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Our current offering includes:
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2) Fireside Chats with LGBTQ+ leaders and Allies
3) Global community of 230+ members from leading institutions across India, Singapore, Europe and North America

Has anyone seen any unique places to find UX portfolios or post jobs other than the usual suspects?
Some UX Slack channels were doing well for a while but I definitely don’t see as much traction there. Meetups obviously came and went. Even the portfolio sites like Dribbble and Behance don’t seem that same.

Are marketing agencies really required to have their employees come into the office? We all work using computers and sharing our files in the cloud, the only time we see each other is for meetings, which can absolutely be done through Zoom. How is your job handling this atm?

Anyone that can invite me to some Slack groups for UI/UX designers and software developers for my learning?

Does Deloitte use Teams or Skype?

I love teaching art but am having to teach remotely to 1150 kids, k - 5. Have about 54 amazing elementary art teachers in my district that share SO much! I could retire (34 yrs), but just don’t want to because I love what I do! Feeling like my students aren’t getting what they should because I am struggling with Zoom, Microsoft, safe YouTube, bitmoji, embedding, downloads, editing, etc. Anyone else feeling this way?

At what point do you disconnect from Slack? Do you feel guilty if you take the night off completely?

Hi music teachers! How are you surviving? I’ve been teaching band and choir for a long time, but distance learning and Zoom has me stumped. I’m lucky to have a job, I realize. What are some things you’re doing in your virtual classrooms that your music students enjoy?

I have an interview for a Principal Renewals Manager role at Slack/Salesforce this Wednesday and I was hoping for some advice on how I can wow them? Ive done a lot of research and made loads of notes but get very nervous in interviews and dont always articulate how I would want to / say everything I want to cover. It also doesnt help that the job im in at the moment makes me absolutely miserable and im desperate to leave… help!

Is joining cisco with 26 base 3 lk bonus and 3.5 joining bonus with 6yoe in Cisco webex good?

IEP, 504, and those without internet will return in-person next week while rest of students remain remote. Regular Ed teachers may have students (mild Learning Disabled kiddos) in their room while teaching. They are saying it’s a liability issue if they have one student in the room with them, even though teaching other via Zoom. Thoughts? Anyone else experiencing this?

Tips for helping kids stay on task during zoom? Our little class (9 kids) has been doing zoom circle times twice a week but I noticed they are really distracted. Also every meeting a kid leave...

Does anybody else think that the Wharton Slack & Discord groups are kinda quiet/inactive compared to admit groups from other schools?

Anyone interested in a zoom networking event since that seems to be the norm nowadays. Thought?

When is it either allowed or seen as OK to start using FTO? I recently started here and while I’m not looking to slack off and take time off, I just want to know how it works. (Plus, I don’t want to not use something that I can or should use.) Elementary stuff, I know. But I’ve freelanced my whole career until now. Thanks

Currently looking for an outside sales position in Massachusetts.

I have 7 years experience in sales. But I am relocating from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

Would anyone happen to know any great companies hiring?

A majority of my experience is in the logistics and logistics technology side of sales. I’ve been working remotely doing over the phone/ zoom demo sales. But I would love the opportunity to service my clients in person!

Struggling to find good workers who will stick around for a while… Is high turnover just a truth of retail that I’ll have to accept?

For those who filed I-140 with premium processing how quickly did you hear back ? Anxiously waiting for approval

Hi Fishes,
how's the area around Manesar toll plaza. I see there are multiple societies available in that area including emaar palm, vatika, dlf, etc. Just wanted to get an idea on how's the area and how much property appreciation you guys expect in that area for in next 5 years?

I cleared technical round and during final call with HR, my salary expectations were higher as per HR.

My current CTC is 9lpa, skill-IAM and Java, YOE-3. I asked for 14lpa, best they could give was 11lpa. I know I asked a lot.

She didn't care to negotiate and cut my call and now they put my candidature on hold. Can I expect call back? Or i can consider myself rejected?

Hi,

What base salary could I expect for 13 years experience to work as Senior System Software Engineer?

What is a good hourly amount to ask for as a PRN social worker/therapist in the DC area?

Anyone interested in sharing their craftingcases membership if they dont need it/use it anymore? Ive paid for other resources and keep reading about CC now and would love to get access for free or reduced price 🙏🏼

I took a job for a company that is remote, but has an office in Westwood so I'm thinking about moving to LA. Where should I consider living? I'm 28, fairly extroverted and active. I'm looking for places that are balanced in activities, bars, concerts and has some nature. Also would love to live in a newer or updated building if possible

How can I approach my boyfriend who has an alcohol problem to help him get healthier ?

Anyone have good book recommendations that I can learn from and are entertaining? Trying to survive a 10 hour flight this weekend 🆘🆘🆘

What should be the salary of a tester with 6.5yrs experience?

Hi Fishes, I received a mail with subject line 'Accenture Recruitment Status - You've made it to our final interview at Accenture!'. What does it mean? As I Have cleared technical aptitude test and technical Interview can I assume this will be an HR round?

How is mphasis jpmc client

Any 🐠 attending the Pilgrimage Festival in Nashville this weekend?

Anyone Boston next week?

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.

Holidays can be tough for our community - I hope everyone is able to find some moments of self-care and happiness today!

Hooked up with a guy I really like in Montreal, too bad I live in the States :(

things to do in Vegas? favorite restaurants, hotels, spas, etc?

Any trans in this bowl from India ?

I need to switch teams or firms. Been here for a year and no development or projects with my team. Gay network help! Lol

I grew up in a nuclear family away from extended relatives who were never really close. Parents were either emotionally unavailable or distant. All I've wanted for myself was a big loving family to call my own.. my parents are unaccepting of my sexuality & my partners family is also quite fucked up so she's isn't super close to them either. Honestly this sucks & it feels like I'll never have a huge supportive family I've wanted & craved for.

Blow me one last kiss 😘

My brother-in-law (age 30) told us recently that he is transgender. How can we support him? (‘Him’ as we haven’t discussed pronouns yet). It was a surprise to us!

Any non-cishet male folks want to chat? Missing community right now!

Only recently started being out/comfortable being bi, but overcoming a lot of self stigma. Others seem so secure in the LGBT world already, it leaves me terrified how/where to begin. Help?

There’s this guy at work I really like. We’re really really good friends but I’ve caught feels since the day I met him and I just want to tell him how I feel but I don’t want to ruin our great friendship. He’s the closest friend I have.

Anyone have experience with Keeps? Does it work? (M 30’s here)

Solo trip to Puerto Rico. Any recs? Thanks fam.

Anyone up ? 😉

Thoughts on Ru last night? *SPOILER WARNING. DON’T READ IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED YET*

I have an interview with McKinsey on Monday, any tips/suggestions?

Any bi males here who have struggled with “being taken seriously” by both the hetero & LGBTQ+ community? In the process of interviewing for a new company and feeling the familiar anxiety around coming out at work creeping up.