pick up your slack.

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I honestly have no clue what’s the right thing to do, here goes, I’ve been with my partner for a quite a while they aren’t the most supportive financially or emotionally. They’re the type to find more… more

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New here! Need to know any dating slack channel or app in Amex for networking for single colleagues?

I have heard dating channels are active in companies like Walmart, Adobe, etc.

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What is your thoughts on picking up a coworkers slack at work? I’ve had coworkers in the past do the bare minimum and try to reap the rewards for doing the actual work that we did collective as a team… more

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I recently got laid off and am now transitioning from over 5 years of technical support experience to pursue opportunities in analytics. I have strong problem-solving skills and am skilled in basic SQ… more

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Hi everyone,
I recently got laid off and am now transitioning from over 5 years of technical support experience to pursue opportunities in analytics. I have strong problem-solving skills and am skilled in basic SQ… more

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New company uses gmail and slack 😔😔😔

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Has there been any instance of utilizing Slack for conducting interviews?

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My new senior manager asked my team to give a status update in the morning scum, scrum excel, task excel, jira update everyday and ask for an update in slack channel every 4 hours twice a day. All thi… more

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Got put on a PIP yesterday. The log began with a mistake I made at the end of May. Majority of the issues relate to lack of attention to detail. Got diagnosed with ADHD at the beginning of June and st… more

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Have you ever worked somewhere you were given ~15 minutes to close the store? My most recent employment was strict about being slack, including leaving dishes overnight and skipping tasks like the flo… more

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I used to have a solid friend group—weekly game nights, weekend trips, the whole thing. Then consulting happened. Now, I’m on the road four days a week, glued to client calls when I’m home, and barely… more

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The office is so empty it’s actually peaceful. No meetings, no one hovering, no Slack pings every two minutes. I got more done before noon than I usually do all week. I always look forward to the days… more

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I’ve had jobs where I made $30k more, but felt like I was paying for it with 60-hour weeks, Sunday scaries, and constant Slack pings. Now I’m making less, but I log off at 5 and actually sleep through… more

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What do you do when your coworker is constantly late but no one says anything? One of our scrub nurses strolls in 10 minutes late for every single surgery, and we all just have to pick up the slack. I… more

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I'm seeing unlimited PTO everywhere while job hunting. How do I know if it's actually unlimited? My last company said it was, but I took 3 days off and got hit with passive-aggressive Slack me… more

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I left my corporate job 18 months ago for the "freedom" of consulting. Now I'm billing 50+ hours a week and checking Slack at midnight. The flexibility I wanted feels like a myth. For th… more

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I passed my PIP. No raise. No promotion. Not even a congrats. Just a Slack message that basically said you’ve met expectations. Thanks for your efforts. I didn’t expect balloons or anything, but it ho… more

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I accepted a startup offer but negotiated time off before starting so I can have a break between jobs after leaving a high-stress role. I'm 10 days out from my start date, and they're already … more

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How are you planning to tackle burnout in 2025? My project this year was very fast-paced and I had a lot of high-stakes deadlines, but I'm over it! My team worked a lot of late nights and picked u… more

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Consulting firms, how does your company use utilization as a performance metric? And what are your targets (e.g, Junior practitioners vs senior)

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Anybody here an Account Manager at AON?

How do you like it?

What company runs the background check?

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What is the ideal salary ask for this position and joining bonus at Deloitte ?#it

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has anyone here enrolled in the harvard extension school? i’d like to ask some questions if you have.

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Have you ever taken a career slow down? I am feeling burnt out from COVID and the incremental responsibilities thrown my way over the last 5+ years. I feel like my health has deteriorated. I like my company, but I want to do less. I don’t need to be a HR Director, CHRO, etc. With a career slowdown, I am prepared for a lower compensation and would want decent benefits. Any lessons learned or success stories about career slowdowns?

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Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

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I feel burnt out by how ruthless the tech industry in US is, but I also know I’m making much more money than people outside of tech or consulting.

How do you adjust your WLB?
I’m so burnt out that I wish I could yell at people who were not kind or supportive to me, but those people often unfortunately were in position of power.
I don’t like unkindness, but my anger is just very bottled up…
What can I do to stay level-headed even when the other side is disrespectful?

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What are all of the single ladies doing?

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Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

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Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

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Heard frm a friend at pwc that in consulting they have per diems. Is it for all practitioners and practice? Seems tight on budget.

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Any thoughts on getting a degree from Harvard Extension School? I’m thinking of getting a grad degree in Management Info Systems instead of getting an MBA

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Anyone here ever heard of a firm called RGP? Thoughts on their model?

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I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

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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.

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Moved to the DC area about two years ago and have yet to establish myself friendwise. I usually tag along with my partner to all of his events as I’m traveling 5 days a week and have no forum. Any...

Met a great woman this weekend. We are going on a date at the end of the month. Both have crazy schedules end of this month and next . I can’t stop thinking about her :) happy pride 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️

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Is there a lot of attrition at Guidehouse right now?

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How does your firm compensate attorneys who bring in new business/clients?

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What is this "Tax Tech" I keep hearing about?

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Does anyone know a great 7th grade math workbook? Our school system does not buy the students books. I’ve taught 6th grade math for 20 years and have made all my notes, worksheets and and examples, but I’ve been assigned a seventh grade math class and don’t have enough time to get all of that ready. I feel like I’ve spent so much money on Amazon and TPT but it never ends up being what I want. It’s usually too easy. I would be grateful for any ideas, suggestions or actual workbooks names. Thanks.

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Hi, anyone working in data engineering domain in pwc ? Pls reply. I have doubts (gt offer fr the same).

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Hi Fishes,

Most important question:

1. I was on bench in my company since April 2022, So since may I was started looking for the opportunities for better pay but didn't got any offer still attending interviews.
2. In June 2022 i got know that I will have to work on 2 client's project which will be 50% 50% allocation on both sides.
3. I will be getting offer soon from one of the MNC, In that case what should I do?? Should I resign or go ahead with 2 client's project in my organization??

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Where can we check legitimate cutoff for Canada express entry PR?
How often do the results come out? is it every month?
After submitting your profile in how many days can one expect to get Invitation?

What is the use of earning badges in Level up? Is there any advantage to this?

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Hello fishes

Please help me out below are my details
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If feel it is very low package. I did certification in SAP CFIN so how is the market for CFIN
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Cannot find a solid backpack (gotta lug 3 laptops) that looks professional and tough enough for frequent plane travel.

Does anyone have any recommendations for me?

Hey all. I have an interview with an investment bank coming up. I am currently a senior associate at big 4 doing financial due diligence. Can anyone give me interviews tips/what to study? I am very new to the diligence (less than 3 months), so am far from understanding a deal start to finish.

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Got offered a Cartier Santos w/ box at $2350 and was wondering if I should pull the trigger. Only thing is that it’s the Quartz version

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Hi all,

Looking for a 2bhk fully furnished flat nearby kharadi area/ viman nagar.
Any leads would be highly appreciated.

Not Linkedin but also cringe

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Twice now I have been ghosted by hiring managers after my initial HR screen. It’s really got me feeling like shit.

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