Recently started a new fully remote job. I’m on the east coast but my entire team/most of the company is on the west coast. No one logs on before 12pm EST and I still “end” my work day at 5pm EST. Does anyone have a similar situation and how are you dealing with the time difference? What are your work hours really like and what do you in the morning with all that time?

Good evening all,
With my partner we are considering making a move to the countryside of Switzerland, with a gorgeous RE project offering incredible views on immaculate mountains and lake. However, it is far away, and will require 1h+ train/car commute vs. 10 min biking right now. We are scared it will bite us back at some point, although COVID helped w/ remote working being a new norm. The project will be done 2024, so I hope to have a more relax job by then. Any similar experience to share?

What are UK VCs like in terms of work life balance and culture? Do they provide better learning opportunities vs staying in consulting?

Any NYC people familiar with Wigdor LLP? Considering applying and curious about WLB.

How is KPMG I&S ( integration and separation) ?
What budget do they have for the Assistant manager ( SCM ) role ? How is the work Life balance? @kpmg

I am a Technical Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master with cloud computing and migration experience. I am looking for referral primarily in Atlanta, GA but will also consider remote elsewhere.

Hi Guys
I will be joining IBM next week in Bangalore ( physical onboarding ) and my hometown is in West bengal , My father is having health problems , mother won't be able to handle everything and no such person we can rely on . Also I am getting married in January . Hence If i stay in Bangalore there will be no one to take responsibility for my marriage prep also . If i convey to my ibm manager will they consider for 4months of WFH?Any documents may have to show?
Need your suggestion please

I got dotnet lead oppertunity in luxoft banglore as remote from chennai,
Is luxoft has job safety? Anyone work there here?

Do people know if the big 4 are all wfh and onboarding that way as well? Or have they started setting return to office dates?

Good morning!
Do you have any informations about the Strategy& Italy team concerning WLB, projects & leadership management style?
Thanks in advance!

Dropped off my kids to school this morning and just felt unsettled. It’s so hard to concentrate on work today.

Hi all I’m a certified Project manager and Scrum Master with 8+ years of healthcare experience and 3 plus years in Tech as a product manager with some 5 years in service designing. I really need a well compensating remote evening/ night shift position pls can anyone help or refer me? Thank you!

How’s WLB at EY pune? I am planning to apply for AWS devops or SRE lead position.

I am going to join CitiusTech in 40 days. the hr said i can opt for 1 day wfm in a week. but if i am in a phi project then i am not eligible for wfh. can anyone tell me what are phi projects in CitiusTech

Hi Fisher,
Please help in suggesting which is the best offer to choose and which company is best in terms of

1) Career wise
2)WLB
3) Appraisal
YOE - 4.7 years as Oracle Scm cloud functional consultant current ctc 12.7 L

Deloitte - 16 Fixed + 10% Variable + 2L
joining B
IBM -16.7 Fixed + 15% variable + 1.6L JB
Inspirage - 18 Fixed + 1L JB
Deloitte @IBM @Inspirage

Recently received an offer from Ogletree to do only class action work. It'll be a big change for me, I'll be starting as a fourth year. Double my current salary, etc.

What will this be like? It's more of a niche, but lucrative, part of their practice, right? Will I really get good WLB like they claim? I have a nice 40 hour a week job right now, no billables.

Hi Fishes,

How is Birlasoft company overall ? please do comment as per your exp. It is urgent.

#wlb #projects #work-culture #growth

Hi Fishes, I got offer from IQVIA and Legato. Which is better in terms of quality of projects, job security and wlb?

IQVIA offers 1.5L more fixed pay and 1.5 L Variable Pay.

I am currently expecting, have informed my team. Since the organisation is in hybrid mode, when discussed earlier i was told that it is flexible in terms of wfh depending on my health condition. But now my department wants me to be in office twice a week irrespective of the prior discussion. Still half of the office is on hybrid mode. Is it a fair ask?

Any ideas for an end of year team building event? Other than a pizza party?

What kind of resources are useful to prepare for Alixpartners online assessment? Any insights are appreciated. Thanks

Hey all, I needed a referral for job posted by Societe General and have the job id handy. Would be great if someone could help me with the same

Hi Anyone from SocGen,
I need urgent help please. Regards to my interview.thanks in advance.

I have an opportunity to move into a new position - Electrical Engineering and Production Manager in the Chicagoland area. Having been in the industry for 10 yrs what salary should I expect and negotiate around? Does this position typically come with bonuses or additional compensations? Any insight would be appreciated.

This is for the working professions with terrible WLB. How do you find time to read books on your week days ?

Do you all prefer in-person church or at home online church? I kinda miss in-person church! It’s been a while due to Covid.

Today is my first day back at work (and first full day back in my physical office) after a few weeks off for parental leave. Needless to say, I am struggling to stay focused on anything other than wanting to go back home to my spouse and child.

I know I shouldn't take an emotional temperature on day one, but it has been more difficult being back than I anticipated. Any tips for navigating the waters for the first day/week/month back?

