Freddie Mac Discussions

Has anyone had much luck looking for HR jobs through recruitment agencies? If so, how was your experience and how does it compare to internal recruitment processes?

How much do you spend on food monthly?

Anyone here start losing hair at a young age/ how do you shave your head and keep looking professional

Thoughts on showing (I) cleavage and (II) shoulders at work? For ladies although everyone please weigh in. On that note isn’t it curious how different the standards are based on one’s gender identity?

How do you answer "what is your value proposition?" Finding it difficult to distinguish myself. I'm a CFP, fee-only, and use globally diversified, rules-based portfolios but so does everyone else

We are starting to explore HRIS systems. Currently we use an AS/400 based system, but want to get with the times. What systems have you loved, which have you hated, and why?

Looking for insights from any seller at any of the hold co’s. I have an opportunity to join a new team at a hold co but I’m not sure if it will be a great move to make. I’m doing very well where I am, book of biz is thriving, but the allure of working at a larger company than my small company seems like a great resume builder. I’m not sure where I want to be in 5 years, but this seems like a good way to make myself more appealing. I’ll have to rebuild my book of biz, which means pay cut.

Morning me is so optimistic, everyday she is like "Yes I will accomplish everything on my list, AND add 5 new things, AND sign up to lead this new initiative, AND take that fun sounding virtual training, AND make healthy snacks and lunches, AND be finished with my workday by dinner time so I can go grocery shopping and make a healthy dinner!"

Anybody ever have an issue with Outlook where it doesn't auto-populate a specific person for some reason? Is there a way to manually enter a name for auto-population?

Thinking about having a baby just to take the paternity leave 😴

Renaissance Times Square vs Sheraton Times Square, which is a nicer hotel, location and cost aside?

Seems if you post anything with "fired" or "layoff" in the status, you make it into the "layoffs" category.

I switched from audit to consulting, and I thought I’d enjoy my job since I’m no longer ticking the box.. doing something that’s more challenging (what people said lol) .. helping the client etc etc but honestly the job seems pretty much the same. I still work on meaningless BS stuff.
Is it because I’m not in ‘real’ (strategy) consulting? I do process improvement / CFO advisory. Or are all corporate jobs pretty much the same other than the pay / wlb (which is def. better)

Have a bimonthly meeting with my RPartner on Friday. I've been planning to leave and my work mentors have been helping. When do I tell? I don't want to waste her time. I don't want to get laid off.

How much does BoMo make?

Guys how do I push back on my Auditors. They keep sending the puppy eyed staff 1 to me, and I have too much empathy for them that i’ll book some time off my day to teach em 1 on 1...

How often should I be giving seniors/managers updates? Like I usually just give the work to them when it’s done and ask questions while I’m doing it. Today I’m just too tired to do anymore.. days like

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

It's March, and I have done a lot of seminars in Jan and Feb. I've gotten a few clients but would like to increase AUM drastically! Any books, sites or advice on what I can do for marketing?

I got offers from top consulting firms in Berlin and Amsterdam. Any ideas what factors to consider in my decision?

My dilemma… I am an injury adjuster at a carrier experiencing high inventory that’s barely manageable. A competitor offered a higher salary and manageable workload. BUT, I would like to get into underwriting. I applied for UW position w/ a different carrier and they’ve made an offer. It’s lower than my current salary and significantly lower than what I’d make by taking the first offer. Do I take the high salary and stay in claims or go for UW in hopes it will be best in long run?

What is the comp difference between Bain AC1 and AC2? Is it significant?

I have an interview for my hometown football team next week for a marketing coordinator position. I’ve been interviewing at a lot of places, but this one, I really want. I’m transitioning from sales/marketing account management to marketing… any tips to nail the interview and really stand out?

30f, in nyc this week :)

what is the best way to de-escalate customer situations?

I’m starting to slowly get into product marketing at my job, eventually fully transition in product marketing. I’d love to get some advice on how to best work with a product team and build a relationship. Seems like our product is never quite ready (new features, updates, etc)

Hi there! I just recently moved to consulting and it is a huge change tor me. Adjusting to the type of work, people and etc.

Appreciate if someone is interested to be my mentor

When I started in this industry, it was all about radio and direct mail. Now, most are doing video content and influencer marketing. What do you think our children will be influenced by?

Got a 30% raise today, is there a glitch or is this for real?!

I got a call from Deloitte for a senior analyst role at and after clearing the main rounds I’ve been told that I’ll be working as an analyst role as I don’t have 3 years of experience (2 years 11 months to be exact) and this April I’ll be anyway completing 3 years. Should I raise this concern and talk to them about it??

I’m considering moving from NYC to Florida for family reasons, and I’m worried about my prospects. I’m a 7th-year associate at a mid-sized firm and most of my experience is in arbitration. As a senior associate, what are my chances of being able to lateral to another mid-sized firm? Have I waited to long?

Trump signed a law in 2018 making the removal of classified documents a felony. Sounds like a full circle karma to me.

Hi Fishbowl Friends! I’m looking in to starting a masters program in 2023. Background on me - I’ve been in HR for a little over 4 years now and earned my SHRM-CP last spring. Looking for more ways to improve.

Would you recommend any specific schools or master programs? I’m in Tampa, FL but I know most programs are remote these days. :)

Anyone here practice SALT? How does it differ from what “regular” tax associates do?

Starting my tax LLM (GT) this August 2021 part time. Should be done in 3 years. Are chances switching from big4 to big law after graduating with my tax LLM pretty low since I would have been in Big4 over 5 years by then?

New associate starting in the tax group at a biglaw firm in NYC. Would really appreciate any advice on how to be most useful/get through the learning curve!