Barbarian Discussions

Knowledgeable folks. Imagine you’re talking to new people to the industry. How is consulting just a game, & how do you play?

New to HR. What book should I absolutely read?

Outside 401k if I want to invest in low cost index funds where do i start. Need hands off approach and planning to allocate 50 % of my savings into index funds. Age 33 if that matters.

I'll switch to a startup as the only data engineer and will closely work with all the Head ofs + the CTO.

Any advice/books/... on stakeholder management at that level? Especially when things fail/discussing budgets/new hires etc.

Anyone else having a hard time finding jobs? Just got laid off and am having a hard time finding a new gig..

Like this post if you’ve gotten a job through clicking the “apply with LinkedIn” button.

Recruiter refuses to tell HR to have my resumes printed ahead of time as I will be coming from work...says it’s unprofessional. What to do?

I ranked #2 on the Whova leaderboard at 2022 NPA Annual Conference! #NPA2022AC - via #Whova event app

Saw this and thought it was a pretty good explanation for company culture: Culture is not what you write down. It's what people tell their friends who ask what it's like to work there. It's what people compare to when they get pings from recruiters. It's how people feel when they log on and off for the day.

I want to figure out the average amount someone makes in digital marketing, not just the top performers, does anyone have an idea where I could find info about it?

What is the typical salary for a senior hospital administrator? Who also manages PAC spend and shared savings

What do you do when you’re on a client so short staffed and asked to do so much in so little time that you are afraid to have your name in the file?

What does being terminated as an associate look like during WFH? Our office is having a serious drop in billable hours. If one of us was terminated, how awkward is it to get things from the office?

One nice thing about bonds is you will always get paid back the interest. It's like a savings account that can go up in value during a recession.

Looking to advance my career but most places ask if you have full Sales cycle/ closing. How do I gain this experience if current role won’t offer it and new roles require it?

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

Does anyone feel like their entire engagement team plays chicken each day to see who leaves first?

Looking for a Senior Graphic Designer for a Facebook Ad Design. Looking to solidify a long term retainer relationship. Hit me up 👌🏻 Doesnt have to be local

In covid nasdaq dropped 29% from ATH. Now it's 27% from November ATH. Are we getting close to bottom or this bear market will ruin tech more

I guess that now we‘re all confined, we‘ll watch that singing show after all... 😂🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Not super happy at my firm, been here around 6 months. I used to be in development/humanitarian work, any recommendations of where I can find consulting work related to that?

Hi fishes,

As per my Offer letter there is component is Engagement PB.
Will this i get monthly ?

Hi. I’m a first generation lawyer clerking for a state appellate judge trying to figure this whole career thing out… How is everyone sourcing Fall ‘23 applications/openings for BigLaw?

How do you explain the difference between an account manager and a project manager to people who just don’t get it? Or better question, how do you explain the PM role at all to those same people?

How much does a senior art director make in Chicago?

The job search is so nerve wrecking.

Anyone please confirm - does it necessary to wear proper formals in kolkata office or people are coming in jeans and casual shoe?

Has anyone left the industry for a year or so and come back? Was it easy to find a job again?

Thinking of moving from Cyber to P&T, anyone done this?

Hello, hoping for some input on how to time a job change. At a startup - we are doing well now but unless we have complete turnover in management I don’t think we have a bright future post-COVID. I could coast here 1-2 years before having to look. I’ve been here for a little under a year. This is my second in house job after 10 years at the same firm. The market is hot now, probably won’t be in 1-2 years and I am getting interest for good roles. OTOH I don’t want to look like a job hopper.

How much are/were you making at 28?

Anyone ever worked with/on the brand and creative team at Spotify? Pros and cons, please and thanks.

Hi can anyone involved in Republican politics DM me? Would love to help out in re-electing the Governor. Also would love to get involved in Denton County. I don’t live in Texas yet but would love to start making connections

Hi, anyone looking for a case interview partner? I have a first round with OC&C on the 29th of June and was looking to practice a few cases. Obviously happy to give cases to anyone interested as well!

Can someone add me in another Paytm bowl

Oil is currently selling for -$40 a barrell. Not a typo, negative $40! A major commodity market is literally broken. I remember this feeling from '08, but somehow the stock market is barely reacting