I got an email from the Executive Vice President telling me from here on in I need to notify him and the head of operations whenever I request time off, be it for vacation or medical reasons. I replied and said I would and then told me to submit a record of all the days I've had this year and at what time, as well as any time in the future I have requested and been approved for by my supervisor. I am not in danger of exceeding my PTO balance. Is this normal?

How much medical coverage should one have?

What's your ideal PTO? Activity and length of time off?

What are some of the best paid medical fields that don't require a doctorate? Certifications are absolutely fine. I just can't afford to go into doctorate-level debt

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!

Which companies have best WLB, least stressed DS/DA roles? I’ve been suffering from some immunology issues and stress from work would worsen it, therefore I want to move to a company/role with good benefit (esp. healthcare) and great WLB (little chance of PIP, etc). Doesn’t have to be high-paying, as long as it can support my life (single) and long-term medical cost. Thanks in advance.

Could anyone please share timeline after giving medical and biometrics how long it is taking for Canada Work Permit.

Can we take leaves while on notice period at IBM?
Generally we cannot but I have seen people utilizing sick leaves during notice period . Just want to confirm.

Anyone find a reasonable flight around Thanksgiving? I’m looking for somewhere to go over the holiday for 5 nights or so.

Pandemic induced pressure & burnout. Is every agency bad at present? Desperate to move on before it kills me but worried it’s not diff anywhere else. Hearing people are off sick in lots of agencies.
Or does anyone have positive experiences to share?

How do you deal with a Midlevel who tells the partner you’ll cover for them, but gives you less than 24 hours notice they’ll be gone without asking if you can cover? I helped out back on July on a deal with they were on vacation, and now every vacation since they keep adding me back on without keeping me appraised of the deal in the interim

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

Any insight on Aesthetic Medical Device Sales? Interviewing this week.

I’ve reached a point in my career where I want to take a step back and do an easy job just for the medical insurance benefits. Any ideas what I could do (or who is hiring)? Would contracts manager/admin/specialist be an easy job?

I am a creative designer/animator with a leading medical tech company with 6 yrs exp and based in NY. Currently looking for new roles because of relocation requirement at my current role. Any tips or referrals would be really appreciated. TIA!

I have a Deloitte PDM offer. I’ve read about the positives/negatives and I’m so torn. When my recruiter says I’ll have “144 hours” of PTO (18 days), will I definitely still run into the utilization trap of not being able to take it? Are all projects 40-42 hr weekly caps? Third question: I’m new in the DC area, are PDMs invited to firm socials? Trying to make friends! Thanks in advance

Some recruiter just called my mobile, sneezed and hung up.

I am getting sick of these cold calls.

Anyone successfully take STD or extended long term disability for final IVF procedure? I’d like to take 6 months, Destress before hand then go into extraction. Docs say if this doesn’t work they recommend I move onto other options so I want to give it a fair shot. My clinic will fill out fMLA / medical forms but not sure who ultimately decides the duration. Should I also consider other mental health leave alternatives? Thank you!

Atib do you wanna go to the holiday party with me?

Let’s see how many ppl like this, then he’ll have to consider.

We're discussing the company holiday plan and it looks like my manager is going to pressure me to work on Thanksgiving this year. Late-stage capitalist america, now without holidays!

Planning a trip to Tulum, Mexico for about 12-15 people. I am wanting to get a house near the beach with a c or can come every day. Any suggestions on where to start? Would we also need to rent cars?

Can someone recommend some marketing and design blogs? I am working on a project and my creative juices just aren't flowing.

Anyone working in Wallmart global tech?

Does EXL have an internal forum where employees sell out the cars after lease is over?
Or even lease transfer?

Any insight on Aesthetic Medical Device Sales? Interviewing this week.

I recently joined a company after being self employed. I’m on hubs’s health insurance. We have no kids. It’s United healthcare. The company offers United as health insurance. What’s the best way to compare plans? I have not been in this situation before so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question.

I finished McK power round 30 mins ago. When can I expect the results ? lol

Hi Fishes,
How many days Persistent takes to share interview feedback?

What are the employee benefits if you join Lilly Bengaluru location.

Running behind on a date, tried to originally reschedule but he insisted, said I was on a call and instead of 5:30 could meet at 6:30 and at 6:15 he checked in, I said 20 more and then he cancelled...

One issue with the work from home revolution will be the offshoring of jobs. I got laid off and my replacement will be from Mexico City. One time zone away and probably half my salary. It is what it is.

Has anyone done/heard of the Morgan Stanley 3 year program? If so, what was it like?

Anybody else struggling with the fact that nearly all their friends are coupled up?
Not in an envious way. Just... Damn, this sh*t can leave you very alone.

I've recently went to a restaurant and saw a robot waiter, I thought that was the coolest thing. What do you all feel about this shift in the restaurant industry?

Pahado pe maggi bechne ka business shuru krne ka soch rha hu...koi partnership me aana chahta h ???

30th birthday coming up in December and would love to do it big, I haven’t celebrated a lot of birthdays in the past. Would love to skydive over the palm in Dubai, with that in mind, anyone have recs on where to stay and things to do in Dubai for 4-6 days? TIA

Any Knowledge Attorneys or Professional Support Attorneys out there? Or know any? Wondering if it would be a good life choice. (I like the sound of it from the little I’ve found.)

Anyone freelance on the side of their full-time job? (Remote, obviously. Is this a thing?)

Has anyone been told that the role they are interviewing for will start in Jan 2023?

Any bonus and payrise at Visa Inc have been communicated yet?

Anyone know anything about street legal electric go-carts? Think less $$ Vanderhall alternatives. Suggestions welcome.

Just learned that we (family account) have still been paying for Netflix's DVD service, in addition to the streaming service. Last DVD rental? 2015.

🤦‍♂️

My son lost his summer job. So I gave him the honey do list @ $15/hr. It’s a long list...

Anyone actually managed to get a 3080? Damn these bots 😤

Bay Area - where can people visiting from overseas get Covid tested? Requirement to be able to fly.

Looking for ergonomic office chair recommendations, budget is $500. Any suggestions?

Looking for a home office chair…I need something really ergonomic/comfortable but given the visibility of the office in the house the wife wants something stylish. She keeps calling all my ideas ‘gamer chairs’ even though they’re definitely not. Anyone have any chairs they really like that may be worth looking at? I feel like I’ve looked everywhere (Steelcase, Herman Miller, humanscale, Haworth, xchair, etc).

One issue with the work from home revolution will be the offshoring of jobs. I got laid off and my replacement will be from Mexico City. One time zone away and probably half my salary. It is what it is.

Made a mistake: I bought a watch instead of an iPad for grad school use.

Okay hear me out - been wanting to start a side hustle/business/startup for a while now as it’s a cool learning opportunity and I want that kind of passion. just don’t really have any good ideas....how do I brainstorm and come up with meaningful ideas?

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

Plan to buy a place and currently trying to pick a real estate agent. Some realtors require to sign an exclusive service contract. Should we go with someone that doesn’t require a contract?

Anyone have a good office chair recommendation? Really not trying to spend more than $150 but willing to go to $200 if there is a really good recommendation.

Thanks!

So what are everyone's Spotify Wrapped results?

What website can you use to play simple games over zoom (Chinese checkers, chess, checkers)?

A 15 week old puppy has seriously messed up my life for better and worse. Fish, when did the puppy chaos taper off for you?

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

Has anyone ever outsourced a portion of their own work and passed it off as their own? I would love to hear some stories...