Please suggest some relaxing 5-6 days long domestic vacation places/resorts in June end with 2 young kids under 4. We are in Seattle.

Working moms in advertising - genuine question - what is a (relatively) low stress role in advertising or at an agency / consulting firm? I can’t do always on, high-stress jobs like account / client management anymore and maintain my mental health (I have small kids).

It’s taken a LOT of self honesty to admit this. Maybe I’ll change my mind in the future, but for now, I need a change to be fully present in my personal life and mentally healthy. Thoughts? Ideas? Thank you! 🙏

This is my 9th year teaching. The biggest change I have noticed is parent support. It’s gone from, “I’ll handle it,” to “Not my child.” It’s only been 9 years. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it widespread enough to be a cultural shift?

Has anyone been to the Hilton Curacao? What are your thoughts? Planning vacation next summer with girlfriend and wondering if 250k points (for a week) is worth it.

Tell me if this is selfish or not. I adore my family, but since they're doing a very lowkey Christmas situation this year, I really would rather take a weeks vacation on my own. Obviously the holidays are about spending time with those you love, but I'm tired! And I see my entire family at least once a month for a group dinner. Am I a bad daughter/sister if I choose vacation this one time?

WFH parents - what’s your routine and how old are your kids? Struggling to find one for me.

Hey there!
Any chance anyone can explain what the holiday allowance in the Netherlands is?
I've been interviewing and heard the salary range us 47-52 + mobility. Does that include the allowance etc?

The firm is Accenture FYI.

Thank!

How long is too long?
I’m at the end of a recruiting process that includes 5 interviews and a take-home assessment, all of which went well. That was 18 days ago. The HR rep was on vacation and came back 6 days ago. She told me she was going to meet with the CD to regroup 5 days ago. I still haven’t heard anything. Is this normal?

What do you do at night to relax? I was discussing with my SO who never worked in public and has a great career (Manager FP&A) and he is shocked that my weekdays are so filled with work. I realized that I rarely watch tv on weekdays cause from Monday to Thursday, I mostly work late so get back online after dinner and work couple hours before bed. I explained that this is pretty normal as a an S3 at a B4 and it never bothered me until we moved in together. Wondering if anyone has better WLB

Parental leave policies. The best and the worst in adland? Please respond with your agency policy. Include policy for fathers and adoptive parents too.

Im struggeling with which stroller to get. i was set on Uppa Baby in case I have another, and all the hip moms use it. But, My husband mentioned a jogger. We don’t run, But living in SoCal you can easily have an active life. Im not sure about having two strollers, we live in a tiny casita next to the beach. Advice? Any women out there have both strollers, and use one more than the other?

Those of you who have had their companies go from a certain number of days PTO to unlimited PTO, did you actually take more days off after the change or were you pressured to take less? Company and service line would be helpful but not necessary

Two teenagers. Both starting (remote) school in the morning.

As is typical for interactions with teens, I feel like speaking with them about their upcoming school year is as enjoyable as running head-first into a brick wall.

Hi Mommas! Do you give your nanny Veteran's Day off with pay? I am torn because my nanny told me as she was leaving for the day today, that she isn't coming in tomorrow due to the holiday. I still have to work. I had previously communicated all my company holidays/vacation time with her through the end of the year and asked her if she needed additional time off. She said no, so now I'm rushing to find childcare. Should I still pay her for Veteran's Day?

Are there any other Project Managers who have ADHD ? What type of PM work do you do? Outside of it just not being what I want for a career path if I advance / I don’t find it rewarding anymore, I have greatly struggled as I’ve moved up and now with the simplest things. I’m turning in my notice this week because of how badly it affects my well being especially the last year and a half. I plan to take a long time off and look for something once I have resigned. Any insight is appreciated.

If I resign in December and get paid my 2 weeks of unused vacation days will I also get paid for unused sick days?

So, I knew ahead of time that I would be working Thanksgiving weekend, but I just got my schedule for December and it looks like I'm going to miss Christmas as well. I feel bad that I am missing so much time with my kids, how does everyone else deal with these emotions? Any tips on how I can make up the missed experiences with my children?

I have a hand full of k-5 students who have gone the first half of the school year without music because of remote learning. Our district is moving to 100% traditional teaching after the MLK holiday. Any suggestions for reintroducing concepts to the group of students that’ll be joining us f2f for music the first time this school year?

Have a question to Asians here. I’m mid-30s from Asia and am making lower end of 6 figures currently. My older sister was making more than I did until a few months back and lost one job due to covid so is now not making much. But she is married and has a house and a car of her own. She spends a lot of money on herself and buys gifts to her boyfriends/lovers. I just found out mom is going through major surgery in my home country and it costs nearly 6k. I asked if she wanted us to help her pay.

Best places for a vacation the last 2 weeks of December?

