Is everyone else fighting the urge to just mentally log off until January? The motivation is low but the deadlines aren’t.

Who all is looking to buy a house and in what area?

I was hopeful and excited to have a better working experience while working with EY. But seems like tagline is building better working world in real it is building worse working world. Anyone here experiencing same ?

Thoughts on a knit blazer for men?

Are company time charge audits routine? I only charge what I work but wondering if I should be concerned

Thoughts on homage watches?

I’m 25 years old, totally healthy, working from home. My parents want me to come visit for a few days given the uncertainty with the virus. Is it safe for me to visit? Both are 60 and in good health

Any Energy folks here? Thinking about a move…

Interested in what you’re earning / any places you know hiring. I’ve got 6 yoe with extensive experience in networks / retail working on decarb / strategy / economics / reg - any ideas?

Planning on a trip from NYC to Miami. Need 2 suggestions — 1) best neighborhood to stay for 2 laid back women in their late 30’s, 2) best way to move around between car rentals vs Uber? If car rental, any recommendations on which rental to use given the astronomical gas and rental prices?

Thinking of heading to Maui (for the first time) for thanksgiving and seeking recommendations for a hotel (considering Ritz but open to others) and things to do. TIA!!

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

My wife was on h4 in 2020 then moved to f1 in 2021 got her ssn i am filling joint return.
Will i get eip for 1 person or 2

I love when randomly talking to a straight man and they out of nowhere say “I have a girlfriend” all shaky and nervous. It gives DL guys in sweatpants tease and that I’m doing something right 😂

Any writers here working remotely full time? If so, how’d you manage to swing that? And is it hard to be a remote writer in pharma?

What is the salary hike you aim for when negotiating compensation with a new company? I’ve talked to a few and ultimately passed because none of them are meeting the 30% increase I’m looking for. Are companies already starting to be stingy again or am I looking in the wrong place?

Looking for medical billing and coding internship or externship! Any suggestions

People who live with housemates / have a garden. Does it get noisy / do you find people in the garden earlier than (we) finish, that distract you from your work?

Also, living how is living next to a secondary school? Noise / traffic etc?

Thanks

Hi, I posted in the Partner bowl, but that tends to be more US centric so haven’t received a response. Anyone know what the total comp is for a new partner at RSM?

How are you celebrating 4th of July?

I’ve heard electric cars aren’t actually as clean as they make them out to be since the electricity they use is still being produced by coal-powered plants. To what extent is this true? Is the reduced environmental impact worth the investment at this point in their development?

What impact has the prestige of your school had on your career?

What software do you use on a daily basis?

How do you decide the author order in publications?

I recently heard someone say that: "Wokeism is destroying academia." Curious everyone's thoughts on this...

I have an interview for a technical writer position in the chemistry field. Coming from a lab based chemistry role I'm use to getting technical questions about my lab experience. With this role I'm interviewing for being office based, I'm not sure what questions they may ask. What interview questions can I expect for a technical writing position?

Did you choose to work in the private sector or academia? Why?

Recently learned that the whole “humans only use 10% of their brain” thing is not true at all. What are some other common science misconceptions?

Why would anyone want to be a dental assistant when they're paid so little...?

If there is anything science taught you it is-

The most interesting research topic you've come across....?

Any science teachers here?! Dissecting frogs in eighth grade made me want to learn everything I could about anatomy, that's why I'm a science teacher, and it's not the same to teach kids online as it is in person

What's your favorite way to clear your mind after reading all day?

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

I have one month left to finish my thesis. I know, I’ve screwed up. Anxiety got the best of me. Is there still hope?

I have my first oral presentation at a conference coming up and I’m nervous about what questions I might get. Any advice on how to prepare and calm my nerves?

How do you find test subjects for your research project? What kind of incentives do you like to offer?

Can you provide examples of observed phenomena that science still can’t explain?

I’m recently finished my PhD and the transition to full time work has been overwhelming. How was the transition for you?

What’s a “science fact” that gets shared around that is very much not true?