UBC Sauder School of Business Discussions

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

15 minute rule in effect ⏰on meeting rooms. Yes you had it booked. But it's now mine.

I am looking to make a career change to HR. I currently make 75K as a sales and development coach. I had a recent offer for a state government position in a talent acquisition role but I’d be taking a $25K pay cut. I am extremely over qualified for the position but it could possibly be a stepping stone and gives me the time to acquire SHRM certifications and possibly start taking classes to get my MBA. My question is those currently in an HR role, would this move make sense to you?

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?

I’ve just passed the final interview for a Business Development Manager position for SaltPay, UK. Does anyone know of the commission structure, KPI’s etc to expect? We didn’t get a chance to discuss it in my other interviews (it’s been a very quick process) . Would love to hear any insights you might have in the company. Thanks!

If you could rename your firm to make it more representative of said firm, what would it be?

When your best is never good enough 🙏

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Time to buy the dip?

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

I work in field sales as an IC. My aspirational career path is to end up in people leadership. Recently, an Inside management position opened up that’s been brought to my attention by the hiring director. Question is, is going back Inside the right move to get into started in leadership? Or should I continue down the field path and wait until those field management slots open up?

After COVID crisis how can I get an idea of average salary of Global Sales Director in Dubai vs. cost of living?

Korn Ferry, Russell Reynolds or Heidrick & Struggles? Which one is better and why?

Hi!! I’m an HR Coordinator currently (about two years of experience) but my job has so many responsibilities and tasks I’m beyond burnt out. It’s truly impossible to focus on one task because things are constantly being thrown my way. I’ve heard whisperings of a promotion or raise, but my workload is already too much, I don’t know if I’d want to accept more responsibility. Is it normal to feel like you have just as many responsibilities as your superiors who make 30k+ more than you?

How do I leave my role as someone on the talent team. I am on a small recruitment team of only a few people, who connect daily. I am also responsible for sending out updates tracking new hires and upcoming leavers (aka I would be on this list if i decide to leave). If I am looking to leave my company, considering all of these things, how do I do it in the least awkward, most professional way possible? I want to put in at least a two week notice, but will continuing my work after that be weird?

In the process of interviewing for a strategy/Corp dev position at an activewear/athleisure company and they want me to think of a couple tangential industries that may have companies for acquisition and do a write up. I’m stumped on what else an activewear company would buy besides other activewear companies. I can only think of home fitness (Lulu’s Mirror) or vitamins/supplements. Any thoughts?

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Any book recommendations?

Hello fishes,

How do you engage your team in this pandemic time. Pls share your ideas.

Thanks 😊

Is DC generally more or less safe than Manhattan or Brooklyn?

Is anyone a member of Chief? Do you recommend?

Hi All,
One of my friends has recently joined capgemini and has following doubts related to tax proof.
Can we edit the tax declarations in HGS portal every month any day?
Does Capgemini asks for rent agreement along with rent receipts as a part of tax proof submission?
Also which proofs needed for,
80c - elss lic
80d - insurance for senior citizen parents
80ccd1b - nps

Does FIL provide Corporate NPS for tax savings purpose?

How do you phase out screen time when you have to be connected all the time? I like the idea of digital minimalism after work hours, but I don't truly have any after work hours.

I have a meeting with a recruiter on Friday, but I'm getting completely crushed with working right now. Think it will kill my chances with them if I try to reschedule?

Favorite personal development book(s) that changed your perspective and/or life?

What do I have a better chance of sourcing from an AD: a stainless steel sub date or a Batman?

Any idea when the 2021 bonuses are getting paid out?

Is myGEMMA legit to buy watches 👀??

So my fiancé and I are having a microwedding in Rocky Mountain National Park next year, and we’re working with an elopement planner.
She sent over a sample ceremony (intro, sweet poems + passages to be read, and example vows), and we read through it last night. I was reading it out loud while my fiancé made dinner, and it just hit me that this is really happening. I’m just really happy that I found someone who is willing to take a vow to spend his life with me and I’m so excited for that day :)

Hello Fishers,

After how many days EY GDS releases the offer letter.. I have submitted the candidature form and had HR discussion..

Does that means I am selected?

Thanks.

Hi All,
It’s been a week since I last heard from pwc in regards to my interview. I gave them my availability for next week but I’m on holiday and few of the days won’t be at home. Shall I follow up with recruiter and make them aware that I’m still waiting for something to be scheduled. Really don’t want to keep waiting…

Hi fishes

Can anyone give me a referral?
Thanks!

How do you guys think about placing limits on your watch collection?