Looking for an LGBTQ forum or conferences? Does anyone know any?

I have 3 YOE as a Software Developer. I currently work as a React/Node developer making 87k per year (I know that is pretty low, my manager will admit it) He has made it clear that I am the most skilled developer on the team, and I am getting promoted to Senior Dev. I would like to know what I should be shooting to make? I really like my job and ideally don't want to move companies, but would like some realistic expectations for what I should be earning.

What's a good Software Engineering salary in Stockholm, Sweden?
I am currently making a bit more than 40k/year, and I have gotten extremely mixed information about whether it's a good salary or not

More info:
-I am under 20 years old and self taught, but I work on-par with the rest of the team (all of them except me have degrees ranging from master's to PhD), I don't know how much the other team components make
-I work with embedded software development with mostly C and C++

Democrats in 2000: Bush is Hitler
Democrats in 2004: Bush is still Hitler
Democrats in 2008: McCain is Hitler
Democrats in 2012: Romney is Hitler
Democrats in 2016– : Wow, now we love George W Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney.

Interesting.

Any great personal finance/investment books to read? Or even YouTubers/Podcasters

Really looking into expanding my investment horizons — particularly about learning about how to allocate my investment portfolio. Also, always nice to learn about better ways to save and cutback.

Where does ZS offer MBA program as part of advanced career programme and how much amount is sponsored by ZS? And after how many months post working with ZS one will be eligible for it ?

About to go on in person retreat and have struggled with my sobriety a lot. It’s better but not perfect and part of the reason I stay sober is the support of my partner. Would it be viewed as unacceptable if I brought my family with me?

Does anyone have any recommendations for laser hair removal? I want to get just a few treatments on the back of my neck/ lower hair line but I don’t necessarily want to pay for 10 treatments like most places make you

Is anyone here in KPMG’s CRM Risk practice? If so do you know if they are still hiring??

Ryan Murphy is the new Aaron Spelling. Big rich producer making money off of cheesy shlock. I guess you can’t take the Indiana out of the boy. Heart’s in the right place though. Bless his heart.

I'm in Texas and its hot. Looking to get away for a few; does anyone have long weekend (3-4 day) trip recommendations? Ideally cooler climate & thinking more nature v. city.

Already spoke with a partner who wanted something done this morning for him to review and then we discuss again. Sent it to him about 4 hours ago. Should take him half an hour to review max. At what point can I check in with him to see when we can catch up so I’m not waiting in the office all day?

How many hours a week do you ACTUALLY work?

The Bowl is oddly silent

First time working as a senior and Manager doesn’t review or have time for many questions. Deff trying my best but very hard to be efficient when it’s takes time for me to understand everything (planning). anybody in the same situation?

Hi anyone from CGI Canada here. Need referral . Please let me know if you can help.

Can you leave as an A2 to an audit client that you’re not on the team

Hoping for some Friday Friendliness on this one: have several team match discussions coming up for Product Management roles. How would you advise getting a good feel for the team, assessing the lead, and otherwise proving the team dynamic?

Does anyone have any metrics/ benchmarks they could share on diversity hires? We're putting goals together for 2023 and our senior leadership wants 30% of all candidates interviewed and hired to be gender or ethnic diverse.

Are there any other shows like Panchayat on Amazon prime?
I loved the simple plain village life story superb performances from all actors.

I am an Indian CPA and pursuing my level 2 Cfa. I have worked with family office and Swf and have relocated to Vancouver. Any tips on where to begin my job search

Today’s my first day changing my pronouns at work, I am excited and terrified!! If you did the same and feel like sharing, I would love to hear your experience 💫 I am so anxious!

Looking to join a running club for LGBTQ folk or other agency folk. Is that a thing? NYC by the way.

Do your clients know you're queer?

Just wanted to say, as a guy in my mid-20’s, cheers to all the 30-40+ y/o LGBTQIA+ folks here—I know we roll our eyes at the performative rainbows on everything now, but you folks made this possible for the rest of us—you fought for acceptance, for our rights, and you made it through the struggle so people my age don’t have the same weight to carry, so we don’t have to be as afraid.
We have a long way to go, and I’ll carry the torch too, but I really think y’all deserve more gratitude. Happy 🏳️‍🌈

How many people come to this bowl and wish there was more happening? Show of hands please.

Does anybody know what the tolerance + LGBTQ+ culture is like at Home Depot corporate in Atlanta?

Hello everyone! What are some things you can think of to help boost LGBT acceptance in the work place?

Is anyone doing virtual volunteer work? If so, where? I don’t have much time but the time I do have I want to spend meaningfully!

Anybody know of great head hunters for Art Directors who are looking to branch out from Pharma Advertising??

I’m sure it’s not new to 2022, but I’m feeling more than ever this year how much of “corporate pride” centers around gay men and calls it “lgbtq”. Are gay women, bisexuals, etc. not as palatable for audiences? I’m struggling with this a bit.

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

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What do you or are you looking for out of your LGBTQIA+ employee resource group?

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Who’s everyone rooting for? I’m on Israel🇮🇱 and Ukraine🇺🇦

Had an associate of mine recently confront me and say he has a crush on me. Told him nope and that would be very unprofessional. He has reassured me that this won’t impact our working dynamic but lately there’s been a lot of pushback on any direction given to him or the team. I’m growing concerned he is holding something against me.

How should I approach this?

Happy Pride! Wondering: we have an unique POV in life. Have you used your identity to help land you a gig? How so?

Does anyone know of a good therapist they could recommend in the LA area? Saw someone post something similar to this in the bowl the other day so I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. They don’t have to be LGBTQ+, but it would help if they have some experience in that area.