Headed to a holiday party. quick: give me three interesting non controversial topics to talk about

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

So i work at this company in coimbatore (india) and we have a very poor work life balance. We have a 6 day working policy and no vacation or sick leaves just 1 day casual leave a month. We usualy had to work around 10 to 12 hrs and no leaves even during govt holidays. How can i make them understand this is killing our personal life. I have already shared a couple of emails to hr and CFO of our company to no avail. Please advice on what should I do next

Hey friends! I hope everybody has had a productive week and had an awesome weekend for those who enjoyed their holiday! This question is specifically for Amazon Web Services in sales.

So I am currently a potential candidate as an AAE. I was told that I would in the future have to prepare a mock deck and deal with objections.

Has anybody had to prepare them and what was the scenario?

Thanks everyone!

Planning a honeymoon in Greece for September. Any recommendations on islands? It’s a 2 week vacation. Some time will be spent on Mykonos for the sake of a specific resort but other than that I have nothing else planned.

Happy Halloween, my fellow Tech Pros! I love this Holiday, anyone come up with a creative costume to wear at work?

Hi- in conversation to make a move, but curious what the total package looks like for an experienced associate? (PTO days, 401K and pension?) Also, is there a paternity leave program? Thanks!

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?

What’s the most entertaining (in a good or bad way) thing you’ve ever witnessed at a firm outing or holiday party?

Anyone here going to the EY holiday party this Thursday alone? I am 😅 and i think i’d be fun to meet other gals and keep each other company!

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

I found the following perks in Deloitte should also be considered at RISE

1. Office Phone reimbursement
2. Well-being allowance yearly 25k
3. Vacation allowance of 25k
4. Amount of Rewards and Recognition min 5k compared to current reward Rs.1500

Have an interesting scenario. Holiday party season is approaching. At one of our parties (during working hours) there is an optional “talent show.” Employees can win door prizes. We have an entry that is a religious song - like one you would sing in church. I assume we need to let this employee perform this - or we are setting ourselves up for trouble. Likewise, if we permit this song, I assume we cannot compel attendance to the talent show. The talent show is part of a lunch thing.

Anyone here from Canada, who went through TN Visa process recently with Google, that can share their experience and timeline of getting the visa? I am planning to take some time off to wrap up relocation related stuff and manage notice period as well so it would be good to get some insight on timelines. Would be great if people here who went through the process can share their experience!

Hello everyone! How do you manage holiday pay when the holiday is on a Saturday/ Sunday. For example, if I have someone working on Christmas (Sunday), they should be paid 1.5 but what if they work on Monday as well?I know this might sound silly to some people but I’m covering for payroll for the holidays and I don’t want to mess up!

When and how do you push back on people senior to you? Fifth year dealing with supersenior associate (11th year) who completely lacks good judgment & common sense. One of those super smart but impractical types. As just one example, he recently called me to tell me to call someone who’s on vacation and ask them to send a calendar invite. I offered to send myself but apparently that wouldn’t work (presumably because it would be efficient & make sense.) At what point (and how) do I Just Say No?

My wife and I are thinking we may do an all inclusive resort in Punta Cana this year for our big vacation, anyone have any experiences to share? Thank you!

I'm hiring soon for a clinical pharmacist roles to do prior authorizations from home. It's state programs and mainly 9 to 5. What should the compensation be? It'll include 3 weeks vacation and all holidays off btw.

What holiday party did you get?
Anyone living close to an office, got a holiday party with food and drinks, and the venue started open for them until around midnight. Our remote workers got a one hour party w a DJ and trivia that let you win gift cards. Yeah it was nice to win a gift card but I found it lame in comparison to hanging out with my team in real life.

I've heard a couple of things about how the partner pension amount @ PwC is determined, both similar in approach.

Both calculations I have heard of result in an annuity paid until death, at which point a surviving spouse (if any) receives the annuity.

The first calculation I have heard is that you get 80% of your highest earning year as a partner (e.g. If your best year was $1M, you'd get $800k as an annuity).

The second calculation I have heard is that they look at your three highest earning years as a partner, and take the second highest and you get 100% of that. (e.g if your three highest earning years were $1M, $800k, and $1.2M, you'd receive $1M as an annuity).

Is ANY of this true, or just all rumor? Any PwC partners that can chime in and explain the pension plan fact for fact? Perhaps with sample numbers?

I have a friend moving to North Carolina in a few months. Does anyone know what the salary range is for a Commercial Banker job grade 10 at Fifth Third?

Guys I am getting 18lpa+2 Jb ....but I am thinking of taking fidelity offer for 23.5 and grade 5.

I am choosing fidelity because IBM is having bond of 2 yrs for 2 lakh joining bonus...and hike is very less in IBM.

Do you think I am choosing right,can anyone tell if IBM is better than fidelity and why?

