What is the basic pay percentage of CTC at Optum? In my case, it is 32% of CTC. Is this the same for all employees, or does it vary by grade? Also, can we request HR to increase the basic pay percentage?

What is the actual transaction work like at a growth equity firm like Norwest, TCV, Capital G, etc. I’m interested in learning more about minority investments in the $10-$100m range. What is the diligence like, timeline, etc basically, I am curious if this is something only bankers can do/have experience with

I joined a project that had already started and the team already settled on creating a user journey map, even though none of them are designers or in ux. I also have no experience in this field as I'm a data engineer. The user journey map was for mapping out the process for tenants finding housing assistance, so not a technical product. Given this new field and type of work, I've been having a really tough time. Anyone mind sharing what helped get you through your first ux project?

Going to Costa Rica in March. Plan to go from San Jose > La Fortuna > Monteverde > San Jose. Is car rental the best option? How easy is it to drive around there? Thanks.

Litigators—how many different cases are you on?

Been feeling spread too thin lately but I don’t know whats typical. Curious what others do. And would you mind sharing whether you’re a junior, midlevel, partner, etc??

I realize sheer number of cases doesn’t tell the whole story… obviously you can be buried on one massive case. I’m finding it hard to jump back and forth between everything I have going on right now, though, but I don’t know if the answer is to just deal with it.

If you are laid off for hours, what is a neural reason for saying that your employment ended? Especially if there is a month or two break in finding employment.

2 weeks unassigned in may. Can I use PTO for those 2 weeks even if I haven’t accrued it yet? 1st year, and what are the cons of two weeks off? Like utilization. Etc

Korn Ferry, Russell Reynolds or Heidrick & Struggles? Which one is better and why?

What all vaccinations are you suposed to give your kid?

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

Successfully made the jump.

Places where I applied and got an interview so at least I know they look at fed backgrounds. Might want to check them out. These were DC area.

Amazon
Google
Marriott
Visa
Facebook

Any recs for undershirt brands? Looking for beige deep Vs, so that the shirt doesn’t show

Every time I try to work with a recruiter, the initial conversation goes great and then I never hear another peep from them. Am I doing something wrong? What can I do to make working with a recruiter worth my time?

I got offer as Associate (Technology) from pwc. Can I extend my joining date for 3-4 weeks?

Hello, I’m starting my 1L in August. I have 2 years of experience in supply chain management dealing from data analysis to procurement and vendor relationships. I see my law career in working in that intersection between law/compliance, supply chain management, and technology. Does anyone out here work on such field? Does it even exist?

I feel like when I’m busy with work, I don’t even want to reply to attractive guys. Is this normal?