Can you get fired while you are pregnant in NJ? My work has been slightly affected due to what I am going through but my manager sent me a long email today pointing the things that had to be fixed. We have weekly one on one calls to discuss work. Maybe they are collecting evidence before firing me.

Have you ever been told off by an older attorney of color? We have one Black partner at our firm and in conversation with him this morning he told me I should work on sounding and looking "more professional" and not let my "tone" or "bad attitude" get in the way. I don't think I've ever had a bad attitude at work, and whatever "tone" I'm speaking in it's my normal one. As a Black woman I just feel super weird about it and kind of sad.

What does Friday casual mean for you and your office?

What would be an appropriate gift if I want to show appreciation to my juniors before leaving the firm to go in house? What about for partner/counsel?

Do you mention in interviews ("why are you looking for a new job" questions) that you've been laid off? Good way to navigate this question?

What are everyone's thoughts on making the Monthly Child Tax Credit permanent? I think it is an important step to care for the families in our area, but I know not everyone believes in this program

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

How do you handle a passive aggressive boss? Mine seems friendly but screws me over when it comes to giving guidance during difficulties in projects and project resources, he says mean things :(
I am new to the firm and very confused. Please guide me on how to deal with such toxic people.

There’s no reason you have to put up with a job you hate. I spent many years working in a toxic environment with a boss who gossiped and lead through fear. He wasn’t really much of a leader but basically a foreman. And he could make my existence miserable. I admit that it wasn’t easy to find another job but the bottom line is: trust your guts. If you feel something is wrong it’s because it probably is. Don’t second guess yourself. Look for options and and fight for your mental health.

Always thought I was an introvert but maybe I’m just drained from a toxic job and haven’t met my type of people. Is that possible?

EY leave department hasn’t been the most helpful with the exact details around maternity leave - so just wondering for any EY mamas - how do we initiate getting the two weeks before due date off? Just a doctors note or ??? Thank you!!

How to ask for a raise when you have more responsibility ?
Is it normal for people to ask for a raise when more responsibility/task fall under them? My company is going through separation and unfortunately my team is the one getting separated, I have to take on responsibility of another 3 people and continue to deliver the same after separation… how will you start this conversation with your manager ? Thanks in advance.

Is Baby Nut cuter than the E-Trade talking babies?

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

I joined a new company recently and found out they always turn video on during calls. I'm so annoyed this wasn't mentioned in the interview process since I now have to change my hoodie every other day 😑

I've been single forever and have not been with someone in years. I'm getting so desperate that I have thought about hooking up with my associate...often

Going through a divorce and looking for advice. My wife called my employer and filed an allegation that I took client confidential documents out of my firm. I have had talent calls....

Pregnant with my second and I have no will to work. I use to be passionate about my work, but now I m forcing myself to complete the bare minimum tasks needed from me. Not taking any proactive assignments.

Has anyone else felt similar during pregnancy or postpartum?

Recommendations for white sneakers for the office for women ??

Smart to look for a new job with a “recession” looming? Wanted to leave by end of the year, but nervous I’d be the first laid off at a new spot

Let’s start this bowl by sharing our learnings: What has been you biggest learning as a leader so far?

Chatter about a recession have anyone considering obtaining an additional job?

Any books to recommend to get more educated on wine?

What are the best ways of tax exemption

Transitioning from com. lit into tax controversy?

I have a tax LLM and started my career out of law school doing M&A tax at a big4. After 9 months, I got out of big4 transactional hell and into whatever litigation I could find. I now practice commercial lit but would welcome the opportunity to eventually transition into tax controversy (which I wasn’t able to do before). Does my commercial litigation “break” hurt my prospect? How long can I stay in com lit without hurting my chances even more?

Question! I just moved(transferred) to another team of my company and received new title, graphic & creative services. I was a senior graphic designer at the previous team. What do you think about my new title? I know that title is not a big thing but why I feel like my title is downgraded here… Good thing is my jobs here at my current team are what I really wanted to do. This is amazing. I love my new team and people here! Super healthy working environment! But just curious about the title.

