Great Read from start to finish, for those who might need the extra push https://joysullivan.substack.com/p/lessons-from-leaving-corporate-america

is it allowed to bring in outsiders e.g. parents, friends to the office for a visit as allowed in companies like CISCO, VMWARE, ETC. ETC.

Question for fellow HR reps -

What information about the former employee/contractor you provide for verification requests?

1. Only verify job title, start/end dates and pay rate. Do not comment on other information to avoid liability.

2. Verify job title, start/end date, pay rate and any other information requested such as termination reason and rehire status.

3. Verify job title, start/end date and pay rate. Verify other information only if incorrectly stated by the former employee/contra

What level of Leet Code questions would one have to solve to be competitive at a top tier firm? Mid tier firm? (Easy/medium/hard)

Fishes, Need recommendation from your experience.
I have 9 years of experience in process consulting space (functional). Now I am looking to move to product management role. Kindly suggest how do I transition to this role.
I have completed my graduation in B.Tech (I.T.)

Does anyone use a standalone market planning and geographic visualization tool that isn’t Tableau that they would recommend?

Anyone try ADHD coaching? Have any recommendations?

If I have been an occasional weed smoker can I get clearance for public sector for Deloitte or Accenture. Just want to know if it’s worth pursuing or just to move on

Anyone have an ergonomic desk chair that they love? In the market for one and overwhelmed by all the choices.

Starting at McKinsey soon and just got my IT equipment. The phone is an iPhone 12 mini but the case is an iPhone 12 lol, did they run out of iPhone 12s? And am I stuck with this phone or will there be an opportunity to switch to the 12 later? The mini is so small

I joined wipro in August month 2021 and i have got appriasal rating also.
Am i eligible for hike in 2022? I haven't received any letter for hike yet

SQL Server is my only skill set. Working for 3 years on it.
What techs should i learn to get good offers?
If there's any opening, please DM me

What does the progression track look like for post-mba consultants at MBB? Specifically, are there notable differences in promotion timing amongst the firms? I’ve noticed on LinkedIn that several BCGers have reached principal level in 3.5 years (2 as consultant, 1.5 as PL) whereas it seems to take a minimum of 4 years but sometimes even 5 for McK to reach AP level (which I believe is the equivalent?) Is this an accurate assessment?

How does prep lounge work? Do you just reach out to the list of people under case partners and arrange to meet? Each of you pick a case and go from there? Apologies in advance is this is a dumb q.

Anyone from thoughtworks ?

Any designers wanna help me out with my portfolio? Everything is done, I just need some feedback to know how to improve it. I'd be very happy if you could help out!

I’m beyond exhausted of working in majority white spaces. Even when you speak up and try to educate (to avoid the agency looking like a dumb ass to Black celeb talent) it’s dismissed…

Work bag suggestions for a woman lawyer?

Every interaction I have with my partner has become super passive aggressive. It ruins my day and I think she gets off on it. How do tell her I need her attitude to change or that we need to interact.

I was depressed last year, did therapy and on antidepressants and got completely better. But now I’m feeling depressed again, even though I’m still on antidepressants.
Feeling stuck- will I always be battling this?

Has anyone defined themselves by their passion for this industry so much so, that if they thought about doing something else they’d have no idea who they are anymore?

Does that even make sense?

What made you feel life was “worth it” again?

Has anyone tried SAD lights/ light boxes for SAD? Do you find them effective?

Dad had to get emergency open heart surgery over the weekend. Now me and my family are preparing to help him recover and determine what those next steps are.

While all that is happening, we’re working on a huge initiative at the agency and our client has been super anxious about it. That anxiety is coming down stream so I’m trying to do my best as the PM to alleviate the team’s concerns.

And today, I found out I got a raise.

It’s too much going on the last few days.

At my health annual, a simple question “how are you feeling?” turned on Niagara Falls. No one ever asks how I’m doing w the intent to sincerely listen.
Prozac was prescribed. Therapist booked. 🤞🏻

I've struggled with taking meds. I never understood the concept of "take your meds even if you feel good."

Today, I'm 28 days consistent taking my meds and I feel so. damn. great.

Keep going friends

I had a day today where my mind was not functioning well. Stupid mistakes, lots of back and forth, etc. I got kicked off and account once for having a day like this, and I am sad and frustrated. (1/2)

I enjoy what I do but It’s ultimately not good for my anxiety. Making good work at a competitive agency seems to come at the cost of my mental health.

Any success stories of L-Theanine supplements? After a particularly rough anxiety attack last night, I’ve decided to try some remedies (without resorting to Ativan).

This may be a long shot but recommendations for male therapists/counselors that take MetroPlus Health Plan insurance in Manhattan (close to/accessible from UES)? Or someone out of network &affordable?

Sunday Scaries are already in full swing and the sun hasn't even set yet 😓

Anyone on here religious/spiritual? Praying helps me a lot - I had a dark day today and bolted out at lunch so I wouldn’t freak at work - I’ll be praying extra hard tonight.

Have any of you had to go through multiple different therapists and found one that you enjoy meeting with consistently? Hating myself rn but don’t want to talk to the one therapist i have met with 3x and not sure if the search is even that worth it ultimately. For those that couldn’t find a good match for a therapist - are there other methods of therapy you’ve tried or would recommend?

I’ve been fired twice (2017 and 2021) and I always have the lingering feeling that it can happen again so I jump jobs before anyone gets the wiser. It’s not healthy and can impact me professionally. Any one else every experience this ?

I’ve gotten to the final stage in interview process at 5 places now to be told no. First and second interviews at a bunch of other places too. Starting to really feel drained. So much work for nothing

My parents got incredibly angry and threatened to “end up in the hospital” and “disown” me after I told them I want to marry my partner, who comes from a different religion. My partner is amazing and I can’t imagine loving anyone this deeply, and feeling so safe with them. But I also love my parents and they’ve done so much for me. I don’t know how to cope with this.

How do you stop putting yourself down? I don’t mean to do it and it just comes out of my mouth and then I feel SO awk after.

Is feeling suicidal a reason to leave work early/call out sick in the morning?