Drugs at holiday parties. What’s the etiquette?

Do you fly out to family for the holidays or do they come to you? We're hosting Christmas for the first time and having the entire family come to town for it. What are some can't miss holiday events in the city? Ideally accessible because my father is in a wheelchair.

Has anyone ever been to the delta hotel by Marriott nayarit? My SO wants to go to an all inclusive so there's less vacation stress with planning meals and such. Looking to find a place that's close to beach and also nature.

If anyone's been or has great reviews for other marriot all-inclusive hotels I'd love to hear your reviews. TIA!

Hi…question for CVS workers, how many days of pto a new employee usually gets? Thank you

🎄How do you plan to recharge over the holiday? Is your company giving you time off?

Drop your plans or ideas below! 👇

Tell me if this is selfish or not. I adore my family, but since they're doing a very lowkey Christmas situation this year, I really would rather take a weeks vacation on my own. Obviously the holidays are about spending time with those you love, but I'm tired! And I see my entire family at least once a month for a group dinner. Am I a bad daughter/sister if I choose vacation this one time?

Found myself in a conversation with the branch manager (white male pushing thru his late 60's) about holiday decorations. I just told him how I've been directed by corporate to keep the winter holiday decorations as non denominational and he nearly exploded. Starts saying how Christmas is the "American Way" and "nobody is going to take MY Christmas" and "this is MY BRANCH, I will decorate for CHRISTMAS" and so much more. I'm just flabbergasted, frustrated but not surprised.

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.

I have an offer for a newly created collections strategy project manager at a mid sized credit union for $95k, 7-9% bonus, and 3 weeks PTO.

I did ask to go up to $100k, but was told my offer was already above the target range.

I like the company and my colleagues to be.

Good offer?

How much should I charge a friend to watch 4 dogs at their home over Christmas weekend (2 nights)? The dogs don't have any special needs or medications. I've dog sat for other people in the past but always for free. I also have had dogs of my own for most of my life. I want to start charging people for my services but also want to be reasonable since this is a friend and don't plan to charge a holiday fee. We live in St. Louis. Would $40 per day/night be reasonable?

Hey habibis expats! The market in Dubai is obscure when it comes to compensation and benefits. I suggest we add clarity by posting salaries, role/position and years of experience here and anything else you want to add such as benefits. I’ll start:

- Industry: tech
- Role: finance manager
- YOE: 5 years
- Comp: 270k aed/year + 5% bonus
- Other benefits: work from Europe/US 1 month/year, 30 vacation days

Hi folks! Does EY/Deloitte offer holiday disconnect during Christmas/NYE?

Senior PM at Havas in New York— could I ask for 125k and what could I negotiate for more PTO?

Are ya’ll getting holiday gifts for your judge & JA and if so, what are you getting for them? The culture of my court is definitely a gift-giving one, and I really like my JA and my judge so I want to get both of them something small (like a plant, but not a plant lol).

How do your firms do payroll? This is like the 5th time in 26 months that paychecks weren’t timely deposited. Allegedly, the boss did everything right and this is something in the payroll company. But his stuff is getting crazy and everyone is out on PTO, I’m kinda like: meet minimum ethical obligations and no more. Once or twice, I understand. But this is becoming regular.

Ladies into jewelry, help please. Looking for a tennis necklace to go with an outfit I’m thinking of putting together for a holiday party coming up. Can’t afford the nice real diamonds but I’m seeing some options online for “graduated” diamonds, lab-grown, etc. in the $300-$500 range, which is doable for me. Any advice on what to go with or what to look for? Also, this would be my first time spending that type of money on jewelry - is it a risk trying to buy it online? TIA

The fact that I received an email on a Sunday from my senior manager asking me to not take PTO that I've earned and reserved MONTHS ago because of poor planning on his part has officially given me the push to start looking for another job. Even the partner said that it's "very important" that I be available those weeks. I'm going on a road trip with my fiancé to get away from work and have a mental break. I have been working at least 60 hours since February, but now I'm officially done.

Just got a promotion to go to 105k + 10% bonus unlimited PTO (trust me when I say I really use my PTO.. 😂) for embedded software engineer in Melbourne Fl. Should I start looking for a new job?

Is Wealth Mgmt dying? Have an opp to join an existing team and eventually take over the book of business at a large, well known firm. The potential upside is great, but I worry about automation.

