I need to take a leave of absence for mental health purposes. How do I bring this up with my boss? Or do I talk to HR directly? I took some time off this month due to burnout but I did not tell them that was the reason. I thought I'd be okay when I got back, but I'm not. I don't know if they will give me the leave of absence. How should I go about this?

I hit rock bottom (I mean it) and in 6 weeks I managed a vacation, landed a new job, found a great guy, and landed a bomb apartment. Everything can change at the drop of a hat - keep your chin up.

McK AMA. On PTO this week and next. What do you want to know?

Renegotiating my contract and curious about maternity leave policies at other practices/hospitals. Do you get paid leave? If so how much time off & are you getting full pay? We are a group of about 75 employees, 6 docs with 5 PA’s and only unpaid 12 weeks off.

Been dating for a little over a year, but she hasn’t introduced me to her family yet. I don’t have any plans for thanksgiving this year, and she didn’t invite me to spend the holiday with her family (local). Is it still too early or is it a red flag?

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)

Folks , need help. Have 1 week this month for vacation and don’t know where to go, Hawaii is super expensive, any international spots with quick visa turnaround ?

Do you work a lot of overtime during flu season/the holiday season? My manager says with travelers and people needing shots + antibiotics we'll get swamped for like the next 3 months. Do I just work somewhere understaffed or is there a "busy season?"

Third yet at a firm in a major market (not NYC). Pay is slightly below market and bonuses are not market either. What is the going rate for a holiday gift for a secretary that I was assigned to 2 months ago but has done some work for me through the year and also a paralegal that I have worked with all year?

Points for the hot tub being out of order my entire stay? I’m staying here solely for a ski vacation and would have switched hotels had I known in advance.

What are the best things to do in Portland over the holiday season? Just moved here in October and I want to know what's good, I'm single so events where you can meet people would be great too. What's fun here while it's cold??

If you had a choice, which would you choose?

A) having the annual holiday party
B) splitting the holiday party budget equally between employees as bonus

BONUS Q: do you know your agency's budget?

Have been sober for many years but currently relapsed and am in a downward spiral. I’m close to losing my family but I can’t seem to get my head together. Feel like I need a few months out, maybe take some time off work… has anyone done similar and did it help?

Do you drink at holiday parties? This is the first company I've worked for that does a real holiday party and I'm kind of anxious about letting my guard down around my co-workers like that...

How much PTO do you typically take in a year? I've only been taking about 1.5-2 weeks and I'm starting to feel burnt out, but it doesn't seem like anyone on my team takes more!

How VISA in terms of flexibility and work Internationally on remote, do they allow to work from India during the holiday travel?

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

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

Hello Fishes, Can someone confirm what should be the grade and designation in HCL for around 17 years of experience?

I am having HCL offer of 19 LPA but I have got counter offer from other company of 21 LPA, if i again go to HCL and ask for better compensation means will HR agree and process for more than counter offer ?

Hi All

Received offer from HCL for 19LPA
YOE 7.1
Band E3
Associate Consultant
Domain Network Security

CCTC 14LPA
I asked 20LPA.

Is 19 LPA good package for the E3 band?

Are Tuck and Darden really much better for consulting than other schools? Yeah they have that rep but it seems they have more students recruit for MBB so overall success rate into these firms isn’t much higher than other schools.

Hi Fishes,

We have multiple openings in PWC Acceleration Centre, kolkata/Banglore/Hyderabad. If interested DM me,

Designation: Manager
Skill set: ITGC, SOX, SOC1/SOC2 reporting
Certification: CA or CISA(good to have, not mandatory)
Experience: 7-9 years

Designation: Manager/Senior Associate
Skillset: US Partnership Tax (Form 1065)
Sub skill: Federal(investment partnership/private/euity/fof), Hedge funds, Real estate
Experience: 7-12 years(Manager)
3-6.5 years(Senior Associate)

How how many days you expect to get a Laptop delvry from the day of order from the portal in Oracle?

Oracle IDC EPM Product developer ( CTC : 17.9) or Optum full stack developer( CTC: 18.8 + variable).

YOE: 3.6

Both offered similar packages Which is preferred and any reason?

We added one new member to the bowl this week! Rock and roll my fish friends. Your task for the week is to add a fish, be transparent at work, and work to some day take over Charlie’s job.

If someone says they need something in the next few days does it look bad to finish later that day? Sometimes it's a simple and quick task and just want it off my hands.

Where do you go to keep up to date on new Healthcare benefit products, regulations, etc? Is there an industry/regulatory resource?

Would anyone be willing to share their resume? I’d love to see how people with 10+ years experience are framing up what they do in strategy.

Has anyone gotten the thermiEye treatment or any other non invasive treatment to reduce undereye lines and/or puffiness? Thanks!

Dear Candidate,
Congratulations!!!
You got Shortlisted with Capgemini, You will receive a call for the further step shortly. Does this email mean I am selected ? I got this after my technical round ended.

Does anyone know of a brand (or agency) hiring director level employees in the influencer space (health and wellness brands preferred?) bonus karma points if it’s one you would truly recommend joining! thank you!

My lease is up in the coming months on my current vehicle. Wanting to upgrade to a Tesla Model 3. Will be able to put down around $10,000 down payment(don’t have enough saved to pay for it all in cash, and need a vehicle). Don’t really want to lease and thinking I want to buy new, but would be interested in hearing about people’s thoughts on buying used? Or other thoughts around the needing a vehicle but not having enough to buy it all in cash?

Was hanging out with a friend in town. We met on Bumble but he just wanted to be friends. He has dated several guys since we met and we continue to hangout as friends (cont)

Best pot roast sides... Go!

What is everyone making for the holidays? Need some inspiration for sweet n savory!

What are your favorite recipes with ground beef?

Looking to get some new knives to rebuild my set. Interested in brands and types of knives y’all are cooking with

What is the greenest olive oil you can get? In restaurants they would give you sometimes this beautiful bright green olive oil that’s delicious, but can’t seem to find where to buy it. 🥲
It’s for a present so something bougie would work

Seafood Ceviche recipe anyone? Appreciate it!

Can you dice/chop onions and not tear up? If so, how many till you tear up?

Anyone else like gnocchi a lot? I like it bc it’s lower cal than pasta but still rly filling

I am interested in creating a supper club in Los Angeles where people can meet and interact through food- do you think it could be of any interest?

So I have to be vegan for a while for health reasons, has anyone else been through this and how did you survive? Lol and also please share any cooking or recipe tips if you're up to it!! Thank you so much.