What do you recommend someone who is experiencing harassment from an employee who no longer works at the company? This person got laid off from the company and is not taking it well.

Got an offer fr vmware worried about job security should I join or not as I have heard frequent layoffs happen there specially in india VMwware ,kindly suggest what to do !

My coworker keeps leaving terrible jokes in the comments on our code, and some of them are vaguely sexist. Should I tell them to keep the code clean?

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?

I'm dealing with some toxic masculinity at work from someone that works on my team. Does anyone have advice on constructive ways to address this type of behavior?

Hi All! What pre boarding processes do you find most effective in your place of work to keep a new hire an engaged employee?

How do you get through to a client who doesn't get the cultural references in your work because they're too old and frankly uncool without saying "hey you're old and uncool, I know better"??!

What is something you want in a partner but is so absolutely ridiculous and can't put it in your profile?

E.g., they must be into manga/anime, but not to the point they drag me to a con to cosplay

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

Just found out I’m getting laid off in two weeks. How do I stay motivated to do work until then?

Need some advice. Had final interview with practice lead on Wednesday but haven’t heard back from HR. Is it bad taste to send him a thank you note and wishing him a good weekend?

Welp! Finally got the axe today too. I didn’t even get to talk to my manager. One of the execs I support told me he’s very sorry and I was great, etc etc, but it couldn’t be avoided. Whatever. I kind of never want to work again. I’m heartbroken.

Thoughts on a manager texting you to ask why you aren’t online Easter weekend when all of your work is completed and another senior who can’t handle their own work decided to randomly send you their returns to review?

What are your thoughts about wearing chinos to work?

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

Did BCW NY just layoff it’s EA staff?! Seeing a bunch of these names on Connect and very upset that great people were let go!

If you work at a FAANG company, have you experienced workplace discrimination?

Typical days on a difficult project with a difficult partner

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

I renegotiated my start date and it’s different from the date I signed on the offer letter. Do I need to request a revised offer letter or is the email thread with the recruiter sufficient. By the way, my background check is already in progress.

Military officer with 9.5 years of experience in financial management (FP&A and project finance) and leading cross functional teams, leaving Active Duty and staying around the DC area. Trying to get a good gauge of what would be a reasonable level (I.e analyst, manager, sr. manager) and compensation (salary and any other STI/LTIs) to expect.

What percentage of your total comp is in RSUs?

Is anyone able to recommend a recruiter in the NYC area? Second year associate looking for Labor & Employment opportunities at mid-to-large sized firms. Thanks!!

What does everyone think of proposition 122 on this year's ballot? Do you think it'll pass?

Recommendations on bathing suits for guys? I like the Vilebrequin / Mr. Swim style, but don't want to spend more than $50

Just finishing my first week in as an audit intern and genuinely I have no idea what I'm doing or even a general idea of the audit process. The senior associate left the engagement last week so it's just me and an associate, and they don't have time to give me instruction.

Am I stupid or did the e-learns not prepare me for any of this? The training told me I'd be auditing cash but I haven't even touched a bank reconciliation.

Anyone with experience working at Endpoint Closing? Wondering what the culture is like

Rank the following in terms of best WLB/interesting work, and give a brief description of why you ranked the way you did

Booz Allen
Deloitte GPS
EY GPS
Guidehouse

Going to sound like a silly question, but my hotel smoke alarm chirped one time. No smoke in my room. Anything to be concerned about before bed? Travel a lot never had alarm beep.

Funniest client interaction?

Best dance club in Montreal

Can a relationship survive with two tops/bottoms? I met a guy I really liked but we are… on the same side

History of BCG layoffs anyone?

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Someone from ServiceNow available here? How's the job security?

How long does your agency usually give your creative teams to concept new campaign ideas before the first internal review?

thoughts on over inflated titles and white male dominance ?

What programs, sites, etc does your agency use to track time? I work at a small agency and looking to implement tracking on my team across client/project level.

📊 Curious to learn how diverse is Fishbowl? What's your age and nationality?

Mute button horror stories.

Where you fish getting ad industry news? I can’t bring myself to pay for publications like AdAge, Campaign or AdWeek, but I want to know which accounts and teams are moving around.

Why did you pick your firm? -for those fortunate enough to have options coming out of recruiting or a prior job, what tipped the scales for you?

Any advice for your LAST day in office?

Like I’m sure many of you, I’m tired of the word “empower.” But the thesaurus isn’t really giving me anything that feels right. Have you seen any unique or more authentic alternatives?

I’m clueless about 401ks. If I go to a new job does all that money I put into my 401k transfer with me? I’ve heard both yes and no so I am confused

God damn Carrie Fisher you guys

If your employer is looking for people in entry level creative or accounts, would you mind commenting the name?

Thoughts on CP+B Boulder? What is the vibe like there? Who are the clients?

Managers - do any of you have the ability to check in on your direct reports’ webcams without them knowing to make sure they’re working? The green light next to the camera keeps lighting up on my company computer and I’m getting paranoid haha

Men 🐟: Is the unwritten rule of urban spacing dead?! Too many guys ponying up nice and close lately. Ladies, do you have any similar unwritten rules of the bathroom?

Just saw a commercial that was definitely filmed in my apartment building in downtown LA. Felt kind of weird.

My new agency’s healthcare plan only has ONE physician in NYC listed as in-network... is a plan this limited the norm?!

I'm panicking because I think I got hired in at a title that's too high for my day to day. I Am relatively new and I got hired to work on a speciality practice that required some unique skills.

I laugh during awkward situations. The other day someone called me out on laughing. It was awkward.