Do you feel like consistently pleasing people is what actually gets you ahead in your career? I catch myself wondering if my progress comes from my skills and contributions, or just from keeping others happy, even when it leaves me feeling drained. Curious if anyone else has wrestled with this?

Anyone have access to the CES press list? I'd be very grateful! There's an Amazon gift card in it for you ;)

Sharks, I recently joined Fractal Bangalore, my hometown is hyderabad.
Can I claim relocation benefits, if yes any tips or tricks to use most out of it.
Thanks in advance

Any good recommended books on how to build a scalable product and team? I'm looking for recommendations for two areas: 1) in general laying the groundwork in a startup to have the tools and especially processes in place to scale, and 2) tactical focus on building a SaaS project. I've been promoted into a management role from Dev roots, so need to learn more PM processes to be an effective manager in day job, plus would like to start building my own SaaS solution.

Is it worth it to pay for your own certification ?

Any one understood what Steve said about compensation and bonus revision yesterday ?

Why do things escalate so quickly at the end of my shift? Ugh - I feel like this is the Murphy's law of medicine.

Compensation expectations for VP level at 100M VC fund? 8 YOE consulting plus top 5 MBA

How big usually is y’all’s bonuses?

What is the best time to go into industry tax if you have no intent on staying long term (SM/Partner)?

Having trouble opening a new bank acc (eg Marcus by GS, Ally) as I‘ve only been in US for a few months and have no credit history. Any international fish have tips to circumvent?

I love teaching art but am having to teach remotely to 1150 kids, k - 5. Have about 54 amazing elementary art teachers in my district that share SO much! I could retire (34 yrs), but just don’t want to because I love what I do! Feeling like my students aren’t getting what they should because I am struggling with Zoom, Microsoft, safe YouTube, bitmoji, embedding, downloads, editing, etc. Anyone else feeling this way?

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

Which of the Big 4 is best for a new MPH grad looking for their first time role healthcare related, esp project management focused? (Assume east coast)

So who is this SEI and why is everybody arguing with him/her? 😂

There’s a senior architect at my firm that’s absolutely toxic as heck but on Fridays, he becomes his alter ego. All like “Happy Friday!” and “you’re very welcome” and “hope you have a fantastic weekend!” No joke, he really is a different person.

Posted in another bowl but and looking for recommendations - 5+ YOE, Salesforce, techno-functional SA, soft-HCOL area, and might be looking for an exit op at Salesforce or industry. TIA

Do all applicants get invited to complete McKinsey’s Solve game?

Hello fish, I’m wanting to move from London to Singapore at Manager level in operating model design. Anybody have any recommendations of companies (aside Big4) that are sponsoring visas at the moment, or good international recruitment agencies? Seems highly network driven from what I’ve seen.

I was trying to figure out what my personality trait was a few days ago. It’s depression, my personality trait aside from work is depression

Opinions on AbleTo?

Took my first ever sick day today on account of my very poor and worsening mental health. Just could not bring myself to put in another 14 hour day with back to back meetings and constant activity. Felt very guilty but I honestly wish I could be more honest and actually share with my manager about why I took a day off.

For those also going through this, any tips on how you manage yourself day to day? What self talk tends to help?

Any recs for a therapist in Charlotte? Would also appreciate general tips on finding a good therapist in your area (besides asking friends)

I manage 2 physician practices and one is extremely toxic. To the point the dr sides with staff even when I am trying to make corrective actions when patient care is in jeopardy. My leadership is aware and knows I am keeping my distance from them. Just doing the necessary work to keep them producing. How do you handle this? It’s been extremely stressful and harmful to my ptsd anxiety and depression.

Do friends ever dump you onto your therapist or psychiatrist or dismiss your valid, normal feelings as “oh did you tell your doctor about this?” I feel like they’re just shitty friends delegating off.

Anyone else feel like a large weight or a cloud of fog is weighing them down and preventing from doing and enjoying even basic things? What can be done about it?

I can’t anymore I can’t 😭

I’ve been on Wellbutrin for about a year and it was working…but I feel the depression coming back. I don’t want to just keep upping the dosage (went from 150 -> 200). I’m not too sure what to do and therapy is something I can’t afford right now with my recent rent increase. Any thoughts or advice?

Last ADHD evaluation was during my adult life but too long ago. I never accepted Adderrall but now realize that I should try it. I knew people were abusing it but I didnt realize how hard the abusers

I just started taking mirtazapine again b/c depression has completely taken over my life.

Not looking forward to the weight gain 😕

How do you motivate yourself to get out of bed when you’re having an anxiety attack and just want to curl up under the covers?

I had an interview last week and waiting is raising my anxiety. I am on anxiety medications and it doesn’t seem to help. I don’t know why I am getting anxious as I already know I can not control the

What would you do if you didn’t need money? I have a fair amount coming one day and don’t actually need to work to live a good life (middle / upper-middle class). I work because of this vague notion of “ambition” and because everyone I grew up around is highly competitive and hard driving. I just feel unhappy so often and am wondering what this is all leading to. Scared I’m wasting my life being unhappy / in turmoil cause it’s what my culture wants me to do.

My OCD is really bothering me 😢. Please share what has helped your OCD. Thanks !!

Have you ever not eaten for a really long time but just can’t? I’m tired and hungry but there’s some sort of...wall. I can’t get myself to do it. Not anorexic, I’m chubby, but...anxiety.

How do I stop comparing myself to others? I know I shouldn’t, but practically speaking I can’t help it... every time I open LinkedIn... and I can’t not go to LinkedIn coz I am job hunting.

Any CBd/hemp oil brands that has worked for you guys?

Feels like the world is ending and every door is closed. Couldn't even breathe. Want to find a room and lock myself in and cry