When will mental health become a priority here? You give us this autonomy worksheet yet none of the prac leads respect this.

How are you guys handling your mental health with job rejections or not getting interviews? I’m trying to stay optimistic but it’s soul crushing to see people you know get better jobs when you have been on the job hunt for awhile. I understand not comparing yourself to others but it’s hard when you realize you’re at the bottom of the totem pole and everyone else around you is progressing.

I’m not too familiar with the NYC market, pls help. Interviewing for a senior copywriter role at a healthcare agency. Was told the avg salary for the role is 85-90. Seems low, right? If we get to an offer stage, what should I be shooting for? 6 years experience.

My work quality is slipping due to brain fog and mental health issues and I don’t know how to address it with my firm or who to go to. I was considered one of the best associates in our practice group, but now it can take me 3-4x the time to write an average brief. I can’t seem to think and organize my thoughts any more. This is incredibly scary bc obvi, that’s what this job is all about. I’m in IP litigation at a V50 firm and a mom. Do I raise it with partners and how?

I have family visiting from overseas. As foreign nationals where can they get no-cost covid PCR test?

Considering most (adult) dental plans don't cover orthodontia. Does anyone know the average price in NYC for Invisalign?

Hi team, I have cleared 2 round of technical interviews at PPD, a part of TS. HR round is scheduled for Tuesday (09/20/2022)

My total experience is approx. 8 years.
My domain is ServiceNow development for which my relevant experience is 6.8 years.

Based on my experience, if some one can let me know:
1. Which designation should I be hired?
2. Annual package (excluding pf, gf, medical insurance, yearly bonus, etc)?
3. Usual shift time and working hours?
4. How many leaves they provide per year?

Anyone have experience with the new ADD medication Azstarys? Thoughts, opinions welcome. I’m curious to know how it might work compared to Adderall.

How do you respond to a super close friend who says they're not making masks mandatory at their June wedding (about 150 guests) because they want to have fun. To be fair, most people are vaccinated but not everyone os going to be vaccinated. I haven't been to any large gatherings in pver a year and even though im vaccinated, i don't think this is safe. Are people are generally careful? I dont think so... am i overthinking this?

Best time to consume protein powder/shake ?

Dying from allergies this season, and it’s affecting my ability to focus at work as well as sleep since my nose is blocked all the time. Tried all the meds, nasal sprays, but nothing is working. Does anybody know an urgent care that offers the steroid shot?

I just started taking mirtazapine again b/c depression has completely taken over my life.

Not looking forward to the weight gain 😕

I have such bad computer vision syndrome...

Looking to pivot out of a top pharma marketing/ad agency and into consulting. Ultimately want to leverage both experiences to move client side or to a healthcare start up.

What are the best firms for this type of transition and why?

What would a fair day rate be for a pharma/health agency? Also, is it worth taking the gig just for money? I have other gigs to put in my book. Thanks!

Is giving birth w/o the epidural really that crazy of a concept? People laugh at me when I say its very feasible...

I need to spend my $500 wellness subsidy before May. Any ideas? Peloton is too expensive don’t want to spend that much.

Best prework that won’t kill me? F 32 looking for a morning pick me up before gym/cardio
Low cal/low sugar if possible

Thoughts on Covid-safe ways to celebrate a birthday in the winter? In the summer, a few friends did small, distanced outdoor picnics but it’s gonna be around 40 degrees on my bday

I'm accepting an offer with a new company... Start in early Aug. Senior Manager role, though in this company that equates to Manager at most consulting farms. They did not had hunt me. I came to them for the job.

I have COVID delayed vacations planned for the last week in August and the first week in October.

Should I just cancel one of them? Or should I at least put both on the table and see what they say? They're going to hire me either way, but I wonder if it's a bad start to ask for both.

Hi folks,

I have newly joined Thoughtworks. Was hoping to get some help from fellow thoughtworkers.
Other allowances from ctc is not included in compensation plan. How will it be paid then? Directly at the end of the year?

Anyone have projects posted? Got funded?

Hello everyone, I got an offer as a senior project Engineer/manager with 2 direct reports at CAD 125k+8% bonus+ 10k relocation + 7k sign on + 4k rent for a pharma mfdg. Experience 6 years design engineering + 4 years project engineering (dairy)

Location urban Ontario

Is this a good offer or should I negotiate a higher base?

So I've been noticing that when I get moving in my body, my mood changes almost instantly to a better one and my sleep at night is so much better. Would you all be interested in a 5 day challenge this

Just signed my offer! Is there an internal bowl I can join?

Anyone on these food antitrust cases? Not looking to disclose details just wanna know if suffering alone.

When your seniors aren’t motivated and pulling their weight, it shows and demotivates you. It’s a domino effect. How do you handle these situations? The senior pushes every single thing down and it’s clear to everyone this person could care less. Makes me not care and not want to do anything either…

I delete all the words before the one word or letter I want to correct. 🤦‍♂️

Any off beat documentaries to recommend? Just watched the Barkley Marathons.

So I’m charging jobs due to unforeseen situations to another company as a assistant manager and I wanted to know is it unprofessional to turn down a job after you already accepted the offer to take another companies offer if the pay is better by $5000-?

Can someone share Uber program manager base and rsu? Would that role be l5

Can anyone comment on WLB for associate director / director roles in pharma?

So Zulu just won an award for culture. Is this BS? I’ve heard it’s a terrible place to work. What’s the vibe?

Thoughts on Ashwagandha to feel better? more energy, less stress, etc. Has anyone here taken it and recommend?

Hi All,
I have 3 years of workday integration experience and currently have workday integration core certificate what should be the ideal package I should look for currently I have offer of 12 LPA from one partner company.

I got dotnet lead oppertunity in luxoft banglore as remote from chennai,
Is luxoft has job safety? Anyone work there here?

Is anyone else just complete burned out? How is this possible so early in the new year.

Not in Brand NY but just saw a few staffing updates on Connect. There seems to be a ton of people leaving that practice...what happened?!

Is anyone wearing a costume to the Halloween party? New to BCW and don’t want to look silly!

What’s the latest on promotions? Chicago market keeps getting the run around.

US / New York folks - anyone here?

Thoughts on this Town Hall?

Yet another town hall where all we hear about is hiring more senior leaders vs promoting talent from within (especially women of color)…

Noticed the conversations stopped as soon as raises were approved. Is a 2% increase enough to stop discussion around these systemic issues?

Wow, last night was a blast in NYC! That coquito was fire! So fun seeing a full office again.

Why doesn’t anyone post here? 🍃

Are we actually going to see Donna now that Foster’s leaving? Learning that your North American CEO is leaving in a week is pretty unsettling.

How can I get involved with staffing events like CES, Davos, SXSW?

All tips welcome.

I hope someone at BCW is monitoring this bowl. There are some pretty clear issues going on at the agency, particularly around burnout and compensation.

Forget the ‘above the line’ mantra and fix the issues right in front of you.

🎉 Congrats to all who were promoted!

Sooo ready for the holiday party on Friday.

US - how did those eligible do this cycle?

Anyone know if the NY office is going to get a face lift soon? It’s so old school and not very collaborative (or pretty) - jeallllous of all those offices I’m seeing that pull in some serious design!