What’s your USAO’s telework policy?

I'm a light sleeper who cares too much about the people around me, but I've got a flight to London next Friday from 7pm NYC time to 7am UK time, and I'd really like to master sleeping on a plane just this once and not be in jet lag hell for the entire day after I land. I'll be in premium economy in an aisle seat. I usually take melatonin before bed and sleep on my side. Does anyone have suggestions for an OTC sleeping pill or pillow that actually works, or other advice for sleeping on a plane?

Hello fish - I moved to NYC from Charlotte NC recently. I have several weddings to attend in the month of April and am traveling back for 3 weeks. Has anyone traveled via airline with a pet before?

I don’t know where to start … having a pet sitter for 3 weeks isn’t an option and driving to and from isn’t either due to my work schedule.

I booked basic economy even though I’m platinum on delta using rewards since it was crazy cheap. Does upgrading to regular economy cost a lot? Will there be a cheapest time to move up?

Is the a black market for rewards points? I want to get rid of my delta points for either American or Marriott points

Are there any nice tourist towns on the chesapeake bay that are worth visiting?

A Delta flight I took from the US to the EU a few months ago was delayed 24 hours (of which I spent at the airport) and when I asked for a refund for the $1300 ticket they declined and offered a $150 gift card 😂🥴🙃

Hello Fishes,

Did anyone attend interview from Delta Airlines recently?

Traveling to Rome and London with the fam (kids - 8 and 10). Any tips and recommendations as to things to see and/or how to prepare?

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Stuck at the airport, my flight has been delayed -- it's going to be one long and shitty night.

Has anyone flown the Chicago - Delhi United flight? How has your experience been?

With another Boeing 737 crashing, would it be wise to invest in Boeing Puts?

Out of context question.

Does anyone know 80G foundations that we can donate to, who could give something worthy in return?

One example, ISKCON membership. It costs 35k, but you get stays at ISKCON guest houses domestic/internationally at minimal costs of room maintenance.

My friend and I were hoping to do a quick getaway to warmer weather this weekend (we live in Maine, so we're already freezing)! Our usual getaway is a quick trip to Florida but that's obviously not happening this week. Any suggestions for an awesome warmer place on a budget?

If I book a stay in a Marriott property through a third party website for a lower rate than what’s on the Marriott app, can I still get points and elite benefits on the reservation?

Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Key West or things to do? Thanks in advance!

Going to Key West in a few weeks - any recommendations? Have a reservation at Latitudes already and day trip to Dry Tortugas planned

How is Austrian Air and Air Canada? Solid airlines for economy seats?

Does anyone know if internal recruiters get extra compensation for bringing in a candidate to a team? Like some sort of commission like external recruiters?

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Visa case interview coming up. Any tips? Should I expect a standard case or will it be geared towards payments?

Hi Fishes,

I've got offer from Dunnhumby, Fractal and Gartner for the role of Data engineer. Which one should I go for?

Tech Stack - Python, PySpark, Azure Data Factory and Synapse analytics.
YOE - 2.2
Gartner - 16LPA
Dunnhumby - 15 fixed + 1.5 Joining bonus+ 10% variable
Fractal - 13.5 LPA

Is it ok to share offer letter to hr of other companies for revising or counter? If they ask to share?

HCM / PAS / T&O/HP practitioners - are any of you members of professional organizations (ACMP, etc.)? Any recommendations?

de Blaiso says we’re on track to hit orange zone of restrictions post Thanksgiving which means no more indoor dining among other things.

The metric they are using is % positivity rate.

My question is this - is this a fair metric and if not what is a better metric to compare if it’s getting worse and we need social controls?

I only got tested when I traveled out of state for wedding and thought I was at a high(er) risk for exposure. Tested positive but I was already expecting that. (Contd)

How can you negotiate a break between jobs!

Is MSCI product or service based company?

To all the Bernie supporters: we hear you and we don’t take you for granted. Vote for Joe in November. He might not be the person you wanted right now, but he can be the bridge to a better future.

By when do we get relieving letter, my LWD was today ( 21 OCT).

Middle market firms that do accounting advisory? Anyone have insight into accordion partners?

Can anyone share experienced SM salary at BDO, medium COL city. Any idea what MD's start at?

After completing 20 years as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Feds and on the way getting a JD and passing the Bar… trying to transition to an Immigration Attorney position… easier said than done!

I graduated in 2016, did a state court clerkship, and then was hired as a hearing officer. I’m looking to apply for an attorney advisor position but wonder if my lack of ‘traditional’ legal work will harm my chances. Thoughts?

Any suggestions for AUSA interviews? Entry Level?

Any general anecdotes about moving from a market-paying law firm to government? What was the experience like? Any regrets? How bad did the pay cut sting?

Does anyone have Skype for Business installed on their personal device to receive notifications?

Is it normal to wait a month after submitting an application before the application status changes from “received”?

Any pros/cons in taking a 3 year term appointment? I am curious if this would make me any more or less marketable when positioning for other federal positions down the line? TIA!

Anyone have insight how long it will take after a panel interview to get word on whether the position is going to be offered or not? Recommendations on follow ups with HR to find out status?

Did anyone in this group apply for PSLF?

For folks that went from big law to DOJ or SEC as a junior to mid level attorney, was it difficult to get traction on your applications? How long were you applying before you got bites on your resume?

For those who left big law for DOJ, SEC, etc., what do you see as the best benefit to have done so (other than the reduction in workload)?

Any guidance on evaluation for GS-13/14 level attorney-adviser positions? Matching resume but credentials aren’t insane.

Assuming personal interest in each agency’s work is equal, any benefits or advantages to joining one of the three over the others: SEC, DOJ (antitrust, market integrity, etc.), or FTC?

What’s the most valuable “soft skill” for any government lawyer? Looking to emphasize it in a cover letter

I applied for two positions at a district court that say ‘open until filled’. I’m going on a cruise in a few weeks and don’t want to miss hearing from HR.
The posting says due to the high number of applicants do not follow up, you will be contacted if chosen for an interview.
How much will it hurt me to email and explain that I will be unavailable from 9/5 to 9/16 but I am extremely interested and don’t want to miss hearing from them if I have a chance for the position?

Could anyone speak to what it’s like to work for HHS as an attorney advisory? Culture, substance of the work, would be interested to hear anything really. Thank you.

SOS, I got a govt offer & was let go from my current job. I was not given a clear reason for termination but it was not misconduct. How do I phrase this in a disclosure statement for background check

Anyone recently apply for a position with HHS and the background check is taking ages??

Any insight on working for the CFTC? I have some experience at the SEC, is it a similar kind of culture? Specifically interested in WLB and openness to telework. Thanks in advance!