I am trying to transfer my pf from Capgemini to persistent and raised transfer request as well for that but it got rejected. I checked persistent guys but they said Capgemini should check this issue. So does anyone have any contact with Capgemini who takes care of these pf related queries for alumni or any support email.
Please help.

I work as an AGM in a busy restaurant. Been working there for just over a year, and haven't had a single raise. I now only make 0.50 cents more than even the lowest paid shift lead but I am doing a lot more work. I'm no longer satisfied with these conditions. Should I try to negotiate a raise or look for other opportunities?

If I should negotiate, any tips?

Love this thread :)

Ive been using botox fairly consistently for 10 yrs and m happy with the results. However, for financial reasons Im thinking of taking a break for 12 months to save the extra money.

Will stopping botox for 12 moths undo all the progress I've made? (I am afraid of rapidly aging like the Nazi from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - nightmare fule).

Also, any adfordable akincare products I should use during the 12 months?

Currently in risk advisory but would like to get into valuation. Has anyone else done this transition and any tips?

Is there any good PG for men available near the office?

Which are the top consulting firms in the region after MBBK , heard strategy& has a really bad culture so exclude that too?

I have offers from different organization, Could you please help me to decide which one would be great choice.
All are for Bigdata profile with almost same package.

Yoe- 9, Big data Exp-3
Iris
Saama technology Pune
Epam Systems - Shell Market project
HCL - Deutsch Bank project
Impetus

Deciding factor- Job security, WLB, yearly hike and scope of learning.

Had a first round interview scheduled for a large CPG brand. My interviewer never called me, and I emailed following up to confirm the call. It’s been over a day and no response. What is going on with recruiters? I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt, but not even an email back saying “something came up” or “we’ve moved on” ? I’ve been ghosted after every final interview during my recent job search, but never had I been ghosted before even having the first call??

Anyone currently freelancing for a big tech co? Dying for some tips / hints on how to get my foot in the door...!

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

At what point do you feel it is necessary to trademark a product or new tagline?

Can anyone compare indochino/suitsupply/enzo/etc to tailors in Thailand? Price point seems to be about the same but will I get better (or worse) quality in Thailand?

Is it worth getting tableau certified if I'm not technical? It's a free opportunity, but I can also get certified or train in other things with my time. If no, what's a valuable certification?

So this boring interview ... is it really for 30 min???

Hello!
I’m a student majoring in Software Engineering. I’m starting my third year in a few months and have an internship where I’m learning more about working with an actual team on real-world projects. However, I feel like I need to do more to stand out and have a stronger software background. Anyone have any tips or suggestions for what I should do on my own time to strengthen my skills?

What are some best practices for verifying the security of internally developed code?

For all those that have taken on a trainee to team up: what do you think is a fair split?

I feel guilty anytime I have downtime and am not working or learning. Actually, it's more anxiety than anything. Is this how they suck us in? With guilt and anxiety?

Any suggestions to find moments of silence/solitude during the work day? Can�t use meetings rooms and the place is like a wall st trading floor. Noise cancelling headphones?

Do y’all carry cash? Like i know carrying cash is a good thing to do by how much average do y’all have on your person at a time?

Currently looking at a sales manager role for a national firm here in Canada. Essentially the recruiting advisors to the firm and then helping them succeed. Recruiting experienced and new.

Pros and cons of this role

Words to say, questions to ask, things to do when a client who moved their money to year exactly one year ago, blind sides you with ACATS out after you’ve made 13.7% because he is conservative? GO!

It's appalling how bad new associate excel/ppt skills are. There needs to be a way of judging 'readiness' during the interview process.

For advice/fee based platforms: SEI Private Trust or Envestnet as your preferred?

Out of curiosity, what are some of your most frugal habits?

Best books you read this year that aren’t about sales, marketing or prospecting?

If a client is being a pain in the ass can you transfer and ship their assets to the firm of your choice? Do you need their permission?

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

How do you decide how much notice to give when you're leaving a firm to go to a competitor? I know that no matter how much notice I give, they'll walk me out the day I give it. I don't want to be in limbo for 2-4 weeks while my licenses are still held by the former firm before I can start at the new one. But I also don't want to burn a bridge by resigning effective immediately. Would appreciate some insight from other W2 advisors who have moved firms before.

Our RIA will be presenting to a group of FAs on COI strategy in a few months. Curious if anyone has had success obtaining referrals from centers of influence?

Woohoo just closed my first client!!!!

Need tips & encouragement for how you have gotten out of a slump in the past. I am 3.5 yrs in and have seen my practice growing (some quarters better than others ), but Q219 has been really tough.

Ran into someone I went to college with that's working at a restaurant, feeling so grateful ???? anyone feel like that when they run into people like omg so glad I'm doing better than you? ??

Anyone affiliated with Kestra? Thoughts? Experiences?

Sometimes I feel like I am a drone that just works all the time and I have no friends.