My manager recommended I take a course that costs $800 and it takes 3 weekdays. I asked if he would be able to cover a % and if I would be taking vacation days for that. He said he could cover it all and cover for me on those days so I don't need to use my vacation time. I feel really grateful but super undeserving at the same time, I feel that I don't deserve this. What if I let her down and this turns out to be a waste of money on me?

Is it true that AFS doesn’t allow people to start with a positive PTO balance?

Hi friends, looking for some advice. I am currently in India due to a family health emergency for my mom. She is still critical and don’t have a good timeline on returning to work. I have taken pto but that will soon be over. What are my options? Will LOA impact my immigration status? I am on H1B.

I want to take this moment to wish everyone a happy new year. Still on holiday vacation.

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?

Anyone familiar with Covid Supplemental Paid Sick Leave in CA? Does having planned time off nullify a full time employee’s ability to use the C19 sick leave if they become sick just prior to the planned time off? (I’ve only been able to find references to eligibility being based off of hours work preceding C19 sick leave - nothing about planned time off)

New to Seattle.
Does anyone know any good locations to host a holiday party for 20-25 people? All adults mostly.

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

Ate so poorly on vacation im scared to weigh myself 😣

This is my first holiday season in Charlotte, is the tree lighting festival worth attending? Does anyone know what to expect?

What are ways to get more vacation time?

I’m feeling a little suffocated with the standard two weeks with all my family events this year.

Hey Boschlers,
Is tomorrow holiday??

Does Oracle have holiday shutdown?

We're discussing the company holiday plan and it looks like my manager is going to pressure me to work on Thanksgiving this year. Late-stage capitalist america, now without holidays!

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

Question for BAH - are you able to expense taxi/uber for after hour safety from your holiday event to home? I know most companies let you and so does Deloitte. Asking for a Booz friend.

How does one tell their boss (owner of the company) that you are burnt out? The sheer volume of work is exhausting and I haven’t taken a true vacation as we are a small company so if something urgent comes to my email I feel like I must respond. I was given an additional title and more responsibilities last year as well but only a 3% raise for it.

Do we observe a holiday on 1st November?

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

I work in hospitality right now as a young person without a degree. Are there good opportunities for a career if I move up? Or should I go for a degree and switch to something else?

I’m dealing with a difficult management situation and don’t know what to do, how would you report someone when nobody really cares what’s going on or is automatically going to side with the other person?

I Really need your suggestions.

I have 6 yoe in dot net.
I have 2 year of work exp on a very small company where there is no pf and sometimes we do not get salary also but i learn a lot of things there.
Now 4 year in infosys bpm
Now tcs background verification team is asking for my bank details and uan / pf, i really dont have it.

I honestly told tcs background verification team that i dont have these details, but i gave them my PM number

WILL THEY REJECT ME ?
MY WORK EXP IS GENUINE

Hyderabad lo asalu office vastada?

“The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people click ads” ~ Facebook data founder.

Is it wrong that we idolize FAANG? Should the govt intervene in business and privacy?

Yesterday’s debate was “a mess”, “a circus”? It was child’s play compared to what is in the WH right now. Or are you forgetting the last 3 years? This is *the* election to Vote Blue no Matter Who.

Celeb sightings! Share your experiences, ie who, where, when?

Thinking about buying a house in La Mirada and start a family soon. Any thoughts on La Mirada area?

Does jp Morgan provides headset too

I pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

Anyone in Southwest Florida know of Healthcare worker relief funds that are legitimate? Fort Myers and the surrounding areas were devastated and many critical workers have lost everything. Hospitals are evacuating and staff are moving away from whatever is left of their homes…please advise

Hi, Required reference in Accenture for Program Service Coordinator post. If anyone can give reference please let me know.

Any KPMG associates who can share org levels. I heard Sr Manger at Accenture, Deloitte is equal to Director at KPMG. Is is true? can some one share insights

Hello fishes,
I am actively looking for a change. please let me know if there is any opportunity for me.
Thanks
Tech Stack: node js, git, angular, javascript, sql, mongodb
YOE : 2.7 years
Last working day: 26 th August

Does anyone from the northeast regret moving to Miami? I’m from NYC. Mid 30’s, single. Don’t know anyone in Florida except for 1 friend in Orlando. Trying to get a gauge of how things are down there before I move.

How is Value Creation in Deals (VCID) different from Delivering Deal Value (DDV) in terms of offerings and the kind of projects both teams do

How do you address someone who seems condescending? We’ve never met in person, and they’re slightly more senior, on a parallel team. (Not at TBWA)

Will the market drop tomorrow?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Anyone been to the Harvard Extension School - Consultant’s Toolkit program? Any insights to share?

Why are people sending out emails on the weekend...? 🙄🙄🙄

Quick -- what is the limit Uncle D will except for charging dinner if you work more than 11 hours?

Question - trying to figure out if my teams internally are trying to screw me on fees for a pitch. What’s the typical weekly run rate for HR due diligence on a manufacturing plant with a partial and potentially unionized employee base? Like from Mercer or any of the other big firms that do HR diligence? Just looking for a ballpark estimate

Hey fam! Asking for my SO. She’s a SC2 at D interviewing at Cognizant for their Healthcare practice. Would like to see what’s everyone’s opinion is about the firm, the WLB and nature of work?

Is IBM hiring? What other consulting firms are?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Has anyone left their firm at a critical point in the project lifecycle? Were your colleagues professional or hate you now?

There doesnt seem to be any non-awkward moments to exit o my projects

Do you have any book/video/whatever recommendations for how to be a good manager/lead? I'm trying to make the transition and get more responsibility

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

How can I help people in an impactful way during this corona crisis? My bonus hit and I found out I’m getting another raise amid all of this and I want to help people who are struggling. TIA!

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

How hard is the PSM (Professional Scrum Master) 1 certification exam?

Book recommendations? All genre welcome but I usually read nonfiction