took quite extensive leave (16w maternity leave plus 13w STD). My daughter had life saving surgery and both of us had to recover until I was able to go back to work. She is doing amazing now and I was happy to go back as well. Contacted my manager but he barely responded to my messages about me returning to work. (He responded only to those where I cc’ed the HR). Since I’m back (last 3 days) I scheduled two catch ups and he canceled them both. Do you think my job is in jeopardy

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

How is WLB in PwC india lately?

Hey Y’all My name is Michelle. I currently reside in Berryton Kansas. I have been self employed in healthcare agency work as well as leadership building operator/LTC/Rehab/ALF/Whole food nutrition marketing/sales. Minimal experience in the IT digital marketing and social media But I can learn, I’m out going No issues with positive conversations or redirecting Long history of increasing census rapidly/stabilizing, conducting building site visits etc….Remote/Relocation considered WHOS HIRING???

Dogs in offices are cool, but who's offering some comfy siesta benefits? 😴💤

Partners with kids and a working spouse, how do you manage? Is it realistic for both people in the relationship to work full time long term? How do you keep marriage going and career progressing?

Can anyone help with the Amazon work life balance for data engineer in fintech org?

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone please shed some light on the work culture at Autodesk India?
Do they have any extra benefits (apart from the CTC) in terms of wellness allowance, WFH set-up cost, wellness being offs or any coupons/goodies that you get.

This is for the communications department.

Hi, I wanted all your opinion I have got
offer from ADP & Thoughtworks almost
both are paying equal. Which company is
better from learning perspective, Job
security wise & benefits ? My skill set is
Automation Testing - Selenium Java.
Please let me know your inputs. Thanks in
Advance

What is the funniest/dumbest thing a sibling or friend talked you into doing as a kid? My best friend convinced me that playing soccer with a basketball would be a good idea and I broke my foot 🤣

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

Hello Guys

YOE - 16
CTC-19.6 LPA (was in UK for 5yrs), hence Indian CTC did not grow
Skill - IT Security Consultant (AWS Security, CISSP certified)

Currently in negotiation with Wipro, Deloitte and Crompton
All 3 have given a strict budget of 30-31LPA

I need help on 2 things
-Which co. has better growth in term of WLB, Skills, salary hike?
-As per my exp., what should be the best negotiation?

Thanks

Hello folks,

Is Anyone deployed to client location samsung from HCS, could you please share your experience about the professionalism, ethics, work life balance & culture in HCS-Samsung client location ?
Thanks a lot for your input

What industry companies ( health plan or providers) pay well and has a good wlb?

My mother in law is dying of cancer but is also a toxic person. My husband has mixed feelings around letting her dump all of her emotions that should be handled with a therapist on him. Beyond this,

New job at a smaller law firm which provides a stipend for health insurance vs group coverage. Any recommendations for NY health insurance?

Anyone is a tech role in healthcare ? If so what is your title so you enjoy it?

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?

Hows the work and work/life balance at full-service agencies vs a media agency. I'm a media planner coming from a full-service agency and I'm wondering if it will be a step backward going to a media focused agency.

Hi, I got an offer from Axtria for senior manager role, what amount should I quote there, I am having 13 years of experience in data architecture.
My current is 25 L/a

Is it mandatory to pass Barclays GSC test after completing people screening and joining after 2 weeks? I got the email now.

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

Does anyone know how to join a sports league in the Arlington or dc area? I’m a amateur so I don’t know if that would be looked down upon

Why would recruiters reach out to me, say they want to talk, then not follow up? Should I call them instead?

FIS is giving retention bonus to particular employees. Fortunately I'm selected. They are giving 1.5 lakh and requested me to stay for next one year 😂

Thoughts about Digitas Health?

Heyy Fishers,

I am looking for an opportunity in the Consulting Field and keeping an open mind as I am too keen to work on projects and solve problems.

I have 8 months experience in strategic and risk role in banking and want to expand my domain knowledge of other industries

If anyone can refer me it would be greatful!!

