I work for a small creative agency (sub 50 people so FMLA laws don’t apply) and recently learned they offer 2 weeks paid maternity leave and don’t offer short term disability. 🤯

I’m expecting my first baby and need to negotiate a better leave policy (obviously for myself, but also for the other young women on my team).

So, help a gal out … if you’re at a *boutique* agency or another small business, what’s your maternity leave policy?

Does HCL provide extra allowance to the employees who worked at client offices?

Curious to know what the norm is — does your firm prorate your bonus for time that you are out on paid parental leave?

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

Which Big4 is better in terms of benefits ?
Considering the mobility, leaves, insurance and WLB. Who has the longest paternity leave ?

Around how many PTO days can you expect in PE? Need like 8 within the first 6 months of starting for family events…

I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

Hi there! Just signed my offer letter and am excited to get started at Visa in the coming weeks. QQ: Does Visa reimburse gym memberships? If so, how much?

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone please shed some light on the work culture at Autodesk India?
Do they have any extra benefits (apart from the CTC) in terms of wellness allowance, WFH set-up cost, wellness being offs or any coupons/goodies that you get.

This is for the communications department.

How do maternity benefits work for NJ? 16 weeks paid leave?

Londoners what is your agency pregnancy leave policy? At ours the current procedure for women is: less than 3 years of employment 6 weeks full pay and 12 weeks 50%. 3+ years you get 12 weeks full and

I received an offer and asked about their parental leave. I don't plan on having kids anytime soon but would like to in 3-5 years and hope I can start a long-term career here. Was that a weird question to ask? The company initially responded that they are rewriting it so I didn't get much detail.

Hi All,
Does HSBC Technology provide option to take extended health insurance policy for parents ?

Any federal contractor companies that offer and respect unlimited PTO?

What is the cell phone reimbursement plan for RSM?

Anybody joined PWC UK recently? Have some questions around allowances if you would be so kind to answer.

So annoyed,

So my work has unlimited PTO -global company. I'm based in uk and line manager is in USA. he said I'm taking to much time off and has brought it up with upper management. I have taken in total to date 22 days with 8 (4 include an operation) more to go. My performance is above target. I just feel blindsided.

Thoughts

Hi Sharks!
I had interviewed with PwC India for Business Analyst role at Pune location, my both Manager round and Client round went well. However I have still not received any call/ offer from HR. I did call the HR she told me that they have not heard back from the Client.
Any idea how much time does the HR can take if they want to give offer.
My last working day is on this Friday and will have to join other company on Monday if dnt received offer from PwC. Please guide me.

Hi All,

Can you like my post so that I can use the this platform?

Thanks in advance!!

What time frame is used to measure our utilization metric? I'm pretty sure it's not our fiscal year, but sometime around April '16 - March '17?

Insights into the best consulting firms for public service/ nonprofit work?

Looking to buy a new suit, budget is around $800. Would love to buy a made to measure suit but know it might be difficult. Located in Northeast, any ideas where to go? (No Brook brothers, Endochino or Men’s warehouse)

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

Can I get any referal for data engineer position??

My clients wish to write a testimonial/review for my RE broker services. What is the best site/medium for this? Yelp? Google Review? Zillow? Facebook?

I am not ok.

Favorite quotes from Office Space? And go!

Hi Fishes! I am searching for an opportunity in Financial Planning and Analysis role (Finance) with 7.7 years of experience. Any leads ? Appreciations in advance !!

Is anyone thinking what the High Holidays will be like if COVID is still in full force? Apart from cheaper, if you don't have to host family, and pay the synagogue 😁

Annual review coming up. Looking for suggestions for asks…

8 YOE, Current 125 base, TC ~140.

Median base for my title/geo ~170 (mean ~166, 0.75 ~226).

Certs: CIPM, M365 Security Admin/Architect, AWS SOA, AN, & Security.

Vet, Inactive TS.

Highlights of the year: flew out on 12hr notice to evac E Europe-based employees & families, plugged 3 exposures before they became breaches, built TVM/privacy program from scratch, onboarded new CNAPP.

(-) Still a student (GIB: BA/MS expected ‘24)

Anyone here work in UX design? I'm thinking of switching careers and wondering what your experience in UX design is? What courses are the best to take, etc.

Looking for case partners for BCG interview in 2 weeks. I’m interviewing as experienced hire for Consultant role. Let me know if anyone’s interested.

Hi! Looking for avg Pelvic Health PT salary in SC , just starting out in this speciality. TIA

I don’t understand the dating game anymore? We pay food for these apps But I feel like people don’t know how to make up their minds

I have a interview scheduled for Data Scientist job can any one suggest me. I am looking for a career transition to Data Science domain.

Hi folks,
Which company is better in terms of work life balance and growth Allstate or Verizon ??
Please help ..