I've been wanting to learn Standard Mandarin for quite a while. Do any of you have any recommendations about resources I could use to learn the language?

I’m a Canadian lawyer in London, UK for a week. Any London lawyers want to meet for a drink? I practice family law and I went to law school in the UK before becoming licensed in Canada.

Does Deloitte consulting part of Deloitte USI?

Today one if my students stuck their hands in toilet and before I could hand them a towel and get them to wash their hands they had wiped their hands all over my clothes. 🤦🏻‍♀️

What is the salary as software/website manual and automation QA tester with no experience in New York? I have bachelor's degree major in health science. Is there a lot of open positions in QA?

Question for the group: right now I’m actively looking for a home with my agent. If I happen to find a home on my own (without his help), should I bring him in (maybe for paper work if it’s hard) or exclude him? Haven’t signed anything with him so more like good faith vs getting stuck.

Hey, anyone here who can refer me for a role in Estée Lauder? Thanks!

Some jackass referred to a follow up email yesterday as a “tickle email.” I didn’t know whether to be creeped out or punch him in his wannabe buzzword face.

Anyone who can help me apply H1B for next Mar

Are people shaking hands again yet? I've got an in person meeting next week and not sure what changes to etiquette have been brought about by COVID (UK)

Does Fis provide on site job opportunities and support for masters studies or visa sponsorship

I wonder what would happen if advertising creatives - the ones with jobs and the ones looking - did the same thing to recruiters and headhunters that we screenwriters and TV writers did to agents...

Are there any firms trying to up their game and compete with the Deloitte Human Capital behemoth? EY, KPMG, and PWC’s HC offerings just seem pathetic. I have heard PWC is trying something new.

Made it all the way to final interview rounds, got really amazing feedback the entire time… then last night I get an impersonal email from HR saying they made an offer to another candidate. I’m so shocked and devastated. I really thought I had it, and it was all based on how complimentary they were the entire time. Part of me wants to reach out to some of the folks I interviewed with to thank them again and ask for feedback and part of me wants to go to bed. Should I reach out…?

What do you do when you follow a partner’s instructions to the T, but they end up criticizing your work product and by extension your competency? Do you politely push back or just take it?

What's everyone's favorite store that has been permanently closed? For me it's Kmart, I guess they still have a few stores open but nothing here on the West coast. It's like they just disappeared and I didn't even notice

Help needed!! I have 4 years of IT sourcing experience and I am looking for a contract position $60/hr min sourcing Corporate or IT. Does anyone know of any fully remote opportunities you can forward me? I currently work at a great company, but my contract is ending soon and I’ve been with them for a while and I think it’s time for leave for more competitive pay. I’m looking for a flexible schedule and a healthy, non-micromanaging environment. Please let me know if any recommendations!

Anyone interview w Pfizer strategy & consulting group? Any insight on format, tips etc?

I work in Deloitte Forensic. Any known openings in other companies?

It seems as if people of color and on work visa are being targeted for layoffs. Does anyone feel the same?

Any opinions about Thesis as a creative?

Hello I'm new to fishbowl and also I'm a
recruiter in Seattle looking currently for
building engineers for Seattle, Denver and
Portland roles! Hopefully will meet some
through connections on here so if you
know anyone please send them my way!!

Is anyone in Portland conservative? What is it like for you being there? I get along with just about anyone, but seems pretty hostile towards non-liberal folks from what I've seen

I currently work as a optician, referral coordinator and optometry technician. Busting my butt off wearing all 3 hats and I get paid $20 an hour… I don’t think this is a fare wage considering I’m doing the job of 3 people. I want to negotiate a higher wage any tips of what I should ask for?

What’s happening at Grady Britton? Good team? Good clients?

Anyone want to be my +1 to a screening of Avatar 2: The Way of Water? 12/15 @ 6pm Progress Ridge?

Got a date with a girl I've admired for a while this weekend, where should I take her? Best romantic/fun date spots, ideally with great food or near great food. She has no dietary restrictions as far as I know. Thanks

What’s up Portlandians, still enjoying the warm sept?

Anyone have a good (and not exorbitantly expensive) accountant? My taxes have gotten more complicated than TurboTax and I can handle this year

Is anyone interested in connecting over coffee?

Anyone have a recommend for a seasonal depression light? There are lots of options and I would prefer one that turns on in the early am hours.

Has anyone else seen ads for the musical “Shen Yun”, EVERYWHERE??? To date I have seen billboards, social media ads, posters, and received a mailer yesterday. Their media budget must be massive.

Oregon vendors needed

Moving to Oregon from California in about a month. I don't know anyone in the city. Any suggestions on activities/cool sights to see?

Is moving from Seattle worth it? I've heard the freeze is still in affect in Portland but I'm more worried about prices. I WFH mostly and pull down like 120k a year, Seattle is getting crazy expensive rent wise and crazy full. I'd like to find somewhere new but stick to the PNW.

Biggest Portland stereotypes? Do you think they're true or not true?
Mine is that everyone in Portland is into hiking, snowboarding or running....I promise there are some homebodies/non-athlete types out here y'all we just have to find each other ahah.

Anyone have any connections with Portland General Electric? I am a design technician that works remotely on pole replacement jobs (designing, creating construction drawings, estimating) based in California. My 6 month contract will be up with my company soon and I am looking for a better salary (I currently make ~$48k/yr). This is my first job in this field as I graduated from UP in 2020 and it took a while to land a "professional" job due to the pandemic.

Anyone know any Account Based Marketing Strategists with B2B experience looking to work at a great agency? Looking for referrals (will pay for successful hires) DM please!

Hello PDX Ad folk! Moving back to Portland after 6 yrs away doing the NYC LA circuit. I'm currently a freelance Strategy Director, are there shops in Portland hiring freelancers into the New Year? Landing in January so looking to get connected to the right agencies ahead of my move. Thanks all!
(Connections & Creative Strat)