Techstars Discussions

Hi friends, I am reading this book ‘radical cander’ and was wondering if you have Fav way/ example of receiving and giving tough feedback? Or have any stories about feedback that have stuck with you through your career.

Can I apply to job based in Vancouver as a US Citizen? I would plan to relocate, but not sure if I'm allowed to apply.

Does your firm give you credit for hours that were written off? Sometimes I feel if you don’t lose anything for hours cut from the bill, you have incentives not to be 100% honest w/ your timesheet.

Absolutely love my direct supervising partner, hate the firm management, pay is mediocre and I could get a 5 digit bump elsewhere, what do I do? (Mid-size insurance defense firm in southeast region)

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

Salary cut 20% first week the virus broke out, no bonuses this year, and it’s unlikely that we will get that 20% back. Good thing this was my first year and I earned all of 3 months of my salary. 😑

The "who loves dogs?" bowl is making my life much better right now

Do professors really get summers off?

Curious if this is going to happen to others - I quarantined w/ my husband 24/7 for the last 10 weeks, he left 4 days ago to visit a friend. I’m having severe separation anxiety beyond what is normal

Anyone take the job for the travel benefits and then had no travel projects.... can't figure out if I should be annoyed or if it's a blessing in disguise

What do you wish you had done before major life commitments (marriage, kids)?

Would you categorize this industry as diverse? I was just reading an article on USA Today that centered around the lack of diversity in finance, especially in positions of power. I’d have to agree with them based on what I’ve noticed.

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

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

Thoughts on flying for a vacation? In terms of safety. Going stir crazy have not left the apt since March...

Am looking at exit opportunities and researching FAANG. Curious to understand why anyone would join Amazon which has the worst benefit of the FAANG? Can anyone share what’s better at Amazon that I am not aware of? Amazon and Facebook on sites lined up in January! So researching now!;)

Best AirBnB you ever stayed at? XP for ones in US or Carribean with direct beach access. (Post links!)

How long is too long to be an intern? I've been interning for about a 1 year and half now at 4 different agencies. All extended me until I'd leave for another agency. I was told bad timing/layoffs

Hi how can i get a bona-fide certificate from EY india that I work there...for visa process...is there any application from where it can be generated?

When you encounter a conspiracy theorist re the vaccines, do you set them straight or do you just ignore it? I struggle w how to approach this.

Anyone in here have a hospital job for a unit secretary position? How much does it pay in California? Any help is greatly appreciated

If anyone needs bschool admissions interview help, feel free to DM me. I’ve helped dozens of candidates get into their top choices over the years and feel like I can help a lot more of you based on the questions being asked. Not offering pro bono services but significantly discounted. Hmu!

I have submitted the documents for LTI..before an formal HR call one lady HR called me and ask for expected CTC..i have one offer in hand and i demand 20% of that offer as fixed..she asked me to negotiate and so i went for 20% of offer as total CTC instead of fixed..she simply said OK thats it..and call ended..will I get positive note from them....?

Does @Thoughtworks provide M1 mac pro or Intel Mac pro? Any option to request for M1?

What is alight noida in wipro ?

I'm working as a IT Service Desk Engineer with 3+Yoe.
Looking for job change.
I'm confused should I look for IT service desk jobs? Is there any growth in IT Service Desk Job. Or should I learn anything else for job change?

Hi all, any recommendations on a place in Dallas I can get an assessment and also purchase running shoes at the same place.

Does LTI not send welcome goodies to all employees ? I just got laptop, charger and bag😐

What are the highest domains to specialize in cybersecurity?

Any certifications that got you good returns?

Curious how folks are governing/auditing their HRIS data. Wondering if this always done it manually.

Hey fishes, What is the salary range offered for senior compliance specialist in Franklin Templeton? My current salary is 5lpa, and asked for 10lpa fixed, but hr was little rude and reluctant and speaking of previous salary etc, etc.

Hi folks. Going to join Thoughtworks as a senior consultant soon.

Want to ask so they give any goodies to new joinee? Or even to existing employees? If yes, what do they give? Excited to know these little details.

Yoe : 8
Ctc: 29

Hi all,

I have one question -coming 2023 year maybe recession hit worldwide economy. Can we worried as a accenture employee? Any news for mass layoff for recession?

Anyone in FAANG Austin ?

Where do you buy Christmas trees in SF? Thank you