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I’m starting a new job with a firm in 3 weeks. An in-house position I was previously very interested in posted an opening again. Is it worth even applying/going through the process? For context, in-house is the ultimate goal, but I don’t want to burn any bridges.

"I'll retire from big law once I have $___"

What's the deal with Jenner & Block?

I’ve been thinking of taking some time off to have an extra long weekend, but I find I’m always working on the weekend. Can you take a “day off” on the weekend to protect it? I just envision having Monday/Tuesday off and then someone assigning a task on the weekend so I just have to rush to finish it.

What does your return to office plan look like? We’re thinking something like Tues-Thurs in-person, everyone remote M & F and flexibility whether you come in those 3 days. Thanks!

Does anyone here work as an independent sales consultant? Maybe handling sales leadership, enablement, rep effectiveness? Looking for possible mentor to connect with.

How much nonbillable time is too much? I’m a second associate at a midsized firm and I have 30-50 non billable hours each month. An associate at another firm told me this was really high. Thoughts?

Do you use a second monitor for your laptop? If so, which brand do you use? I have sidetrack and it’s a hit or miss when it will work.

How do you get billable work? Are you constantly knocking on doors & hunting it down? Or are assignments generally given to you? Do you ever have periods of being unable to find any?

So how does an “unlimited PTO” policy (if you have one) work in actuality at your firm?

Happy (zoom) Passover for everyone celebrating!

Hi everyone. I am having a rough time with morale at my company. The issues can be traced back directly to senior leadership, and I have rolled up the feedback and issues time and time again. I am no longer sure what to tell employees who come to me for help. We just launched an engagement survey (my last ditch effort to get senior leaders to LISTEN). Any advice on how best to coach employees through this if I am losing hope that things will change?

First time founder - would you recommend square, stripe or something else for purchases between $150-$10k or what alternatively?

Looking for feedback on Paylocity and UKG payroll HRIS. We have 250 employees and rapidly growing company.

Re-tooled into VC work and finally ramping up. What’s considered an “average” deal load in terms of active financings? 3-4 at any given time? Or much higher? I don’t want to sign on for too much but also want to be a good teammate.

Does anyone else get tongue tied under pressure? I feel like I keep mixing up my words and trailing off... this doesn’t happen for oral argument, where I’ve throughly prepared and I know the information well- but when a partner asks me a question on something new, I tend to flop and my mind starts bullshitting on its own. Any tips on how to combat this?

How do you leave a job 2 months after starting if the only reason for the move is more money? The people are so nice so I feel awful even thinking it. Not even sure how or where to start…

Can anyone recommend a certificate or course that is actually useful for developing professionals and/or reviewing performance? I don’t want/need something that is just a credential, I’m actually looking to get some formal grounding in these two topics so I can overhaul processes at my consulting firm. Thanks for your advice!!!

Workday HELP! I need an amazing consultant or contact who can help us fix our workday woes. I’m not in charge of workday but I’m determined to fix it. We have massive issues with the complexity and ever changing security/permissions/workflows implemented by our system analysts. Every couple of months it changes and we all have to relearn simple tasks again. The analysts try to blame the users but I know it’s more than that.

Deloitte U.K. maternity leave - does anyone know how long you have to work at Deloitte U.K. before you qualify for maternity leave?

What should a VP in tech at banks make these days? Also what should the bonus number expectations be % wise?

Thinking of buying my father (60+) a good skincare set for the New Year. Any recommendations?

Tips for how you’re accumulating wealth with absolutely no financial inheritance/intelligence from parents? I want to retire early but am late in the investments game. I have a Roth IRA invested in a target date fund, max out my HSA and invest in REITS and ETFS, and contribute more to 401k when I have leftover $$. What do you guys do? Am i missing any smart moves here?

If you were looking to exit Big 4 Consulting, what positions would you be targeting? I have done a little of everything with no specialization (great performance reviews across the board). But now a little unsure of what my skills really are from an employer POV.

I’m starting a new job with a firm in 3 weeks. An in-house position I was previously very interested in posted an opening again. Is it worth even applying/going through the process? For context, in-house is the ultimate goal, but I don’t want to burn any bridges.

I feel like getting this off my chest: In February 2020, I started my new job at a consulting firm, and I was assigned to a client. On the second day of being at the client site, I had a big lunch and had the “itis.” I accidentally dosed off at my desk and the employees of the client site noticed it and apparently they told the higher ups at my consulting firm. As a result, I was rolled off and placed on the bench and eventually I was laid off from my job. To this day, I am still unemployed. 😞😞😞

Offered a role to start in 2 weeks. I have a vacation planned out for a large family event last week of July. Do I tell them the first day I start or now? I don’t want the start date to push as it’s doubling my comp and the benefits are better

What are the differences in terms of benefits between consultant and sr. consultant in Deloitte USI?

Running short of 10-12 nights to make it to Titanium for Marriott. Any quick ways to get nights?

$160k base. How much should I be saving and where? (401k, brokerage, general savings, etc). HCOL

Fabulous... middle seat on Southwest to Las Vegas!

SA just joined the team for the last 2 weeks on the project. This is his first project and keeps making silly mistakes. Guessing this is not a big deal and verbal feedback is enough - thoughts?

Starting mba in the fall. Should I keep working until July/august in hopes voluntary layoffs with severance start or stop working in June (which was the original plan)?

Searching for a PR Director in Las Vegas. Please message me if you are interested.

"I'll retire from big law once I have $___"

Desi peeps who are on H1b and planning to go back to India in next 8-10 years, what do you do with HSA? Do you pay your medical bills with HSA or keep it invested?

My boyfriend and I are both consultants and travel throughout each week. He works with another young woman our age on his team. Does anyone else worry about their partners when away every week?

26 male, been offered a Corp dev role for about 140 comp incl. bonus (about 40% raise), F500. Currently been doing FDD since out of college. Smart career move or too early to jump Corp dev?

How do you deal with people you don’t like or trust at work? I find it extremely difficult to work around someone (especially if they are more senior) that I don’t like or trust. I feel like I can’t be myself of share my thoughts due to fears of getting in an argument with them, and am constantly concerned they are looking at my mistakes and reporting them to my boss or trying to get my fired. It paralyzes me and even affects how I communicate with others, as I become hyper aware of who is and isn’t allies with the person I don’t like or feel is after me. Anyone can relate?