"I think I might have accidentally inhaled some crack on my way to work"

Do AAEs travel for work ever? Or is it super rare and mainly more senior?

Hi All,

Am an Ex-Emplyee of cognizant, got the offer and accepted it (joining date July-2022 ), In BGV submission not able to edit Personal information section and showing status as Pending. How to proceed further? I have mailed recuriter and 1cOnboarding as well no reply. Even tried to call HR not picking the call. can anyone help.

Hello Fishes,

Need likes to unlock DMs, kindly help.

Happy Diwali ❤❤

Got an opportunity as head of operations for a tech start up, sounding interesting to me... I'm currently in technology consulting. Anybody done a similar move to tech start ups, any things to avoid?

[Seeking Opinion] hey I would love to get an opinion on a first time home buyer purchasing a school to make it into a home. Anyone here thought of doing it before? Pros? Cons?

I was thinking going in a mortgage with 3 other friends to cover the expense.

Folks in Indianapolis, pros and cons living there?

Just joined and want to unlock DM’s

Best NYC pride things to do? I’m not really into the rave/ Pride Island scene, but open to bars, restaurants, other events etc

I’m pregnant. And right now I’m sick - so I have had no make up on all week and I just realized I look positively ratchet. What are some things I can do to spruce up my “Woke up Like This” appearance for all the days that will blur into nights into days when I have a newborn. Was thinking a lash lift, eye brow tint, new glasses, cute PJs (but I don’t think the first few are safe while preg…) 🤔 Def can’t do Botox 😏

What's the main difference between working at a large hotel chain vs. a boutique hotel?

Just rolled off a project and about to take a week of PTO. The twist is I have an offer that I plan to accept beginning in June. How should I play this so that I’m not doing more than I absolutely need to but am also not burning the bridge?

Do you like working in thoughtworks why or why not?

What is the best Korean restaurant in Midtown?

I understand the importance of citations. It's a wonderful way to show how your work builds on previous research. But sometimes I just want to write an article that says "I think this" without having to cite everyone who ever said that before me.

Ever work for a manipulative micro manager with a better than you attitude? How the heck did you deal?

Passed audit! Is REG during busy season doable? It’s my last section, but my FAR score expires in June so I would like to at least try to pass during first window rather than wait til the 2nd window

Have 6 years of experience working in operations in Project Management domain… Looking for open position and referrals… Deloitte PWC EY Infosys Cognizant

Canada PR folks, has anyone applied to a Provincial Nomination? Which province and did you get nominated?

How Amazon & Microsoft & Google companies are giving solution architect roles to people who are having less than 3 years of industry experience? Is it really they are so much talented or am I missing something? 🤔

I’m way in over my head in my new job and I think I might be on the way out. What are some signs that you might be let go or transferred out?

Within the same meeting from the same person for two different things: "this is the absolutely number 1 priority" 🙄

How are priorities communicated in your company?

This was on a conference call with a business partner.

"I am working from home and my kids are able to be at school since it's a private school. I guess that's what white privilege gets us."

Yeah some of us hung up at that point.

Starting Monday off with
“DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHO I AM??”

"we don't consider your external experience" (during a discussion about promotions) when I was actually hired on due to external experience...

" no one is going to be at your funeral giving a eulogy about how many requisitions you've filled"

- an irate coworker in Recruitment

“ I’m doing just enough to not get fired.”

On a scale of 1-5, how upset do you have to be to apply for another job in the parking lot of your current place of employment?

Looking to get some context on Shipbob. How’s the corporate culture?

She: “Can you remind me to do that on Monday?"

Me: Sets up mtg calendar for Monday telling her to do her job!

"You are paid to be a specialist in this area" - thanks coach...

Why are people not good at ending zoom calls? I feel like I’m always the person who throws in the closing statement (I.e, ok well sounds good is that all? Have a nice day! This was helpful thanks Karyn..looks like we’re at top of the hour already) 🤦🏻‍♀️

“Where are we on the website pickles?”

*Pixels

We were talking about website tracking pixels… Highlight of my day.

How does Amazon ask for relocation back if you have signed the agreement with them and left the company before completion of the agreement? Do they send you an email on how to repay the money or they send a letter to your mailing address?
And this whole process takes how many days?

In a brainstorm about motivating employees through employee communications:

Top 3 employee motivators:
1. Donuts
2. Contests
3. Free

“ I know I’m not the greatest creative here, but I NEVER want another bag of dog sh!t placed on my desk again please” ...it was the please that made me laugh when I heard it.

"Everyone should go to a Jimmy Buffet concert at least once"

Nope.

Shared with me from a former colleague, when he spoke privately to our CD who calls the shots on all our web projects, (my area of expertise) he admitted to having "no new web knowledge since 1997."

CW: the peloton ad is white culture