Anybody have experience navigating HR inside a big tech company? Specifically around reporting an abusive manager. Any tips or advice?

Worked with an agent on my first deal, great. Second deal now and I’m getting my license myself. I’d like to use her as a backboard for ideas and don’t mind giving her a “finders fee” or something but would like to capture the commissions myself. What would be the normal way to have this convo?

My coworker constantly undermines me and makes me look bad in team meetings. Should I try and address this directly with them or should I go to my manager first?

Thoughts on inviting co-workers to your wedding? I joined a new team a year ago during the pandemic and haven’t met them in person - I’ve developed some cordial working relationships but not sure if I’d consider them wedding close! Any thoughts or advice?

Big 4 Partners, what is your take on mental health breaks? If an employee in your team takes a mental health leave would they be looked at unfavourably/ would someone’s candidature be shelved if they say they’re returning from a mental health break and looking for a job at your firm?

Is it a nice idea to be close to your employees?

Help- my SIL showed me two dresses she rented for my shower, and I think they are super bridal/not very appropriate to wear as a guest or bridesmaid. I have asked others and they agree. I feel like my own outfit, a simple jumpsuit, pales in comparison to how over the top these dresses are. What can I say or do? I feel really down but also don’t want to start WW3 by saying something to her. I feel like I now need to rush to buy a new outfit.

How do you deal with an ineffective, passive manager?
My team gained a new SOC Manager in February and to this day he’s become notorious for passing tasks down to our lead and analyst and doesn’t understand the systems we use nor does he make an effort to learn. There’s a task that I took on prior to him going(which is a manager level task) and when this manager joined the team he made an attempt for me to permanently take on the task and I immediately pushed back. My coworkers and I racked our

What’s the most polite way to quit a job without literally saying I just hate the damn thing. For context I love my boss but hate the work. I cannot imagine staying here for much longer. But want to be polite and not so blunt

how do you deal with a line manager whose approach towards clients Is completely wrong and in turn makes you less motivated to do your job? I'm a firm believer in that people set the tone for others

What examples of passive aggressive behavior have you seen on this job?

Just discovered a public slack channel (that very much should have been private) that a few women at my work have been using to bitch about the co-workers they don’t like. There’s a lot of very mean posts about several of the CDs, account people, producers etc. There’s quite a few hateful posts about me and my partner too 🙈 should I tell them?

When and how do you push back on people senior to you? Fifth year dealing with supersenior associate (11th year) who completely lacks good judgment & common sense. One of those super smart but impractical types. As just one example, he recently called me to tell me to call someone who’s on vacation and ask them to send a calendar invite. I offered to send myself but apparently that wouldn’t work (presumably because it would be efficient & make sense.) At what point (and how) do I Just Say No?

Hi everyone, have a noob question here. When did you share the pregnancy news with your employer? Not sure when it’s optimal to do that. :)

What are your tips on convincing a fellow employee not to switch agencies? I really don't want to compete with them

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

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?

I got feedback from my manager telling me that I should always have an opinion, which is very hard in group settings, esp. when people are talking about a topic unrelated to my module. Any thoughts ?

How do you deal with making mistakes at work? I’ve been doing good work lately but there’s one partner who thinks I’m mistake prone and I just made a mistake on something he asked me to do, but I corrected it quickly. However, there is public record of my mistake.

Ways to overcome fear of public speaking? At times I stutter when I introduce myself and am sick of it

Do you guys respond to emails and phone calls over the weekend or have you been able to put boundaries in place wit your boss?

Best podcasts for personal financial management?

I need to open a bottle from my collection of something I've never had yet and write a review. I feel like I'm falling behind here.

What are the chances of me getting unemployment after quitting? I left for solid reasons that went unaddressed for months so will that have any impact on my eligibility?

What are some high paying companies for Data Science roles?

Yoe - 4 yes
Offer in hand 16 lpa
1 month notice period is left

So I say this with complete humility and an understanding that this is a fortunate-ish situation to be in. I’m in a position where I am tied to nothing, I have no children, spouse, or house. My job, which I’ve loved until some recent significant leadership changes, is sucking the life out of me and I think it may be time for a change. Because I am able to “pick up and go” I’m open to opportunities and locations. I’ve never worked with a recruiter but was hoping I could get some recommendations!

Can anyone let me know if mental health teletherapy companies pay out a Christmas bonus for their providers?? I am truly curious although I suspect they don’t.

Anyone purchased gold or silver from Rosland capital ? Would you recommend it?

Thoughts on Razorfish Health?

Has anybody had any luck with Mondo? I feel like they’re good at sending out emails but have never been contacted by anyone even for a screener. Are they just taking our data?

Do you prefer servicing large multinationals or small US entities on Privacy?

Why are read only documents called “riders?”

How do you get a job working in food science research? What are some of the best companies to work for in that field?

For a top Producer of 3 years, is it appropriate to now ask for a raise in my base pay? Base was 42,500 when I started, but now inflation + 2 children later the base pay barely gets me by. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Can anyone invest in Roth IRA asking with 401k or is there a limit based on salary? I was told if you are making above X, you can't invest in Roth IRA. If this is true what's is X amount?

Why do tech people like Stratecherry so much? I don’t find it particularly insightful. Am I missing something?

Is 7 lpa a good package for backend development with 1 yoe ?

What is being a contractor at Google like vs full time? And what does a freelance rate look like for a senior designer position?

Is Behance the best resource for a new online portfolio for someone in marketing?

Any Apple referrals out there?

Creatives in tech, curious how many of you are brand design creatives vs. ad creatives? Also curious if you feel there’s an advantage to specializing in one vs the other

Those in the Bay Area, what’s your title & total comp breakdown between base salary & stocks? And is it expected to change if you move outside the bay? I can start ⤵️

How common is it to get a signing bonus in tech. Does it depend on your level? If so, at what level?

Any designers or ADs here make the jump from advertising/marketing to product? (and adjacently - from agency to in-house tech) Would love to hear about how you pivoted and any challenges/insights.

What level is a CD or GCD at Amazon? L8?

any of you pick up freelance work on the side? how do you find it if not via LinkedIn?

Fellow introverts...can I only advance in my career if I take on a leadership role? The thought of this terrifies me. My current boss hasn't exactly given me the confidence that would reassure me that I'm leadership material. He constantly questions my design choices, which I'm able to defend. It doesn't help that he always presents outdated ideas and throws UX out the window. I know that I know my stuff and keep up with best practices. I have 4+ years experience but am treated as entry level.

I’m a bit lost..Does anyone have a resource for compensation negotiation that includes RSUs - for UK specifically? I have never been through the process before and it’s very different in 🇺🇸. Thank you!

Over agency life? We’re currently hiring a Creative Director for our Watson Health team. Healthcare experience preferred but not required. You would be responsible for some new brand work coming up on the horizon for exciting new launches. Great leadership time and no one works after 5 PM.

DM me if interested

What is a normal salary for Sr design Ops manager?

I’m an agency side creative looking to make the move to an in-house position in the tech world. Any tips? I’ve applied to a bunch of places but haven’t heard back.

Any advice on virtual whiteboarding exercise interviews?

Have offsites started happening again for you guys? Trying to avoid a July one because I feel it’s too soon for me but curious if you’ve heard of companies planning those already...

Can I get any referral for a java developer position, having more than 2 years of experience in microservices.

If you could work at any other tech company other than your own (with your ideal role) where would you want to work?