Anyone have a reading recommendation for navigating office politics, especially “managing up” ? I’m reading Influence without Authority and it’s starting off very well and I think I want to explore the concept more deeply.

I got a job as a infrastructure consultant right out of college 3 years ago and later became a solutions architect at the company I am at now. I have a degree in CS and never really got the chance to use my programming skills (Java, python, Springboot framework). I’m finding that I’m not really in to platform engineering or cloud infrastructure and would like to pivot to software/app development. And suggestions on where I could get started on making this transition?

Hello All, My employer doesn’t seem to be sharing i140 approval notice. I need it for H1b transfer to new employer.
Anyone faced similar situation and got a copy from USCIS directly? How long it takes and process for it please?

Appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

Currently on short term disability in CA and trying to figure out what the tax situation is. It looks like they don’t take out taxes, so should I set that aside? I can’t find any info on whether it’s tax-free income but I definitely don’t want to assume incorrectly

Has anyone dealt with submitting domestic adoption costs for reimbursement? Do we just email them our receipts as the expense has occurred. Is there forms to fill out as well? I just started the process and made my first payment and want to know how to submit.

How much of a pay cut would you be willing to take if you got an offer for your dream job (if it's outside of advertising)?

Hey! Thought it would be informative to see what everyone is making in the luxury sales world… salary’s & what state u work

Planning a 4-5 day trip to Alaska in May. Any suggestions for places to go, hotels, things to do, numbers of day to be spent at various spots etc. Thanks!

Growing up in NZ I thought it was the one place that would never have something like today’s events happen. Amount of hate in the world is heartbreaking.
Let’s send love into the world this Friday 🐟

Need advice and pep talk because I’m certain I have chronic imposter syndrome :( Background on me, I have about 6 years of work experience post college but have gone through many companies because of layoffs and/or reorgs. With that, I’ve bounced a lot with different industries and have done different roles for a year max. My current role is about to be my longest (thank goodness, hitting about 2 years) but I feel like I’m not a SME in anything but I feel embarrassment for myself (Cont.)

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

Why is it assumed PMs are responsible for scheduling all meetings and taking notes? When did this happen? I was responsible for providing a recap of meetings in the sense of next steps, not in depth notes on the conversation. As for scheduling meetings, I was responsible for scheduling the milestone meetings (kick offs, internal reviews, post mortems, status meetings that I led), I did not schedule the team reviews (CD reviews with ADs/CWs), client meetings, etc. Comments?

Has anyone joined the new "Women of PM" community?

Wondering how it might be different from the Bureau of Digital or DPM communities an if it's worth the fees.

Any book recommendations? Here are a couple that I've recently recommended:1) Freakonomics2) Super Freakonomics3) The Big Short4) Never Eat Alone. Please add as you see fit!

Haha Merrill just reduced the pc payout grid by 3% for advisor below $2m in production

If you could have any work computer what model would you get?

Hi everyone,
What should be the package of 3 years full stack developer. Technology: java, reactjs, vue with TS, nodejs, graphql.

Thanks

Hi all-my idea pool has officially run dry. Trying to explore new ways to market per diem
nursing. Besides, clinician spotlights, social posts, and video interviews, any other thoughts?

Any place where they can hire me as an incorporated contractor?

What are the best sources for getting smart on regulatory for a pharma newbie? I ask coworkers and get different answers depending on the coworker... Is there no book of Pharma Advertising 101?

Hi ladies! 👋 since we don’t have any chatter boxes (yet😉) I figured I would share the LinkedIn messages I get from recruiters with job opportunities. Good luck and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Can anyone recommend a book I can get lost in? Escapism, something to take my mind off of things.

helloooo from the other side!!!

Anyone have any updates on meeting? Thanks :)

I am studying for MBA and need 3 books. They are very expensive to buy, so I am wondering if any of you have access to a soft copy that you can share.
> Management Research: Applying the Principles by Susan Rose, Nigel Spinks
> Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin O'Gorman, Robert MacIntosh
> Theory and Practice of Leadership by Roger Gill

Folks, wife told me I have too many books and some need to be packed and go to the store room. What should I pack them in so they are still accessible? Any suggestions?

Any sci-fi fans here? I recently read this book - blindsight. Absolutely delightful! It's one of those hard sci-fi novels and I'll be honest i didn't understand about 25% of all the concepts.. but even with that, it was soooo good!

Would welcome any other recommendations...

I've read so much during the pandemic - I'm mostly an SFF reader but have also got into some other genres including litfic, memoir and some nonfic (econ, history).
I'm reading The City We Became by NK Jemisin right now and I'm enjoying it a ton.

Hi! I recently read Their Eyes Were Watching God and was stunned and the poetic and beautiful creations of Zoe’s Neale Hurston. Would love to discuss with anyone!

I've been overthinking a LOT lately, stressing about the future - especially in light of all the uncertainty so finding it hard to remain "present" .... Are there any books you recommended to help with this?

What’s the first selection?

I read a lot of everything. Just joining. Just discovered Les Croart. I may have misspelled.

Has anyone read ugly love? 🫣

Do you have a reading goal for 2022? I've read 3 books already this year and want to try to finish 60 before the end of the year.

Usual Cruelty by civil rights attorney Alec Karakatsanis -- a book about how lawyers choose and perpetuate injustice. If anyone wants to read and discuss please comment below!