Hey Fishes.
EY GDS is looking for candidates with 5+ experience in OT/CS (SCADA/ADMS/OMS/DERMS/AMI
If any one interested I can refer
Please ping me separately @

I am a Sales Support Engineer (Applications Engineer) with 2 YOE. I am thinking about making a change because my job is no longer challenging, and there isn’t much growth opportunity in my company. I love my team, but I feel like I may need to move on. I am at 70k a year and have been told time and time again that I have learned faster than anyone they have seen and am a top performer. I don’t feel like I am being compensated for that either. Any suggestions on companies and target salaries?

New here! Can you please like my post :)

Can anyone refer to positions in marketing, business development, or project management job opportunities?.

Hello people of San Diego! Would love to hear how y’all are affording to live here comfortably. Please state your company, position, TC, YOE, and do you have a side hustle? I’ll start - I’m an advisor in Wealth Management with TC of $70k, 3 YOE and no side hustle. Among other things, rent just jumped from $2500 to $3700 for 2 bedroom and areas were looking at. I’d like to “make it” here but if it means switching career to make money I’d like to get an idea to make the right job change.

I don't understand how come QAs with 6-8 YOE are getting 40+ package. Are those fishbowl discussions real?

For the past few months of interviewing have made it to the final round with a few firms, and the feedback is similar, ‘I’m a great candidate, but it’s not the right time’ Is this code for something? Am I missing something?

Anyone know what other fishbowls are like?

People interested in B-school: what are your top schools and why?

Private equity industry is one of the most powerful and least understood influences on the contemporary American economy.

Can someone please for the love of god help me figure out how I can pay less income taxes? I only make 88k and I put the 12k standard deduction but I’m still getting taxed 27% of my paychecks! My sign on bonus (20 even) a few months ago was taxed nearly 45%! Excuse my ignorance, but am I doing something wrong? Will increasing deductions help or should I increase the withholdings? Is this normal?! Thanks for any help/advice, it’s greatly appreciated.

I just received a verbal offer as a program manager at vp level from a US BB in London. Unfortunately the number was a round down of my current pay. I’m currently a business manager in banking and thinking to move to the program manager role as a step towards more broader opportunities in the future (COO, consulting type of roles).
Should I accept the offer?
The HR told me that there will be opportunities for promotion in the next 12 to 24 months.

Ever turned down a job bc of the commute?

Currently leaving my company to get my MBA. At the company I work for now I get a lot of exposure to the board. (VCs backed start up). What is the best way to utilize this relationship to potentially break into high finance after my MBA?

Just found my first grey hair. World’s smallest violin, I know...but still!!!

Describe your current deal in 10 words or less.

Married fish, when did you meet your spouse? Pre-career, when you were first starting out or when you were a bit more establish (at least a few years in)?

Why do they have to destroy anyone that work in M&A? Really missing the coverage lifestyle right about now..

Received an offer from JPM for a branch manager position, but afraid of getting the offer rescinded due to going through bankruptcy almost 3 years ago . I’m freaking out hoping this won’t be an automatic disqualification, has anyone been through this same experience and gotten hired in?

Do I even want to become VP? MD? Not sure if I want to become a slave to banking.

Saw the other day that one of our under performing associates was sporting a Rolex GMT Master. Key is never let them know you're coming kid, tone it down.

Think a bear market's on the horizon?

Anyone deal with this before: I inherited a severely under developed team including a sr analyst who clearly was doing the bare minimum, if that. Over the last 6 months I have had to coach him and correct simple mistakes in his work and recently it got so bad that I told him he would receive a low rating in his evaluation. He lashed out, involved HR saying he doesn’t understand why, and now my review points out stuff that I would have let slide.

I'm thinking about starting something, but I want to be well versed in entrepreneurship before I do. Any recommended resources (websites, podcasts, books, etc.)? Thanks!

Things you wish you would've known before working for your firm:

I love that my 401k gets $200 in dividends every quarter

I currently work in commercial banking and have been contemplating the switch to private credit / direct lending. Right now I’m struggling with where we are in the economic cycle as I feel private credit is less secure in downturns but would give me more career upside. Wondering if anyone else has dealt with a similar situation/has any advice?