Have you ever been told "I don't see you like that" when you refer to yourself as a POC/minority? How do you respond?

Does anyone know what the dress code is for the upcoming CAALA Trial Skills seminar? Do people usually wear suits or is it business casual? Thank you!

Is anyone willing to share tips on avoiding burnout and setting boundaries with their executives? I have six people on my desk and am finding it difficult to stay motivated and continue giving everyone the same level of support.

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

Long term gig at tech client - how to keep my style intact but not look stuffy? I’ve been doing the jeans, collared shirt, jacket look with work shoes/ boots. Any other ideas? 🙋🏻‍♂️🙏🏼

Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with discrimination as an Asian in the workplace? In my company it seems like it’s a white boys club where and they just promote white ppl because they’re white. And then they have a lower bar for promotions for minorities (traditional minorities likes Hispanics and African Americans). Meanwhile they make Asians do all the work. I am not generalizing that this is how it is everywhere but it definitely is that way in my workplace. Any advice?

How do you deal with a passive aggressive supervisor who regularly points fingers and throws people under the bus?

Very new to EY so sorry if it’s a dumb question but why is it suggested that you should never work directly with your counselor (as your acting engagement manager)?

Mid-level when she's leading the call: please make sure you take notes. It's expected of the person not leading a call (note I always take notes)

Me(jr): asked to lead a call for a different deal as training. Mid-level doesn't take notes (also on call) and tells me it's the job if the junior to take notes.

How to handle your own procrastination at work and personal projects (printing kids photos)? Any tips/advice?

How can I get my *micro* manager off my back? I know I haven’t been doing the best work this quarter, but emailing me all damn day isn’t going to help me do better, I do know that.

When your analyst pings you with a text at 2am about the model they're working on: "Done!"

Any advice on how to tastefully tell your manager that you no longer want to be a charge nurse anymore? For us being in charge is having full assignment 3p-7p & being responsible for assigning pts , communicating w/ supervisor about various issues, making the assignment for next shift, and a mini report about each pt for the next charge. On the weekends, same responsibilities but 7a-7p. We don't get any additional pay for being in charge and I'm sick of the added responsibility and stress of it.

I have accepted an offer for the role of Director of Data Science & Analytics and I'll be working with old colleagues. I am very excited. I haven't given notice yet because I am waiting for the background check to complete, but my boss just asked me about traveling to a meeting in November. I start at the new job Oct 25. I'm really struggling for how to respond. If I were not leaving it is absolutely a meeting I should be at. I don't want to respond with a lie. Any dvice on how to respond?

What are some things you can do when you feel like you aren’t fitting in with your team?

It irks me when someone says I have a "lovely voice," it just makes me feel super uncomfortable and unsure what I should say to them

1) Hypothetically if you were looking to sabotage a colleague, can you code an excel document to throw off their numbers or calculations, (if you send them that document and they download it for use)?

@ PE folks, do you think it’s weird if a new member of your Big Law team of lawyers sends you a LinkedIn request as soon as she starts working with you? Is it less weird if I wait?

(The confession is that I eventually want to go in-house at this PE firm, so I want them to like me 😅)

I have a crush on my counsellor at work. She's much older but still really gracious and beautiful. Should I go for it or is this a bad idea?

Hello. What's is type of shoes do you wear to work
Flats, heels or sneakers?

Need some advice. Had final interview with practice lead on Wednesday but haven’t heard back from HR. Is it bad taste to send him a thank you note and wishing him a good weekend?

Any Deloitte folks going to DU this week?

What is the best website for finding creative job openings at either branding or advertising agencies?

Hi everyone
I recently got offer from TCS for 10 LPA and my current CTC is 7LPA with 2.5 years of experience. Am I being underpaid here?

how common is the 40x rule (landlords want you to make at least 40x the rent)?? i’m looking to move to nyc and want a studio, so narrowing down my search to find a studio <2k feels impossible, esp in a convenient location. any insight would be helpful!

My husband and I are paying a fortune in Manhattan rent and are looking for somewhere we can get a little more bang for our buck so we can start saving more money. We’d consider any nice neighborhood within an hour train ride to Manhattan. Any recommendations for where to look?

Hi I'm looking for a referral for a Product Manager role at big4 or FAANG. I'm currently working as a Product Manager for tech company supporting NYPD IT Bureau. As a vendor, I design and develop CMS/RMS applications. I have 9 years of experience and would love to connect with someone at those companies to discuss my candidature for a Product management role.

Best provider for good rates on used car loan?

Who thinks Betsey should resign?🙋‍♂️

Which is more useful in a HRBP role…data analytics or project management?

Hi all,

Need some suggestions as to how can I learn .net core and azure quickly .

Please suggest something!

Is it just me or with the rise of attacks on "essential workers", it's scary nowadays to work a public-facing job? I've seen so many videos of workers getting attacked for doing their job, some of them have even lost their lives.

My agency is looking to fill SEVERAL creative positions. We’re based in Austin, TX. DM if interested

What is the best response when a company asks you what is my salary expectation? Im going for a Senior Customer Experience Analyst (Remote) position, what is the salary range in the US? TIA

Just went on a 3 week vacation to India. Still flying high from it. If you need a hardcore change in perspective. Get your asses over there. Life is good people. Life is good.

Filed H1B COE petition today with PP at Vermont center, by when can I expect the result?

Ppl who went from ID to PI, what was your firms reaction ?

Netherlands, Eindhoven salaries for Java devs

We are having to give meds 2 times a day for a few days. Could somebody invent a pill pocket that tastes like a dog’s butt? I’m pretty sure he’d take it without problem if it tasted like that.

Does anyone have any advice for a recent masters graduate looking to move into product marketing? My professional experience is mostly in brand, social and event marketing, but after completing grad school, I’ve realized that I’d love to get into the product side of things. Unfortunately, 95% of the PMM roles I’ve come upon want 5 years of actual product marketing experience. So any advice for breaking into this area would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance 😊

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

I’m still trying to process seeing an agency exec well known for dismissing and ignoring POC held up as an exemplary diversity champion for women at the 3% Conference.

New York Shitty

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?

What's everyone's thought on Lululemon's new campaign?

Really want to attend a diversity conference on Monday but have a client meeting Tuesday. Think I could do it? Both are super important to me so trying to figure out what I can do

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


Thanks

Since recent events, do you think PSAs are still worth the time & energy?

Any of you heading to SXSW? Looking to meet some new peeps.

We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

We’re looking for account folks.
- 1 badass brand director
- 2 AAEs who should’ve been promoted by now, but (insert bullshit agency excuse).

DM me, or contact my girl Andy Moerer