If you started a job remotely, did you keep the shipping boxes your company equipment came in? The laptop box is small, but the monitor box is enormous. Do most companies send you new boxes to return equipment when you leave?

Will people on notice period get hike letters?

Is there anyone who recently got offer from Accenture UK? I received the offer last week and waiting for PWC team to contact me for further documentation.

I find myself questioning basic politeness I’ve learned since a child. Wondering what everyone else thinks. I work with an associate. She’s great. When she does good work or something I’ve asked her to do, I, of course, say “thank you!” I don’t really expect a response. She always replies “you’re welcome!” Or some variation. And for some reason, that’s awkward. Is it just me? I know in normal manners, that is the right response. Why does it sit funny?

Got a call for Jamaica location, QA role.
It’s through some Indian consultancy. They would pay in INR (2.5 lakh per month) .
Is that good to go and survive in Jamaica. Accommodation would be from consultancy.

Hi can anyone tell me
How to get a job in EUROPE as sap successfactors learning/ learning and development specialist ???
I have tried on linked in but got no such reply yet ..no interview ..what should be my approch ??

Is it frowned upon to have a nice watch as an associate? I was wearing a very average watch and got called out for “ice on my wrist”by a director with a casio

I hear Grant Thornton has been doing more layoffs? We need staff (associates, seniors, managers) in forensics / disputes and investigations in SF if anyone is looking to make a move! Message me

I was fired after I reported a partner for a serious (criminal) ethics violation. The firm covered it up. Are all companies like this in the end? I’ve lost my trust and don’t know how to start over.

WFH/Layoff/Security
Hi,
CCTC including all benefits is 16.57 with 8.3 YOE, primarily focused on Manual Testing.
Is it worth looking for another opportunity?
I am afraid after seeing layoffs news of EPAM, Publicis Sapient & most of the other companies calling employees in the office.
I love my WFH in PwC India & base location of Kolkata. & the best thing is stability in PwC India, they never lay off!!

With a recession around the corner - two questions:
1) will there be layoffs at Deloitte? My concern is we hired so much ppl this year.
2) will there be more work in org design? Just saw the Robinhood 9% workforce layoff announcement.

What is the usual procedure companies do follow while giving offer letter to a potential employee with a notice period? How the date of joining and all will be decided ?

Has anyone actually found love at work? My best friend started at a new company 6 months ago and she just took an offer somewhere else because she and her senior manager fell for each other. After 6 months she knew it was worth leaving her job for! I've been working at the same place for three years and I went on one date with a guy who didn't even work with me he just worked in the building. What am I doing wrong.

Hi fishes! I work as a freelance marketing and brand strategist for startups across industries. If anyone’s looking for a project basis freelancer for the same, please share leads or DM! Would love to share the work I have done and any references if needed :)

I had a creative Director question my worth and said the only reason I’m in this industry is because of MAIP (as if it was a bad thing). I been unsure how I should handle it and would love advice❤️

Hi, is it normal to fill senior level post in a project with a staff level in GDS?

Deloitte business tax services ? What is the best sub group@to join in terms of hours etc.

Do you think most industries will eventually go back to full time/ 5 days per week in the office?

Parents went to a friends house today. That friend said they were in contact w someone who got tested positive for covid this past week. 1. What’re chances my parents may have it? 2. How do I tell them to stay in their room at their own house?

Thoughts on pneumatic vs. electric standing desks? Does extra weight make pneumatic desks any more difficult to operate?

Going to inherit about $150K soon. Should I use it to pay off my mortgage or invest it?

Wanting to retire in the next few years.

Is it easier for Indian developers to move from India to Eastern Europe first, and then to Western Europe, rather than directly to Western Europe? I am wondering if that is the reason why a lot of them are joining EPAM, Luxoft etc after enquiring about which companies sponsor work visas.

Did anyone here test positive for COVID after atleast one shot of vaccine?

People in NYC who drive Teslas: Where are you charging it? I see them everywhere and parked on the street. Do you all have garages to park and charge them?

The annoying thing is, if you’re a New Yorker, there’s a possibility you’re immune by now, but have no way of finding out.

Everyone, please start book marking your nominees for "Fishbowl Thread of the Year."

Planning prizes (gift cards?) for 1st/2nd/3rd place by most votes on 1/1/2021 12 PM CST

My money is on the "Singles in Consulting" bowl having some juicy stories.

What interesting questions do you ask to get to know someone?

Recommendations for office chair , I have a bad back and need lumbar support.

Do you go through your SO’s phone? If so how regularly and do they know about it?

Anyone has good couch recommendation? Had the current couch for a few years and the cushions are sagging. My back is not liking it. Is it a matter of time when all couches sag? After all we're sitting on it everyday.

Got a lot of “undeliverable” packages lately on Amazon. Anyone with similar issue?

Anyone have any good book recommendations?

Does anyone here freelance on the side? How do you price yourself? I work in data science and so my w2 pays me $300k so around $150hr when broken down to hourly. Can I reasonably do the same work on the side through freelancing basing the project cost around $300hr? I just want to create an additional income stream since I was growing my real estate business for these past few years and now I’m waiting and saving for future opportunities and I’m bored and would like to increase my cash more.