https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lonely-office/id1673821227?i=1000631929205

HR is not your friend, they say. They’re a necessary evil, they say. When did the human resources department acquire this reputation? Should we consider them employee welfare workers, or are they only in service of corporate interests? On this episode, we’re joined by HR expert and startup advisor Rusty Rueff to talk about the origins of human resources, and how it’s come to represent the broken social contract between employee and employer.

Looking for a contact at DDB! Obviously times are very weird right now, but I’ve been wanting to make a move to Chicago soon-ish or when hiring freezes are over. And would love to try to get in the door there as a mid level - senior AD!

Looking for a referral to MBB firms - thanks! 🤝

Created the bowl for any and all cannabis connections.

HMU for referrals

I am in a tech IC position. One of friends switched to FAANG by converting the profile to consultant profile. The friend who might have less tech knowledge than me is now in FAANG and earning more. If the end goal would be that the friend might one day be a product manager and me an engineering manager taking instructions from the same friend, isn't consultant profile an easier path to growth. I had been practising DSA for years and the competition is only ever growing.

What are some of the best countries to work in as a research scientist?

please please please take COVID seriously. A man who taught me and supported me for many years died yesterday from it and I had to watch him get buried today, it sucks so much.

Whenever it rains I get sooo sleepy 😴 how do guys stay awake?

Podcast or other recs for a 6 hour solo road trip tomorrow? 27F if that influences anything

What is the WLB like in EY-P TSE? On the cyber DD side? Do they actually get any holidays?

Recommendations for best suits in Dubai? Good quality but not 10k either.

I cleared technical round and during final call with HR, my salary expectations were higher as per HR.

My current CTC is 9lpa, skill-IAM and Java, YOE-3. I asked for 14lpa, best they could give was 11lpa. I know I asked a lot.

She didn't care to negotiate and cut my call and now they put my candidature on hold. Can I expect call back? Or i can consider myself rejected?

A client (in the banking industry) is looking for what they’re calling a software/dev ops attorney to report directly to the GC. Thinking 6th year+. Would need to be based in the south. Can provide more details if you dm me.

Has anybody worked with time tracking tool like time doctor. My new company use that , what are the challenges of it. Will there be any issue if i dnt complete 8hr through time doctor.

Does someone have a good punch list of things to do before giving notice at a firm?

Fish, I trust your advice. Anyone have leads or recruiter recs for SF biglaw litigation? Looking to lateral as a to-be second year, mostly antitrust/white collar.

Hi! Does anyone here work for Avenue Code as a product designer? I’m a little confused regarding the type of role I’m interviewing for.. not sure if it’s FT like in a consulting firm, or contract like in a staffing agency..

I am looking for permanently remote position that is no tied to US time zone or is subjected to European time zones(flexible hours).

Any recommendations of companies hiring for data analyst or junior data analyst positions?

My work place is and has been quite toxic and lately micro managing "everyone". My health can't take it anymore.


NEED RECOMMENDATIONS:
Companies hiring remote data analyst.

Attending a company holiday party where they're doing a white elephant gift exchange. I barely know anyone except through emails and IMs given that most of us WFH. Fun but office appropriate gift ideas $30 or under?

Has your company stated anything about training in-person employees to better work with and include remote team members as your company goes back to having some employees in office? Mine says they will but I’ll still a little worried.

How are folks handling the address on your business cards? I recently took my first officially remote position. I'm in the same region as one of the company offices, but not especially close and not officially associated with it.

Are folks just not putting an address on their cards? Nearest office address? Company HQ address?

Do any of your companies offer coworking benefits? For instance if you’re fully remote, do they offer a monthly stipend to be used at coworking locations near you? Or anything similar in nature?

Have people been doing more or less work with personal projects since working from home? I feel like it’s been harder to keep motived to work on my side projects since starting a permanently remote position.

Has anyone noticed that you’re more depressed working fully remote? Having a quiet and non collaborative team is really making me think if I would prefer a hybrid position.

Got hired abroad to work hybrid position. Any suggestions for set up at home work space?

For those who work 100% remote with their company, what health insurance provider does your company offer? (ie. UHC, Aetna, BCBS, etc)

Hello. I am looking for new opportunities as a TPM. I came across a role at dropbox that I think would be a perfect fit. Would anyone be willing to provide me with a referral? Much appreciated!

Has anyone here participated in the year long remote year program? My company is fully remote in the US and is in general supportive of me going but concerned about local and international tax liability. Remote year doesn’t share tax advice and our HR team is small. Curious to hear from people at companies who have done it before and if there were any issues from a tax or payroll perspective. Trying to get the formal approval from my company before officially signing up, advice welcome!

Can everyone working remotely share how did he find his current job please , his salary and his position? . Let’s help each other

How are you all feeling about going into the holiday season while being remote? Missing the company holiday parties, or happy to be able to do your own thing?

I like working remotely but I'm starting to be concerned that am a little isolated. I'm 100% remote and I live alone. I'm not the biggest people person but this much alone time probably isn't healthy. Does anyone else every feel like this?

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.

Any tips on helping my remote bond/feel more connected with each other?

I got laid off today 🥲 would appreciate anyone who can help refer UX or product designer roles. 🙏