Have you received any emails or messages from your boss or colleagues during the “holiday break” if you’re off? If you did, were they answered or did you ignore them? My team and org as a whole has done pretty well at keeping things quiet last week and I hope it continues through next week for sure.

What about you and your experience so far?

I accepted a new job, they said PTO was “generous.” I find out it’s 19 days a year of PTO (which includes sick days). I have two young children and we like to vacation 1-2x a year (no more than a few days away each time). Am I crazy that this is pretty limited time off? 8 of the normal holidays off during the year (working the week between Christmas and NYE). Thoughts? I dont know if lack of PTO is a good reason to back out, is it?

Hey everyone, would 12/23 afternoon not a bad time for holiday travels? Booking for a flight for my parents from overseas to LAX ,trying to avoid crazy busy afternoon.

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

Hi
I will be joining cisco bangalore soon
Can anyone share with me the holiday list for oct 2022
I need it to plan my travel
Just need to know if there's diwali holiday or not

Thanks

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

Is it true that AFS doesn’t allow people to start with a positive PTO balance?

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

Starting a new job next month, and considering taking two days off for kids’ spring break next month. Not sure whether it’s appropriate to request time off for a new job (I would’ve preferred not to take any time off for first three months). I may just be able to just ask for a single Friday off (so 1 day rather than 2 days).

Any thoughts on whether I should proceed with the request? I just came from big law and want to make sure I’m not making a bad impression on my colleagues.

Should I take this role?
Pros: 50k bump, company is full remote, no time tracking software, unlimited PTO, 10k in quarterly bonuses, vertical move in responsibility and title, will set me up for future roles in different companies with the title I am looking for (so strategic move)

Cons: Its a startup, the solution they offer is adjacent to my desired industry, its a very small team so I wouldn’t grow my network as much, tech stipend for new laptop (but they don’t provide a work one)

How many paid vacation days (not market holidays) do you get as a new hire? How many can you get as your years of service increase?

Holiday Season - at my former company, around this time of year I would have already gotten a ton of gift baskets etc. - not something I would ever take home but open up for the team and leave out. Started somewhere new last November, have dealt with multiple firms in various regions of the last year, many of which have billed several $100ks, have yet to receive anything. Are firms no longer doing this post COVID?

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

I'm graduating in a few weeks, is to weird to send a holiday gift like wine or a Christmas Card along with my resume? I haven't been hearing back from the companies i have been applying to and I'm looking to stand out.

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

What is the PTO carryover policy?

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?

Curious to hear from the community, what is the best sales approach for enteprise? MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale, Command of the message etc. Also, what approach do the major tech companies train their sales team on?

I put in a lot of effort to show my client properties that fit their requirements, but they ended up working with a different agent just because they wandered across an open house. I'm so frustrated right now. Has anyone else experienced this?

I am soooo slow right now… nyc. How’s everyone else doing. I’m getting a little nervous about this economy and seeing a lot of layoffs in other bowls 😣

Due to licensing in Australia, limited to a sub 660cc bike. Considering:
- Ducati Monster 659
- Triumph Street Triple
- Yamaha MT07
Appreciate any feedback from riders. Once probation period is up will be looking at a Harley; Dyna or Night Rod

Curious if anyone has invested a big amount in one stock let’s say buying 150k of CRWD in may based on gut or conviction however you may put it. Want to have a discussion around lessons learnt and ways to derisk.

Hi, been stuck in the contract analysis/review cycle. I have asked a few recruiters how to make a lateral move into in-house. They told me to focus on contract management, which I have been doing for the past year. Now that I have, are there any sites besides “jobscan” that I can use to make sure my resume fits the job descriptions? Does anybody know any recruiters that could help me, as well?

Looking to specialize in privacy and was considering getting the CIPP/CIPM/CIPT. I already have my CISSP and CISA. Is it worth it?

I joined pwc last month, and absolutely hating it here. Each weekend has been working, 12-15 hours work day is minimum expectation. And there's extreme hierarchy, where even after you spend 24 hours working on something, the director decides he wants something completely different and you delete and restart. (Note that you request them to review and give their pov earlier on, but they never take the time out)

F / 21 / Chi / 48k
Are there other marketing/content specialists out there?

Transferring to the century city office of my firm. Would really appreciate neighborhood recs!

I have interest in product management. I am looking for an internship in PM.
1) What to look in a company to intern at?
2) Startup vs Big Companies?

Anyone work in alliance management? Would love to learn more about the function!

Has anyone here gotten a job through FB or, if you’re a hiring atty, recruited a good candidate?

Which is better Virtusa or LTI

Just arrested a drunk driver with an “I back the blue” bumper sticker on their car. The way I see it, one of the best ways to support us is to not commit crimes but here we are…

How can you start a career in Cloud Computing ? How long does it take to land your first job ? Does anyone still hire freshers ?

Looking to sell my Nikon F-mount wide angle lenses. Based out of NYC/NJ. Like new conditions on both lenses.
1. Sigma 14-24/f2.8 - 900$
2. Rokinon 14/f2.8 - 200$

Photo links in comments.

Happy Black History Everyone, let's make this a truly historic month!!

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

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

Do you drink or do anything wild at company holiday parties or events? I feel like as one of the only minority associates I have to be extra careful to stay professional. All my white coworkers can talk about is the open bar and how crazy everyone gets...true or false for your company?

What are some good resources you use to expand your skill sets and stay knowledgeable?

Context: I did a career switch from finance into marketing and am constantly looking for ways to improve and learn more

Just found out I got laid off. Cheers to the weekend 🍺

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

The marketing for Black Adam is genius! I wish I was in entertainment. If you could choose one industry to do marketing for what would it be? For me it's easily film or games.

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

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

Looking for some inspiration for a project. Ads/brands from any era that have made an impact on you - whether that’s being inclusive and diverse, or making you think wtf. Could be from when you’re growing up or ones you’ve seen recently. Thoughts?

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

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

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

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