University of Virginia Discussions

How do you guys deal with anxiety in the workplace? Struggling a bit.

I had to reject an offer from a company last year due to COVID concerns and not being able to relocate. Would it be a bad idea to reach out and inquire about it again?

I have a hard time waking up no matter how much I sleep. So I usually spend 30ish mins on my phone reading articles till my brain wakes up but looking for a more productive morning routine. Any tips?

Is the Ritz or JW better in Cancun?

So, my boss just told me that all lives matter.
Let me know if you hear about any executive HR openings, I have 16 years of global HR experience.

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

Why do some art directors only really start looking at stuff at the 11th hour? Thus forcing people to stay late on the Friday of a 3 day weekend.

What are some brands doing good work from in-house agencies beyond Spotify and Squarespace?

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

Any recommendations for a CFP self-study program? Looking for something relatively cheap with good practice questions. No need for live classes. Thanks!

Asking for a friend—joining Accenture TDP in about 2 weeks. He’s wondering how important it is to live near his home office and if its extremely necessary. It is not a possible for him to relocate now

Hello, which is more beneficial Master’s in Human Resources or PHR Certification?

Any fishies in new york have official snow days?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

Really struggling with attrition right now and we seem to be a cycle of countering people, trying to keep governance but being reactive! Any ideas on a reward strategy which enables us to be flexible when we need it but retain a degree of control so it doesn’t get out of control?

Anyone know of a resource to locate the history of comments to a section of the restatement, something akin to legislative history for a statute?

Has anyone been admitted to Massachusetts by transfer of UBE score? I submitted my application in July and took and passed the state law exam today. How long after this were you admitted? Thanks!

Has anybody moved from HR to social work? How did you do it? Did you take a role to bridge the transition (ex. working in HR for a company that employs social workers)? I think social work would be better aligned to my personal values.

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?

Hello Fishes,
My wife worked in a pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as a QA Officer. Due to maternity complication she took approx. 2 years gap for her career. Meanwhile she learned few courses like PV, CDM, Clinical Research.
Here my question, now she want to start her career again with her new skills in CDM, PV.
1. Which one will have growth CDM or PV?
2. Does they consider earlier experience because she had a gap.?

Waiting for few suggestions and if any reference 😊

I am 31 and trying to conceive since 2 months. My mom had early menopause when she was 39 or 40. I am bit worried and my family doctor said she can transfer me to fertility specialist as I have such Family history.

I want to try conceiving naturally for 6 months before I meet a fertility specialist. Should I be really worried about my mom’s condition? Should I meet fertility specialist right away?

Hi Fishes,

I want to set up a small business in Rajasthan (remote area) for my father, I don’t want him to leave home and stay with family.

Can you please give some ideas on what can be setup for consistent long term profit and also setup cost is not that high.
Thanks in advance.

Hi, just wondering how much maternity leave Janssen and Merk offer? GSK will be offering 18 weeks starting in 2023, wondering how other companies in the area compare. Also curious if there is a minimum amount of time you need to work before the benefits kick in?

What are basic things to expect in terms of work culture differences? How is office life different, work expectations, etc in EU vs US? Really curious if many old etiquette principles still apply also

Has anyone switched from data science "consulting" to Google. And would be open to answer a couple of DMs? Or share their exp. on herr? Thank you

Can one switch from Deloitte India to Deloitte USI ?
If yes, what is the process?

What is the standard billing for a surgical PA? 20% of what the MD is billing? Does anyone know?

Where to buy good quality fancy socks without paying $40 a pair ?

How is the interview level of Software Engineer at Capgemini? What are the questions that can be expected from java domain for same position?

New to this. Is it typical for a firm to ask a staff to do the work of a senior for a year to show that they are ready for a promotion?

Someone from ServiceNow available here? How's the job security?

has any of you attended/know about cross-geo interview round at "Servicenow" company? If so, what's the pattern?
Role : Senior software engineer

How are Projects in IBM ? Any Pros and Cons ? If any idea please do let me know.

Who here is willing to turn on networking for the next 2 hours?? People want to see their options in this bowl! You can then quietly go back into the shadows.

Is there any bench policy in amdocs. My project will end in january. What will happen after that?

Anyone working in Wells Fargo know about Loudspeaker program? How that is for growth? I have a good offer from them and good hike on my current compensation but not sure about the role.
And the position of Senior Business Executive Consultant is in what hierarchy ? I have 8 years of workex (MBA).