I have been recently teamed up with a copywriter partner, been two months of difficulty working with my new partner - most times he would disappear for half of the day (we are WFH) or work is delayed. I've escalated this to my manager and tried to figure out how we can best help him. It got worse, my manager finally spoke to HR to escalate it.

We were told he has clinical depression but HR did not offer any plan on how to help him or the team.

Any tips on how to navigate this?

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

I got admitted to hospital since I was unwell. How can I apply for cashless medical claims as I downloaded one form from general medical insurance plan. Can someone suggest me

How is WLB at a MM fund different from a MF? I’ve heard MF are worse on average, but what makes it worse? Is it just the hours, or is the work also significantly different?

For anyone that resigned without an offer lined up and took time off, what did you tell your team as a reason for leaving? I’m just not happy with my company but don’t want to jump into something new yet.

Are you seeing Mulptile Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?

Hello guys,

Can you please confirm whether PWC advisory provides WFH ,whether it's permanent or in hybrid mode?

Does anyone here suffer from bipolar disorder? How do you manage it and working in law? I see a therapist, and a psychiatrist, and am on medication, but I still have days where I wake up and I’m so depressed I can’t move. I’m working on remedying this with my doctors, but how does one approach mental health issues with their employer? I never felt the need to until I realized how much being bipolar can affect my ability to work.

I have an offer accepted from Elevance 125k (Anthem) and w a good team and seems that WLB would be ok. Also, Amazon hiring manager wants to interview me for a job. Is just a hiring manager int. so obvi nothing guaranteed. Salary if offered will be more than 150k. My question is should I accept the interview and see where it goes? Is it really worth it to proceed with a company like Amazon for 25k+. I live in CA so $ is imp but I do have a toddler so WLB is also imp. Both role are Sr. MGR.

Hi fishes, I just joined PWC SDC kolkata, so how is the work culture and the work life balance here...any insights!!!

I've been working at this company for about 3.5 weeks now. Its been great so far.

We have an org chart in our dashboard ATS/HRIS and so I clicked on my first day buddies name just for fun.

I was able to see her entire employee file..even her address. I was really freaked out and I went to another profile and the same thing happened, I was able to see this person's emergency contact. Is this fucking normal? Should I say something and will I get in trouble for looking at a colleagues file?

Hey. For people who’ve moved laterally, how did you deal with the request for references from your current employer?

One of my coworkers has withheld information that's important to my research because of a personal conflict we had. Should I speak to management or is it his right?

Have you ever snoop through your partner’s phone without them knowing? If so, did you find anything shocking?!

How is Salesforce project in Coforge? WLB etc..

What’s your top nutritional food item that doesn’t get enough love? Trying to change my daily snacking.

Hi, does anyone know the salary of a manager in IT Audit (or regular audit) in the big 4 in Singapore? Also, do you know what the working hours are like in normal and busy season. Thanks in advance

How is the work life balance for Data science role in CFR at Amex?

Hello Fishes,

I urgently need a suggestion, yesterday I have joined a company, but I haven't submitted all the documents yet.
I'm yet to complete the on boarding process.
Can I abscond them today i.e. after 1 day?
If yes, what reason I should tell them?

Yesterday night, I have got a better opportunity.

Hi Fishes,

I am working in Capgemini past 2.5 yrs in Power Bi domain and total i have 5 yrs of exp in IT industry. But my salary is same as my experience 5 LPA. I know i am getting underpaid. If anyone can refer me help me out ...i can give him my first salary... I am at a high debt.

I am 29F and earning 13LPA. I have been working for 4 years of which 3.5 years I had very low pay and close to 0 savings. I have been able to save 6L now.

My investments below:
* Elss funds - 2 (total 1.5L annually)
* Large cap mutual funds - 6 (total 40K sip per month) current portfolio of 4L
* FDs - 2 of 25K each
*Medical insurance - company provided

Can someone advice if this is a good investment plan for future? What can I do better? Do I need another Insurance? Where else to invest?

Is Google open to remote? Interviewed within the healthcare research department, waiting to hear back from recruiter on next steps.

