I’ve been unemployed for four months, and honestly, the hardest part isn’t even the money... it’s what it’s done to my confidence. I know the market’s rough, but it’s hard not to internalize it, like maybe I’ve lost my edge or just don’t belong anymore. It’s exhausting pretending to stay optimistic when I’m running on fumes. What do you do to keep your self-worth intact during long job searches?

Recommendations for ergonomic office chair? Wfh is going to go on for awhile so want to invest. Budget is about $300

How do you manage your money?

I only bring in a little over $2,600 a month. After paying all my expenses, I get to put away $500 a month in savings but don’t have much wiggle room for anything else, including going out money.

I’m very privileged to have a significant inheritance and zero debt of any kind. I really wonder how my peers who have student loans, car payments, and even children manage to pay their bills and live so comfortably. Please share if this is you!

How much does it cost to send a package from India to the US and what’s the best way to send it? It will be a little less than 2 pounds.

Hi All,

I have a confusion to join cognizant,bcoz lot of controversies heard about cognizant,but i have no way,Since i had only one offer letter,also my DOJ is on November first week.Can you guys provide the view on joining to CTS.

Fresh grad, just started work in the US (~1 month in) but want to move back to Dubai due to personal reasons. Will hitting the 6m mark (1y won’t be possible - immigration) be helpful? (Cont)

So I'm the only black advisor in my office and I feel so out of place. I walk into meeting early and people won't notice I'm there and everyone wears really expensive shoes and clothes. They all have their cliques and then there's just me.

What does a Technical UXR interview look like? I have my first one tomorrow! I am mostly preparing by practicing research planning and reviewing different methods, but if anyone has recommendations on how to better prepare, I would appreciate it!

Interested in UX but have no experience or much knowledge about it. What kind of roles were you in before you got into UX, how did you get there, did you have to get a certification, and what does your day to day work consist of? Is it more technical, psychological or design based?

Hello! I’ve previously only dated white guys. While in quarantine I’ve gone on dil mil and made an effort with brown guys on apps. Surprised to find that many live at home or visit home often in mid 20s, are not financially independent, cannot cook for themselves etc. Is this typical? Or maybe it’s just the area I live in. Sorry if this came off as offensive, it just seems to be a pattern I noticed

How is the work culture of BNP Paribas Bangalore Bagmane ? Do they offering work from home , what's the dressing style ,is it formal which needs to follow ?

Anyone on here working/worked at Moderna Norwood location? What are you experiences and do you recommend? Are there any “buts” or red flags?

Overseas on a study and finding a hot expat to help me with some in-room dining.. sometimes we get food. This job is alright sometimes

Can anyone please refer me, have 2 years experience in Java, SQL, Spring Boot, Hibernate and Microservices.
Current company - Cognizant
LWD - 20th October

Thanks,

When do you officially put in your two weeks? I have a written offer I intend to sign, but should I wait until they clear all the background checks and such (I have no more than a speeding ticket so I’ll pass). This is the first real job I’ve quit

Can anyone working for DT’s ARA or PwC’s CMAAS tell me what does their job specifically include, hours and exit opportunities?

What do you guys usually say when asked why you’re leaving public accounting and switching to industry?

Hi Fishes,

May I know what is the maximum expected salary CTC should be asked in Capgemini for C2 Band position for 10years experience?

What are actionable items one should strive for when trying to grow as a designer after landing their first role? I hear a lot about ways to grow to land the first job but very little about how to improve after you know the basics.

What KPI/OKR metrics are used to measure design efficacy/ROI at your organization?

What do when you’ve already accepted a job offer but then received a better offer? Does it look bad on you to decline the first offer?

How do you get used to someone looking over your shoulder and watch you design? It makes me so nervous

Is there any remote work available with base pay?? I’ve exhausted myself with Indeed, Zip Recruiter, and Glassdoor job searches and my unemployment is over 😭😭

How many different projects would you show in your book? I’m redoing my portfolio and find it so hard to know what should make the cut...

I’m a graphic designer interviewing with a company. Is it normal to ask a potential candidate to redesign a 10 page brochure for their interview test? If not, any suggestions on how to proceed?

How do you know you’re a good designer? I get most of my ideas from being inspired by other work and just creating what I feel looks good. I know how to use design programs. But, I don’t know if that’s enough.

I want to put together a XD file with a whole bunch of helpful web and app components for other designers to just drag and drop. 1. Is this a waste of time due to the market being saturated? 2. Where do I sell it? 3. Is there anything I need to know first?

Looking for in-house work, feeling depressed about the options in Chicago. Anyone have any leads or advice?

Im working at a big multi-product company and we're having 5 dedicated product teams, however, teams are working in silos. Each team's has its own process, design system, technology etc. We identified that most of the teams use and need components that were already conceptualised, designed and developed, for our other products, and we are starting to create a global set of components, a global design system that we will use on all our products. What is your approach?

Can we get a thread going of Senior Product Designer salaries.

I am currently a contractor and make $65/hr.

Any recos on in-person Sketch App workshops in Los Angeles?

Looking for a Senior Graphic Designer- for a financial firms brand relaunch. They are doing contract to hire- $50hour for contract and $100k after conversion.
Remote now but will need to go into an off 3 days in the future
Looking for someone ASAP!

DM me if interested!

What are the key differences between junior and mid level roles in terms of job responsibilities, design knowledge, project oversight, etc?

Anyone made a switch to health tech companies? Do you like it?

How many rejection email have everyone received before getting first permanent full time position as a designer?
Did you have to alternate your personality applying to jobs?

How do you handle revisions at a company?

Many predict that the true economic impact will start in September. As a designer, how do you prepare yourself: Become more specialized? Move somewhere cheaper? Change field? ...