I see that Amazon, Walmart, and Target are in full holiday season competition since they are all having major sales this week. Does it seem too early for this to anyone or is this the new retail normal?

Hello, Help needed finding a gorgeous destination for a real vacation ( no work). I picture myself sleeping, hearing the ocean, eating, walking along the beach and repeat. I live in GA and willing ...

Hi everyone. I was given a verbal offer after some negotiation and I’m comfortable with the salary. There was no real discussion about anything other than salary. When the written offer arrives, have you had any success negotiating PTO, health insurance, retirement ect.? Thanks!

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

Need advise ,
I have my Dropbox appointment for H1b stamping .
I have taken PTO for 3 weeks but Chennai consulate is taking about 6 weeks to complete . My question is should I apply for PTO for another 3 weeks or should I take LOA (no sure if I’m allowed to take on H1B visa)

hi all, hope all is well

i left deloitte risk advisory due to personal reasons in sep 2021 (time off since july 2021) as the work got a bit much and my situation at home was complex.

i applied for a snr consultant role in consulting (strategy & ops, indus. redesign & innov.) and saw my app. got shortlisted. this role looks more suited for me and im super interested in it, more so than my prev. exp at D but you never know haha. whats the process like/how likely will i progress?

Hi everyone! Does anyone know if Morgan Stanley pay for the unused vacation days when you leave the firm (Location NYC)? Thanks in advance!

What is your favorite holiday tradition/event to attend in San Diego?

Hi
I will be joining cisco bangalore soon
Can anyone share with me the holiday list for oct 2022
I need it to plan my travel
Just need to know if there's diwali holiday or not

Thanks

How do you survive on a PhD stipend knowing it’ll be years before you can afford luxuries like a vacation or brand-name ice cream?

What’s the most diabolical exit you or a colleague has had from a company? For context, I’m not talking necessarily on bad terms - just a savage exit that’s all

If you had a choice, which would you choose?

A) having the annual holiday party
B) splitting the holiday party budget equally between employees as bonus

BONUS Q: do you know your agency's budget?

Buckle up everyone, the holiday season has officially started. Time for endless carols and overplayed Christmas songs on the speakers all day long 😑

What are the best things to do in Portland over the holiday season? Just moved here in October and I want to know what's good, I'm single so events where you can meet people would be great too. What's fun here while it's cold??

Thoughts on unlimited PTO?

What must do cities would you recommend for a 2-week vacation in Italy? Assuming 3 days a city (Rome might be 4), what places are a must do? Thanks in advance

Can someone recommend a good tour&travel package to Mexico (4-5 days tour). Thinking of a relaxing vacation with no planning from my end - everything managed by the tour&travel company.

Or in case you guys have suggestions for some other place (not too far from the US) - then that would be great!

Anyone familiar with Covid Supplemental Paid Sick Leave in CA? Does having planned time off nullify a full time employee’s ability to use the C19 sick leave if they become sick just prior to the planned time off? (I’ve only been able to find references to eligibility being based off of hours work preceding C19 sick leave - nothing about planned time off)

Let's start a thread to highlight which industries and/or companies are doing right by their employees this holiday season. Share your job title and what kind of year-end bonus you are getting. (Feel free to share your company's name if you are comfortable doing that)

It’s amazing to me that it’s a running joke in the legal community that typos magically appear in pleadings the minute after they’re submitted, and yet associates are made to feel like shit when there’s the smallest of errors or mistakes in documents.

Hi all I’m new and ignorant to be blunt. I finally found a financial coach to at least start my journey on becoming debt free as my savings is pretty pathetic. But who should I ask advice on my 401k & IRA? I have no idea if I’m investing smartly. I have reviewed the Bogleheads’ Guide to Market Indexes which I feel is helpful so far. I am 40 so not exactly young. Thank you!

Robinhood is going to be the patsy in this one. The funds will continue to be fine.

See the George Floyd trial verdict will be announced in the next hour.

