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Does anyone know if the same 401k rules apply at EY as Accenture so they will cap the contributions coming for your check say if you hit the yearly limits in August? So if you hit the 22,500 in 23 there is no way to go over for tax issues. Thinking to frontload next year contributions if market is down. EY
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Would not recommend lying, it’ll catch up to you at some point. Honestly I would just respond and say you’re unavailable this weekend bc of unplanned family obligations (bc it’s not like you can anticipate a funeral) and say you’ll be able to do the work on Monday .
I’m with P1 on this from a staff perspective. There shouldn’t ever be an expectation that staff has to constantly be checking their email on the weekends. I personally uninstalled it and if it is important I expect a phone call.
Um, didn’t your leadership know you were attending a close family members funeral? If not I would respond immediately, “sorry, my grandmother passed and I am with family all weekend celebrating her life” so they can reallocate the work, you will get points for responding. If they already knew about the funeral, they are assholes
It wasn't at KPMG - I left for an industry job a few months back (which I have also since left for a better position after this whole ordeal). My PML at KPMG would have been great about giving me time.
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It’s not an excuse. It’s the weekend. If it’s something urgent they should call rather than emailing (so you can have a two way dialogue). Just ignore it and deal with it Monday.
Also, anyone who calls someone and asks them to work the weekend of their grandma’s funeral is a scumbag.
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The industry needs more Partners like you (a.k.a. sane, human individuals ...)
You’re on bereavement; if anyone comes back on Monday and chastises you for it, shame on them.
This is unacceptable. Ignore it and say on Monday you needed time to grieve. You shouldn‘t feel bad. Alternatively, you can send a message and say politely that you need time to grieve but will be available as of Monday again.
Tell them you are out for bereavement leave and not available. Did you update your OOO with the same message? If not, do that now too.
I guess the answer kind of depends on who the person is and your relationship with them… I had my grandpa’s funeral a week ago on a Wednesday and essentially told everyone I wouldn’t be touching my work computer until the following afternoon. My team was pretty understanding and we were on a very tight deadline. I’d just let them know what’s going on. Sorry for your loss as well, will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Yes just ignore it
No brainer
Do you have an OOO message on?
OP, it’s possible it slipped their mind, but I’d say work on it Monday once you’re back to work. Without the confirmation of receipt and communication of what you will do, I don’t think they’d expect you to tackle it immediately.
Do not read email on the weekend!!!
Also, I say just ignore it. It's your weekend. Live your life.
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Ignore it
I just don’t look at my email or work phone over the weekend
Ignore. Your family member died. You don’t even owe an email saying you can’t, as some above have suggested. This time (every second) is for you and your loved ones. Condolences. The team will figure it out
Check your company policy. I suspect there are bereavement leave days. If not, take a few PTO days. Then send an email and tell people you are taking the bereavement leaves, set up OOO replies, and turn off computer/phone.
Sorry about your loss.
Your manager is crossing boundaries that they should not across.
You should be allowed to grieve your grandparent in peace this weekend with the support of your family.
Do not respond & act like normal on Monday when you return to with.
Turn your notifications off next time your OOO. It does wonders truly not knowing.
Just tell them that you are still at your grandmas place spending time with family over the weekend and don’t have laptop with you.
I think this depends on the situation. In a place I don’t like, I just ignore and say f*** off. In a place I like the people, I will help if I can.
Yes, I did not read that part. Op should just ignore.
Sounds very much like KPMG.
Which practice of PwC?
The ask is reprehensible. It’s our obligation as a community to give feedback to that effect and push out managers and partners that continue to flagrantly role model such toxic culture.
That being said, I would recommend you reply and mention you’re unavailable in case there is something urgent/critical the team is (albeit shouldn’t be) relying on you for.