Do any attorneys here also have side gigs? Besides clearing conflicts and having professional liability insurance, is there anything else I need to consider?

Working as a UI/UX designer at a WITCH company since 2 years. I’ve pursued my M.Des from one of the IITs and have a CTC of 14 LPA. I’m looking for a switch soon and would like to know what could be the pay n companies like Walmart, Honeywell, Philips, Ola etc?

Hi fishes,
Anyone from Fujitsu please comment or dm i need some help

What is the onboarding process for KPMG. I have my joining next week but haven't received any information related to onboarding yet.

Best men’s skin care products / brand? Face wash, in particular. I use Kiehl’s but looking to explore other brands. Thanks!

I’ve been battling chronic depression for years now and have learned to recognize when I’m slipping into another depressive episode. I can feel that happening the last few days. Is the worst feeling and I feel so helpless and hopeless when it starts. Yes, I actively manage it with all off the recommended things to do, but really just wanted to unload a little here.

Anyone have any luck juggling multiple software engineering roles at the same time? I’d like to horizontally scale my work by working many easier, more junior level jobs instead of one very senior, difficult SWE job.

Also, is there a trending name for this sort of thing I can Google for?

I don't want to be a manager anymore.

Is getting into crypto law a bad idea or is it a burgeoning field??

In one interview today with Kundyl. Their expectation is to be available oncall 24*7... With work from office.

They literally got offended and stared at me for asking about WLB...

Seems companies are not learning, even after the great resignations.. the big names... Like TCS, ibm.. are not doing any changes to their work culture and ethics to improve WLB.

Any recommendations for mechanics near River North? I have a Toyota Prius that I’m looking to get serviced at a reasonable price.

Are Uber/Lyft drivers reluctant to drive from DC (Logan) to BWI?

What’s the promotion timeline like at meta? Is it YOE based on work based? I’d be coming in a lead counsel

Cannes is cracking down on those raucous parties in yacht alley this year. Seriously reconsidering my attendance now. 😒

Any promising ad agencies in Nashville?

It's an everyday torture when you hate your partner. Maybe the feeling is mutual.

Salary of an art director in Singapore? Also, what’s the cost of living like?

Do other ladies on here ever have days when they dress up for work with no good reason just to see how people will react?

Company is great. Coworkers are great. Clients are great. But creative management here sucks. Not sure if things would change for the better even if I moved. What if this is best case scenario?

What’s your spookiest recruiter ghost story?

Working in Hong Kong my first job (AE) in the industry with the intent to get into strategic planning.

Am I on the right path? When would I be qualified?

I used to care about and chase the opportunity to produce cool/fun/funny work. But, as of the last couple years..it’s just more about stability, keeping working relationships happy, building finances, i.e. it’s just a job. Not about pushing for the most fun creative ideas—I still do that—I just don’t care enough to fight as much if they don’t get it. Definitely still feel genuinely defeated when truly awesome concepts get glossed over by a client who has no clue what they want.

Cont.

Honey Nut, or Multi Grain? Also, may just be my elderly taste buds, but I'm pretty sure Honey Nut tasted better back in the day.

PHD media in New York.... any thoughts ? How's the culture? Particularly for Sr. level folks?

If you had your own agency, what would you call it?

If I were to start talking/applying to other agencies in my network, would that news reach the HR department at my current agency and raise alarm bells? Just curious how that works.

Did you have a mentor coming up in Advertising? Your thoughts?

What are some signs that it is time to fire someone?

Anyone familiar with WPP policies for cost of living raises and promotions in the coastal offices versus KC office?

Honest thoughts on Horizon? What are their toughest accounts to work on?

It’s funny that Cannes gives 3 GPs for a single category. Grand Prix should mean the ultmost, biggest, unique award for the one and only top of the top right?

I think that make it crystal clear that the jury are just giving each other pats on the back.

I left an omnicom agency for a Publicis one. My new benefits cost me 250 a paycheck (medical, dental, vision) for my spouse and kids. At omnicom it was 630 per check. That’s fuckin robbery right there.

God gives his toughest briefs to his best creatives 😌