Asians in Consulting

Instilled in me a good work ethic while growing up. However there are many days when I question whether grinding for partner track is worth it or not. Or living a simple, frugal life is ‘the way’. And… more

Is it acceptable professionally as an East Asian to dye my hair blonde? Technically it’s a “natural” hair color (just not natural for East Asians)?

How often do you see your in-laws if they live in the same city? MIL recently moved 30m away and we’ve spent a day together every weekend for the past 4 weeks. I feel exhausted and am missing my usual… more

Anyone make big life decisions based on if their parents will approve? I’m sad that they still have this control over me.

Best towns in Japan to visit for cherry blossom? Preferably the less touristy places! TIA!

Talking to my Korean friends in LA. It sounds like there is an increase in robberies for shop owners in the LA area - hope history doesn’t repeat itself 😰😰

Any tips to find cheap flight tickets to Asia in Dec- Jan months?

Does anyone feel extremely resentful towards their Asian parents. I’m in my late 20s and feel like I’m still unpacking a lot of the trauma that I experienced. Sometimes I wish I was never born.

Flying to Taipei and Seoul. Where does everyone rent their pocket wifi from?

I don't like people talking about DEI (I am Asian and grew up outside of the USA). But I just don't like it. I don't like to go to those women leadership talks or asian networking events… more

Relocation suggestions? I think I’ve been watching too much social media but I’m just sick of the misplaced violence and hate towards asian people. Currently in Texas and there’s a low key ignorance/a… more

Is there a way in NYC i can specifically meet other koreans? I realize I've been here over a year and have yet to meet another korean, even though I meet a lot of asians.

Cross posting with NYC bowl:

Anyone work at a McDonald's restaurant before? My gf needs to interview someone for a marketing project (compensation provided!).

Here are the requirements:

1. Must be Chinese (don’t need to speak mandarin… more

My SO got a job offer in New York. I have never been to NY and I’m concerned the wlb is really bad there and the city is too fast-paced. Anyone from NY who can tell me a bit more about how it is over … more

Trying to send money to family in korea, not a lot ~5000, best way to send the money? Have used wise in the past but the fees seem to be bit high

I’m a European citizen and would love to move to the US for a few years. Have never studied abroad and I want to have this life experience before I’m not able to anymore. Can anyone help me with refer… more

What should you do if your parents demand you to give money to your grandparents because you’re earning an income? I don’t mind even if I’m not even that close with them but it’s my dad’s tone that re… more

Anyone watch the video of Rachel Ray making Filipino adobo and fried rice? She some how made the colonialism worse

How have you navigated learning to put less pressure on yourself? My internal dialogue is really intense, and I'm learning I need to shift that up, that it will actually help me be more successful… more

Hi! I’m looking to move to NYC soon - is anyone looking for a roommate / in the area willing connect?

Anyone go to Ascend? How was it? Considering NAAAP, but that $850 price tag is a bit high…

Keen for some advice from some senior fishies. I’m noticing in various areas of my career, I feel like when I’ve always put the hard work, it’s never as acknowledged, and as soon as it’s handed over t… more

I’m a Director at a Big 4 and have been looking to exit for almost 5 years. Prior to this year I was consistently getting interviews but either nothing panned out or I would get a lowball offer, 30-50… more

If anyone is attending the ascend convention in Austin Texas and want to connect, please feel free to send a message. Thank you! I would love to get to know y’all

I feel like among asians, a woman making a first move on a man is just always cringey or looked down on. Thoughts?

Anyone going to the Ascend Conference in Austin?

Really want to work and live in Asia. So tired of US/NY in general. Feels like the hate against Asians grow stronger and stronger in the US as tension between US and China raise and Asian Americans ar… more

Good free resources to learn a language? Specifically Korean. Duolingo sucks.

I lost my mom when I was very young (10yo) and left under an emotionally distant dad. Really have a hard time trusting people and building relationships coz I feel like (unconsciously maybe) they will… more

Given all the well traveled folks here, thought I’d ask for some thoughts. Currently deciding where to go for my honeymoon, with some combo of Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand as options. We … more

For folks with not-so-positive relationships with their immigrant parents, what age did you move out?
When did you realize it was time? Was it hitting a certain salary/net-worth, or a certain age?

I live in NYC and I feel like any other Asians I meet are in a relationship or married (unless they are just looking for hookups or something). How can I possibly meet someone?

Started my consulting career in Asia and was consistently ranked a high performer. Transfered to the US and it has been a bit more rocky since. My projects go smoothly enough but I am now being told I am "to… more

Got laid off and haven’t told many people because I don’t want to deal with the pressure or the potential for any stigma. Is this just me or can anyone else relate?