I’m at my step dad’s lake house and it’s in a gated very upper class neighborhood. There was a holiday party last night and it was incredible how much people were gossiping and talking crap about other people at this party. Everyone was very “successful” and wealthy, and it was just so weird seeing all of this drama and gossip from people who seem to have it all.

If you were in a private company assistant controller position being offered $10k more to switch over to public and much better PTO days and fully remote as opposed to an in office position that I’m currently at in a Real estate growing company. Would u do the switch back to public (left public just recently)?

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

We're discussing the company holiday plan and it looks like my manager is going to pressure me to work on Thanksgiving this year. Late-stage capitalist america, now without holidays!

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

What’s the PTO policy at CohnReznick? Also, do they give 4 day weekends for holidays like Memorial Day and 4th of July?

Hi all,

Can I use my vacation leaves to reduce my notice period?

Thanks in advance!

Planning a trip to Bali with my bf. He’s never been on a long flight like that but we are probably planning a 2week vacation. What areas should we stay at?? we’re beach bums but I also love the forest/Hiking and a big foodie!

Hi all, I’m gonna join pwc ac Bangalore next month. I need your help In knowing the holiday calendar or holidays available in last week of December I.e in between Dec 25th to Dec 31st. To plan my vacation. Please help

I have a hand full of k-5 students who have gone the first half of the school year without music because of remote learning. Our district is moving to 100% traditional teaching after the MLK holiday. Any suggestions for reintroducing concepts to the group of students that’ll be joining us f2f for music the first time this school year?

I have been working in SEA region last 4 years. I feel burned out. I have 10yoe, I have try to move to other country but I pretty much suck in LeetCode. I want to take some time off to unwind, finish some personal business, and really prepare for interviews. I would like to hear from you. Should I quit to my current manager(5th so far) or wait after mid year performance review, when a new boss will take over my team? I'm thinking on giving them 2 months notice period. By contract is 1.

Thanks

Have an interesting scenario. Holiday party season is approaching. At one of our parties (during working hours) there is an optional “talent show.” Employees can win door prizes. We have an entry that is a religious song - like one you would sing in church. I assume we need to let this employee perform this - or we are setting ourselves up for trouble. Likewise, if we permit this song, I assume we cannot compel attendance to the talent show. The talent show is part of a lunch thing.

Anyone in Vancouver want a Programmer Analyst role doing data conversion from Oracle into WD? UBC is a great employer that pays well for Vancouver / Canada and the work is remote, though you have to be in Canada. 4 weeks vacation and benefits start on day 1

I’m at 7.5 years of experience and got an offer letter saying 3 weeks of vacation. I’m currently at 5 weeks vacation - are companies typically flexible with this?

Anyone have a corporate rate code for holiday inn?

Do you fly out to family for the holidays or do they come to you? We're hosting Christmas for the first time and having the entire family come to town for it. What are some can't miss holiday events in the city? Ideally accessible because my father is in a wheelchair.

Do you find yourself thinking about ways to improve your lessons as you experience life? I’m on vacation for the first time in 10 years and I keep asking myself “wow, what kind of technology is that?” And “How can I integrate that in my Computer Technology class?”

When you’ve accumulated 14 days of PTO, would you measure that as 2 weeks salary (1 paycheck) if you exit the company? Or are salaried employees paid only for week days thus 14 days PTO is nearly 3 weeks of salary worth? What’s your take?

Come play. Use your favorite holiday food as your name

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How fair is it for the firms to pay different salaries for the same work in different countries? or lower salaries to employees from the developing nations even though they might be working directly with the client or leading projects?
Cost of living is definitely one factor but how would you counter when a Consultant from Mexico and a Consultant from US want to go on a vacation to UK?

Does anyone have free or cheap resources to prep for cscp exam?

Anyone live in West Harlem (between 125th and 155th)?! How is the experience? How has it been in terms of access, grocery, general safety, late night safety? Thanks

DM if you need referral in TCS

Hi fishes I am fresher from Computer Science. I am allotted salesforce developer profile in my organization. I want to know how good is salesforce developer for career. And how will be it's demand with respect to future. Please guide me I am in a lot of confusions.

Hello, Can anyone share the real world process of sales pipeline in the IT company and process of acquiring new customer?

Does KPMG’s federal healthcare advisory practice get Veterans Day off?

What is the difference between fixed salary and gross salary?

