Is anyone dealing with tinnitus as a post-covid symptom? The ringing is driving me insane.

TLDR: Getting over your ex of 2.5 years ghosting you after they said they wanted to reconnect.

I was dating someone for about 2.5 years and then we broke up because of COVID and the long distance was making it too difficult to continue. The break up must’ve been like a 4-5 minute FaceTime because I was very distraught. After we broke up, she started seeing someone else but I was heartbroken and it’s taken me over a year to really get over everything and process those feelings. (Cont.)

I'm looking to leave the UK government to work for a big tech company. I'm a senior manager with a background in marketing, UX design and more recently Covid-19 policy (I'm a grade 7 which means I advise Ministers and co-manage budgets of over £70 mill).

I'm interested in moving into a leadership role focusing on engagement strategies. But don't know where to start, or what I'd be worth in the private sector in London.

I've been offered £150K+ by recruiters on LI.

Help!

My company is transitioning from wfh back to the office, but everyone returning to the office is supposed to be vaccinated. I told my boss I would NOT be getting the vaccine and he said I wouldn’t have a desk in the office until I did. So I told him I would continue to wfh. He said that “wouldn’t work.” After our phone call, I got an invite for a zoom conference with my boss and an HR rep!? They’re infringing on my rights by requiring a vaccine. What can I do to make sure I keep my job?

Do you bring your work phone or laptop on vacation with you? Going away with partner for first time since covid hit and we both want to leave our work phones behind.

Hi ME fishes! Does anyone know how BCG and McKinsey are doing in the ME with the COVID situation? Are there more CTL than usual? If you have the choice to stay in the US or go to the ME, what would you do?

Starting at McK (NA) next month and my training just moved from in-person to virtual - are you all seeing a decline in business travel because of covid concerns? I'd heard that a lot of teams had started to travel over the past few months

Does one become a B4 leper after he/she was laid off? Not necessarily for COVID, but we laid off and weren't "counseled out."

I have an H1b which I received in 2019 and was valid till august2021, due to covid I wasn't able to travel and then I switched to another firm last year in November. If I get visa transfer, will it provide me a validity back as I haven't used any on site time on that visa.

TIA

Does HCL provide work from home?
What was the situation pre covid? I live in Gurgaon and HCL doesn’t have an office here, would there be an expectation to travel to Noida everyday?

Pre-Covid vs Post-Covid Era:

A 20 LPA CTC during Pre-Covid era equivalent in Post-Covid Era would be:
A) <=25 LPA
B) 25-30 LPA
C) 30-35 LPA
D) 40 LPA or More

This is for a survey. I will record all responses and post the percentage of responses to each option after receiving a good number of responses.

Since the start of the pandemic, I have been fairly safe and really haven’t gone anywhere (I think I went to TJ Maxx once in a moment of weakness lol). My family on the other hand hasn’t taken any precautions and actually did contract COVID. They keep telling me I’m paranoid and need to start going out but with COVID being worse now than it was back in March, I rather just not. I just want them off my back and wish they would respect my decision to not expose myself like I respected them.

Merry Christmas! Santa brought me positive covid result this morning! Sigh...

I will work at a new agency next week. I couldn't meet the team in real life due to Covid/Distance but I spoke with them several times through Teams etc. I'm pretty confident that it will be a good experience but my exceptations and the reality could be very different.
When I'll be there, what are some team/agency red flags that would indicate I could potentially be in hell 😂 (or close)?

How are other districts compensating you for working over your contracted time? I’m not taking just over. I’m taking about 13+ hour work days, every day.

Does anyone have insight on big tech in-house recruiting timelines? Seems COVID slowed them down significantly, but not sure by how much. Thanks!

How has dating been in the world of COVID?

Hi All - can anyone suggest a good fertility clinic in Chicago/Schaumburg Area? My wife had couple failed IVF in india and she has low AMH.

in first trimester, just worked out and had some bleeding. Is this normal? What should I be doing?

What is A&M base for FDD for each level? I understood it was flat across all cost of living and years of tenure but have seen varying numbers from people

I need to know if this makes sense…
HR generalist keeps a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign on his office door. 7 days a week for the past 4 months. Is this crazy or am I?

