Vacation fit

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

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Job A - no career path upwards, high functioning team, generous benefits and unlimited time off. TC 185

Job B - clear career path, new team, chaotic corporation, but lots of room for growth and budget to hire staff. Ok benefits. TC 220

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

We have 5 attorneys (3 partners; 2 associates). Senior associate (who is being promoted to non-equity partner) is pregnant. We don’t have any sort of maternity policy but she will have 3 weeks of PTO to cash in. How do other firms handle cost of insurance premiums while ee is out? We currently cover ee portion and she pays for 100% of dependent cost. Is it reasonable to ask her to write check back to firm for her portion of dependent premiums? Assume she is taking full 4 mos off.

I heard most of us are off for some holiday next week, so enjoy the day off to prepare for the holiday!

Me, on holiday on the Mediterranean with my American accent... ☀️🏖🍹
Locals: 😳😷😬

Any next week joiners?

If yes, please comment your DOJ as Monday(OCT 24th) is a public holiday.

@EY

I was on a tour but where I asked a couple of older women sitting behind me to speak softly as it was 6:30 am in the morning. After that they kept saying loudly that i’m smelling and that i need to use deo and that i should keep my arm down. I confronted them later and they said respect your elders?? I want to ruin their vacation. What else can I do?

Hello, I have recently relocated in Chicago and looking for recommendations to spend the coming holiday week in the windy city!
What are your favorite must do things or places to visit in Chicago for Christmas and New year Celebration?🎉

Anybody get a hair transplant in nyc and could recommend their doctor? Also would you recommend the procedure and going through the process (i.e., FUE vs FUT vs Bald)?

Also what was the recovery like? Nervous to look even worse as it grows back coming into the office. How much PTO did you take?

Asking for a friend ofc!

Question about PTO - my contract says 25 days but is this inclusive of any office shutdown over Christmas/New years (if there is one?). In Sydney office if that provides some context. Thanks!

How do you survive on a PhD stipend knowing it’ll be years before you can afford luxuries like a vacation or brand-name ice cream?

Has anyone been told they need 25% down for a vacation home?

Alright folks - who thinks they had the best holiday party this year? 🎉

How VISA in terms of flexibility and work Internationally on remote, do they allow to work from India during the holiday travel?

Do you work a lot of overtime during flu season/the holiday season? My manager says with travelers and people needing shots + antibiotics we'll get swamped for like the next 3 months. Do I just work somewhere understaffed or is there a "busy season?"

Where can I find the holiday calendar in CGI?

What car pool or cab pool benefit in Thoughtworks?

I am an Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator with 15+ years of experience. I have program management and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience that gives me additional unique experience. I am wanting to get into the Clinical Trial Management/ Research Management role and am having no luck. Currently working for UW in Seattle. Pay is stagnant, grossly understaffed, commute is terrible, but the benefits are great. Any suggestions on CTO that offers great benefits and competitive salary?

Hi Fishes

I need reference for a job post in Dell. Can any one help me on this

Hi guys, any React developers looking for a change? Exp from 3-8 years. Comcast is hiring. Based out of Chennai. Hybrid model now. DM me for referrals.

Hello fishes..How are pega developer openings for 2 year experienced lately @tcs @infosys @aaseya @coforge @capgemini @techmahindra @cts @verizon @virtusa @pegasystems any information will be of a great help

Have interviews lined up. Moving from Industry to consulting to one of the Big 4. Any resources ,tips on preparing for case interviews? What kind of questions should I expect. Contd.

Who applies to HBS in R2? I was surprised to hear the pool is just as large as R1. Any speculation on the strength of the R2 pool this year?

Hi,
I'm looking for an HR role in India. I'm an MBA -HR graduate and currently working as a PMO analyst.

