As we go into the holiday season, I am reminded almost daily that to some student, this season is very unpleasant and not Merry at all. As a teacher, I try to be aware of conversations in the hall and in the classroom to pick up on students circumstances and if they need a bit of extra encouragement or care. What do you do to be present for your students during the holidays?

Has anyone used wordcraft in their classroom?

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

Do you guys give your boss's New Years' gifts? I'm thinking of doing one since I didn't give a holiday gift but thought it maybe weird

My wife is in sales at Mercedes and she has been averaging $200k a year and growing YoY. She loves her job, however she works long days and barely gets time off. We plan on having kids within the next year or two, and it’s highly u likely that she’ll be able to keep her current gig. We want to find a career that allows her to work remote or that at least gives her a better work life balance so that she can see her kids grow up. Should she get certifications to give her a shot at adtech?Too late?

How is Forvis? I am thinking about applying for an entry level audit associate position. Is it nice working for them? Do you get to travel on audits? Also, is the unlimited pto truly unlimited?

How is PickYourTrail for booking vacation?

I heard most of us are off for some holiday next week, so enjoy the day off to prepare for the holiday!

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

Hi please give me guidance. I am studing for far. And it is sooo much material. I am a tax person so it’s a lot. I am done with chapter 3. I have off until this Thursday. I plan to take the test beginning of august. My goal was to complete the video/ chapters/ and do a first go at the questions during my time off.

Let's start a thread to highlight which industries and/or companies are doing right by their employees this holiday season. Share your job title and what kind of year-end bonus you are getting. (Feel free to share your company's name if you are comfortable doing that)

Does your school allow you to send out a supply list? I have to buy all the student supplies for my SPED classroom.

Do you have a classroom coach?

Does anyone have experience working for Connections Academy or another virtual academy? I am very interested in teaching from home, but most virtual jobs I have reviewed still require you to come to an office/ school building. I want to know what it is like, specifically the work load. Would you say more or less than public? How does classroom management, amount of grading, and freedom of curriculum differ?

If you wold like some assistance with classroom management or even managing your ow children, check this out.

Outside of salary, what other things have people negotiated as new hire, I’ve seen more PTO, working from home, sign on bonus, even stock options? How have you negotiated these things especially if you are new to negotiating? Any books or references that gave you a great foundation. I’ve been on my job search from sometime now and getting more interviews, I’m willing to take a pay cut, but wonder what else I can ask for outside of more pay? Thanks

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

You may not know what you want for Christmas this year, but your home sure does! Here is a Holiday wishlist we wrote up that will be a treat for your home this year:

🎄New paint job
🎄Video doorbell
🎄New windows
🎄A deep clean
🎄Solar roof

Your house has been good this year, splurge a little and give it some love back!

#JDTeam #homebuying #homeselling #realestate #chicago

I do not prospect. I open accounts while slamming a revolving door.

Would it be too obvious that I’d be using the Corp discount code for personal use when getting a rental car? (Taking into consideration COVID and that the rental would be over 4th of July week)

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

How many years from SC to M post MBA for GSAPers?

Favorite halal restaurant in Boston? Help a Muslim brother out 😅

Is there a legal way for an international student in the US to earn money on the side?

What is it like working at redant labs..I don't know much about this company...does anyone know if it is okay to accept an offer from redant labs.
Also I have an offer from Wipro.. should I join wipro or redant labs..both same salary

Hi anyone working at Centric consulting, want to know about it

When I read back my IM conversations, I often find mistakes in my grammar. May be because I am more casual in chats. Is it a bad thing?

Posting so that I can receive enough likes to DM for job referrals

Hi How long are you on bench after joining brillio?

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

How to handle workload on a project where you are the only resource? I’ve done this work in the past with a team of 3, but I am stuck this time by myself. Tips to avoid a bad review?

Is there an email I can use to contact delta?

Need a new role - currently in the nonprofit sector and wanted to go back to consulting - anyone have leads?!

Just got an offer to upgrade my Amex Gold to Platinum with a 100k point bonus (spend $6k in 6 months). Is this worth it to upgrade to platinum? Would you do it

How’s American Express as an organisation for UI/UX designers. Is it true that you have to work during the US hours and it’s pretty stressful. Is it true?