What are some most common guesstimates asked from PM's?

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

What does everyone wear for client meetings in a WFH setting

I am about to leave my current organization and I have several thousand in outstanding commission owed to me. It is a start up, so I have little faith in their fulfillment if I am not there to hold them responsible. My contract says I must be paid it within 6 months of separation. How have you all handled situations like this?

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Starting to feel a little defeated. How do you deal with an executive that works on their calendar too? And doesn’t really give you full control? I was moving things around making a meeting work and then my executive moved everything around and screwed up everything I worked on.

Asked a senior to help write up an analysis for a specific query. Guided them on what to consider. They wrote. one. scentence... and considered it job done. What do I eveeeeeeen say. (I just added a comment -plz expand.. am I partner now)

What’s the min. length of time you’d want to work with someone before asking for a LOR? Starting a new project next wk & don’t think we would’ve worked together long enough to ask for R1.

I keep getting accused of being a bot in live chat. Should I approach my boss about being less scripted, or is the efficiency worth it?

Happy Halloween! Who says Financial Professionals are not creative? Share what you dressed up as for work today?

How to switch practice areas? I’ve been in immigration for 3 years now and need a change. How do you convince employers you’re a good fit for a role you don’t have any experience with?

Two years out of college do you still leave clubs and older internships ( maybe your junior summer) If they are relevant and show leadership depth

Single black female. Late 30s, no kids. Is it better to practice in a smaller market that’s close to major cities, lots of professional opportunities, but no real single professional scene? OR be in a bigger pond/major city with more professional and networking opportunities, oversaturated with lawyers of color, more competition for professional opportunities, but bigger dating pool?

Happy Halloween, my fellow Tech Pros! I love this Holiday, anyone come up with a creative costume to wear at work?

Do partners sometimes say nice things about your work just to encourage you and less so because the work merits the compliment? Or is my impostor syndrome really messing with my head?

My client has a very casual dress code. Any recommendations for a casual blue blazer?

Any Hr people out there..my wife is going through a harassment case against her boss. He is retaliating against her and other staff. On going for years. Most recently she had to take a leave of absence. There is a formal investigation into him. What is the timeline this should take ? And should he be allowed to have 1on1 talks with other staff members?. He is in damage control now trying to buy everyone lunch and doing his own PR tour. Month into investig doesn't seem like much has happend yet.

Need tips for working with a super insecure coworker - needs praise, is threatened by others' ideas. Tries to be sole line of contact to partner and won't delegate. Then moans about hrs worked.

Is long hair a bad thing in corporate?

Hi fishes!

I am seeing too many post about awards like rising star, Kudos, etc. People keep telling there managers recommended them for these awards.
My manager doesn't interact much with us. I consider myself as some one who has worked hard for project and other intiatives. Should I ask my manager to consider me and if yes how should I initiate it.
Part of MC team.

Thank you.

Anyone else have a formatting pet peeve and get annoyed when people don’t have a blank first column and row in tabs? I.e headers/data in cell A1

My first manager told me this, and I’ve followed it to a T since.

If you had $100k cash, how much would you invest (say, over the next month) vs keep cash. Moderate risk appetite generally (though not sure what that means in this environment). How would you invest?

Can someone please help me to understand the car lease policy details of Accenture.

Thanks in advance.

Landed a contract role at Deloitte via MBO Partners for an audit senior role. MBO is making me a W-2 employee for MBO, but I am getting paid $125/hour plus overtime. Am I missing something here or am I about to be making $5K/week (or more with OT)? Anyone have any experience with MBO or doing contract work like this? Obviously way more than I'd make if I stayed at KPMG for busy season.

I am an Automation tester with 9 years exp. What all should I focus for FAANG interview prep? Will the interview be different from that for Dev folks?

Hello fishes,

I got a call from Google recruiter and they have referred me for Software Engineer profile. I have 3 weeks left for my telephonic round of interview and being from Service based, i have no clue about DSA.

Could you please suggest from where to start the preparation? And what can i cover within 3 weeks?

Hello Fishes,

I got an offer from Airbnb for the L7 role. I would like to know about the working culture of this company?

Thanks in advance!

