“On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time.” ― Orwell

Quit my cushy job a few months ago because I was totally burnt out and mental health was shot. Thinking about quitting this industry all together - anyone else go through similar? Any advice? Thanks!

Is it possible for someone with anxiety to have a career at MBB? Anyone currently in this situation? How do you cope?

How is it like working in the public vs private sector

I have worked as data engineer in service based companies and mostly worked on informatica and IBM datastage , SQL, Teradata currently doing trainings on python and GCP. I need guidance on how/where to prepare for typical data engineering profile to crack interviews in Faang/Maang or other good product based companies.
Main problem is I can learn many things but due to lack of hands on experience in the Cloud technologies
Yoe: 7 years
Skills : ETL, DWH and sql (need to master) , unix , teradata

Has anyone felt guilty when there is a slow day? What is the least billable hour you had in a day?

I bought a used car for $3k a year and a half ago and have put about $2k into repairs over the past 6ish months. Having trouble again and the mechanic (whom I trust) says it needs another $2k of repairs...do I do it? Do I buy a new car? Help!

Hi Fishes,
I am working as a Sr Manager/Team Lead in service based industry since 10yrs, my total experience in leadership is 6 years. I want to shift my focus into product based companies. Any guidance/tips for me? Also dm if you know about any product manager roles in your sea.

Colleagues, if any of you are interested in helping severely disabled combat veterans get homes adapted for their disabilities, let me know. My wife recently started working for former NFL linebacker Jared Allen and his foundation. We're trying to figure out how to leverage the power of the big consulting firms to help our brothers and sisters in need.

Do you ever wish you could just go home at 6, play with your kids till they fall asleep, and then have a glass of wine with your wife before an early bedtime & sleep 8 hours?

I finally move out in two days and as the day gets closer, it gets so much harder. I love him and it hurts. Even right now, I’m still living with him and I’m in the living room watching tv and he’s working at his station. I think soon I’ll just be occupying my own time alone and not with the person I love. Idk how people do this.

Ugh, is that time of year again! Does anyone have any advice on how to handle "friends" and family members who spout conspiracy theories to avoid getting the flu shot

How much of a nest egg would you expect a couple to collectively need in order to retire at 40 and live relatively comfortable (not lavish)?

If you could go back and start over would you still choose this path? Or would you choose a different career and/or a different time to have children? I accidentally became a working parent in law so while I love my job and my children I don't think I would have planned it quite like this.

Today the cash register broke down while a customer was waiting with 4 pallets of Monster. He yelled at me.

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

Is Mindtree taking more time than usual to release offer letter after marge has happened?

I am working as Salesforce developer in wipro.
YOE - 2.8 years
I got a offer from
Salesforce Support - 17LPA
Cognizant Software Developer - 12 LPA
Any advice and suggestions. What to choose ?

Is 49,000 a fair starting salary for a scientist 1 with a B.S in biology in Philadelphia?

Hey all, I’ve recently joined EY consulting from another Big 4 and have noticed there’s no discipline (at least in my team) around codes and charging time. People either charge a standard 7 hrs or some will charge time spent on internal activities to their client code.

I was told that “the last person to charge their actual hours worked was promptly booted off the project”.
Just wondering:
1) Is this a general cultural point accross all Consulting teams? Will challengin this get me in trouble?

Hi All! How do you like your current company? What are some of the good and bad regarding how tech writers are integrated into teams?

Can you share your yoe and total comp?

Any other technical writers here?

How to succeed as a tech writer

Hi Fishes,

Anyone looking for Technical writer opportunity with CPU, GPU, semiconductor work experience, DM me. Work from home, hybrid work culture with great work life balance. Happy to refer.

Hey fishbowlers! I just applied for an internal position as a Technical Writer. I currently have 4 years of Business Analyst experience but I’ve only been with my current company less than a year. My boss encouraged me to apply and mentioned how I’d be a great fit. Any tips on how I can ace an interview and compete with any candidates that might have better experience? TIA

Just curious...how did you become a tech writer?

Exploring another opportunity and need some advices. How do you like being a technical writer and how’s the pay in general and workload/stress?

Which is the best website/ platform to start my own website/ blog ? (Not technical writing)

What is the difference between a Technical Writer and UX writer?