I grew up with a lot of social anxiety so I can't really believe I'm saying this, but my favorite thing about working at a store is that I have to talk to people every day. It's really helped me come "out of my shell" and stepping outside of my comfort zone has given me more confidence than I ever thought it would.

What do you guys think about a career in investor relations / capital formation for a decent size PE. I think principals get carry.

5/24/22 checkin thread! What are you all up to today?

If anyone in DC area is looking for a great therapist.... i cannot recommend mine enough! I have seen several and she’s been detrimental in my getting better: Janet Wilson in Arlington.

How do you know when dependence turns into addiction? Where’s the line?

For anyone who has a consistent exercise routine can you explain if it has helped you manage your ADHD symptoms and all the different ways it has helped?

Any tips on how to transition to entertainment law? Like skills to build? CLEs to take? How to become more appealing to entertainment firms and companies?
For context, I'm currently working in plaintiff side employment.

ACD/M/14 y exp/$150k/SF

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

Any recommendations for the best monitor to buy for PE?

Setting up ConEdison for first time. How much should I expect to pay in monthly utilities for a studio (heat, gas, water incl)?

Anyone else buy a lunch box only to use shopping bags instead? I can’t be the only one. Lunchbox has been empty in my trunk for the last year. Used it maybe 3 times.

Is there anyway to pass off 2 years of p&c underwriting and 1.5 of management liability underwriting as 3.5 years experience? All at the same company. I want to apply for roles as a senior underwriter.

What skills must one build upon to pivot from Investment team at a PortCo of a mega fund (>$300 Bn), to investment team at a PE?

Would genuinely appreciate some advise as I start this new role at the PortCo from next month. TIA 🙏

Hey can anyone guide me for Technical Round 2 of BDO Rise, it's 15 minute video meet, atleast if you can tell me what should I expect from it, it will be a relief.

How many hours a day (on average) do you have to work in order to bill 7 hours per day?

Cannot make up my mind on carry on - I have a tumi leather carry on.. but need a new one..

Managers, how do you help your customer support team avoid burnout?

Have you ever been the customer support that saved the day? See! Not all heroes wear capes😌

How have the skills needed for working in customer support changed over the past decade?

Will the customer support future be led by chatbots or will we still be necessary? lol

Today my supervisor told me "be helpful with customers, but not TOO helpful." I seriously have no idea what that means. OK though, you're the boss?

Yesterday someone told me: “I will never shop here again!” I saw them at the same time the following week! Lol. Just a reminder to not take anything too personally.

My work from home customer support people, do you miss the in person company culture or you’re good? Cause same

Hiring managers, what do you look for as you’re going through resumes?

How do you prevent the negativity of your job from impacting your personal life?

Tell me a feel-good story from work that will restore my faith in humanity.

My company is receiving backlash for…let’s say a poor decision that has gone viral in my city. For 3 days, almost everyone who has called customer support is just looking to insult and yell at us. This isn’t our fault :/

More people are jumping to social media as an effective customer service tool. Why? 1) Email support takes forever. 2) No one wants to read the help page anymore. 3) It's a hit or miss getting in contact with great sales rep

When you’re applying for customer service jobs, do you customize the resume objective for each?

Do you feel working in customer support has made you a better customer?

Creative ways to respond to customer concerns without sounding scripted?

How to stop customer service from ruining your day?

I hate when customers say “I understand it’s not your fault” and then continue to be rude anyway.

Let me let in on a secret, customer supoort reps are just humans. PERIOD! Rant is over.

Can I still work as a telemarketer even though I have a noticeable accent? People don't say they can't understand me but they seem relieved when they get to talk to somebody else. My boss acts like I'm not very good at the job and I think it's because some customers think I am an "outsider," for lack of a better term. I just want to fit in.

What tips would you give to someone going into customer service?