Hey everyone! This bowl is geared towards all those open-mind professionals who love to cut loose when they’re not focusing on their careers. Any fun stories involving colleagues?

Just started a new job a couple of weeks ago and also today found out my wife's pregnant. When is an appropriate time to tell my new boss? Company policy asks for 3 months notice but it's a growing startup. What does everyone think is appropriate?

Females, how much of your personal life do you disclose to the men in your team? I.e. Lovers, relationships, ONS etc

A creative team I started working with recently has decided to ignore my every comment. They take feedback from anyone else but me, and whenever I push them to make said changes, they just pick fights and make snarky comments. Anyone have any idea why this might be?

I’ll be asking my last job for a letter of recommendation but I’m not sure who to ask. My boss, who is lovely and would write an amazing LOR. Or my boss's boss who would put minimal effort in but it would have more weight.

Anybody else with bpd struggle with getting attached to good managers/in-charges?

Is it just me or does some of the most prominent workplace discrimination occur between 2nd and 1st generation peers of the same ethnicity? Have heard complaints from several 2nd gen Indian

The hostility on my team is rough. We have a yeller. I walked by her room the other day. She was screaming across the room at a student, "you have to be kind to get kindness." Seriously, those were her words in a loud, berating, angry tone. Our admin has asked that we not report these. We are to talk to the teacher. She has yelled at me and other adults. Admin has to know she treats the kids this way too. One teacher has to work with her door closed to not hear the yelling all day.

Have you ever been told off by an older attorney of color? We have one Black partner at our firm and in conversation with him this morning he told me I should work on sounding and looking "more professional" and not let my "tone" or "bad attitude" get in the way. I don't think I've ever had a bad attitude at work, and whatever "tone" I'm speaking in it's my normal one. As a Black woman I just feel super weird about it and kind of sad.

GDS folks, a colleague of mine has defaulted on timesheets (more than 3) at senior level and was rated as Progressive. Is that the sole factor for not him not being a rated as differentiator?

Hi everyone, have a noob question here. When did you share the pregnancy news with your employer? Not sure when it’s optimal to do that. :)

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

Anyone in private now. How does it feel to be able to talk rude to your PA auditor and have no repercussions? I am on 2 new clients, and turns outs they are just as nasty as the last two. Not sure why I expected different

Thoughts on a manager texting you to ask why you aren’t online Easter weekend when all of your work is completed and another senior who can’t handle their own work decided to randomly send you their returns to review?

Hi guys 👋🏻
So I joined IBM 5 months back, was on bench for this long and got project just a week back.

My PSP and People Manager have been kind of lenient, cooperative and kind to me because I was never told I will be put in PIP, I have to enter project not matching my skillset etc etc.

Is it wise to appreciate both of them via blue points for their support?

I just got a mail saying I have 200 bluepoints to send out appreciations if I feel like.

I just gave notice. I’ll need to take some of my work products with me because I’m flying solo. What is the best way of leaving the firm with some of your work products besides taking photos of them? 🥲

Recently I’ve been in the enviable position of receiving several job offers from other firms and attorneys. I am currently employed and very happy at my current firm. What is the best way to politely decline these offers, both those made via phone and email, without burning any bridges?

Hey Fishes,

Need likes & emojis
Can I get some
N here's some humour
What's the logic behind likes & reactions after 12 emojis and then we getto send a DM?
Boss: just do what is informed to be done, Don try to be over smart
Employee : I think this is the smartest way to jus DM Directly instead of getting likes & other reactions. Do you think that's really imp.?
Boss : in his mind this guy is too much chaalo...
Let me shift him to other team or.let me see if.i.can kick him out..
Lol!!

There’s a senior architect at my firm that’s absolutely toxic as heck but on Fridays, he becomes his alter ego. All like “Happy Friday!” and “you’re very welcome” and “hope you have a fantastic weekend!” No joke, he really is a different person.

Hi 👋. I posted here a few weeks ago about being nervous conducting a PIP conversation with my team member.
I did it this week and let me just say it was the weirdest conversation ever. The guy is usually argumentative and tries to disprove every bit of feedback. But this time he just sat there and asked no questions and said nothing.
Maybe he’s looking for new jobs already - don’t mind this at all and this would be a good outcome for him overall.

I'm not sure what else I did other than being respectful and not giving flip at the same time but (4) mature ladies in my office flirt with me every chance they get. Some of my M colleagues are beginning to notice and giving the prod. I must confess it comes with some perks as I do appreciate how fast they process my requests/orders which a M colleague literally told me is biased. Recently one of them offered to bring me her cooked food and asked that I do the same..(Cont'd)

Does anyone know what it's like to work at insider ? Tech saas ai martech business. Read a few Glassdoor reviews that concerned me.

Is there a way to go into an AE role with just SDR experience at a different company?

🐠 Would you rather work on award winning next level creative with zero work life balance or churn out mediocre work and have a healthy work life balance?

I got a offer from HCL as a Process Lead , Can someone let me know what would be my Key responsibility Areas and Profile.

Area- Applications

Why are both Stacy Abrahams and Hilary Clinton allowed to question election outcomes, but Trump is not? 🤔

Hi All,

I have basic to good understanding on RPA uipath, I would like to change my domain to become an RPA developer. Please DM me if there are any openings in HCL

Thanks

Capgemini HR asking me to share offer letters.

Is it fine to share them ?

How many days it usually takes for Full and final settlement in Capgemini? It's been 11 days after lwd but didn't receive any communication yet even after dropping mail to f&f team. Could someone help here pls.?

Hi everyone! I am a newly promoted senior at a B4 firm. Thought I might post in this bowl about being interested in referrals. Not sure how it works in consulting, but I feel like it’s an industry I’d like to get in. So if anyone is looking to refer someone, I’d appreciate getting in touch with you!

Do other firms have dedicated state and local practices?

Anyone in to younger guys?

Need like for completing profile. Thanks.

Subletting my university city apartment at 3600 Lancaster Avenue. DM for details

Hello!!! It’s so quiet in here

Anyone have the link for the ‘All things link’ bowl? Used to be in it and now doesn’t come up in search anymore.

Hey everyone! Lets start by giving your A/S/L.

Men - what are the best socks out there? For work/casual wear and workout.

Location thread? Seattle area here.

Hello! This is exciting 😋

What are your best tips for traveling? I’ve found a few LS clubs in project cities, but usually only open on the weekends. I’ve had the best luck with Tinder/OkCupid (I date singles and couples)

Favorite mattress - couples / families only please! My husband is an extremely light sleeper so we want something that doesn’t wake him up when I toss / turn or when I come to bed (after workin late).

Any one in the Ny/Nj area?

I have a feeling this is going to be a buncha dudes tryna get some 🥱

What’s your wildest lifestyle story or fantasy? Mine is to be tied up, blindfolded, eaten out and fucked by a dozen gals. 💁🏽‍♀️

Let’s share experiences