I was told that I was the chosen candidate for a new role that I applied for which will be promotion, I just recently received my offer and was surprised and decided to start negotiating. My boss immediately said that this is offer, either take it or lose it and no negotiating, and was only given a day to decide whether I want it or not, so he repost the position, and was also told that I was going about it the wrong way for trying to negotiate, Is this wrong of me to negotiate?

What is "Hire and Train" program in Cognizant for laterals?
I've been offered this.
Any idea what's that?
TIA

What always surprises me, is how much hand holding I have to do on a daily basis.

Any body used any recruiters or head hunters to recruit new reps for your office???

Advice appreciated pls - is it possible to move from EY Parthenon TSE pre-deal operational and tech dd to Strategy Consulting at junior level (associate, consultant level) internally within EYP? Have you seen anyone who has done this?

Anybody heard from CBS regular decision yet ?

Pregnant with my first baby and I’m having the WORST sciatic nerve pain. I had a back injury with nerve damage when I was in my early 20s and at 18 weeks pregnant, it’s almost unbearable. I’ve increased my prenatal workouts like yoga, Pilates and walking because my doctor said that helps but it’s not helping. Any advice from the momma fishes? 🙏🏻

Are there any firms trying to up their game and compete with the Deloitte Human Capital behemoth? EY, KPMG, and PWC’s HC offerings just seem pathetic. I have heard PWC is trying something new.

Just accidentally fell asleep for an hour while working from home and no one noticed. May do this more frequently 😈

“I should be getting your paycheck."

Question for the boys! How concerned are you about your spouse’s past? I’ve talked to men who care a lot and want details to see if they can stomach it basically. And in Islam, you don’t have to disclose anything and I’m leaning towards concealing as much as I can because I don’t want to be judged by it and also my Islamic right to keep it to myself.

Hi all
My friend is a fresher and is in an urgent need of a job in front end developer role
He has a good knowledge and project experience of react and javascript
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks

Thoughts on Adams and Reese?

Hi Sharks,

I'm holding offer from KPMG GLOBAL as SAP functional consultant for Assistant Manager role.
Relevant YOE - 6+ yrs.
Total YOE 10+

Is it really worth to join one of the Big 4 coz I'm listening very bad reviews about big 4s regarding WLB and deadlines-work pressure.

I'm also holding offer from TechM.
Not much difference in terms compensation.

Expecting your valuable guidance.

Advice on how to handle OC who keeps making veiled (and some overt) threats that if I don’t dismiss my client’s action he will seek criminal prosecution against client as well as me personally for filing a false encumbrance? (context: dispute over ownership of property)

How’s the travel going to look like for Manager position within the Salesforce practice for Advisory at PwC in the coming months? Is it going to be Mon-Thu every week?

If you work at a small agency in NYC, could you tell me what your monthly health insurance premiums are for families? I'm at a small agency in NYC and the health benefits for a family are almost prohibitively expensive, ~1,500/mo with a high deductible. Would love to know if we're competitive or not and if not, share that info with our HR and bosses.

Finish this sentence. “I’d be much more successful in my advertising career if I ___________.”

Hey strategists, what’s something you would love an intern to provide you with or something they have done that made your life a little easier? (Cont.)

Thoughts of Virtue Worldwide?

What has everyone historically gotten for bonuses (in pre-covid times)? And at what level did you get that bonus?

I keep getting told after interviews that they liked me a lot but I don’t have enough experience/experience they’re looking for. Isn’t this something they can determine before the interview?

Im thinking of joining a crossfit/HIIT gym once the virus dies down. Any crossfitters have any tips on how to get my body ready?

How many of you have had your expense reports returned for not following procedures?✋️

HEY GUYS I GOT THE JOB TODAY

Fuck it. I’ll say it. I’m over hearing “empathy” in briefings. Tell me to create salience. Cash me outside.

What are your top agencies for Design?

I had a convo with a former partner of mine. Which is a better breeding ground for creativity? Independent shops (Weiden, Wong Doody, etc) or network shops under an Omnicom or IPG (Grey, 72, BBDO)

Ever have a CD give other people credit for your ideas? On multiple occasions in a row? For small things that didn’t even need to be mentioned? Or credited? To the point where it seems intentional?

what are agencies that do consistently good work but avoid award shows? or what are good agencies you might not know if you are a stranger to their country?

In honor of Neil Peart, clients should be reminded that if they choose not to decide they still have made a choice.