It's 8:30 on my first day of parental leave with my 3 month old daughter. HELP!

What are the parental leave benefits at Siegfried? I can't find any information on their benefits package or online, neither can I find it on the internet, I'm new and don't want to ask about it since I recently started,not planning for a baby right just want to know for the future.

Do you think marriage is necessary? Why do we need the law to regulate the relationship? Isn't being committed emotionally enough? Would like to get different perspectives from both women and men.

If you could, which US city would you choose to live, work and start a family?

I’m going to lose my marriage if I stay in my current job.

I can’t quit because I’m the only income on the house.

I don’t have a new job yet.

Hard times.

Question for those who are married or about to be : how did you know he/she was the one? And how long did it take you to realize it?

My SO will put me on the spot sometimes (he is an extrovert) and say just talk to me (it will just be us two). He generally talks a lot and me so much. The second he says that my mind goes blank and for the life of me I can't remember anything to talk about. It's like stage fright. Is this normal? Anyone else experience this?

Do you factor in career trajectory and earning potential when finding a SO? Is it so superficial that I care about these things?

What is the appropriate way to sympathize with relatives when their loved ones pass away. I never know what to say on the phone other than ask is everyone ok and I am sorry to hear their loss. Cont...

What is the leave policy in Verizon data services India??
Is it true that there is a 8 week paternity leave?

What’s it like being a pregnant freelancer? Is it hard to get jobs when you are far along?

Not sober currently. But think about it.
What happened to all your mates when you stopped? Did they dump you (because you make them feel guilty for drinking)? And what if your wife drinks too?

My SO plans to have dinner with 3 friends at an outdoor restaurant. This upsets me, since I haven’t been in a restaurant or met anyone else without a mask since March, and I thought we weren’t going to dine with people we didn’t live with. Am I being unreasonable?

Who uses Plickers? Thoughts? Are the kids required to have a computer? What alternatives have you used that don’t use a computer?

The wife, baby and I are moving to Greenville SC in the spring.

Would love to hear anyone’s experiences about the city and where you’d suggest we start our house search!

Welcome to the Single (Never Married) Teachers bowl. I'm sure the struggle is real out here and sometimes it's good just to have someone who's in a similar situation to talk to about our experiences.

How was your Thanksgiving? Anyone else stuck avoiding all of the relationship questions?

Wife got lawyer, and I am interviewing lawyers starting tomorrow. I am primary breadwinner (95%), but she is citing at-fault divorce. I have been having substance abuse issues and anger issues (no physical violence). Need help. She is okay about negotiating outside lawyers. Can anyone recommend a divorce lawyer in ATL area? Any pointers? No kids. Married for 3 years. I paid her student loans and put her through school.

I'm an engineer, and I feel like my manager is more of a friend than anything else. We talk about our personal lives, and I feel like it's hard to be completely honest with her when she's so casual with me. I don't want to lose our friendship, but I also need to be able to talk honestly with someone who has the power to help me grow professionally. Is there a way to have both?

How is work life balance at Deloitte India?

What would be percentage in Bonus this year for Rating :- strategic impact in Tech consulting.
And what would be the hike percentage in salary.

Will people on notice period get hike letters?

What’s an average salary for a media planner in nyc? What about strategist?

Hey Mates,

There are talks of focusing on talent retention & offering competitive pay in meetings by Higher Leadership so
Is there any salary correction actually happening for current employees or some salary equity policy being made?

Hello! I was offered a promotion at the NYC-based creative agency I work at for a newly created role and I’m not quite sure what I should be hoping for with the salary increase. Any insights on Manager, Strategic Insights roles?

What do most people invest in for their Roth IRA portfolio? I’ve heard target funds and ETF’s..which one is better?

I JUST LANDED A PHONE INTERVIEW WITH GOOGLE!!! can I get some google phone interview tips, advice, etc.? (Forever grateful) 🙏🏾

Do in house counsel jobs offer green cards as part of the offer? Anyone has any experience with this? I’m currently at a firm on H1B and figured law firms are more likely to sponsor it before I head to in house, but wondering what companies’ policies are...halp!

Anyone else anxiously waiting for the DV lottery results so we don't have to deal with the visa BS ever again 😬

Nike picking Colin Kaepernick as the face of your campaign is questionable at best. Why choose someone so divisive when you have so many other athletes that are more broadly viewed favorably?

What’s your best advice for dealing with an insufferable manager? I’m being gaslit and micromanaged to wit’s end.

Hi, looking for some general advice please. 4 years litigation experience, 2 years international commercial. Really interested in getting into l&e, but no idea where to start? Any particular courses, newsletters, groups, other? Thank you!

What are the pros and cons of the following IP boutique firms: Finnegan, Fish, Banner Witcoff, Oblon, Knobbe?

Hi Fishes,

how to create corporate NPS account in CTS registered with ICICI bank since Cognizant is not showing as registered in corporate name list ?

Hey guys I just lost the Livley job out of Davis elen. Any of you get it

Many weeks working on emails, please remind me there are other projects out there. What are you making right now?

When people plan, God laughs. When public accountants plan, God busts a gut laughing.

What is everyone’s thoughts on partners voluntarily leaving the firm?

Can I turn my computer into a different office in my region than my home office? My last day will be a couple days after Christmas and I don’t want to have to go back just to bring my computer back

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

Looking for a secondment within the big 4 to California, does anyone know of any opportunities?

Switched practice, found that I HATE the group dynamics. The work is dumb and not profitable. How soon is reasonable to ask to switch out, have to leave firm now?

Does anyone know what tax technology and transformation team does in EY?

Dress for the day is embarrassing. Here in Chicago it’s more like dress like an idiot. Tuck don’t tuck, belt no belt, what the hell is an acceptable shoe, no one owns an iron. Looks like DMV usually

26 y/o JD, CPA, CFP --- what are my odds landing a career with the FBI?

Some of these recruiting salary offers are offensive.

Ever since Risk Assurance busy season ended, I feel like I’ve been kind of coasting. I’m still getting all my work done but my utilization is slipping. With CRTs coming up, how worried should I be?

Does anyone else feel Monday closing in?

Am I spelling my name right? Formatting tips appreciated. PwC OP, B.S, M.S., CPA, CFA (level 1 candidate), CMA, CFE, CISA, GOD

What nuggets of wisdom do you fishes have for someone who is thinking of getting a CPA/CFA or CFP deep into my career (have a different qualification). What is the most straightforward way (self-financed, since I have another qualification)? These would compliment my work as an actuary.

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

Any legitimate excuses related to work that used to get out of jury service? Help I'm desperate!

A senior threw me under the bus.... took the fall ....payback is a bitch

PPEDs: Just found out that a Partner, who was promoted in 2017, was fired. IDK the circumstances. What can they expect to walk away with besides 401k & normal pension plan?

On a scale of 1-10, how “mature” would you consider the people in your offices/teams? In terms of acting their age, respectful, etc.

Does everyone get promoted to Senior, assuming they don't get below a 3 rating and overall solid reviews from all engagement teams?