Genius Discussions

Best books on leadership and self development?

PwC parental leave benefits?

When switching firms, what are things you can do to start on the right foot with those coworkers that have been there for years?

Hospital research software development analyst salary?

So. MBA from a top 20 program (if that matters), working in the southeastern US with 10 years experience in private practice and hospital administration. Salary thoughts?

I’ve just been invited to speak on a panel (industry event). I’ve never done this before. What’s the best way to prepare? All advice welcome!

Need advice: I want to ask my firm to move me to another office permanently. How do I bring it up? I think my firm will understand and try to move me, but not guaranteed. Need to plan for it well.

Curious to know what other firm's bonus structures are, particularly those with billable requirements of 1900 and below. Trying to understand what the norm is and figure out if associates at my firm are getting screwed. thanks

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

Help an elderly person: can anyone tell me a high-profile spot that features a tik tok, IG or twitch person? In other words, an influencer who got what could be called a big break?

(I cant think of any, but then it occurred to me I wouldnt recognize them.)

Thanks in advance, hip people

Any advice on giving notice without burning bridges?

Has anyone here left one B4 for another (in advisory/consulting services) for higher comp? What was your experience? Feeling like my current B4 is not paying market price but could get that starting at a new firm. Just not sure if it’s worth learning all the admin stuff that comes with starting at a new company

Views on masters union course?

Hey All!
My last working day in TCS is 9 may but my new Company joining date is also 9 may. What should I do.
Can I join on 9 may.

P.S.:
Tcs will not reduce notice period.

Let's have a productive conversation about the Google employee who was just fired for his controversial diversity memo

Consulting to buy side (public investments, hedge funds, mutual funds, etc outside of PE) - anyone heard of people doing this?

Any East Asian Chicago fish? Looking for a good hair place, preferably in River North. Tired of people who can’t handle the texture of East Asian male hair. 😕

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Which A-list actors/actresses are your inspirations for getting into the film industry and why?

Do travel bans apply from where I originate from or from where my flight is from? For example, I am travelling to Spain and hopefully Amsterdam in May. When I fly to Amsterdam, am I considered traveling from Spain or US for travel restrictions?

What is up with the pet pics? Is it karma farming or spam? Either way kinda cringy, this is a bowl about job referrals.

Good lord this open space is insufferable

Any ideas on planning a quarterly retreat for a startup? Specifically for strategy day and culture. Never planned a quarterly retreat before and is not to sure what it entails. I’ve been told agendas for retreats are very subjective to company but would like some general ideas if anyone has any!

I am a newly graduated fresher mechanical engineer working in an electro mechanical company at Dubai, My current salary is 2500 AED, I would like to know about your comments and suggestions regarding my career which could help me through my future ventures.

What’s the best place to work in pharma these days?

I’m interviewing for a community manager role with a creative agency tomorrow. Anyone have tips specifically for CM/Strategy roles?

Hello people,
I am looking for a job change. Currently I'm working as a business execution associate in Wells Fargo and have 4.5 YOE.

mandatory in office time might move to Jan. Would it be cheaper to move to Philly now vs in December?

Looking for information on strategic planning. Looking for possible change but want to hear from current folks. Thoughts, ideas, pitfalls…

Hi Gang, really feeling the burnout a bit heavy now after ~5 years in SaaS and Consulting Sales. What are some of the most transferable roles AEs can move to post sales?

Are there any agencies that are willing to pay for relocation? Looking to make a move out to WC. I know this is more likely for VP+ so I’m curious which agencies have the flattest PnL

Met a guy thru a mutual friends. Our first date was a day trip together. He couldnt come to a group event this week bc of work but I ended up to his house to hookup after (my idea). He hasnt texted me about meeting up this weekend...do you think i should text him? Getting feelings for him and worried i should back off before getting hurt.

My 2023 media budget was just rejected and I was told I need to cut 20-30%...but our growth goals are 10-15% next year...not sure how upper management thinks we are going to do that without advertising...

Hello,

Need help in knowing list of companies that don't ask much DS Algo for Mobile and Front End roles. Please do add them in comments if you are aware.

April Fool's Day Today 😅

Anyone working in global pricing & market access (P&MA) consulting? New to the field and conscious which firms are top in their game