Parter on my team always provides passive aggressive feedback.

Recently told I didn’t address client’s process in deliverable with undertones of accusing me of “copying and pasting” or blinding cop

While I understand the risk involved, am I right in saying that travel to India from the US is not banned and only requires a negative COVID test ? Anyone who travelled this week ? Indian passport holder and need to travel urgently.

Recently I had interview with oracle oci and it went well but haven't heard back from HR , how long does it take to update the interview status. My interview completed last week Tuesday.

Currently lm not able to decide between 2 offers. Product management Offer 1: TransUnion 19lpa with 2lpa variable included in it. The job is in my hometown so I don't need to pay for rent or other additional living costs. (leaning towards coz nice industry) Offer 2: Kaplan 26 lpa fixed The job is in bangalore so there will expenses related to living and initial migration costs. Which is better from a future growth aspect (money wise) ? FinTech or Edtech? Which should I choose?

Tax Manger 3: really want to get the job done well but not motivated at all. Definitely not partner material so this is not my forever job but I’m comfortable with what I’m doing now. Should I leave or wait until I get fired?

Just curious... In the summer, do you let your teenager stay up as late as they want and sleep in as long as they want? What time limits do you set??

Any EY fishes at Milestones this week and want to connect?

Got Invisalign (Lite) today!! If all goes to plan, I’ll be done with treatment before fall. Any advice from those who had or have invisalign? 🦷😁🦷

My friend bought a nice condominium and his agent assured him that it had a garage. AFTER he signed the papers and moved in, the neighbors told him that the unit does not come with a garage. Can he sue the agent? He feels ripped off.

Hi All, Need your views and suggestions:
I have got an offer for Salesforce developer role at Teksystems on contract basis and the client is Atlassian.
The candidate manager told I will get permanent with Atlassian within 6 months. Can I trust this of getting permanent with Atlassian in specified time frame and consider this offer?
Please help with your suggestions.
Thanks in advance!!

Im currently on the bench with no prospects as of yet. Any tips of something to pick up or do in the meantime? This can get very boring

I'm looking to leave the UK government to work for a big tech company. I'm a senior manager with a background in marketing, UX design and more recently Covid-19 policy (I'm a grade 7 which means I advise Ministers and co-manage budgets of over £70 mill).

I'm interested in moving into a leadership role focusing on engagement strategies. But don't know where to start, or what I'd be worth in the private sector in London.

I've been offered £150K+ by recruiters on LI.

Help!

A post to all my fellow Chronic procrastinators, how have you achieved any semblance of a work life balance? Do you find a structured 9-5 with deliverables due each day better or more soft deadlines with a hard stop in the distinct future?

Any recommendations for a yoga mat? Budget friendly please! Looking to spend around 30

Merry Christmas! Santa brought me positive covid result this morning! Sigh...

What’s on your watch list for when you miss New York?

Wow, seems like I lost my chief status in this bowl haha

I'm not going to get back 5 hours of my life.

Watched "Indian Matchmaking". Full of incredulous stereotypes that I abhor. Indian here, btw.

Off-topic but no other active bowl to ask question. SO wants to buy a used BMW —it is certified pre-owned CPO. Not a lot of this model available. Found one at BMW dealer in CA. We are east coast. So we’d have to buy online, ship it, can’t test drive. It’s common to do but I’m nervous. Anyone do this? How did you arrange payment?

US News: Pfizer FDA approved. For those not vaccinated or anti-vaxx does this change anything for you?

I'm the only one of my friends who doesn't get a stimulus check, they keep asking if everyone has received their check and I just deflect deflect deflect

I have a good opportunity to leave public accounting but I’m nervous to take that step right now given everything that’s happening. What would you do?

Dare your friends to name their kids Karen 😀

Does anyone have a promo code for SHRM membership? (Not renewal). I have tried multiple codes I found online, and none work. Thanks

My firm is doing a merger with B.Riley financial. Does anyone have any thoughts of what it's like to work there as an advisor?