What's the best present you've gotten from students or parents? I love when students bring me punny English or grammar joke gifts. I got an I before E mug last year and I use it all the time 🤣.

How come I have to pay $116 out of pocket for my dental exam and cleaning? Is this covered by your firm’s dental coverage plan?

Can I ask SPG ambassador to help on my Marriott reservations?

Any recommendations for a quick weekend ski trip? Possibly something 2-3 hours away? I have a car, so that’s not a problem.

Who should I speak to about switching positions within my company ? HR Account AD/Supervisor ?

EAs who manage people / have direct reports -- did your title change when you took on people management? What is your official title now?

(Context - trying to decide what title to recommend for EAs in our org who now manage people. Currently, we have multiple levels, but all EAs have the "Executive Assistant" title regardless of seniority / level / manager status.)

I’m interviewing with another firm next week. Has anyone made a switch like that before? How did you do it? I work in a small criminal firm now. Interview is with a same size/practice area firm.

What is the average paralegal salary in NC for a commercial real estate law office? I’ve been with a great firm for the last 9 years but am starting to wonder if I’m being compensated fairly. The company is about 30 employees (mostly attorneys) but I work primary for 4 of the attorneys.

Got H1B lottery picked up last year (2021). Now I have an approved petition. But I am not holding visa.

In this situation - can I able to switch company? Can I able to change the petitioner(new employer) in this approved petition?

A colleague told me today that Google separates Product Manager and Product Owner as two separate roles. I believe that one PM role is preferred in the industry and most modern software companies, especially FAANG companies, only have PMs. Just curious what others have experienced and if I'm correct in my assumption.

Ex-consultant now in marketing. Used to be an avid follower here and got great insights on companies when trying to exit consulting so thought I’d try here for advice. Outside of FAANG, what are good large CA-based tech companies that provide good pay, WLB, and culture? DD has great people and WLB, but pay is low and you’re not given the tools and resources to succeed + truly make an impact. Google and Apple are ideal but need backups. Like is Salesforce still good? A company along those lines.

Been Interested in working at a FAANG for the past 5 years. I am a Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Product Owner. I never see many roles in those areas at most FAANG companies ?? Can someone help me out ? Is it a different title at those companies and are referrals needed ??

Looking for a global video transcreation company to take existing videos in English and translate, re-edit and add any other necessary tweaks. Any of you fine folks have any recommendations? Peace to you all

Has everyone had their PCS? If so, please share!

Here’s mine…

Country: UK
Team: RME
Level: L4
Role: SRMET
Performance: Meets bar
Increase: 4.4% (£1.06 p/h)
Shares: 3
Previous hourly rate: £24.20
New hourly rate: £25.26

If I’ve missed something, please let me know. I’d love to know what everyone else got!

When does HCL pay annual bonus? Which month?

Check me here: other side attorney has already reached out to me directly via email saying that an LOI is coming… Then, she sends the LOI addressed to my client, and CC:s me only. It should have been addressed & emailed to me, and copy the business folks, when an attorney knows the other side is represented by an attorney. Am I overreacting for being annoyed?

Does Oracle Cover Dental Insurance? What's the coverage and limits?

How’s everyone doing?

What are pet peeves you have as a teacher you have let go of? For me it is subject verb agreement.

Anyone teaching an 11th Lit course with an EOC Test? How are you preparing students by reviewing for the writing section (Informational, Argumentative, Narrative)?

Anyone familiar with the Read180 program? Curious what people think who’ve tried it.

Today, my entire class stated they do not feel comfortable working with the school's instructional coach. How can I, as a teacher, encourage them to open up and receive helpful strategies and help with their homework if they are not comfortable? Any suggestions? I don't have time to assist everyone.

I teach middle school reading intervention, but I am noticing a high amount of students at our school do not have any phonemic awareness. What are you best ways to combat this?

I can not teach a phonics class and I already pull small groups. Any resources? Wanting to plan over the summer for next year.

What is THE BEST professional development you've ever been to? (Conference? District workshop? Etc.)

I’m a 7th grade ELA teacher in Texas!

When beginning a piece of literature, I first help the kids access the relevant culture. I have used web quests, but I have found that the kids researching their choice of topics and creating Slides containing information and pics results in more students participating. Recently they researched heraldry for the Medieval Era and reproduced either a family crest that they found or created their own personal crest. Anyone have other activities they use?

I'm looking for the best go-to resources to supplement middle school ELA and make it more relevant and accessible to all learners.

What are some projects you’ve had students do to show the influence of classical works in a genre?

Hi All! I am teaching English 4 for the first time this fall, and I’m just wondering what ideas y’all have for starting off. My class will be TINY (less than 5) so I want it to be super-engaging. All Black and Brown students. Help!

I'm a first time Junior English teacher. What are some tips for differentiating an honors class from a regular class?

Here's your save-my-sanity question of the day. Our classes end-- for the year-- in 3 weeks. We also will have testing and finals. Do you think "1984" + misc dystopia will hold Sophomore interest?

Do you do most of your novel reading in class or assign it for homework? Why?

I teach British Lit. For anyone else who teaches this, what are some of your favorites to teach? I have been doing Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, Etc., but want to add something new this year

My district is thinking about purchasing HMH into Literature for our reading and writing curriculum. We currently use Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop and are not happy with it. Does anyone have experience with HMH? Pros? Cons? Any info is appreciated! Thank you!

Creative projects to do as a summative for Of Mice and Men?