What is the most extravagant restaurant for a business dinner? Looking to keep below $300 per person.

As the weather begins to change - what are your favorite Fall activities around Portland? Be specific too! A favorite corn maze or farm? A favorite restaurant- let us know!

Please bring back the Tea machine that was there in cafeteria.

I have not been reading books in a long time due to raising kids, hectic work and just day to day life.
I really really want to get back to reading.
Do you buy all the books ? I used to read only physical books. Audible books are not appealing to me cos I have hearing issues. Please provide me tips / pointers. TIA

Alright having a 70’s dance party at home. Post if you are listening to anything or have any recommendations

Telugu pusthakaalu chadive vallu unnara? We can share book recommendations and resources.

I read a lot of novels and some poetry.

Laila Blueprint Cabernet 😍 I swear this is the best wine I've had in years.

Anyone else go to Swedish House Mafia tonight? What a show!

What “self help” books are you guys reading? I just read Untamed by Glennon Doyle and wow, I want to start from the beginning again, but feel like I should read something else. Would love any suggestions.

Best place to get good tacos in the city?

Best movie ever?

Hey folks,

Does anyone wants to join us for a 2:30 PM show today of Sita Ramam (Telugu) in Bollywood multiplex - Kharadi?

I’m really liking DMZ mode in Warzone. I think they have some real potential with this game mode. I like that it’s not as sweaty as Tarkov but still has some elements of it. Still in beta but I hope they realize they have a potential gem here.

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

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?

Is it a red flag if someone says they don’t believe in self help books like Atomic Habits, Attached, etc?

What are your book recommendations?

Has anyone been to or knows about those glass igloos that you can stay in - I think in Finland? - to watch the Northern Lights? My dream is to see the lights and want to do it in the best and most magical possible way

Just got back from Ford vs. Ferrari. While it probably won’t be winning any awards, it’s easily the most fun movie I’ve watched in a long while. Highly recommend!

Has anybody else experienced (what seems like) irreversible physical damage from working long hours? I worked about a month of 19 hour days 2 years ago (this was the peak of the season where I worked at least 12 hours a day) and my facial skin hasn't really recovered and the experience really aged me.

My husband told me today that he cant handle another busy season - i.e me working all the time and he taking care of our two year old girl after his work. Cant say I blame him - but I feel drained

Does anyone here have any insight on the day-to-day for an Analytical Lead? Position description seems pretty vague.
Thanks!

How many people were successful going from contract to direct hire? I’m super curious and would love tips as moving to a direct hire would be my ideal path. I will just be starting my year contract and want to be able to use you tips and advice as early as possible to get ahead. Thanks in advance. I’m a paralegal with associates degree but accepted a legal assistant position to get at least some experience with google.

I have a crush on my counsellor at work. She's much older but still really gracious and beautiful. Should I go for it or is this a bad idea?

Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

Hi,
When does the salary revision happens in credit suisse? Is it yearly? If so which month?
I am a java developer. Yoe-4 yrs. Title - eno

Will I get job if i have 3 years of career gap initially due to medical reasons
After that i have 6 years of experience

Question for PPMDs. I heard that a long time ago we used to get paid for the overtime hours we put. When/why did that change? Could you ever see this coming back?

Got 2.5 YOE in FS management consulting in UK and looking to move to Toronto. Can anyone advise on what level to aim for, comp ranges for the level and which firms might sponsor visa etc..

Hey how to get pluralsight access?

I am working for a client in infosys and the project is in initial stage and the go live is somewhere in January.

Now the thing is this project has lot of toxic people from client team and they play blame games on daily basis.

I am working as a team lead here and want to get deallocated from this project.

Please help me with right approach and save my soul.

So my team currently uses onenote to house all of our SOPs and reference guides, but it’s becoming a monstrosity and it’s really hard to search and navigate. What programs do you use to provide your team with resources? Or is there some trick to onenote organization that we are missing maybe?

How are ppl feeling about Miami as a city to live in since you can work remote now?

(extent of my knowledge comes from Will Smith movies and songs)

Looking for advice! I was approved to work remotely but my salary will decrease 10%. I received two raises so the decrease brings me down to my previous salary. I was told that it’s due to the cost of labor in the area.

I’ve been with my company for 8+ yrs, I love my manager and the work I do (engagement, recognition, & wellness programs) but I feel like I’m limiting myself since I have the experience, an HRM degree, and SHRM-CP credentials.

Should I apply for roles outside the company?

Hi 👋🏻 Would love some support here - looking to build out a bonus structure for a Sales Engagement Mgr role - it isn't a typical sales role - this person will be closing deals but not necessarily securing leads. If they will be scoring leads, it will be organic via conferences, partnerships. Of course, we want to encourage and incentivize this person. Potentially giving then an extra 20-50k bonus potential. How do I build this out? Any suggestions or examples would be super helpful. Thank you!!

Planning on making the move to London next year from a smaller EU city. Have you got any tips or advice? What should I know before going over?

Are there any affordable batting cages south of Houston that I can take my son to?

Does anyone have any apartment recommendations for a 1 bed 1 bath?

HAPPY HOUR this week!!

When: 12/7 @ 6:30pm
Where: Holman Draft Hall - 820 Holman St, Houston, TX 77002

F fishes, which one do you prefer Ariat or Lucchese?

Hi! My friend found a stray dog that gave birth to puppies. They need help with finding a living space for the dogs. Anyone who can foster, plz dm me. Also, please share any advice or sheltors/ fosters. Thank you

Anyone else go to Swedish House Mafia tonight? What a show!

Can someone recommend a good dentist out here?

Do you wear cowgirl or cowboy boots?

Any ideas for a 40th bday venue? Dinner with a good vibe and lounge after? Did MaD last year for him and they had a semi private but still very much in the mix for 15 people. I honestly can’t think of what to do but he’s bougieAF. Steak48 is an option. Looking for any other cool things you’ve hosted or attended lately?

Anyone have tips for finding out about social events/does anyone want to hang? Moved here late last year and it's hard to meet people

Best ways to sell used furniture?

Let's start a new weekly thread: Pop in here every Wednesday to share events, shows, and activities that are happening this coming weekend!

Is crime in Houston as bad as people say it is? I feel like I've been hearing about how awful the city is getting to be non-stop, but I just don't see it.

Looking to relocate from VA to Houston, any recommendations on apartments?

How do you feel about schools getting closed for the World Series victory? If we make it ok to close for things like this, where do we draw the line? I think people fail to realize the impact missing school can have on kids.

Do you guys ever worry about hyper-nationalism in Houston and the suburbs?

What resources would you recommend to find a full time nanny in Houston? Any specific websites, services, groups or places that have worked for you in the past?

Anyone knowledgeable of any car lease deals/incentives in houston for year end?

Anyone from Deloitte in Houston have issues with their cell phone in the office? The place is like a giant intermittent faraday cage…