Did anyone volunteer for leave of absence (loa) or partially loa? Would that bite you in the ass when being laid off in terms of unemployment benefits?

I stopped contributing to my 401K for the last three months in order to pay off credit card debt. I am 28 and have about 68K in my 401K. Was this a smart decision? I want to get out of debt as quickly as possible and I have no student loans or car debt.

We started back in August in distance learning mode, core subjects only. So no STEM classes. One of our 8th grade teachers was out on maternity leave, so I was asked to take that spot for the first semester. I was a long time 5th grade teacher, so not a difficult adjustment, except for learning new to me digital curriculum.

I have 2 STEM classes for the second quarter. Still online, so my focus is on coding.

Wondering what other STEM teachers are doing online?

Any healthcare strategy practices hiring here? I have 2.5 YOE in healthcare valuation and am looking to move into strategy work!

Having tough time deciding between IB & Consulting. My thought process: I have a "better" background for IB (TAS/valuation) and with tech layoffs, this might push more potential would-be tech applications to pursue consulting (there by increased competition)? Additionally, you can do IB intern and full time consulting but not vice versa. I prefer consulting, but IB seems like the "safer" option? And if consulting does get hit hard, I would hopefully have a full time IB offer via internship.

Hi,

I wanted to know if in Google India offices, do people get to work on projects like Machine learning/ Deep learning in Healthcare? Like for example Dr. Lily Peng is working as a Product manager for Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis with ML.
If anyone from Google can throw some light on this, that would be really helpful.

Thanks!

Hey all, started my role as a recruiter at an agency recently and had my first placement! It was great until the candidate wants to renegotiate the base and benefits after the current company counter-offered when the candidate no longer sees the future. Any tips on what to say to bring back to focus? The current role is a Sr. Acct Receivable (less than 2yr) and going into collections specialist at a global law firm.

Max out 401k before contributing to taxable brokerage? Roth IRA is already maxed out.

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

I just started a new job 2 months ago, benefits and PTO don’t start until 90 days in so I still have a month before I can take off any time, and today found out my company doesn’t offer paid maternity leave.
I’m really struggling handling the symptoms and maintaining my full time job. Thinking about looking for a part time job to have more time to myself through the pregnancy since I won’t be getting a paid leave anyways, but lost on where to start looking. Any recommendations?

Hi fishes, I have a few questions about employment with Nokia for the role of Senior data analyst.
1. How is the company in terms of growth and learnings, for data analysts?
2. How much shall I expect in terms of salary and benefits?
3. How about work culture and wlb?

I have 12 YOE

Hi All,

I am currently working in India. Recently I got a job offer from Germany. I have a doubt that I should go to Germany or continue here in India. Here are the benefits

Current company
28LPA Fixed + 3.3 LPA variable + 2 LPA Additional PF contribution. + 75000 USD RSU in Four Years

diconium GmbH Germany
62000 Euro/year

Can you all please provide your views which path I should follow.

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?

Hello Fishes

I have been offered a role on Nokia, Bangalore. Wanted to understand the work culture, hybrid work timings/ flexi work hours , health Insurance details .
Can someone please help here?

I just got laid off from my job as a gov contractor because the project I was working on ended. I’m currently a grad student part time and was hoping to work that job until finishing grad school before applying to consulting roles. Should I go ahead and try applying for those roles now since I don’t have a job? Or should I wait since I’m still in school until next May?

Anyone interested in doing the accounting for a small under 15 people company? Salary is about 90K with benefits. You are the only accounting person so you can do you and be flexible work like balacr

Anybody here a single mother by choice? Would love to chat.

Poll: single / dating / partnered..? The stresses of the traveling consultant lifestyle and the fickleness of the gay male have made it nearly impossible to date consistently. Do y'all agree?

Friendly reminder that even in a national quarantine, you still shouldn’t text your ex.

How’s it like being gay in Singapore?

Hello there, I will be starting a masters in global management with a focus in trade and investment. I’m located in the southwest, and I’m looking to enter something centered around US-Latin American trade/development. I am looking for an internship. I have applied at the world bank, haapag lloyd, international trade administration, and the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Any ideas or tips?

Has anyone used Smart Asset for lead generation?

Has anyone have insight as to salary for a Sr. SIU investigator in the northeast with 20 plus years of personal lines and strong BI background experience.

Can any one refer me to Mercer for java technology?
Yoe: 2 years
Skillset: java springboot, microservices, Rest API, Hibernate.

Hey guys
What's a good birthday present for my 30 year old wife ? I got her something sentimental but I want to couple it with a few other things.

Looking to get into some volunteer work - any ideas for a good cause in the area?

PwC is getting a lot of hate out there :(

Abused and isolated as a kid. I have terrible memory. Like I don’t really remember the past few months except in broad strokes and memories of my childhood are more non existent than existent. I’m working through this with my therapist. Does anyone have any experience with emotional and memory repression? Curious on your advice

I’m not happy doing therapy and want to transition into medical field full time as a social worker.

Anyone in the tech industry (strat & ops) open to generally chat about WLB, perks, and company culture?
DM.

Grant Thornton Indus opens their office in Kolkata, first office after Bangalore.

First post, not sure if this is the best bowl to use but here goes. I’m wondering if anyone can share a bit about their experience working at MongoDB. I have seen they are hiring for many roles and am curious to hear about their experience. In particular, I would like to hear about software engineer roles. Currently I work on database engine C++ code and have seen some roles that indicate continuing down this stream would be possible with my skillset.

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Raise your hand if you are violently hungover

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

I just found out that people bill more than 8 hours in a day to help with utilization (ie. submitting 8.5 or 9 hours as a standard day). Is this common practice?

Friend wants to do myrtle beach for his bachelor party. Is that place any good

What is a great way to make mentors during r WFH period? I’m a new college hire and would like to network and form mentorships in the age of zoom/webex

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

East coast is a complete clusterfuck right now. So much for starting PTO Wed AM...been delayed 4 hours and counting

With Spring Break among us, amateur hour returns at the airports. And Summer is just around the corner. Happy fly day!

Best resources for business writing? Thanks!

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

Currently Senior Consultant in Human Capital (Federal). Salary about $115K. Roughly what kind of a salary bump should I expect upon promotion to Manager? How much lower would Specialist Master be?

Partners: how do you get paid? Bi-weekly? Do you get monthly reports of the revenue so you know what to expect in your check?

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Suggestions for what to do for a 36 hour layover in Hong Kong?

Any recommendations for pre workout they like that doesnt make the heart race like you are going to have a heart attack?

So surprised how many people in my group are hardcore EDM fans. Whose your fave??

I'm almost at the point of an offer, and also just started a 6 month long engagement since my utilization was taking a hit. How do you fish recommend dealing with the situation once the offer comes?

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Thoughts on Watson supply chain. Anyone have experience on this subject ?