Today, Punxsutawney Phil will deliver his forecast for when winter will end. He forecasts longer winters 84% of the time. According to the NOAA, his overall accuracy rate is 35%, compared to NOAA’s 10-day forecast accuracy of about 50%. What do you think of Phil’s predictions - hype, reality, or just fun?

Anyone have good notes or resource for better understanding of High and Low Level Design...I need it

How is PwC deals Kolkata AC team. I have been hearing negative reviews that Kolkata is toxic bangalore better but some say that at least deals team is good ... please any suggestions

Does Capgemini Invent offer sign on bonuses? What salary could I expect for a cyber security consultant with nearly 1 YOE?

I have really broad shoulders as a woman, it makes me feel like a man :/

How old were you when you first took a blue pill/viagra? Currently 26 and a buddy doesn’t stop raving about it, tempted but feels too young to try?

How do you manage keeping track of and responding to teams chats and emails in a timely manner? I have a hard time addressing chats when I am focused on something else, because I know it will completely derail me. But then I forgot to circle back to the chat when I’m done and I’ve recently been told that my response time is unacceptable and needs to improve, but I’m truly unsure how to improve.

What are current life science boutiques offering employees with 0-2 yoe out of undergrad? Trinity seems significantly behind market norm

Yes, you truly can open a bottle with the hinge of a hotel wardrobe #travelfordays

Folks can someone share recommendations for a trusted movers and packers to move from Chicago to Bay Area?

At one point does the advisors for Trump advise him to do less talking? New strategy team. How they thought going on NBC for a town hall was smart and would love voters to Trump is beyond me. People who love him still love him. The rest have common sense.

Is the 43.5mm Seamaster Planet Ocean too big? I’m 5’9”.

Currently 601 in CCB with 19LPA TC, expecting promotion this year. What amount of total compensation I can expect for 602 level?

Thoughts on serial dating, via social media apps?

Hello all,
I have got an offer from Mastercard at 18.7 lpa as senior database engineer @ level 7.
Is this a fair ask for my position.

I'm new joinee of Chennai location, is it mandatory to come to office everyday?

I know it's may be depend on project manager, yes any suggestions pls

I’ve been offered a reporting consultant job for less than 60k and I bring 9+ years of experience to the role. They should be offering more. I don’t want to settle but I don’t want to miss an opportunity to move. Reporting consultants should start at $65k per recruiting sites. Any advice? How can I get HR/recruiters to offer more? TIA

Is there anyone from Chubb, Toronto in this group, I would like get a referral.

Hey! Anyone have insight into what the salary range is for cyber underwriters in this market?

Any Group Life & Disability Underwriters out there? Wondering what the salary range is for those with 5-10 years experience in the US. In your response could you please include what segment size you work with?

I’ve been working for a company for 25yrs, looking for advancement. I’m considered an SME, managing people, Vendors and working on large system conversions. Have provided long term goals. When requesting feedback I’m told I’m on the right path, no suggestions on what to improve. I asked about timelines for advancement and not being given anything concrete. Recently interviewed with another company as a Vendor Mgmt partner. Individual contributor, high visible position with potential. Thoughts?

What sort of opportunities are available in Canadian government for commercial insurance professionals?

I have been talking to a recruiter for a little over a month about a position. I let her know out the gate that I really wasn’t looking to change jobs, but she just kept wanting to continuing the conversation. I didn’t have 2 interviews with the hiring coming and they know that I am not really looking to make a switch. They are now working on an offer letter and I know they’re going to offer me more money. I’m having my annual review this week. Any advice on how to handle a) job offer b) review?

How does one tell their boss (owner of the company) that you are burnt out? The sheer volume of work is exhausting and I haven’t taken a true vacation as we are a small company so if something urgent comes to my email I feel like I must respond. I was given an additional title and more responsibilities last year as well but only a 3% raise for it.

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?

I’m feeling stagnant in my career and looking for ways to grow. I was considering obtaining a PMP certification and wondering how impactful this is. Is this certification well recognized?

What’s the deal with these start-ups not hiring people with actual insurance experience?

I work at a surety agency and we would like to branch out into P/C commercial lines. Anyone know anything for sale? Or where to look?

So for those of you who are in learning and development: what are trainers making now days? Interested to know salary & years experience! TIA

What is the average salary for an account manager in employee benefits at brokers firm? And what about a senior account manager salary? I have 7 years of experience in the health insurance industry. I want to see if I’m on track or if it would be out of line to ask for a raise.

Do brokers like Lockton and Marsh only hire established producers or are they open to newer producers?

Currently I make a base of $63k/yr and $1k/mo in bonuses pre-tax. I manage a performance for a team of licensed insurance agents (service-based role in a direct business environment), maintain our business relationships, and support adhoc training needs. Is there anyone else in this type of role who is able to share how this compares to similar positions and your general location?

Thoughts on specialty life insurance? I don’t have my LLQP. This is based in canada. They are offering paid training

Wondering if anyone can give insight as to what salary range is for an insurance compliance role as an IC3 or similar?

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?