What age did you get your child a smartphone? I am dreading it but I know it’s coming….

Hello! I just started freelancing after 12 years of corporate life with a mix of media strategy, consumer insights and ux research, both agency and brand side. I’d love to connect with other strategists that lean towards the research side of things 😄 or anyone whose team may need some extra hands for project work, parental leave / sabbatical covers, etc. thanks!!

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Work a CTC of 30LPA, JL6, is it worth to go onsite like Canada or uk or Australia asking with a wife and kid?
What works be the onsite salary for JL6? Few posts i read days 42k, few other posts mention 110k..
Any one has clarity on this this?

What would u do in this "hypothetical" scenario.
1. Student gets 95 percentile on standardized tests in 1st grade.
2. 2nd gr teacher, capable and flexible but a little old school.
3. Parent, from foreign country, wants us to teach 2 years ahead of where student is at in math and reading in case they have to return to other country.
4. District's old standard for acceleration is at the 97th+ percentile and other students are much more"advanced".
5. Parent wants detailed steps for teacher's plan

Offtopic: Which is the best health insurance (company) to buy for parents? Please suggest as per prior firsthand experience in claims, settlement, premium etc.

My parent has a star health policy for which the renewal premium is drastically increasing (almost by 50%) every year at age 51.
With such increase I do not think it will be viable for long term. So planning to switch/port.

Does RSM maternity leave only kick in after a year of service

Recently got my child's passport renewed. Child is minor so effectively a new passport. Here is the timeline, with just regular service.

6/2 Applied in person at the local county office
6/6 The application reached the State Dept
7/9 Got email that status changed to Approved
7/12 Received the new passport

End to end, a little more than 5 weeks. "Routine service can take 8-11 weeks" is the standard disclaimer. It's all good people!

Consulting Baby Shower question - what was the best baby shower gift you ever received?

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

Anyone managed to fly their parents down from India to US off late? Cousin’s pregnant, trying to book tickets for early Dec. trying to understand how entry here is playing out here. I know Qatar and Emirates aren’t operational yet for flights from India to US.

Any female lawyer who has a baby in their first year in BL? How was the experience pre and after the baby?

Has anyone started a new job while expecting a child? I'm thinking about it but could use some input from people with experience.

What would happen if I left my current company, started at a new one, and got pregnant before 12 months of service with the new company? For reference, I know new company requires 12 months for FMLA, and STD is 3 months.

If I’m not eligible for FMLA, what would that leave situation look like? Not currently pregnant but husband and I are wanting to start trying soon, just don’t want to be in a situation where I can’t take maternity leave. TIA!

Hi All! For those that have had HSGs/saline sonos done, did it mess up the timing of that cycle? I’m going on 2 weeks after my period was supposed to start (and am not pregnant) and frustrated because my doctor is waiting on my period to start in order to start with IVF. Thanks in advance for any insights you may have!

Considering sending wife to India for delivery for better support system. Does any one know if the child can still be a US citizen if I am a US citizen ?

Does anyone know what redundancy packages firms have been offering in the last 6-12 months? Looking for comparisons

When you thought your flight would be cancelled but turn out to be one of the few that leave. 600 flights to Houston cancelled and yours leaves. Bummer!

What are some tips/tricks you’ve learned along the way that has helped your efficiency?

Is quitting because of management bad reason to quit, as you risk leaving for a company with management you dislike as well?

Hi guys, i am looking for an opportunity in PWC for the position of Document specialsit. Can anyone help me with the reference. I would be great help

Sister going through divorce with verbally abusive spouse, just received temporary judgement for custody of two year old and was awarded joint custody (she was anticipating she’d get sole custody). It’s tearing her apart and I can’t help/live in another state. Anyone have a good recommendation for family lawyers or counselors in/around Phoenix? Any good support groups that could help?

How do you get a tv spot produced that has an actual idea behind it? In 2017, what percentage of tv spots do you think revolved around an idea?

Does Infosys revise offered CTC if I show them a higher offer??

Infosys - 14 LPA (Permanent WFH/Base Location)
IBM - 18 LPA (Bangalore)

I am alligned to join Infosys but this stark difference of 4 lakh is making it difficult for me to decide.

Anyone in this group who successfully got their Infy CTC revised after showing other offer?

Please help!

Anyone at Trinity feel like they are being pushed out?

What are some of the things that were a MUST when buying your first home and what were some things that you were more flexible with and why? I’m having a discussion with my partner about what we absolutely need and what can be worked on later. Also, any regrets?

Hello Friends,

Please let me know which company to choose between below options in terms of WLB and also keeping recession in mind :

CitiusTech - 27.5 lpa fixed
Nouveau Labs - 30 lpa fixed and 1L JB

Both are Bangalore location.

Role : Automation Test Lead, YOE : 7.2 years

Thank you in advance!

Are Estate planners very busy during covid? Some have told me they are not and it surprised me.

Do partners at top consulting firms have better WLB?
An Associate here contemplating whether all this is worth it.
Thanks!

Hi.. Few remote positions that I am interested in are tagged to few specific states and I don’t see any for my state. Should I still apply? TIA

A recent post graduate looking to penetrate tech sales industry. I have 18 months experience of derivatives portfolio management and 16 months experience of customer service with a knack for marketing

I would love if one can guide to work on certifications or affiliate courses or suggest me companies to venture into for an entry level tech sales opportunity .
Location : Vancouver,BC or Remote opportunities in Canada.

Tomorrow is my LWD. Till now I have only got a mail from HR saying congrats and salary annexure attached.
HireRight bgv was also started 8 days ago.

The HR keeps saying you will recieve it today EOD everyday, but no offer letter till now.

Any suggestions? Is this common?

Which firm EY Consulting or KPMG Consulting. Not taken TC or level into consideration. Which firm would be better? (And no not considering Deloitte or PWC)

I did it! I got an in-house Paralegal position after years of working and being burned out at different law firms. I was going to leave the legal field all together because I was so burned out and depressed, but I decided to give the field one more chance if I was able to go in-house. Prayerfully, this transition will be a good one.

My son often says “this is my worst day ever” and “I should have never been born”….when I ask and make a big deal of it he says he’s “joking”. I’ve told him it’s not funny at all and that we could take medical help if needed (which goes into another argument that I think something is “wrong” with him). Is this normal? Anyone else face this issue?

If you had a walkout basement in your house, would you let your teen sleep in the bedroom there? If so, at what age ? The basement itself if fully completed, living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

How do you help your kids manage romantic relationships? Crushes? "Going out" etc. Do you have dating rules? My daughter is 13 and having a LOT of chats with a 13 boy she knows through her best friend from another school. Her best friend "dated" his best friend. Until recently she showed no interest and swears this isn't that sort of thing. I want to believe her but if she's not feeling it - he totally is