Per Diem or Meals? Which do you prefer a cash per diem like Accenture and KPMG or the firm paying for your meals. Why?

Is laptop reimbursement policy still available or not since hybrid wfo has resumed? Joined last month. This is for Mumbai

Has anyone went from saas to benefit consulting? How was that transition? Was it worth it? I hear in benefits you get a book with recurring revenue.

In my organization, most with my role are commission based. I make a set salary due to the firm I work for as an account manager/ coordinator for clients… I coordinate their enrollments, working with each groups HR department as to benefits and payroll purposes, and schedule our benefit counselors accordingly. I am finding that in most cases where I compare the voluntary benefits industry, I might be underpaid. What is an appropriate base salary for a position in which commission is replaced?

What's next after healthcare for you all?

Where do you go to keep up to date on new Healthcare benefit products, regulations, etc? Is there an industry/regulatory resource?

Looking at moving to RSM in the UK, what’s the salary banding and benefits for manager level? Thanks

Hello Fishes,

A component in the Remuneration structure named "Organisation's contribution towards wellbeing". Could you please help me understand what does it include? Is it subject to reimbursement?

Requesting the fishes to give some clarity on the same.

Hello everyone, I have an offer with Akamai Technologies India and wanted to know more about the work culture and general benefits. Any leads will be appreciated.

How is the trend of Data Analyst jobs in healthcare industry?

Hi can someone give me an estimate of what a pediatric occupational therapist should be making in a city with a high cost of living. No benefits. Between 30 to 40 billable hours, documentation time unpaid etc. Independent contractor role. Practicing for over 5 years.

What questions would you ask a recruiter when discussing benefits? What’s important?

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone tell me about the Developer Specialist Role in Google Operations Center?

I have an offer for the Salesforce Developer Specialist role.

How is WLB there? Any Benefits? Is it worth moving to GOC?

Does anyone in here participate in a 529 for their kids? Is it true that you can deduct contributions from your state tax? If so? Is it 1:1? Trying to decide how much to contribute for maximum tax benefits. TIA!

Besides salary, bonus and equity, what other perks/benefits did you negotiate when going in-house?

Looking to transition out of a clinical role to a “clinical data/tech role” to help bridge the gap between healthcare tech and implementation to healthcare companies/field clinicians. Any recommendations to look for healthcare tech companies or getting started for a clinical data training?

Hey guys,

I recently joined tcs and they told me to work at the Qualcomm office.

How will Qualcomm. What are benefits to the employee who comes from other companies to work at Qualcomm

currently tossing up between staying at a global company (who is in the process of some positive changes) with an amazing manager who supports my career and flexible working … however comes with the inherit issues that come with a long standing global company

compared with a role at a smaller mga, higher salary (around 30%) more , more visibility career wise and some great employee benefits , management seem to be supportive and low staff turnover

which would you choose here

Hi Fishes,

Could you please share CGI benefits for lead analysts. Recently joined CGI.

Any tips on starting a solo patent law firm from working in Biglaw? Worth it?

So I’m in my second trimester. Everything has come back normal and great. Anatomy scan went beautifully. Now I’m getting cramps really low in my left side that I would say are like a 6-7 on pain scale and they’re like every few minutes. I don’t think they’re Braxton hicks it feels more like period cramps I’ve experienced before. Anyone else experience this? Is it normal? Can I take something for the pain?

A sleepy summer Sunday watching the end of a great test cricket match, grabbing a beer with friends and glorious weather. Honestly it is the first day since covid that life feels normal for me

Any ML CAs out there who have transitioned (or are currently transitioning) to IA/EGP roles?

$12K at an AD or $9K on the grey market? Where do you draw the line on AD versus grey?

Hii...any updates on work from office for pune location in assurance??

Let’s hear some good news! Share your biggest wins so far this week!

Did anyone recieved 30 day notification of your scheduled return to office mail
Today or before ?

For those who are in this field, do you enjoy it? What do you like about it?

Are there any internships for recent graduates? If so can someone point me in the right direction? I just graduated with a bachelors in business administration with a concentration in social media marketing.

Thinking about a move to Dublin this year, having worked overseas for 9+ years. Haven’t a clue what I should be looking at in terms of salary or reputable agencies - can anyone help? Not sure if the roles are the same but at a GAD level moving into Client Partner. Have tried researching online but not sure on the accuracy. Thanks 🙏🏻

Hi Fishes! I am searching for an opportunity in Financial Planning and Analysis role (Finance) with 7.7 years of experience. Any leads ? Appreciations in advance !!

Are SaT VME team members allowed to work from Hyderabad location?

Is laptop reimbursement policy still available or not since hybrid wfo has resumed? Joined last month. This is for Mumbai

Best credit cards for a non-road warrrior after CSR and Amex Plat changes? I think Amex Gold and the Chase Flex are pretty good - do not think CSR and Plat are worth it anymore

Considering switching from AT&T to T-Mobile. Based in NYC but worried because I travel quite a bit and the last time I had T-Mobile the connection was spotty. Experiences?

Does anyone predict another layoff season in October?

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

What’s in your fridge when traveling every week?

Meal ideas would be great.

I’ve been on the bench for 5 months, about to start 6. I’ve had projects lined up, and then client postpones or cuts scope which includes my role. Time to move on? Very frustrated here.

I have $20k in savings, I owe $6,000 to my 401k loan, that’s the only loan I got. I am debt free otherwise except for my house. Should I use my savings to pay off? Since people are talking about unemployment and being fired, I wanted to make sure I have enough, 👩🏾‍💻... What should I do? I initially took the loan to add to my home equity when I sell my house for a new house then covid hit.

Worthwhile getting the AWS cloud practitioner cert? (Will there be a return financially in ease of finding job or higher salary)?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

I got laid off from deloitte. Now i work in cre asset management. I don't love my job. I am on visa (opt stem) . I need to work on finding happiness with my work to be more productive and be happy. I am very depressed and therapy isn't helping. If anyone is in a similar situation or can offer support or advice I would greatly appreciate it. TIA.

TFW you packed drunk as hell for your Monday morning flight, and then open it to find you actually remembered everything! Go drunk me 😊

For people in consulting - do you often read books about project management and motivation? Would appreciate your recommendations (preferably the ones with more than one thought for the whole brick of text 🤨).

Thoughts on the Peloton bike?

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Have any US 🐠 gone abroad for their MBA? Looking at LBS / HEC. Pros, cons? Not looking to exit into MBB, FAANG.

What firms are like PwC in terms of immigration policies. In the sense they redeploy people in other countries if need be. Generally friendlier towards employees. Thanks!

Slalom folks - have a few questions. Any 🐠 open to a quick Q&A?

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?