Women In Consulting

For those who have left/ are about to leave consulting, what pay bump in % terms did you get/ expect ? Which company did you leave from ?

After 35 running on 2-3 hours of sleep send impossible! How do you manage when you’re traveling every week?

To my traveling ladies do you carry your own shampoo, body wash or just use the hotel stuff?

Is anyone at slalom and able to share some details via messages on compensation you’ve seen?

As I get closer to 40, I’ve been starting to contemplate what I truly want out of life. Right now, I only have myself to consider. To an extent, I want to just pick up and take on more life “risks” … … more

Moved to a new city and now that I’m a mom, I’m finding it more difficult to make friends. I was thinking of starting some sort of ‘club’, but I know that book clubs may take too much time out of wome… more

Going on my first work trip. Is it appropriate to wear leggings and sports bra to hotel gym? all of my gym fits are some sort of cropped shirt

My best friend is graduating from her MBA program, and she’s inviting everyone to LA as a celebration. She’s planning the whole weekend at a beach house, but I wanted to get her something cute or smal… more

Women here that are the breadwinners, ambitious ones and your man is more chill, fun and contributes type, does it work out for you two still? He doesn’t get insecure etc?

Hi! I’ve been contemplating getting my sister something as a gift that she’s been wanting, but it’s only available in the US, and we’re based in the EU. There are some US proxy services, but their rat… more

Can anyone please recommend me on Raya 🙏

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My one year old daughter has lot of hair on her whole body. I am not exaggerating when I say alot. Especially her shoulder and her back ha… more

Feeling powerful and unstoppable today. How do I bottle this feeling and drink it for breakfast every day???!

Anyone knows google’s internal HR policy? I got an offer from Google. What would happen if I signed and then backed out? (Assuming I have a good reason). Would I get blacklisted ?

So are silk nightgown dresses really an “in” thing for the summer?

How many associates (or new senior associates) do you know that have kids? Does it affect their career trajectory often? I’m up for promo this year but don’t feel like I can talk about my new pregnan… more

Hi ladies! I need some guidance. I recently found out I am pregnant (very early, only 5 weeks along). I am truly blessed to have a fantastic group of girlfriends from college (friends for 15 years), b… more

Ladies, what would you choose. $10k or a new car of your choice for a push present? Hubby asked me to choose and I love my current car (and it’s paid off) but I can see our family outgrowing it if we … more

Does anyone have gift ideas for a best friend who eloped? She was a bridesmaid in my own wedding so I really want to give her something nice, but they didn't create a registry or honeymoon/house f… more

Recommendations for a gynaec in Chicago?

I was rejected from another consulting firm after my final round, but they generously offered feedback. They really liked me and I was a very strong candidate overall, but I didn't give enough 2nd- or 3rd-ord… more

has anyone moved from consulting to industry? i recently made the change and underwhelmed in my new job. it’s not busy and i’ve asked for more work but not really getting much. how do you cope? i’m al… more

POC women, how did you move up in your job to leadership or management if your higher ups did not look like you. I keep getting on to teams with leadership bias that won’t give me a chance

What are some good gifts to give someone who just had a C section? Want to make the gift about her wellbeing and recovery. Already gave a baby shower gift for the baby.

Hoping for emotional support 😅 we have a massive mold issue and our only options for a new rental home are a serious downgrade. I’m 34 and am just so exhausted of not having good options when things … more

How much do you tip for a haircut? In an MCOL city, going to a fairly nice salon, but not super high-end. They say the tip is optional, and there’s a person I like to go to, but their rates keep going… more

I really admire people who can go through so many awful things and still be smiley and like sunshine. I feel like I’m always in a bad mood. both my parents are awful and ive never had a good relations… more

New moms - What are some good baby shower gifts? I have been tasked with assembling a gift basket for a coworker and could use some ideas. Also where are we shopping now days? Maybe I can find her re… more

What do you do if a client member is bullying someone who is younger on the consulting team for no reason, just being extremely rude and passive aggressive

Has anyone gotten their tonsils removed because of smelly tonsil stones? I really have PTSD when it comes to surgery but I also hate these stones

I am struggling to zip my dresses while traveling for work. Does anyone have any solutions? I am tired of carrying a string I lose all the time in my suitcase

Has anyone had a friend that doesn’t seem to have fun/ energy when you do things or go out until a man hits on them or something. At one point I get she’s single and it’s fun/ don’t want to come off … more

I got some negative feedback for my performance review. I have felt demotivated lately and it really showed. This is first time I’ve had a negative review, normally I go above and beyond. This manager… more

What is a good 3 year wedding anniversary for husband? It’s today lol but we’re chill w gifts luckily mainly asking if ladies here have any thoughtful recs!

Does anyone have experience sourcing a vendor for sales training, or have a great sales trainer that they’ve used before? I work for a franchise system and we’re looking for a sales trainer to design … more

recommendations for channeling motivation? i have always been a hard worker and always wanted to learn and grow but ive been in a rut of zero motivation and desire to go beyond my current level/ do an… more

Is it worth stalling career growth to escape a toxic work situation? I’m ready for promotion but might end up taking a lateral move just to get away. I’m getting way more traction on lateral jobs comp… more

Guidehouse recently announced layoffs last week and I was cut. Is there any chance anyone is staffing for a senior consultant with experience in tech, agile, project management and CRM experience?

For those of you who have a nanny, do you pay them in cash and is it weekly or biweekly? Or did you set up a W2?