Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

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The best day of my previous company. When one of my colleague was in a client call. The client asked "Can I escalate this? "
My friend said -" No"

ZS 🐠 or applicants: when should I expect to hear back after the final round interview?

Hi all,

I left hcl on 5th December.. so when I can expect for my experience letter and FNF amount?

Is it better to do your passion as a career if it pays less or do something else that pays more if it means you can reach your financial goals sooner while pursuing and funding your passion on the side? Which did/would you choose and why?

I wish it wasn't an expectation that you work evenings or weekends but realistically this is advertising... our clients pay big bucks and expect their projects to be delivered to insane timelines. I've worked hundreds of hours of overtime in the last year alone and feel your pain. I wish there was something permanent that could be done about this tough expectation

Is a post-PhD gap year to travel and be reminded of what life is like a bad idea?

Thoughts on Chiat\Day LA?

Haven’t been working out bc work got so crazy & this week my stomach started feeling wild. For constipation - laxative tea or pill?

Is anyone looking for tickets to see Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler, and Tai Verdes for this Sunday Oct. 10th 7:30 at WAMU Theater? Selling two tickets for $30 each OBO. (Originally purchased for $50 each including venue fees and taxes)
My parents are coming into town so my sister and I will be unable to make it.

Anyone regret jumping to industry after they stuck it out til manager in PA? Interviewing for roles that seem exciting in industry but am starting to doubt myself

What are some questions that you wished you asked in the interview process for going in-house?

Anyone know what’s happening at LGA? My 2:45pm flight got canceled, and the two after it - coming from CHI. Supposedly due to weather at LGA? How can I benefit from this? Southwest is the airlines

Any recs for new or under-the-radar finance blogs, books, programs, etc. to read/watch while isolating at home? I think I've read everything on my usuals list. Nothing to do but work more...

Is it not called Art Basel anymore? I only hear Miami Art Week now

Am I eligible for referral bonus if I have put down my Papers. The referred person had joined before I resigned. And will be completing 3 months before I leave. Any idea...?

My adopted son is turning 5 in September and it's our first birthday with him! New to this parenting thing and wondering what fun places there are for kids to celebrate birthdays in DFW?

Need Suggestion:
Hi All, I am currently working in Oracle ERP cloud and wanted to look for change in technologies. I have experience in Java. Can anyone let me know the fields or technology or skill i can explore to move out of saturation in my current skill.

Just read that Dodge said that their new electric car will be "super loud." Isn't the point of electric cars being quiet so people enjoy them more?

Anyone know McK start dates? Got too excited when I got the call and forgot to ask 😅

I have severe depression and anxiety. Normally I can control it but this tax season was bad. I spiked to over 110 hours a week towards the end and I couldn’t control the panic attacks...

Are we our own worst critics? Despite getting glowing reviews from above, I can’t help but feel like I don’t do enough or quick enough or efficiently enough. This causes anxiety and stress for me.

Wanting to start therapy for social anxiety/depression but no idea where to start. Those that see a therapist, how often do you usually go? Ball park price range? Has anyone tried online therapists?

I recently started investing time in my hobbies and I feel like that’s a free therapy. If someone is feeling too anxious or depressed, I would recommend them to try painting, writing or swimming.

Been seeing a therapist for 4 months and finally scheduled an appt with a psychiatrist to get on antidepressants. Hope that I find a good combo that works quickly and I can actually start living life

We need to talk about the amount people struggling with alcoholism at all levels in this profession.

Anyone read “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck”? Is it worth reading or is it another stale self help book?

I'm a recovering alcoholic. Turns out my alcoholism was covering up a mood disorder and PTSD for about 12 years... In this industry people think I'm crazy/dramatic when I ask for what I need... Cont

I’m an A3. Was tier 2 as first year and tier 1 as second year. I know there’s really no big difference in pay between the tiers but I still can’t stop worrying that I won’t be tier 1 this year 😔

Long-term relationship just ended and I don’t feel like I have the strength or motivation to work..

How are you dealing with being severely understaffed? I have no associates or seniors and just have been stuck playing all rolls. I feel broken and defeated and just have nothing left to give.

I’m suffering from some extreme burnout and things have finally started to slow down. But my body still feels stressed and anxious. I’m considering going on an antidepressant because I can‘t (cont)

I have so much energy and I know it’s annoying my team and I just sit there and cringe at how much of a spaz I am. Advice? odd I know...

How do you maintain focus? I find myself distracted every 2 minutes.

Friends, how are we this week? This is a pretty quiet group, so I want to check in and see how you are feeling!

First year staff and I think this job is making my depression come back. I find no meaning whatsoever in what I do and just want to cry every morning thinking of going to work.

Does the EY annual $500 better you plan that covers gym memberships and such cover counseling/therapy?

Feeling so meh lately about what the meaning of life is. Am I just supposed to wake up, try to workout, work forever, try to eat healthy and try to budget/save in my personal life. feeling very....

Anybody else plan on taking a vacation or staycation during Election Day to get away from the negative energy, and keep your mental state better?