Please help spread the word for following profiles in your network and bowls. Any location 2 to 12 years experience. DM me for details:

1. DevOps folks with exposure to either Azure or AWS
2. Solution Architects
3. Product Owners
4. Frontend React, HTML, CSS
5. Adobe Experience Manager - Frontend
6. Backend - Java, Springboot, Kotlin
7. UX or VD Designers
8. Fullstack - Frontend + Java/ Kotlin
9. Cyber Architects

I am Senior Associate in Consumer Packaged Goods vertical at Genpact.

My package is 6.5LPA. I ll be completing 1 yr at Genpact.

Post 3 yrs of Experience here where should I shift to for good hike.

Please Guide me

Currently looking for an outside sales position in Massachusetts.

I have 7 years experience in sales. But I am relocating from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

Would anyone happen to know any great companies hiring?

A majority of my experience is in the logistics and logistics technology side of sales. I’ve been working remotely doing over the phone/ zoom demo sales. But I would love the opportunity to service my clients in person!

Do returning MBA offers differ by school? Please share any data points you have (school names) that indicate there is a difference.

An important announcement to Noob fishes :-
Just don't throw randomly which company to join with amount X, Y and Z Lakhs.
freaking tell us your YoE, Tech Stack and Cctc or else we won't be able to help.
Ps - We won't be asking for party or treat, calm down! and we are not your neighbors to hide!

How is career and technical growth in Cognizant?

Anyone else work in ediscovery? Looking to move from the US to UK and have questions about the industry in the UK.

Does anyone works for BDO London? If so, how has been your experience so far?

How do you deal with a Midlevel who tells the partner you’ll cover for them, but gives you less than 24 hours notice they’ll be gone without asking if you can cover? I helped out back on July on a deal with they were on vacation, and now every vacation since they keep adding me back on without keeping me appraised of the deal in the interim

What do you value most to make a work environment attractive to you?

What do you do to fight burnout? Got a raise yesterday and will get another in September, for dealing with a lot of stuff, but I can't shake the burnout.

What are some hot and cold drinks to replace alcohol? I like hard cider with Fireball, cabernet, chardonay, and craft beers but want to treat myself after a hard day with something less destructive.

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

Is it a good option to Join Paytm now as Product Manager after 1 year of relevant experience and a total of 5 year experience with a package of 12 lpa?

Any Idea on what CTC Walmart global tech offers for PM role in India?Any Idea on what CTC Walmart global tech offers for PM role in India?

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Guys, i joined a company for 13lpa(prod firm) but i didnt sign any Agreement or offer letter on first day as HR was busy. Second day morning i got a call from another firm where my 2nd round was on hold. Now i cleared it. Its 17lpa. Should i think ethically and continue or switch to new one ?? The second one permanent work from home and comparatively bigger product company. Personally i am very much confused and stuck actually. also not sure how to handle this.

What's the avg CTC for a Product Manager with 1 YOE currently?

What are the typical differences (+ and -) between PM Role in b2b and b2c organisations? Holding an offer from both, with 10L more in b2b and another b2c paying less. I’m thinking getting into b2c with lesser pay, however would help out in long term. Any suggestions here please? (Currently with 3.5 years as b2b PM, overall 8 YOE)

Guys should I go for Senior Product Manager position at Razorpay or Masters in USA for a year? Not able to decide

Looking for PM opportunities in Bangalore, currently in Hyderabad. 6+ years of PM experience, 10+ overall IT experience

Hi All,
I am currently working asa product support associate(4yrs exp) and have recently completed 1-year executive MBA. I am looking for career transition to Product Manager/owner roles, can anyone please guide me how to prepare for the interviews, shall I go for scrum master certification etc? Thanks

Hi fishes, I have been leading the Product at a video games startup for past 2 years, having pushed 2 products. Its a small company <15 peeps. I am looking for a change in a bigger firm <200 peeps. Open for different industries as well.

Kindly share what industries you are in and the most interesting thing about the Product.

Well when my most recent product comes out, people will be able to experience Spiti, from there home just like that via a VR.

Are PMs getting laid off now?

Hi Fishes, wondering if someone can help with referral. I have 7+ years of Data Analytics, Product Analytics and Business Intelligence experience. I am currently serving notice period. Thanks!

Hi Fishes,
I recently got shortlisted for a Product Manager position at Tracxn. There’s also an IPO coming up which is the reason I had applied.
But I have read some horrifying reviews about the company on Glassdoor, indeed and other forums.

I’m wondering whether it’s worth going through the interview process and I’d also like to hear opinions from anyone who has worked with the company or is aware of the company culture.

Thanks.