How do you make small talk with people you don’t really have much in common with? Working with a few people in the team and feel like there’s a wall between us I can’t break 😞

How can I turn around a bad impression at work?

I'm feeling a lot of anger towards my manager (now he's acting normal but there were moments where he was condescending/dismissive/mocked my and others work/arrogant/said stuff was "wrong" constantly/belittling the difficulty of tasks etc. in the past project).
Maybe it is "standard chewing out" but it bothered me a lot. So much that I find myself still getting all fired up inside thinking about it...
Idk how to let go of this :/ Thoughts?

Help- my SIL showed me two dresses she rented for my shower, and I think they are super bridal/not very appropriate to wear as a guest or bridesmaid. I have asked others and they agree. I feel like my own outfit, a simple jumpsuit, pales in comparison to how over the top these dresses are. What can I say or do? I feel really down but also don’t want to start WW3 by saying something to her. I feel like I now need to rush to buy a new outfit.

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

So I'm the only black advisor in my office and I feel so out of place. I walk into meeting early and people won't notice I'm there and everyone wears really expensive shoes and clothes. They all have their cliques and then there's just me.

Is it fair game to report someone’s particularly polarizing IG posts to HR? Was friendly with this person but now I wouldn’t ever want to work with them after some of the things they’ve posted.

How long is it sustainable to talk to someone without meeting in person due to covid? I find myself getting bored because the meeting in person is what determines whether we actually vibe.

Seeking advice on how to react when a colleague asks how much you make. I don’t want to disclose what I make given the person asking definitely makes less and it will cause drama

How do I leave my role as someone on the talent team. I am on a small recruitment team of only a few people, who connect daily. I am also responsible for sending out updates tracking new hires and upcoming leavers (aka I would be on this list if i decide to leave). If I am looking to leave my company, considering all of these things, how do I do it in the least awkward, most professional way possible? I want to put in at least a two week notice, but will continuing my work after that be weird?

How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

How do you deal with working on a brand that you're new on and all the past work has been awful but you're forced to continue on with the look/feel/tone of?

What is RSM's dress code??? I feel so silly, I started during the pandemic and am headed into the office for the first time next week and realized I have no idea 🤦‍♀️

Am I particularly uptight, or is writing meant to be done alone, without a partner talking to you? With past partners, we chat through script notes and then I go off to execute. Current partner likes to sit and chat as I write. To me, writing is crafting a conversation. So I can’t talk to you and simultaneously talk to this audience. Of course I can just say “I’m gonna go write.” But since we’re both CD level, I’m like…is this his first rodeo? Maybe other writers are different though.

Been on a project for 2 weeks and thinking it’s not for me. The manager is kind of rude when I ask for help/direction, but he always says to ask if things are uncertain. He always has this condescending attitude and just keeps telling me that he expects more of someone at my level, C. I just keep feeling anxious that I’m not meeting expectations and feel reluctant to ask for help. Anyone in the same boat?

How do you handle it when a direct report reacts negatively during a performance review?

Last week team dynamics took a turn for the worst (even tho in each retro the team always commend each other, you would think team work is great). Team members get agitated with each other for being slow. Team members coming across rude and brash (the same ones are difficult to get hold to offer support, time is money is what someone said💰, the craziest was the client accidently sharing her whatsapp screen, commenting on people's feedback to what she was presenting OMG 😲 How was your week?

After how many wears do you usually dry clean your suit jacket, suit pants, and blazer?

Hi there

I am in need of some serious advice. I have been continuously harassed, ridiculed and spoken down to by a coworker who’s now even “threatened” to get me fired etc. We do not have an HR department and the only manager I can go to is also mistreated and not taken seriously. What do I do? I’m terrified.

Wife’s company sent out a mandatory employee survey. One question asked if they live with with any coworkers. Only choices are yes and no. Is that an appropriate question? And is it even legal to ask that?

What do you do when when someone at the top of your firm says something bigoted and you don’t call them out immediately?

