Chicago Consulting

Anyone looking for a studio sublet in West Loop? Starts immediately and goes through May 24.

Full amenity building, $1800pm

Hi 🐠 Is it possible to refer someone for a Partner role at a partnership based firm, if they’re “almost there” but not already one?

Any recommendations for a good roofer?

Thoughts on Oliver Wyman? Smaller than where I am currently but the hiring manager/recruiter are selling better opportunities and chances to be “entrepreneurial” given their smaller size.

Anyone have a good tax person they can recommend? Current one doesn’t understand how backdoor IRA contributions work so I am looking for one that does.

What’s your PowerPoint toxic trait? I feel like I just can’t get started on a deck until I have the right slide master, it’s ridiculous and an incredible waste of time 😂

Anyone work at Mondelez ? Thoughts?

Thoughts on executive coaches? How has people’s experience been with them?

Any recommendations for therapist in Chicago?

Does anyone have any recommendations for nanny services? Ideally in Northwest suburbs.

My landlord knowingly rents out a place with code violations. What are the possible consequences?

For context, the greatest hazards are electrical (wiring was not done by a professional) and it’s an o… more

For consultants who have families, how would you choose between Lincoln Park vs Wilmette? Trying to balance a couple things: short commute to West Loop, safe area, good public schools.

How many days on average do y’all take for vacations each year? Feeling objectively worried taking time off this year

Lifestyle creep is real. What do we think is a comfortable salary for a single person in Chicago? I know everyone’s tastes are different but assuming the average lifestyle.

Better to rent a condo or rent an apartment in the Lincoln park / old town area?

Any ex-consultants successfully made the transition to independent contracting and be willing to chat? Would love to know your experiences, the good and the bad.

Now that all the downtown shoe shiner and repair guys are out of business post-Covid. Does anyone have a recommendation for a shoe cobbler who can service/re-sole dress shoes? There are lots of sneake… more

What y’all doing for st Patty’s 🍀☘️

Im moving and need to store furniture / a few boxes (~ 2 bedroom apt worth) for a few months. Does anyone have recs for storage places / companies (i live in lakeview and will be moving within lakevie… more

Too many people have dogs. They don’t train them well so pretty much every other dog is riddled with anxiety from its owner, they don’t pick up after them, or the they just seem miserable from having … more

Does the group have recommendations for a new Chicagoan to meet people and build a personal community? I’m finding it tough to make friends in this city. Bit of an introvert, so there’s that. Single m… more

Is an executive/part time MBA worth it, in consulting? Does it pay dividends or help with career advancement if I plan to stay in consulting?

I’m stressed af. Acupuncture recommendations?

Anyone have a good reference for a tenants rights lawyer in Chicago that charges reasonable fees? My landlord just wants to sell the property without a tenant in it and is looking for reasons to evict… more

Anyone know of any good exit opportunities in Chicago right now? Looking for better work life balance without taking too big of a pay cut - SVP at AlixPartners.

I am looking to rent out our lake house in Northern Michigan for a few weeks this summer; weeks that we have other plans so the place will just be empty. Example: July 4th timeframe is available (June 27-July 11). Other week… more

Best self - care / pamper / spa experience?

What’s everyone’s favorite Excel shortcut? 📉

I am currently a lead in a data heavy multi-National consulting firm. However, I am noticing I have probably reached the top of the pay scale.

Does anyone think it would be possible to transfer my ski… more

Doing anything fun for the weekend 😛

Do we think consulting is a farce or do we stand behind our trade?

DOGE could save so much money if they fired the O’hare workers who stand around doing nothing.

How did you meet your spouse ?

Random question but does anyone else have trouble when switching calls on AirPods from phone to laptops?

How do y’all deal with imposter syndrome? Hitting especially hard this week

Anyone have a recommendation for an estate attorney (aka trusts & estates lawyer)? I want to set up things properly now that I have a kid and a home.

New management company is buying my building and all the units in it. I’ve loved living here, I think I’m protected until my current lease is up but I wanted to sign for another year and they’re raising rent an extra $675 (~… more

Mac using consultants, is the experience significantly better? Pros/cons?

Chicago consultants - you prefer living in apartment complexes with more amenities such as in-house gyms, mailrooms etc or just standard apartments? Looking to move to Chicago and wondering if it’s wo… more