Any books/self help materials for someone who is constantly worrying (and waste a lot of unnecessary time)? E.g. No matter if i pass or fail an interview, there is always something to worry about. The worrying/anxiety multiplies when I proceeded further in the interview stages. Now that I signed the offer and is pending background checks, my anxiety is off the roof as it itches closer to my starting date.

Can’t decide between reporting + technical roles vs corporate accounting roles. Coming out of audit and I like both aspects. Has anyone tried both sides and have any insights? Does one of these have higher salary potential? Does corporate accounting give you a higher chance of reaching a controller position since you’re actually in the GL, whereas technical + reporting will probably have you in a specialized group in larger companies?

Anyone familiar with Ephesoft Transact that would let me pick their brain?

Please settle this argument between my friend and his brother. If you had to race, which car are you choosing between a 2022 X6M BMW vs 2021 Hellcat Durango.

So my brother doesn't talk to me for 6 months.   (I had offered my lake house guest space to my cousin who said yes instead of my brother who didn't know if he could come nor when he might know if he could come, how unfair of me).

On Thanksgiving day mom arrives and tells me that brother might come by in an hour.  He had ignored my invite weeks ago.  (Uh ok, sure).

Continued...

Please suggest between two options for 8+ yrs exp. java microservices developer.

IBM band 7B (Senior system analyst)
Capgemini band C2 (senior consultant)

I am looking for long term association, probably for 3-4 years or more. My priorities are :
Job security > work culture > Appraisals

Please suggest with reasons.

I just had to send my husband away in an ambulance. I’m not allowed to go with him or even go to the hospital. I don’t know what to do. I can’t even be there for my husband.

Should I ask for a refund for my Delta flight or keep it as credit that can last til 2022? Delta is losing about 50m a day, so it’s a bit concerning. What would you do?

Anyone else crave lazy days on the weekend but then feel super guilty for not being productive?

Anyone else going to quit right when offices reopen? Honestly I hate the idea of going back into the office.

Looking for inspiration from real people versus youtubers..

Post a picture of your home office. Starting my first WFH job and I'm looking for ideas! Top accessories? 13x13 guest room is the desired location. TIA 😊

I am meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time this weekend for dinner at a pretty nice restaurant. Her parents are fairly traditional Chinese mom and dad and I am not Chinese, or Asian for that matter… I don’t want to show up empty-handed - any ideas on good gifts for first time meeting Chinese parents?

Moving to Houston and am looking in the Garden Oaks and Heights areas but I can’t get over the the new million dollar homes next to the $800k houses built in 1980’s. Does anyone live in an area like this? Is there a name for this? Other than a gentrified area? What are some things to consider if buying in an area like this? Are neighbors ok knowing that they’ll eventually be bought out or get to a point they can’t afford the property taxes? TIA for any insights!

Hi all,

Does anyone have tips on how to setup a productive and engaging home office/virtual work environment?

How to find a hobby?
24/m moved to a new city and I need to build a social cycle here.
I’m making progress, but I’m noticing that I don’t really have a hobby. Precovid travelling was my hobby but now that it’s gone I feel a little “lost”. I also loved going to the range but was diagnosed with epilepsy so I can’t anymore
I bought a car to go on roadtrips and hikes but it still gets a little lonely. Also noticing that a lot of my friends are starting to be in relationships so we spend less time tg

Employer is trying to force me (disabled using a walker and immunocompromised) to return to work at the office after WFH efficiently (covering 2 roles!) For 2 years. I actually can't even do my job from the office. Office isn't ADA compliant and my walker doesn't fit. Some employees aren't vaxxed and mask mandates are being removed. I've been fighting this order loudly. And now I have to meet with the CEO, HR and my supervisor. Wish I could leave, but I don't have a new job lined up.

My professional life at the moment is far from ideal. I’ve been on quarantine (long story, but a good one) for the last seven years. Royalties from my books don’t pay the bills. My entrepreneurial pursuits remain hampered. For the interim, I’ve been looking for a remote opportunity where I can leverage my skills in marketing, sales, social media, and elsewhere for a decent sum. I have a social media presence which, in recent years, reached millions. There has to be something exciting I can do.

Looking for nonfiction book recommendations relating to international history/diplomacy/American foreign policy!

Do any real people actually want schools to reopen as it stands now? Im hearing so much about it but it feels like a weird disconnected political thing and not a live humans with kids thing.
*Obv the goal is to get covid under control so kids can go back safely, this is assuming infection rates stay steady or continue to climb

We are all sleep walkers (specifically in Europe) walking towards the second wave of corona virus cases and potential lock-downs even though we should all know better.
Change my mind!

Has anyone successfully moved laterally in an org to escape a bad boss? How did you do it and how did you handle any political ramifications? (cont)

I've come to realize that I spend a lot of time sitting cross legged when I work and the home office chair I have is too narrow to accommodate. Anyone have a great home chair that works for crossed legged sitting?