Everybody ready for a jam packed next week? Am I the only one who thinks they look for ways to squeeze that extra 8 hours out of you after a holiday?

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

I was on a tour but where I asked a couple of older women sitting behind me to speak softly as it was 6:30 am in the morning. After that they kept saying loudly that i’m smelling and that i need to use deo and that i should keep my arm down. I confronted them later and they said respect your elders?? I want to ruin their vacation. What else can I do?

If I take 4 weeks off to travel (I have the PTO), is that frowned upon?

When is it either allowed or seen as OK to start using FTO? I recently started here and while I’m not looking to slack off and take time off, I just want to know how it works. (Plus, I don’t want to not use something that I can or should use.) Elementary stuff, I know. But I’ve freelanced my whole career until now. Thanks

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.

If I'm forced to use my vacation, floater, etc. towards my study leave for CFE but I have vacation booked for right after CFE, will PwC still let me take that vacation as a "leave of absence"?

Can I use the floating holiday after 9/30 or is it gone?

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?

How to help a colleague that is burning out and having panic/anxiety attacks? I told him to take some time off work for his mental health and I’ll help finish his projects but he’s not willing since everyone on our team has high work load. Not sure how else to help him.

I received a verbal offer for a VP position at CCB line of business at JPMC in NYC two weeks ago. The recruiter asked for salary expectations but there was no number set. It’s been two weeks since and complete radio silence. I sent an email to a hiring manager a week ago but received no reply. It’s August so people could be on vacation but this is really strange. Has anyone had similar experience?

Since we're headed towards cold weather and the holiday season, let's talk about how we can take care of ourselves during the fall/winter and beyond. For example, I'm buying a sun lamp because it's about to be 50 degrees and raining for 6 months 🤦🏻‍♀️.

Has anyone attended the Holiday Hi-Light Festival? Is it worth doing?

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?

I want to take this moment to wish everyone a happy new year. Still on holiday vacation.

Anyone trying to go in-house? Unlimited PTO (real kind where encouraged to take 4 weeks min, many take 6), paid medical, 1 of Crain’s top places to work. Hiring for legit everything. Get at me.

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Does anyone has a United GPU/RPU that is expiring on Jan 31st that I can use?

Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?

Hi Fishes,
Good day!
Can you please refer me in your company for Automation QA role?
Location - Mumbai
Exp - 7 years
Skills- Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Automation and Manual Testing

amazon asked from a written response of what i expect salary wise. i’d love to work for amazon and afraid of pricing myself outside or under this position. smartest way to reply?

How is job security in cognizant.

Hi Fellows, i want to know that for indent 7.1 with exp of 9 yrs what is the salary min max Persistent gives?

What rates are you finding from lenders? I got quoted 15 yr 2.62 with 0 points from chase. How to find best rates ?

Is there anyone from Canada here? I’m looking for some information on working out of the country, but selling insurance.
Thanks

Hi All,

What should be the salary expectations of a 3.8 years experienced, post graduate, ISTQB certified QA Engineer? I am under salary negotiation with a company and need suggestions. My current in-hand CTC is 6.5 LPA.

Creatives who don’t code: how did you build your portfolio site?

Mine is currently on WordPress and uses a theme I paid a one-time fee for.

I guess I wouldn’t mind continuing to use WordPress, but I need a refresh.

Anyone have opinions on using page builders like Elementor or Divi with WordPress?

Should I be considering Squarespace or Wix instead? Is Cargo still a thing?

Hi FRIENDS,
I recently joined HCL from Dell as Associate consultant E3.1 for AI/ML ROLE. I have total of 8.5 years of experience. I accepted offer for 36 lakhs.
I see there are people with roles such as Consultant and Sr.Consultant with the same experience as mine.
I regret now that I haven't asked for Consultant role.
What is the salary that HCL will offer to Consultant and Sr.Consultant roles?

A friend of mine works with TCS as an Analyst, his base location is Bengaluru but he is been working from his hometown in Lucknow since the first COVID lockdown. Now he is being asked by his team to work from Ahmedabad, where his direct supervisor (manager) is working from. In this case, according to TCS talent policies, what is the procedure and the benefits that he can avail, as part of project initiated relocation? Also, how long it takes to get base location changed through HR in TCS?

Everything is meaningless and that’s totally ok with me.

Hi guys

This question may not be related. However I wanted to know from personal and family point of view how it is like to relocate from India and live abroad .
Let's say Family consists of husband , wife and a kid . I understand we will get good facilities, education, cleanliness , good air etc , however I wanted to check whether people gel up easily in the new environment? Don't they feel loneliness/ difficult to adjust? Do they look for similar asian nationalities to kill boredom?

Hi fishes
I have been asked to go on PIP- Performance Improvement Plan. Please suggest what should I do and what does it mean for me as an employee

Remember most customer reps do want to help you. In some cases they just need to go through RED TAPE. 🙂

Hi everyone!!! 24, M, looking to connect with another guy :-)

It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

What do CDs look for on a resume? What would you expect to see on an art directors resume? Do things change if applying to agencies versus in-house?

Working with another agency on a project and think I'd rather work there. Protocol for reaching out to someone to pick their brain? Email? LinkedIn message?

What happens if your company wins an award for your work after you've left?

What are your favorite millennial traits?

Would you ever go in house if your role is the only one of its type? For example, I'd be the only product project hybrid? I'm coming from a large agency and debating the pros and cons.

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever gotten in this business?

Mine, as an account person: “You should take more credit for the creative that’s presented.”

Favorite free item in your office ?

Remember The Woo? Yeah, me neither. Well, they cut everyone’s pay (except mgmt of course) by 1/4 to get the small biz gov loan, and used it to hire a $500k/yr mgmt head. Agency still working barebones

I’m starting a new job tomorrow and really doubting myself right now... Help for overcoming first day jitters?

When some asshole won't quit singing in your meeting. I don't need to hear your "rnb sounds" 😘

Pretty tired of smart women undermining each other, especially seniors doing it to juniors. Why the hell is the first instinct to attack&destroy? Not into kumbayas but more into having my peer's back.

What do you put in your timesheet after a day of staring at your computer? We all have days that are less than productive, right? Speaking as a creative, anyway.

Community Manager: Outdated term for social. What would you rebrand it as for a more real-time & accurate description of life in social? 🤔

Pros and cons of working on an auto brand?

The bond yield curve just inverted. If you don’t have to make any major purchases for the next year, that’s probably a good thing

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

I’m feeling drained. Unmotivated, uninspired, & bored. My job takes all of my mental energy, but I can’t start looking for anything new yet. Any advice on how to handle a job that makes you miserable?

As a creative team, is it ok to put work in your book that only one team member worked on? Or should it only be things you worked on together?