How are you counseling clients around this? Or, are you not counseling clients on this?

Curious to hear from the bowl.

Copywriters, what are your main responsibilities on a shoot? I haven’t worked on many and am never sure if I’m being helpful enough. I’m always ready to do rewrites on the spot if need be, but don’t know if there’s anything else I should be helping the team with on set.

How do you stay up to date on creative openings? I try to keep as up to date on new business wins and check on LinkedIn (job posts and searching for posts about openings), the Avail List and connect with as many recruiters as possible. But as most jobs aren’t even posted, how do you stay on top of it? I’m exhausted.

Anyone here have a referral bonus for a technology or strategy consulting role thats PwC equivalent of associate and want to give it a shot?

Hello Everyone
I have a offer from pwc for senior associate role for 6 yoe, I have another offer as well.
any suggestions pwc revise offer or match the ctc of another company.

Heading to Las Vegas for New Year's, any recommendations for hotels?

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!

Pretty new here! Great news ..JOB offer …however the company is lowballing salary ..I informed recruiter Amount was not acceptable …sent off the salary requirement letter …. Nail biting ..Why waste my time again …she didn’t know the budget… so we proceeded forward, her reply ..advised me to talk w hiring team but in final interview there was no opportunity to speak abt salary w hiring team ….Have to say I enjoy the posts & it’s a decent networking site!!

Do partners at top consulting firms have better WLB?
An Associate here contemplating whether all this is worth it.
Thanks!

Where can I check my health insurance status in deloitte india portal? Also is there any provision for domiciliary claim?

Is it a bad sign if the company that typically moves fast (as said by former interviewees) is taking a long time to tell you whether or not you move forward to the next round in an interview?

Where’s the best consultancy to work at for digital people? Who has a great culture and supports there people? Convince me why I should work at your company.

My family/friends ask me for store discounts all the time. It's really uncomfortable to say no, but I have to. Any tips on how to handle these conversations?

Curious to what others make for their yearly salary for a fast food restaurant general manager

Anybody knows how much earns an average line cook in Orlando, Florida? And how many hours have to work to get a decent wage

Are you one of those people who practice their comedy routines while checking out at the store? Why are you the way that you are?

Do any of you have experience with pushy coworkers? The kind who won't let you do anything without them "helping" even after you say "I've got this"? I can handle stocking the shelves by myself. So frustrating

I have about 10yrs of customers service experience. I'm looking for work, but I'm always getting minimum wage for this position. Should I change career path? Or is there a job for customer service that actually pays well.

I wanted to prepare myself for an interview to be a store associate at Gucci, Any tips and what are the sample interview questions I might get? Thank you

I’m interested in reaching for a position as manager for a local retailer, but I hate having to play the bad guy. How can I become more comfortable with fulfilling that role?

What's a Restaurant General Manager salary in South New Jersey?

Buckle up everyone, the holiday season has officially started. Time for endless carols and overplayed Christmas songs on the speakers all day long 😑

Is it just me or with the rise of attacks on "essential workers", it's scary nowadays to work a public-facing job? I've seen so many videos of workers getting attacked for doing their job, some of them have even lost their lives.

Mask wearing inside stores: should it still be encouraged or not?

what's the best lesson working in the retail industry has taught you?

Which food delivery service is best for restaurant owners on the east coast and why?

Has anyone here ever been fired for being rude to a customer?

Does anyone else here have a hospitality management degree? Do you think it was worth it?

How much does a Manager makes in the Janitorial Service field

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?

I tried to apply many times in different job site… and up to now i got no response to any of those posted they’re hiring.. 🥲

732 applications the last 11 months that doesn’t include since the start of the pandemic looking for work. Out of that only 117 have been viewed that’s 6% viewed! the hiring process is completely broken, human resources, managers, and hiring managers are not capable! The same jobs open for 2 1/2 yrs reposting salaries after interviewing 100 then cutting the salary by up to $50k They say can’t find people but they fire you in 90 days when your working 80 hours a week or people are walking!