Does anyone here work at Ameriprise financial? If so, would you recommend it? What is the work life balance like? I have an interview for a Advisory trading specialist role. Thanks!

Is $110-$115k base salary good for a credit data analyst with a banking firm in Chicago? I have 4 years of experience

My son made 11k on Doge but it is a joke coin. Put some money into SHIBA another joke coin. I knew all the cryptos would come back after the big fall. It was an opportunity to buy. Polygon has held up through all this because of the news from Deutche Bank. Look at the real cryptos. Bought these.

We're discussing the company holiday plan and it looks like my manager is going to pressure me to work on Thanksgiving this year. Late-stage capitalist america, now without holidays!

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

What is the *prime* amount of money to bring you happiness?

Does EY let you keep Amex rewards points?

Newbie trying to get a better understanding: is it better to max the 401K or just hit company 401K match and max Roth IRA first?

How is your district implementing school reentry? How are you setting up your classrooms to meeting social distancing while still allowing for free play?

What would u do in this "hypothetical" scenario.
1. Student gets 95 percentile on standardized tests in 1st grade.
2. 2nd gr teacher, capable and flexible but a little old school.
3. Parent, from foreign country, wants us to teach 2 years ahead of where student is at in math and reading in case they have to return to other country.
4. District's old standard for acceleration is at the 97th+ percentile and other students are much more"advanced".
5. Parent wants detailed steps for teacher's plan

💆Self-Care Thread!

What is one way you care for yourself as an educator?

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Yesterday I made a blanket fort with my husband and we watched a movie and ate ice cream. Yes, it was awesome.

My friend’s ex is trying to win her back and she hates being single and like I ~should~ discourage this, but on a selfish level I want to be able to go out on his boat again this summer. He’s not a particularly horrible guy, but they’re a bad match when it comes to values/goals, which is why it didn’t work out the last time.

If your GF is interested in a 3some, what are your thoughts on that? 🤭

I think people who “kiss” their dogs/pet on their mouths are disgusting

confession:i regret not prioritizing finding a good partner when i was in my college/early career years and envy those who did. it's harder now mid-senior career because you have less time and it actually requires you put time and effort into finding a good relationship

Every night for like the past month I’ve been getting incredibly emotional about adulthood. I miss the lack of responsibility, the simplicity of life, friends were always around, and less pressure to be successful.

I’m 3 years out of college now so it’s not like I just started doing this stuff, but I am feeling the exact same feeling as I did when I first started work and just wanted to be back in college. I know I just need to grow up and accept that’s how life is but it’s incredibly upsetting

What are your biggest red flags when dating someone new?

I’m a guy and sometimes I sit when I pee so that I make less of a mess and have to clean my bathroom less frequently. On the same note, I usually shit standing up which tends to be much messier

Dating an Olympic athlete and she’s fit, good looking, smart, has fun personality and quite popular.

Things between us are going really well but somehow I can’t help but feel that she’s way out of my league and having kind of an imposter syndrome. How do I brush this feeling aside and not spoil things?

You can slap anyone in the world right now with zero consequences, Purge style. Who do you slap? I'll go first: my landlady that increased my rent by 120%, while I still have no hot water.

i hate this.

Just spent 15 minutes buying a flight on the jet blue app... is there software really that slow?

How was you memorial day weekend?

My hidden talent is finding houses I love that are way outside my price range.

I met this guy online a month ago, we see each other once a week, and I find myself like him a lot, I feel more and more smitten with him (no sex at this point). We are not exclusive, and I think it’s early to have the talk anyway. Another guy matched online asked me out on a date, and I feel guilty about going. Can someone help me overcome the guilty feeling I have? 🥲

Some say perfect love doesn't exists.... but let me tell you that's because they never experienced it 🥰

Just found out that sperm banks pay $70 per donation. I just found my side hustle 😏

Can dogs still get abortions?

I’m so scared to let a relationship that gives me anxiety go because I’m 36 F and feel like I’m not going to find anyone else. He’s not a horrible person, but he can be inconsistent. When I bring it up to him he says he’ll try harder but then always goes back to default. I stick around because I think it’s more a personality trait and not that he’s not interested in me (maybe I’m naïve). Could really use some encouragement from a bunch of strangers.

Big nerd alert - If you tell me your 1. Gender 2. Current city 3. City of birth 4. Religion 5. Race, I can guess if you are a Democrat or Republican to a 98% accuracy level.