What affordable office chair did you buy for your home office? I bought a cheap one when the pandemic started and it’s hurting my back. I now go to the office more often just to avoid using that chair! What’s a good office chair for back support?

Damn I miss my life before the pandemics (the home office part can stay, though).

Joining Deloitte in 2weeks. What Deloitte send laptop, do they send extra monitor, keyboard and mouse? Or does it need to be purchased using $1000 productivity subsidy? And do we need to use Amex card to purchase and then reimburse?

Favorite office chair?

Anyone that is WFH but rents a small office space to work from?

I don't want to have to go to an office with coworkers, but I do feel like I'd be more productive getting out of home office a couple of days per week.

Feel the same?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Have you ever tried to bring about a change/stood up for something at home/office etc. Did it succeed/fail? How was the experience?

Working on a regular desk and my laptop has been killing my back and neck for last few years. Finally spent a couple hundred dollars on a standing desk, wireless keyboard, and back/neck heating pad to alleviate the pain. Very hopeful working will be much better now.

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

H1b 🐠 - about to apply for my extension. For the first time, I was told that I need to be aware of the 60 day threshold on out of home office travel and that the new administration is enforcing...

Got an offer as a Senior 2 in EY’s FAAS practice for $117,500 base and $12,500 bonus. Home office is San Francisco. Is this expected for that position? Any insights?

Anyone have a standing desk recommendation between the Fully Jarvis vs Uplift V2 vs Autonomous Smartdesk 2? Leaning towards the Jarvis but the Autonomous one seems 50% cheaper, but can’t really tell what the drawbacks are according to their website/reviews

Anyone know if the wellness subsidy would cover an office chair? Or does D cover office supplies or nah? Looking to upgrade my home office. Thx!

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Do you have a home office? Do you use an external monitor? Did you expense the docking station?

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

Ok guys, I'm gonna link things up wild. The following are facts
1. David Marcus, former head of PayPal and a top guy at Facebook who was leading Messenger (FB really put in a lot of work into.. cont.

Is your facility paying for you to get COVID
testing?

Anyone willing to explain the basic steps of getting a J2 as a consultant or contractor? Do I need an LLC first? Do I do paperwork then find clients or wait till I have clients first?

Hello community,
I am currently working as a software developent engineer 1 at Amazon India. I have 1 year 2 months of experience. I am looking for a switch to other product based companies. Will be grateful if I can get a referral for the same.
Thanks.

When was the last time you washed your prayer mat? 🧐

When you sell a dedicated website for a special deal, do you give the CRM for free? Is vTiger CRM your advice? Otherwise, what are your most common recommendations about CRM?

Anyone want to buy two Deadmau5 tickets from me for a show tonight? Paid $49 each for them but willing to negotiate. Section MEZZ6 - B - row 324/325

I've worked in hospitality for two years, but now the travel restrictions are lifting and I'm nervous; how busy does it usually get around Christmastime?

Has anyone did notice period buyout in ericsson?

How much Js7 maximum budget should be??

How much package Salesforce can offer for Technical Architect role? YOE is 12+ years. Does Salesforce has Variable pay in CTC and if any extra benefits provided?

Johannes Leonardo. Nancy was the queen of ghosting.

Is giving birth w/o the epidural really that crazy of a concept? People laugh at me when I say its very feasible...

Thoughts on jumping to a boutique no-name consulting firm for 35% raise just before promo in second year out of undergrad? Super conflicted.

Have an upcoming FB loop interview next week. And today i got reached out for another role that i applied at FB, should i bring this out to the hiring manager during the loop? Wondering if this would make any difference perhaps speeding up the decision process. Any thoughts?

Thoughts on product strategy @ FB?

What’s a reasonable base salary for a startup BD associate? Series B, solid funding, and currently sitting at 3 YOE in strategy consulting

What are the chances of Amazon (or FAANG in general) allowing you to apply/interview again for a position that you did not get in the past?

My wife and I just had our second child, and we have also been dealing with her cervical cancer diagnosis. It has been a stressful year, to say the least. I want to do something nice for her, but money is tight right now because of the cancer treatment costs, and her being on unpaid leave because of the cancer treatments. What is something low cost I can do that will be a nice “couples thing” so we can de-stress, but also make her feel special?

How long did you take off time from COVID?

Want your input! What kinds of things would you have liked (or did you like) from your friendly neighborhood HOA welcome committee. No idea on budget but I want your ideas!

Saw there is a promoted live session on how to handle performance reviews today (1/6) but when I click on it it just takes me to this bowl. Anyone know how to register?

Has anyone ever left a role during maternity leave? What is your experience and/or drawbacks of doing this?

I'm not going to get back 5 hours of my life.

Watched "Indian Matchmaking". Full of incredulous stereotypes that I abhor. Indian here, btw.

How do I politely resign? I was going to put my two weeks in last week, but it felt inappropriate because my boss was hospitalized. She is back from the hospital now but still isn’t feeling well. I start my new job on the 12th 🙃 I don’t want to be a jerk but this job is not a good fit for my current lifestyle.

Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

Advice on quitting job with short notice? I’ve always adhered to two-plus weeks notice, however got an offer and essentially want to start next week, can’t stand my current role, however it would be a BIG surprise to coworkers and leave folks short-handed for a while. Thoughts?

Anyone that is WFH but rents a small office space to work from?

I don't want to have to go to an office with coworkers, but I do feel like I'd be more productive getting out of home office a couple of days per week.

Feel the same?

I have a yahoo email address. Does having one appear to be outdated compared to google?

Anyone noticing their feet getting super cold? Room temperature is at 76f, body is also at regular temperature. Feeling perfectly fine otherwise.

Any millennials here worried about their parents retirement? My parents are set financially but I’m worried about their lack of hobbies and social life. They watch a lot of news, politics, stock market, and sports. However not much more than that. I feel I’d be fine with that if they were in their 80s or older but they’re early 60s. Anyone succeed in getting their parents to an activity filled retirement?

Have an offer to start at Deloitte in July in Org Transformation consulting. If it doesn’t get pushed out because of the virus, is it a good time to switch firms in July? Concerned that layoffs may be imminent if I am so new to the firm. I will be coming in at the Consultant level if that matters.

I’m currently signed on a contract for my first house for new construction that has gas heating. I have not lived in a house with this before and this entire time have been battling the anxiety of it even with detector. The house, location, and price is all everything I could dream of. Any advice on what to do in this situation?

I’m so worried I’ll get laid off. Last week I was slammed, but this week is slow, and I’m just so anxious...