My boyfriend wants kids. The only kids I want are the ones with fur and 4 legs. He loves them because he has nieces and nephews, but he doesn’t even wake up when our senior cat cries at night or throws up on the floor. I’m the one that hears it. Doesn’t make me feel hopeful that he’ll wake up when he hears a baby cry at night. He sleeps like a log.

What are requirements to travel cross border? I would like to visit Belgium for a medical reason.

Getting started with options

I’m new to trading options- what’s the best place to go for resources on getting started?

What was your first car? (Pics or it didn't happen!)

I’ve got two offers atm I’m struggling between, a senior mgmt consulting role with a newer firm or a manager level position in IFS at PwC. Base comp is the same, better bennies at PwC but I’m a bit nervous about being stuck. Any advice?

What are good MBA programs / concentrations for someone aligned to Human Capital? Are there options other than human resource management?

Heard my friend got a job in NYC as a receptionist making just 20k less than I do... all meals included + $1000 clothing allowance... 🤦🏻‍♀️ feeling like I did life wrong lol

Does anyone know for Deloitte’s life sciences compliance and op risk group if there’s a case for SC or M level?

If anyone with 1 YOE or higher (non-internship experience) is looking for a referral to EY's People Advisory Services (PAS) practice, DM me. Referring for Staff 2, Seniors, Managers, Senior Managers and above.

I have a friend who is currently looking for a job she has experience in sales and account management and also an AA degree. Do you know of anywhere that’s hiring?

decisions in life... I'm an M1 and know I can make SM in couple years on my current account because client and SMs/PPEDs love me. however moving to another city to support my wife and close...more

Looking for exit ops in the Dallas area. I have a background in AWS, healthcare, and working with technical teams. I'm professionally certified for AWS architecture, but Uncle D has had me on more of a PM track. Would greatly appreciate any support, guidance, or recommendations. TIA

What is meant by penetration%

Good Saturday morning! What's the first thing you did this morning?

Which other schools have delayed opening F2F until September? Do you think a lot will change in that time?

“The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people click ads” ~ Facebook data founder.

Is it wrong that we idolize FAANG? Should the govt intervene in business and privacy?

Went to a networking event last night and handed out a few cards, met a few people, but not sure I'm going about doing business development the right way. What's worked for you folks?

Hi all,
I am currently working at Infosys with 3 years of experience in Java. I got am offer from ibsSoftware for 14 LPA (13.3 fix).
Yesterday, I also got an offer from Oracle but they didn't gave me my expected salary (I asked for 15 lpa). Oracle gave me 11 fix + 1 variable + 1 joining bonus. Which one should I join considering oracle is a big brand name.

What’s the best area for a newly grad to live in Seattle? Working at a big 4

In the market for a house, its crazy pricing!!! Not enough time to decide and need to be ready to pay 200k more for a house already listed at 950k. Is this what you guys are facing as well? Am I going something wrong? Before I see the house it goes to pending after being on market for just a day.

A family of 3 (expecting 4th soon) - planning to move to a single family house.. the prices are ridiculously high.. thoughts on where (which areas) I can look for with a budget of 1.1M max? 4 bed and 2500-3000 sqft

Private school recommendation for children with autism? My goddaughter is 5 years old and was recently diagnosed with a mild form of autism. The family is worried about her going to public schools, especially with how understaffed they are.

Belltown vs SLU vs Capitol Hill? Moving to Seattle and haven't had an opportunity to properly evaluated the neighborhoods so curious what the pros and cons for each are

Is Seattle or Portland better for a newly grad in accounting?

What's your hands-down favorite restaurant in the city? Just moved to the area and I'm excited to try them all out. (Bonus points for sharing what makes it special!)

Can people share their experience with owning a car in Seattle? Trying to figure out if it makes sense to have one or not. Living in pioneer square/close to the light rail if that makes any difference.

Vegetarian friendly team dinner restaurant in Seattle?

Folks, how’s Puyallup area. Family of 4 with 8 and 2 yos. Any pros and cons?

Is it worth to buy an apartment in Vancouver and working remotely?

Looking for a community of neurodivergent professionals that meet in-person! Any suggestions welcome!

Seattle folks, I’ll be in downtown area for an Amazon interview. Would it be worth traveling to Kirkland? I thought I would meet family after my interview. I won’t have a car

Best coffee shops to work in Kirkland/woodinville/bothell? Also anything open late?

Moving to Seattle in a few days. What are some of your favorite restaurants ($-$$ range)?

Folks, how’s Sumner WA area? Pros and cons for a family with 2 yo?

Applied to transfer to another property, found out that my manager told their manager that I had attendance issues, which she has never talked to me about and even said recently that I don’t have any attendance issues. I have been late by about 10 minutes a couple times when the bus is late, and have had to take a couple of emergency sick days, but I’m usually in the office before her. I technically shouldn’t know that she said it at all so I have no idea how to approach her about it.