Looking for recommendations for good consulting / problem solving books and possibly LinkedIn courses if anyone has taken something worthwhile. Thanks Fam!

Hello, I’m starting my 1L in August. I have 2 years of experience in supply chain management dealing from data analysis to procurement and vendor relationships. I see my law career in working in that intersection between law/compliance, supply chain management, and technology. Does anyone out here work on such field? Does it even exist?

Anyone working for Oracle Cerner / Cerner Corporation and can provide a referral?

Starting a new job next week and when do I tell my coworkers that I have a newborn? Male asking.

Who are considered the top consulting firms for Executive Coaching? Thanks!

Hey guys! Can we leave a company within 2 weeks of joining?

Favourite Super Bowl spot?

Trying to relocate abroad (extremely flexible on location) and looking to apply to agencies / design thinking shops. Know Fjord, Frog, IDEO have intl offices - any others? or best cities for design?

Looking for ergonomic office chair recommendations, budget is $500. Any suggestions?

I signed up for in-person DLaunch. Any idea where they’ll send me? I’m based in the Philadelphia area. Start date is March 7th.

Senpais, looking back, if you had known more about your specialty, would you still have chosen it? If not, which specialty would you have preferred to enter? And why?

Does anyone have the Autononous Ergochair 2? If so how is it?

Had a socially distanced get together in my backyard (3 people) and it was difficult with convo....after talking about WFH/job related issues, we just kind of sat there with not much updates....anyone else struggling right now? Life just seems very bland

My professional life at the moment is far from ideal. I’ve been on quarantine (long story, but a good one) for the last seven years. Royalties from my books don’t pay the bills. My entrepreneurial pursuits remain hampered. For the interim, I’ve been looking for a remote opportunity where I can leverage my skills in marketing, sales, social media, and elsewhere for a decent sum. I have a social media presence which, in recent years, reached millions. There has to be something exciting I can do.

Is it weird that I hate attending work happy hours because all people do is talk about work?

I currently live in NYC and my lease is up in October. I’m thinking about moving my stuff back to my parents (decently close to the city) and finding a studio somewhere with decent weather through January. Any recommendations on short term furnished rentals and any recs on an ideal location? Looking to stay in the US given corona and somewhere where I can run / bike in the colder months.

What value do TPMs provide? In my company all they seem to do is tell other people to work on things they’re already working on, and incessantly nag people on slack for status updates and timelines which you’ve already provided.

My SO is very much still in love with me, but I’m not sure I feel as strongly anymore about a future together. Certain things missing that haven’t been able to work well together, have very different jobs, friends, social lives, seems like we only have small talk and don’t connect deeper. Been together 4+ years idk how to tell them. I can’t do it to them, I still care for them, but have been feeling iffy for months.

Deloitte UK - does anyone know the salary band for Manager role in Technology and a Senior Manager in Technology Risk Management? A rough idea please?

I’ve gained about 10 lbs these last 5 weeks and now my punishment will be losing 20 lbs in 3 weeks

Just was notified that all work from home privileges are being removed. The reasoning? Because executive office wants to.

What can I expect in a final round, virtual interview? It’ll be with the person who interviewed me during the second round which was technical.

Not sure why the execs keep their jobs and layoff production. Do we need all top-level operation staff when there isn’t much left to operate? I have ahead time seeing C-suite doin any production work

I live in a high rise condo. Past week there’s been a couple nights where there’s people chatting loudly on the balcony past 10pm on non-Friday weekdays. Warrant a complaint?

When leaving a firm on your own terms, what needs to be done? For example, what to do with 401k? File transfers? etc.

What’s the one strategy/technique/ritual that has worked the best for your mental health? (Even if that was not the intention of it)

What’s your favorite WFH footwear? Any recommended brands for a chilly home office?

Is there a single collection of which agencies are hiring right now, which are laying off, furloughing, etc?