I’m a cyber security professional with a security clearance looking to get into cloud security. I’m trying to figure out if I should go for AWS or Microsoft Azure. Which would be the best route to take? Which route is more beneficial?

My brother would have been 42 today. I miss him. Not sure why today more than any of his previous birthdays... Just can’t focus on anything today.

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

How do you all ask parents for supplies without bagging them constantly?

Cockapoo vs cavapoo? Easier dog to own

Hi all, wanted to share a couple things that have been real blessings to me and boosters to my faith lately in case they are helpful for anyone else: 1) CBSM - it’s a 4-year course that takes you though the whole Bible. Im in year 2 and love it. 2) Pints with Aquinas podcast. He has both long form/interview podcasts and also very short Bible study podcasts where he analyzes a verse or two and provides Aquinas’ view on it. If you have things that’ve helped your faith lately, I’d love to hear ‘em!

I want to change my Base location, what is the process now a days ?
I completed 1.5years in TCS & lateral entry.

Random Question!
Anyone (men) tried Lumin Skin are routine for men before? I would like to know what you think.

Hi all,
I have one doubt. What is the meaning of "LD." in bny Mellon? I saw lots of positions starting with ld

Can anyone please let me know the highest package for F grade in Operations Recon?

Hi folks,
Looking for ReactJS developer role/frontend developer with 2.9 years of total experience. Kindly refer me if openings available.
Thanks

Does anyone have Google Slides for Wonders 2017 and/or Go Math for 4th grade?

I’m a first yr in NYC biglaw (2nd yr in Fall) — is 3.2k for one bedroom in BK (think downtown BK, carroll garden, Williamsburg) too much? Always have lived in manhattan so I’m not sure what reasonable rent for one bedroom in BK is.

How long did it take to hear back for CBS early decision applicants?

Doesn’t feel great when the job you are interviewing for (that wasn’t advertised at all) is posted on Linkedin a few days after you interviewed 😞 Gotta keep looking...

Hi ,
Anyone from Accenture kindly suggest.I have got mail that my profile is shortlisted for interview.But they are asking to upload all documents like pan card adhar salary slips n many otyers before interview only.Should I submit it??? Or is it suspicious?

If an otherwise good interview the interviewer says: “I think you have great experience that will help you wherever you go”. Should I be reading into this?

Any interview experience at paytm and PayU for data science role

Just wanted to wish everyone a lovely week and best of luck with finishing the next couple days on a strong note! ❤️👏🏻

I’m an ambivert starting out in consulting. I hate small talk and find happy hours typically less than engaging. I become enervated with too much loudness. Any tips for navigating consulting?

What advantages have you gained from being an introvert in consulting?

Good jobs for introverts? So over consulting.

I hate giving presentations. Any tips for feeling (or at least looking) comfortable and confident?

When I was younger, I used to be able to speak in public just fine. Now that I am older, I get a sort of paralysis where my face is super hot, I can't remember anything of what I wanted to say and my voice breaks as if I am about to cry. God damn it

Anyone else frustrated with how people conflate introversion with social anxiety? I’m introverted but not socially anxious. And I know plenty of socially anxious extroverts.

A few extravert friends texted me over the weekend, panicking about WFH mandates and being socially isolated. I do not share their pain! Nice of them to care, though ❤️

Alright. I want to get some perspective. How many men in this introvert bowl are men? Whenever I speak about my introversion, people say ‘mostly girls are shy’. WTF!
- A proudly introverted man here.

Ways to overcome fear of public speaking? At times I stutter when I introduce myself and am sick of it

Anyone else struggle with lots of team events/dinners during the week? I love my team but need me time at night to be my best self. 1 night out is my max. Thoughts on explaining it to team?

I feel like I’m overlooked a lot because I like to think that my work stands for itself — so I tend not to network as much. Does anyone have any tips on getting better about putting yourself out there? Any tips greatly appreciated (just a bit tired of losing to the extroverts in 2021 still)

How do I get more involved in team room conversations? Any practical tips? I have good comebacks in my head just have trouble voicing them