H&R Block Discussions

As a designer, do you still use a print portfolio? Is that even a thing anymore? If not, do you use tablet, laptop, or...?

Software Sales: How long did it take back then to close your first deal?

KPMG & PCAOB & Justice Department

I’m hearing rumors of a large penalty (hundreds of millions) in the pipeline related to the audit scandal... Just rumors??

What are my exit opportunities as a tax senior in partnership tax? I cant take it anymore, I need to leave after this busy season. S2.

Does anyone mind looking over my resume and giving some feedback?

Has anyone ever made a private investment into a startup? For background, I have an opportunity to invest and due to the tight timeline, not sure if I need to get compliance involved. It is in a newer industry that my fund does not invest in. Wonder if anyone has been in similar situations and what compliance could potentially do.

Let’s settle the “insight” confusion once and for all. What’s your definition?

My friends and I brought up the black and blue dress, and it's amazing to me how many of them still see white and gold. What do you see?

Seattle Design Culture - How much do you hate/love it?

How big does an agency have to be to justify a CCO title?

Do any of you have a favorite pre-workout and/or post-workout protein shake? Looking into some to give me energy for sitting at my desk all day 🙃🙂

FRM is has narrow focus, demands depth, quick to complete

Currently I’m a CPA at a small firm in AZ, and I want to move to Vegas by the end of May. As such, I have 2 questions:

1. How long will it take me to find a job in LV?
2. When should I start looking?

My MD won't stop saying "penetrate" in our meeting. Apparently I still have the humor of a 10-year-old

Hi all, I was curious about companies that have their own in-house advertising. I’m in digital media, specifically, SEM and potentially looking to leave the agency side. Primarily due to low pay, and management issues. Given this, any company recs that have a solid foundation with digital media? Any advice from people who’ve been on both the agency and branded side?

Does anyone know why managers call themselves “Executives”? In my mind, I only consider Senior Managers and up an Executive. Just curious if anyone else thinks it’s a little bit of a stretch.

So people in Risk Advisory, I guess we’re Technology Risk now 🤔🤔

When you're pretty sure it would be easier to survive Game of Thrones as a main character for 6 seasons than to rewrite the 40 page walkthrough correctly. 🙄🙄💀💀

Deloitte FL/PR is turning into a joke.. if firm morale wasn't already suffering from layoffs, they increase minimum hours through December while half the offices are unassigned. Abandon ship.

How do you have a conversation with someone that makes an unknowingly inappropriate or insensitive comment that not only impacts you but others around your office?

Partner is pissed at me & judging everything because we disagreed on a deliverable. I was at fault at not giving what was needed even though we disagreed. I respect them, how to fix the relationship?

Should I shave my beard for MBA interviews?

What’s everyone giving as their ACD rate range for freelance? Specifically in big cities like LA, NYC, SF

In an attempt to be healthier, I built a permanent standing desk. Now, once every couple hours my Apple Watch reminds me “it’s time to stand up” and I feel superior to all those chair sitters out there.

I have not been brought up religious but I am beginning to think, I’d like to have faith in something. Doesn’t need to be dogmatic, but having a foundational belief in good things to come is probably essential and for someone like me who needs to work so hard to be happy, I wonder if being a part of a spiritual group can help. Does anyone have recommendations for what I can look into? I get there are many churches but has something helped you guys?

I was interviewed in Microsoft on 1st week of May for Program manager role & I thought I did really well in all 3 rounds however I haven't heard back from them since then. My recruiter is also not responding. Do I still have a chance?

Partners - do recruiters/headhunters ever reach out to you? What types of roles/levels do they reach out for?

When you independently search for other opportunities (if you do), what types of roles do you look for?

I have offers from Capgemeni, LTI and Gartner, Yoe - 7. Which one should I choose ?

Moving to LA soon. What are some good apps or meetup groups to join to meet new people?

Currently exploring an opportunity to join RSM transaction advisory, any insights into culture, WLB, comp progression?

Hi Fishes,
My LWD is 7th July and I don't have offer from product based company. I prefer WLB over more CTC.
Request you please suggest some product based or good work life balance companies

Job Profile: Development .Net Azure with 5.5 yrs exp.

Thanks in Advance

I do things (late nights/weekends) that I don't think my managers/partner knows about since everything is running well - directly correlated with elected hours spent. Is it weird to bring this up?

PPMDs, what tips you would give if your client is a Member Firm? I am an incoming project manager, lateral hired from industry. Please share your thoughts about how to make an impact from day 1.

I’m one of the top performers in the company and got invited to the company’s emerging leadership program. I always meet all my goals and deliverables on time but still feel like half of the time I’m not even doing anything (or performing my best). How do I leverage this ‘off-time’ into something productive in order to progress faster?