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How many hours of your typical work day are you actually doing work?

If you've worked at multiple FAANG companies, what's your secret?

Has anyone taken the Amtrak/Acela in the NE recently? NY to Bos? Are there any social distancing protocols in place onboard or packing like sardines for $$$?

Hey guys! I just received luckily enough two offer from two big companies: one as a Senior UX in SAP Concur and another one at Microsoft as a Designer II in Microsoft Teams. The role matters until a certain point to me. What does it matter is career and learning perspectives. Do you have any previous experience with one of the two companies? All feedback or comment is very much appreciated, thank you!

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

What do you wish you had done before major life commitments (marriage, kids)?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Never understood or appreciated the value of managing up until very recently. I wish this was a skill I learned from day one. If you learn nothing else in consulting, this one skill is key!

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

Hey folks, question about applying for a role in Spotify (Sweden).
Does having a referral make a big difference to get your application reviewed?

I'm currently in Canada and planning to move to Sweden soon so applied for a few spots however I don't have even the slightest idea if
a) applying from Ca will actually get my application tossed out the window
b) I've heard there are gazillion ppl applying so if referral gets me on the radar, instead wasting time just find someone to refer me?

My manager knows nothing. Everytime before meeting with the partners he would come to me for ideas, and then present those later as in 'we thought about xxx'. 🙄🙄🙄

What’s an EVP role at Bain?

2 years out of UG & new to industry recruiting, true that most firms/companies stop interview cohorts during holiday season (End Nov/Dec), or just a myth? 🙄

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Got rejected from one of my desired tech companies, it's agitating but at least they didn't ghost me.

My manager micro manages everything I do, and I’m losing my mind. Wanted to see how any of you have handled a manager like this, and get some advice on how to tell them to literally stop.

I keep interviewing at consulting firms and keep getting rejected. I feel so low and upset. I have ample consulting experience before, doing my MBA right now, but it sucks to keep getting rejected. Shall I give up?

AA ✈️💺 Benchmarking: I’m often curious as to the spend for folks above / below on the upgrade list.
Perhaps others are also curious, too?
Would AA folks post:
Home airport / EQD / EQM / EQS?

Started getting targeted for Recoop after I started working in consulting. Do you think my affinity has changed to “potential adderall user”?

Looking to get my first piece of designer jewelry, very entry level and thinking around $2000 for budget, any recs?

I’ve been eyeing the Bvlgari Divas, Dior Rose Des Vents, Cartier Amulette. TYIA!

My Current CTC is 18.5 LPA. YoE 12yrs.
How much CTC can I ask during an HR interview for a BIGDATA engineer in UST global. What should be the expected CTC per current standard. Can you please let me know based on your experience in negotiating.

I am trying to transfer my pf from Capgemini to persistent and raised transfer request as well for that but it got rejected. I checked persistent guys but they said Capgemini should check this issue. So does anyone have any contact with Capgemini who takes care of these pf related queries for alumni or any support email.
Please help.

We had 600 new folks join in the last week. 10% gain, bullish.

NYC struggles: 1st paycheck to rent, 2nd to pay off credit cards. Almost none for savings. Maybe it's time to rethink my lifestyle of drinks and debauchery ✌️

I have an interview with McKinsey - Senior Associate, the role pays 50k more than my current role. (3YOE)
I have no consulting experience nor do I have an MBA. Somehow I’ve passed the first 3 stages and I am now onto the case study interviews.
Has anyone went from product management into consulting, is it worth it, Am I making a mistake? (London, UK)

Hi ,
As this is my first month and hopefully I am going to get my first salary in ZS...
Please let me know as when can we expect to see/get out payslip and when will the amount get credited??

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

How do you frame your specialty as a designer?

Trying to emphasize a level of specialization without shutting out too many opportunities.

Curious how far others niche down how they present themselves.

Which SF neighborhoods to consider? Lady 🐠 looking for safe 1br with public transit / walking accessibility to FiDi and not far from SFO. Hoping to spend $3k-$3300, but could go up to $3500.

Has anyone been successful in negotiating the schedule on a global pregnancy bill? My provider won't bill by visit and split the global cost into four payments all due by the 28th week. I don't understand how that's legal since it is so off the calendar of services and crosses calendar years (and insurance coverage), where most costs are incurred at the end of pregnancy with increased visit frequency and delivery.

Is McKinsey Middle East not growing as fast as some of the other firms (BCG, Kearney, S&, …)? Haven’t heard of many people interviewing of late, especially for the UAE offices

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

For 🐠 who got your CISSP, about how much study time did it take you? E.g. how many weeks/months did you study for, and how many hrs/week? It's a goal of mine to get certified, just trying to (cont.)

I found a place with great reviews to be diagnosed for ADHD, but it’s through virtual appointments, is this a normal thing?

STL bbs where you at?