FDM Group Discussions

Taking a counteroffer and after 4 months leaving for another job. Will I be burning bridges?

Any recommendations for a one time cleaner? Looking for someone to clean the entire apartment including bathroom, kitchen, dusting throughout including ceiling fans, vacuum and mop, and clean the oven.

Hello London folk. There’s a lot of great chat about diversity in adland on fishbowl, but it’s all very US based. So I’ve just started a bowl on diversity in London specifically - 9qo8f

Question about self reviews. How do you all deal with self reviewing your work when your managers/seniors want it ASAP? I've heard you should walk away from your work for a bit then review.

If you have to schedule multiple 1:1s between your exec and other execs, what process for scheduling do you use? Do you send individual emails to each exec’s AA/EA with availability included or do you send a mass email to all the needed AAs/EAs with availability included?

I’m a 62-year-old CD. Am I the oldest living creative in the business? Just curious how many 50- or 60-plus fishies are out there

How do you answer “annual compensation requested”? I’ve passed all my CPA parts and one year of tax experience but I don’t want to lowball myself or seem like I’m asking for too much

How closely do pwc consulting work with s&? And how common is cross staffing onto s& projects?

Moving to San Diego in the spring from the central coast. Any recs on places to live (late 30’s with a kid)? Want to be close to restaurants and things to do, but a little too old and tired for gas lamp!

Those of you who have left a firm, do you still keep in touch with any of your former supervisors, via email, happy hour, or otherwise? How long did you wait to re establish contact? I’m in a small market and worry about perception at my current firm. TIA

I’m a finance manager for a Global 50 company, with 6+ yrs experience. I’ve considered switching to sales, and curious if there’s part time roles (preferred remote) that I could try. Any suggestions for me? Companies, role type, etc to look into. Thanks in advance.

What are your favourite free SEO (technical and/onpage) courses or certificates?

I got into marketing because I thought it would be an opportunity to make good money in a field where I could still exercise my creativity, but I’ve found it to be extremely stifling and bogged down by bureaucracy. Does it ever get better?

I have been promised a promotion three times now, but when the time comes, I'm told I'm not there yet. Why promise something if you clearly don't want to execute it?

How do you deal with clients who act like they know more than you even though they don't?

Anyone from Capability Network - T&O?

Does anyone know who is running production out of Kohler up in WI?

Does anyone work at Sidley? Do you like it there?

Just got back from Ford vs. Ferrari. While it probably won’t be winning any awards, it’s easily the most fun movie I’ve watched in a long while. Highly recommend!

Looking for a dark walnut wood desk top. Ikea karlby is no longer being manufactured. Willing to spend up to ~350ish... any leads would be greatly appreciated. Also, post your current desk set up for some ideas 😬 thanks!

Any Shopify store owners here? I’m using an app that increases conversion and rev through cashback (better than promo bc many don’t redeem). Would love to refer others to them.

For those who joined/is joining bcg recently, how do you know if your background check is cleared?

Is there anyone who can discuss the current development trend of the world economy? I am very willing to learn and share what I know.

Hello all. LPN for approx 6 years and I really want to move out of state. Currently residing in Allentown Pa and working in Easton Pa. I really want to go where the air doesn't sting my face in the winter .lol. Any one from the Florida or south Carolina area that can tell me what the salary is like ?

Can anyone please share onsite package offered for Saudi Arabia in TCS (YOE - 8, Grade - C3A)?

How do you shave/trim your beard without dropping the hair in the sink or on the floor? 🙏

I am joining SAP India in August. Can I request WFH for close to a month and in November owing to personal reasons?

Currently in a project finance and looking to breaking into tech/fintech. Any advice on how to pivot?

I get depressed and irritated most jobs I work for at the 3 month mark..:

Has anyone had luck cancelling their lease due to to COVID? Haven’t been in my apartment since March and wondering if keeping the lease is worth it given it’s not looking like we’ll go back to the office this year.