Is a 5% rent increase at renewal standard? Renewing for the first time in Boston and trying to gauge whether or not the increase is reasonable.

Zoom meetings have been fantastic. I can highly recommend my home group SOS. 7:30 daily. Great way to get grounded as you start your day.

What’s better the S&P or a total stock market index fund?

Hey folks!

Does Deloitte India (not Deloitte USI) ever cancel on the job offer they have given (like cancelling on the candidate at the last moment, well after releasing the offer letter)?

Going to Minnesota for a few days in October. Any recommendations for must see/do’s while there?

Do you think the US will issue a 100% travel ban (aka nobody can come in or get out) similar to some other countries? When and how long?

Any tips on making a small wedding feel intimate and special versus tiny and boring?

If You need a referral have Cyber experience and a clearance DM me!

When would our leave expires? End of December this year or by 31st January 2023?

I have to take atleast 6 more leaves else it would expire .

Can someone please explain connections strategy? At my (creative ad) agency we only have strategy and digital/ social strategy. Trying to grasp what exactly a connections or comms strategist works on.

Hey. Is anyone here from Capgemini? Looking forward to interact.

Hi guys,

Does anyone going to office in regular basis. I mean for India location. Is it mandatory to go to office?

Why are my f*ing stocks down? Run the money printer!!!

Is there anyway to tell if your work product isn’t measuring up? Would the partner straight up tell you that your work sucks? This is me running on the assumption that some comments are normal...

About to do my first interview for an in house job (coming from a midsize firm).
What are some questions typically asked, and good answers to those questions?
What are some good questions to ask?

Hi HR Professionals! I am revising our current employment application form. Per SHRM, I was just curious if any HR Professionals completely removed the following fields: social security number, recommend salary, graduation dates, military discharge info, race, maiden name like (Ms. Mrs. Ms), & criminal history questions. I was just curious what other Employers/HR Professional have done. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

How many days does Michelin usually take to release offer letter? I had salary discussion with HR on May 13th, 2022.

TC Discussion w Recruiter: Show proof of numbers?

Curious if anyone has had to share some sort of evidence, screenshots, documents, etc. backing up their current comps figures.

How are the hikes at @UBS

Do people use umbrella in Boston?

Moving to Boston soon and wonder if people use umbrella or just windbreaker like most people in Seattle.

My wife and I are moving to Boston from overseas (we’re from Italy and we’ve recently won the diversity visa green card lottery).

We are looking to rent a 1BR starting in January, ideally for ~$3k/month. I’ll be working in the downtown area.

Do you recommend we go for a serviced/luxury apartment (e.g. Montaje, 345 Harrison, etc.) or hire a broker to get a “normal” apartment?

Any managed buildings recommendations within our budget? Also, what are some good brokers we could work with?

Thanks!

Does anyone have a good OB they’d recommend just outside/west of the city (Brookline, Newton, Wellesley, Waltham)?

Recs on good rental insurance? 3 apts in my neighborhood were broken into and I’m looking for a good but not pricey option

Are there any affordable studios in Seaport (~$3000)? I don’t need amenities or anything. I just want to be within a mile of my office (near Shake Shack).

Hey friends! I’m looking for some recommendation for a 2-3 days trip (ski, cross country ski, or anything in nature) around the Northeast (drivable from Boston). Would prefer to rent isolated cabins over hotels, but open to any rec at this point. Thanks!!!! :)

Has anyone tried to get an antibody test here yet? How hard is it to get one?

Good sushi place recommendations? Looking for Omakase for $100-200 pp

What’s everyone doing for NYE? Thinking about Liberty or Copley but unsure if Liberty is worth the $205/person ticket cost… (27M & 26F couple) not interested in a southie party

Where’s the best place to park while working/shopping in the Prudential?

Looking for used skis and boots. Are there stores around here that carry them? Online resources?

Renting out a covered parking spot in Southie, W Broadway, close to Lincoln. DM if interested

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??

Tips on Boston fertility clinics? So far looking between Boston IVF and MGH. (Also cross posting to fertility bowl but thought I’d try here for the Boston fish)

How long due you need to be at an employer to be eligible for the family leave plan that is available for all Massachusetts employees as part of the Paid Family Medical Leave program ? I believe the PFML is applicable 2021 onwards

Any recommendations on seaside towns that would be fun for a 5-6 day stay within an 8 hour drive of Boston? Going next week, so not a place that's a ghost town in October.

Any recs for good gyms around South End or Back Bay? I’m a 27F, looking to get back into lifting but also I want options for personal training.

Single 32M. Looking for apartment that is on the higher end, located near downtown, with a younger social crowd. Heard a lot about seaport and some in the west end. Thoughts on which ones are the best?