I need excuses to get out of a mostly non-important meeting I have scheduled in an hour. Does anyone have a good go to excuse for when you need to get out of a meeting? I have a “real” job to do doesn’t seem to be appreciated as an excuse. I just don’t have time for useless meetings at the EOD Friday.

I’m thinking purchasing a standing desk. Anybody have recommendations on brand? Your experience?

I can refer you in Natwest . DM if you like .

McKinsey fishes: I’m now in final round of interviews. Realized I don’t know anything about the benefits package. What are the key things you like about benefits, e.g. the free health plans?

Has anyone burned some bridges yet? Just curious 😏

Accommodation recommendations on the cape ? It’s the anniversary of me meeting my husband so want to make it special. Not looking to spend over $600 for 2 nights on the weekend. Beach view and/or private beach access preferred. Want to keep it romantic and try to stay away from resorts with lots of children. TIA!

I’m looking for change management roles in the Middle East. Any recommendations for companies I should consider?

What’s an appropriate salary/range for an Account Director in Toronto? It’s a small agency, so I know that will skew things a bit on the lower side. Initial research on LinkedIn & Glassdoor says $93-$95k average. Personally have 8 years’ experience.

Was told I had to leave a Marriott hotel last night mid stay due to a fire alarm compliance issue. They credited 6k points and gave me a room at a nearby Marriott property for the night. Con’t...

Partners,

My firm is immature in guiding development planning. I have energy to accelerate to the next level of responsibility.

What evidence distinguishes an analyst as ready for the next level?

Hello, first post here. Outside sales, merchant services/card processing. I’m primarily a welder but I work 4 10-hour shifts typically then I try sales the last three days. I’ve done it long enough to where I’m confident and comfortable going to new businesses, establishing some rapport with business owners. But it seems like a lot of businesses see this as a waste of time, even adding services and cutting costs. I guess either I’m looking for advice or considering not doing this anymore.

Just logged in. How is everyone? I guess I need likes to msg? Any pointers?

What value do TPMs provide? In my company all they seem to do is tell other people to work on things they’re already working on, and incessantly nag people on slack for status updates and timelines which you’ve already provided.

I bought a used car for $3k a year and a half ago and have put about $2k into repairs over the past 6ish months. Having trouble again and the mechanic (whom I trust) says it needs another $2k of repairs...do I do it? Do I buy a new car? Help!

Has your pet become a velcro co-worker while working from home? #pet #workfromhome

Anyone recently obtain Green Pass for travel to Italy? Need to apply for trip next week, but research so far hasn’t turned up a straightforward answer or process.

How many of y'all actually write things down? A lot of people are into Notion etc but I've never found a use for note apps, even for things like shopping lists and recipes. I take notes at work but don't write for my personal life.

For those of you who do write or take notes, what do you write about?

Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

How to be good at Sales and have a charismatic personality?
Any words of wisdom? Any great books to read? Any other recommendations?

I’m behind on my IG game & want to catch up. I went to a few events before COVID that I want to share but feel weird posting it now. Do I put throwbackthursday or beforeCOVID hashtags? Something else?

Looking for nonfiction book recommendations relating to international history/diplomacy/American foreign policy!

How to find a hobby?
24/m moved to a new city and I need to build a social cycle here.
I’m making progress, but I’m noticing that I don’t really have a hobby. Precovid travelling was my hobby but now that it’s gone I feel a little “lost”. I also loved going to the range but was diagnosed with epilepsy so I can’t anymore
I bought a car to go on roadtrips and hikes but it still gets a little lonely. Also noticing that a lot of my friends are starting to be in relationships so we spend less time tg

Should I ask for a refund for my Delta flight or keep it as credit that can last til 2022? Delta is losing about 50m a day, so it’s a bit concerning. What would you do?

I truly will never get people who turn the AC on full blast but will be fully wrapped up in blankets and complain that they’re cold.

Any teachers here who changed careers? What was the change?

Just started a new role in industry 2 months ago and my manager sent me a long email today saying he is not happy with my performance and is not at par with my level. He also pointed out list of instances when my submissions were late. Some of the things I agree but not all. Should I reply back or talk about it on our one on one and what to respond. They might be building a case to let me go.

A coworker asked me to do something, I should have questioned it but did it because I trusted their seniority. I got called out for it by our boss on an email. Should I say something? I am planning to apologize to my boss and mention I’ll run it by them next time. But not sure if I should mention I had checked with my coworker who was in charge of that area.

Do any real people actually want schools to reopen as it stands now? Im hearing so much about it but it feels like a weird disconnected political thing and not a live humans with kids thing.
*Obv the goal is to get covid under control so kids can go back safely, this is assuming infection rates stay steady or continue to climb