What’s for lunch? Today’s Menu: Bun Thit Nuong (rice vermicelli noodles & grilled pork) w/ crispy spring rolls. Bon Appetite, everybody!

Red label indica, any good? What’s the chill on it?

Why is everyone here so triggered by the White Tiger? That’s how the majority of India lives, please get outside your white collar bubbles. And stop saying “the media always shows poverty”, they also released shows like Bollywood Wives and Indian Matchmaking.

Best place to get good tacos in the city?

There’s a lot of hype around the new Lego Star Wars game. Is it actually good?

In Dallas for a few weeks. Are there any good bars that have line dancing and two step? Or any other recommendations on “things to do”?

Going to austin! I’ve done the bars/restaurants on Rainey/6th and shops on congress. This time I would love to explore more of the parks/suburbs/cool attractions on the lakes etc. can someone give me some suggestions!?

Did anyone else watch Netflix's Chasing Coral and now they're considering leaving advertising to do some good in the world? Just me?

Anyone in here from the boogaloo?

DESPERATELY SEEKING A PRODUCER…to join AIR’s next Straight Talk series Monday May 23 at 10am pst. Topic: Producers and Reps, How we Work Together: Pleasure Points and Pain Points. DM if interested!

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Good bar spots around 345 park (KPMG) lol

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Hey Folks, Can any one suggest a good name for this bowl

All I want from an Account person is some kind of acknowledgement that what you’re asking me to do sucks. What would be GREAT is if you said “I tried to make it suck less. I told them _____, but they said ____.” Then we’d know you tried. But failing that, just “Hey sorry, this is lame, but they want ____.” We just want to feel like you’re on our side.

Got 21.5% bonus and progression from staff1 to staff2. Lead catagory was - Differentiating. Domain Tech consulting

Any NJBs out there?

How many meetings a week do you find necessary when there aren't any special launches and/or campaigns?

I don't know if it was only me, but I felt I couldn't truly trust any of my mates on deployment. Am I the only one?

Q for JPM crowd: Is manager notified when employee sends a request for 360insight feedback to a colleague? (Want to make sure manager has no way of influencing the feedback provider). Thanks

Favorite creative from a black-owned brand?

Has anyone gotten the job because you sent a reconsideration email after being rejected?

Are you an elevator or stairs kinda person?

I've been job searching for nearly 4 months.... started using fishbowl 3 weeks ago... this app is far superior to anything on the market.

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

Does anyone from EY have insight on layoffs? I'm seeing horror stories from other firms but haven't heard anything about EY layoffs. (Manager, FSO-Advisory-Risk)

Has anyone found a good CPE lecture or presentation on analyzing SOC-1s and mapping to controls?

Just learned that my bonus is being docked 5% because I missed a weekly (not month-end) deadline for submitting hours. I got a warning the first time this happened last month so it’s on me, but I’m still livid. Is this normal?

I am interested in learning data science and excel in that path. Please let me know any opportunities.

Found a good looking Herman Miller Aeron, used on CL. Worth the 400 bucks? Do not have a proper office chair at the moment

Last week I had to explain to my child what “politics” (as in office politics) is. My child is going to a new high school and wants to play volleyball. There was a 3 day open “tryout” for incoming freshman for 2 teams. After the first day, she noticed that
1) there were obvious favorites (coaches are not even hiding that fact);
2) some can’t even play and got on the team,
3) some that can obviously play but did not get on the team;
4) decision were obviously made before the first day was over.

Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of the passing of my roommates mom. She’s devastated and I know tomorrow will be hard. Any ideas on what I can do to help her through appreciated.

To take advantage of the next big economic downturn, should I set up a Robinhood or Charles Schwab account?

How many different routines have you gone through to stay productive? I noticed that I change my routine every 2-3 days or I go insane

I’m so worried I’ll get laid off. Last week I was slammed, but this week is slow, and I’m just so anxious...

Hi BAL has submitted my H1B on 04/24 and yet to receive the receipt number. How soon the attorney will update the receipt number?

I’m currently signed on a contract for my first house for new construction that has gas heating. I have not lived in a house with this before and this entire time have been battling the anxiety of it even with detector. The house, location, and price is all everything I could dream of. Any advice on what to do in this situation?

A little late here, but any suggestions/recommendations or watch outs for an automatic standing desk preferably with charging attachments? Looking to invest in a decent one around $2-300 !

What’s your favorite WFH footwear? Any recommended brands for a chilly home office?

Now that most companies' events have either been canceled indefinitely or gone virtual, which companies are using virtual tools best? What tools are they using for career fairs or recruiting?

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

Does receiving a ‘Does Not Meet Expectations’ on year-end review with no other next steps - In this environment - basically mean I’m on the chopping block? Should I start job hunting?

I miss my road baes. 😢

...First date ideas during a pandemic?

Home office preference question. I am getting ready to redo the layout of my home office. One option I'm considering would have my desk facing a wall. I am wondering if anyone with this current setup has any feedback about it. I would face the wall so that I would have a better background for video conferences (am on about half the day) and also my cord situation would be cleaner.

Moving to another country soon, any tips on how to prioritize stuff when packing? Gonna take 2 check -in and 1 hand luggage