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Agree. Most ppl do not know how to effectively manage others. They ‘think’ they have leadership qualities, but what gives them this impression is beyond me and how they advance is even more boggling. It’s actually quite rare to work for a ‘great’ manager.

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Yes. This is called the Peter Principle- it’s been around as a concept since at least the mid 20th century.

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Any insight into EY’s IFCS practice? Thinking of applying to their open staff role from another firm, I’d be transferring out of audit.

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Hey folks,

I am having approx 9 years of experience in sales and key account management. Now I want to upscale my skills to grow financially and vertically in my career and want to learn new things which can help me in this.
Having sound knowledge of IT things. which course or area of learning i have to target which compliment my previous experience also.

I have in mind like Marketing strategy and analytics, Customer success in cloud.

Request Your suggestions on this.

Hi All!
Anyone from the insurance industry based in Jakarta, Indonesia? Would be happy to connect/network over coffee

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Hi I had an offer from CGE for Associate Consultant B1, I negotiated the CTC with the HR on it and the new offer is for Associate II/A5 can anyone explain the meaning of these positions?

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I just started a new job 2 months ago, benefits and PTO don’t start until 90 days in so I still have a month before I can take off any time, and today found out my company doesn’t offer paid maternity leave.
I’m really struggling handling the symptoms and maintaining my full time job. Thinking about looking for a part time job to have more time to myself through the pregnancy since I won’t be getting a paid leave anyways, but lost on where to start looking. Any recommendations?

First time cooking steak. Yay or nay!

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Selling 2 tickets to Billy Joel at Notre Dame Stadium for this Saturday June 25th at 8pm. Please dm me for details!

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Anyone else’s love life so DRY that you find yourself having a crush on an older man at work who is in senior leadership? I keep it professional, but I feel like I’m doing something so bad by having this crush.

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Hi Folks,
How much appraisal I can expect every year in Vodafone Shared
Services. How Centre of
Excellence(COE) team works here. I recently got an offer for AWS developer team. Someone please guide me.

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How long it'll take to get promoted from P3 to P4 for a leteral entry in LTI?
How much hike is expected for the same?

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I’m thinking about transitioning to In-House from a big law firm where I practice Employee Benefits. Will employers consider me without the typical “corporate” or “litigation” experience?

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Is there anyone who works in accounting but also a part time real estate agent / broker? How do you balance your two careers?

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Just got an offer as a management consultant with a government procurement firm. Very disappointed in the offer, but ready to make the jump from public to private. Would this be a fair move to get into consulting? I also have a couple more interviews and and a referral to Deloitte. Insight would be appreciated!

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Anybody interested in these billion dollar cuts to HUD? How will that effect the audit industry for LIH?

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Anyone know what percentage of raise to expect from SC to M at Deloitte? Wondering if it’s worth getting hopes up?

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At an in-office happy hour I once had a coworker shout out loud that she doesn’t trust people who do not drink upon discovering I had OJ in my champagne glass. #rude #IdidntGiveAfuck

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15 years in, and that call to the other two bidding companies never gets easier. Especially on a Friday. To all the Directors, EPs, and reps in here - thank you for what you do.

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How much would you charge to make a podcast cover?

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Which cryptocurrency should I invest in ? I’m heading Ethereum but wanted some input from fellow Fish.

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Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

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I have a phone screen with American Express. Does anyone know how many days of PTO is allotted?

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This is so dumb, but I hate when superiors say can WE do this...when it’s really can YOU do this

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Best books on entrepreneurship? Trying to find a good birthday gift for a friend thinking of starting his own company and exploring business ideas

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Anyone else worried about their office plants?

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For those of you without a home office: Where do you usually work? My desk is in my bedroom and I’m considering sacrificing aesthetic to move my set up elsewhere

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My sister is making really well made homemade masks! DM me for the order form!!

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Is anyone’s wfh office chair getting less “springy” over time? Mine just doesn’t have the same umph it had before, constantly lowering throughout the day.

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*My MD, with his video on, in his palatial home office*: “Hope everyone is staying safe and sane...”
*Me pretending my camera is broken*:

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6’5 here, does anyone have any recommendations on a good desk that is adjustable to a standing desk? I find that a lot of standing desks have a listed max height below 6’5

What's the best way Calm app has helped you?

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A little late here, but any suggestions/recommendations or watch outs for an automatic standing desk preferably with charging attachments? Looking to invest in a decent one around $2-300 !

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Thoughts on posting promotion updates on LinkedIn during this time? Being mindful of mass layoffs and the unemployment rate, do you think those who earn promotions should postpone posting the update?

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Sometimes I love my job, other days I really feel like an employee.

What does your boss do to remind you you’re an employee?

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Is roomba s9+ worth it?

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Anyone have a good office chair recommendation? Really not trying to spend more than $150 but willing to go to $200 if there is a really good recommendation.

Thanks!

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Can everyone share something happy? I feel like I’m going to explode

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Anyone know anything about street legal electric go-carts? Think less $$ Vanderhall alternatives. Suggestions welcome.

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I am meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time this weekend for dinner at a pretty nice restaurant. Her parents are fairly traditional Chinese mom and dad and I am not Chinese, or Asian for that matter… I don’t want to show up empty-handed - any ideas on good gifts for first time meeting Chinese parents?

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