Hey there! Can anyone give me a referral for Microsoft? Would be highly appreciated! ❤️

Hi All,

I’m new to this bowl. My experience is in accounting but I’m looking to transition to defense sector consulting. My undergrad degree is in criminal justice and then went the business route for grad. I’m looking to get back to my roots. Does anyone here have experience in weighing Georgetown’s SSP program (or similar) versus an MBA?

TIA!

I join tcs by changing my profile and my previous exp was in 5 yr pre-sales.
I am giving my best in work but still escalations are raised against me by client.
My husband is also in tcs he is moving to onsite in Jan and my travel is also planned mid next year.
I am giving 12hour daily in my job to adjust in new profile. And affecting my health now.
Shall I quit the job and move with my husband with on dependant visa? Or i shall continue to get pressurized and wait for my onsite?
Plz suggest.

5 YOE in big4 around strategy consulting, market entry, CDD, VDD etc. Any openings currently sponsoring EP?

Chances of another round of rioting and looting this Tuesday night?

Hey Peeps, I got an offer from Thoughtworks. I heard that you get some stocks too. But the offer letter does not mention it. HR confirmed it though that there would be a separate communication regarding the same. I have 7.5 YOE and joining as Senior consultant QA. How much stocks value can i expect to get?

Anyone ever move from an internal role to one with external clients? I manage a learning function for a line of business and pondering the next move: industry, startup, consulting...

What is the midpoint salary of Band 8?

EY fish. M or SM for 15 years tech consulting and delivery experience in a small firm. No direct experience in selling. Are there levels at M and SM or is it flat. What is the salary range in Boston?

Hey folks!

Does Deloitte India (not Deloitte USI) ever cancel on the job offer they have given (like cancelling on the candidate at the last moment, well after releasing the offer letter)?

All this advertising / olympic sponsorship has me craving an Omega

For you experts... I’m a first-timer (pun!) buying lux watches. I’m looking at an updated model of a JSC (geographic), to be released sometime Q4 this year. MSRP is 12k few questions:
1) what is realistic price ballpark from an AD (I’m not in a hurry)
2) any advice for reaching out to ADs, especially given this isn’t yet released? I.e., any common mistakes to avoid?
3) MSRP includes leather strap, and looking at current model prices, metal strap adds ~2k to price. Sound right?

Thank you all!

The more I think about it the more I like the idea, so unless bowl leader shoots it down: let’s build him a watch. We can select a parts list, I’ll document the process, and then we can donate it in recognition of the work that goes into making this a great space.

Looking to purchase my first real watch and I think I want the new Omega Seamaster 300M. Should I get black or blue dial (I will wear this every day) and is it okay to purchase from a Gray market dealer to save over $1k?

Cartier Santos or IWC Portofino as a leather-strapped watch gift? Why?

Omega or Tag? Please advise.

I live in the US and will be traveling to Spain in the fall.

Curious, is it more beneficial to buy a luxury watch in Europe? Think rolex, omega, IWC, etc.

AD called and offered me a DJ41, azzurro blue dial, fluted bezel ref no. 126334. Visited AD last Sunday (10/02) for the first time. I feel fluted bezels are a bit flashy, but unable to decide if I should wait for a smooth bezel, given the wait times and uncertainty associated with Rolex. Any suggestions?

What are people’s experience with eBay’s “Authenticity Guarantee”? Is it generally fair t rely on?

Thinking about a cheaper watch for vacations, working outside, general beater. I only have nice dress watches so I don't ever wear them to the pool/beach/etc.

Probably automatic, less than 1k, reasonably waterproof. Currently looking at Seiko divers but curious what people's favorites are.

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

No particular reason, but now looking for watches that cost around 10k. Any suggestions?

(This is a joke please leave your student loan arguments in the other lame bowls)

Starting to restore old watches as a hobby (not for profit). Any suggestions where I can buy some pieces which need repair / service? I am still learning. So it doesn’t have to be fancy. I tried eBay and Chrono24 but didn’t have much luck. Feel free to recommend a local store in NYC.