Elon University Discussions

Would you accept slightly lower pay or no pension for a better 401k match?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

Is it easy to switch from operations to broker dealer side specifically sales?

Anyone else prefer the regional Amtrak to Acela? I think the regional seats are a little cozier.

Anyone work with a wealth manager? Is it worth it?

Nothing worse than an analyst who thinks they know everything and can't think big picture - neither can you take direction nor do you understand broader context around said comments

Got hired as a digital strategy consultant. I have over 10 years of industry experience but I’m new to consulting. What courses, workshops or books would you recommend to build a solid toolkit?

I joined an agency about 2 months ago and every single day I get more responsibilities, to the point that I don't even know what my actual job title is. I'm frustrated, to say the least.

I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

What can you say about Armstrong’s New Zealand. Particularly Peugeot dealership?
Has anyone worked there?

What are your tips on convincing a fellow employee not to switch agencies? I really don't want to compete with them

I hate to be morbid, but do we think companies will start to amp up bereavement leave? My colleague’s nephew just passed from c19 and another’s client passed. These policies weren’t for pandemics

How do you feel about voice memos via text or WhatsApp? I find them so annoying...just call or text me!!

Which consulting firms don’t make you do firm initiatives?

What do people really mean when they say “use first principles thinking”?

I’ve googled it and still don’t get it, would appreciate if someone could explain their interpretation

Any recommendations on reliable home office printers?

What is the learning curve/different expectations for an attorney versus a CPA in a first year associate role? I just started, but a bit confused on how I can best contribute my legal skills and anxious about not being an expert on accounting principles.

What's the avg salary for a Client Executive role? (Verizon)

I find myself in workshops and meetings, groups of 15-20 people, and I’m always the only woman. In my entire department, there are no other women. I’m getting to the point where I’m feeling defeated and burnt out. I’ve been working in male-dominated environments my entire career (over 10 years) and I’m losing motivation. Any tips or words of advice to get out of my mental rut?

Sometimes I don't uphold the company mission 😱

Any way of being in Ey s&o and being local? As in, is there a team that mostly does projects that are local (NYC)

Thoughts on PJT strategic advisory?

Anybody in Arlington (Ballston area). Where can I go running? Any nearby trails that allow to keep distance from others.

I don’t understand the whole “sending love and hugs” thing people say. Does anyone actually feel the love when they read that?

Best way to explain to new firms that you are leaving your current firm because of the toxic culture and frankly, a President who talk down to people every chance he gets?

Does anyone else constantly get mistaken for a nurse? I get it, I'm 5'4 and Black and work in pediatrics, but the assumption and casual racism is kind of ridiculous when the actual nurse has just told you that the doctor's coming and then I walk in the door. Doesn't really help when I'm one of the only Black on-call physicians. Annoying.

Anyone else despise writing titles for scripts? Or is this just my own weird writer quirk?

Bueller …. Bueller …. Bueller ….

Where is everyone?