The Lacek Group Discussions

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Any book recommendations for someone looking to get into a Product Owner / Manager role?

What do you put in your timesheet after a day of staring at your computer? We all have days that are less than productive, right? Speaking as a creative, anyway.

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Anybody get nervous when interviewing candidates? I’ve never been on the other side of the table before and for some reason it’s stressing me out

Does title matter as much as I’m obsess over it?

My dad has been driving the same old CRV for the last 10 years. Has no interest in getting a new one. I want to buy him a new car, but he doesn’t seem interested in lux brands. Should I still do it?

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

I am in the process of finishing up my MBA but considering also getting my SPHR or PHR cert. Is it even worth it or a waste of time and money?

Hot take. Is FAANG even a thing? Or was Cramer just worried about the acronym if he took out Netflix?

Touch week at SapFish. Anyone impacted?

Is Preacher a good place to work? How’s work/life? Culture?

Came up with an idea in an agency brainstorm, even who the influencer should be. Now it’s being executed, but I’m not working on it. Weird if I put it in my book? Maybe as just the one who came up with it?

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!

Lady in the middle seat reached over and closed my air vent before takeoff this morning. How would you respond in this scenario??

What are you passionate about that fuels your energy outside of work?

Has anyone taken the Amtrak/Acela in the NE recently? NY to Bos? Are there any social distancing protocols in place onboard or packing like sardines for $$$?

My manager knows nothing. Everytime before meeting with the partners he would come to me for ideas, and then present those later as in 'we thought about xxx'. 🙄🙄🙄

Anyone else feel like sometimes the people around you keep you from reaching your goals?

Anyone else despise calibrations and the politics it creates in organizations?

How do I stop comparing myself to others? I know I shouldn’t, but practically speaking I can’t help it... every time I open LinkedIn... and I can’t not go to LinkedIn coz I am job hunting.

How does someone like Elon Musk can go on to do so much while I can barely get out of my bed, keep my job and have the will to live?

I see a lot of people who have crippling anxiety here work out to feel better. My crippling anxiety kind of paralysis my legs (or at least feels like it to the point that I can’t even walk). Does anyone have similar symptoms and solution for it?
I am in therapy right now but just wanted to hear from someone who is also going through it

How much equity would you push for if you considered a VP role at a Series C? What if it was $100m valuation vs $1B valuation?

Hello Friends, Please help me out which paid online platform is best for java full stack developer. I have 7 years of experience in java and want to enhance my skills more. There are many in markets like:- upgrade, great learning, scaler, simplilearn and many more. Please suggest which one is best. Or anyone here joining any of these platforms yet?

Looking for a Christmas present for my girlfriend. Would like to stay under $250 (I’m a 1st year staff shes in grad school so don’t have much money). She likes gold — I’m thinking of getting her a necklace, which I believe I can only get gold plated in my price range. Does anyone have any suggestions of good brands to buy? First time looking at jewelry websites and they seem kinda gimmicky and would like one I can trust and get good quality. Thank you!

Hello,

LTI or Mindtree ?
Offering same package.

I heard about the merger, will there be any impact ?

YOE:7
Tech : Data Analytics

Husband and I have been TTC for almost a year. His semen analysis came back all normal with the exception of morphology at 1% (Kruger Strict criteria). Anyone have insights into morphology and it’s impacts on fertility? From what I’ve read and after talking to our fertility specialist morphology seems subjective.

Hi guys,

How if Capgemini Invent? Is it a different company or SL? How are the projects and opportunities?

I have 2 offers in hand - Global Logic - 23 LPA fixed , Tech Mahindra - 26.5 (including variable).
Which one is good for job security , work life balance and hike and all.

Need your inputs pls

Are commercial properties getting inflated like residential? Thinking of getting into commercial to extra income.

Instant thoughts on Servants of the Damned?

What’s the meaning of life before FIRE and after FIRE?

RMP dropped a mail about mandatory vaccination. No reference to hybrid model. Is this the new normal at ZS INDIA?

Can I get 10 likes please 🙏

Hi,
Is Amex and Amex GBT same?
As a business analyst how is Amex GBT in terms of culture, WLB and projects?