Northwestern Mutual Discussions

Can we use the EY Travel portal to book personal hotels?

How would you compare the skill set of people who work on public company audits compared to those who do solely do non-public company audits?

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What are the tldr differences between HR roles, people Operations, and people business partner positions? They all seem similar but I’m curious how y’all characterize them. I’m coming out of a very internal position at a nonprofit and I’m trying to better align my work accomplishments to make sense in more traditional career paths.

Does anyone have any experience with General Motor’s HireVue process?

How do you deal with clients who act like they know more than you even though they don't?

Anyone work/worked for NFP? I have a second interview tomorrow for an account manager role. Just wondering if anyone has any pros or cons I should know about. Thanks!

Hi do you interview from time to time just to check what’s your market worth?

Question about self reviews. How do you all deal with self reviewing your work when your managers/seniors want it ASAP? I've heard you should walk away from your work for a bit then review.

Does everything always work when verify inventory ?

Failed REG for the second time and I've worked in tax for about 6 months. First time I got a 72 and the second a 74. Feel pretty worthless 😢

People who did mba to escape from software job, are u happy was it worth it ? How is the mba job different form it job.

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Starting at Accenture strategy this week ( manager level). Start date was delayed 4 weeks due to the onboarding team being busy. I have a vacation from 8/10-8/18 which was booked months ago. How do I best handle this to avoid starting off on the wrong foot with my new group?

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

I’m contracting with a company in an admin role, but sometimes I’m asked to do projects that would normally be outsourced to a marketing or design company like designing a flyer for example. It’s not in my job description, but I have the skills to do this work and so why not ask me to do it? Is it out of the question to ask if I can be paid for that work under a separate fee as a consultant or something? Is that even possible?

Why are some people (employees, not companies) hell bent on getting everyone back to the office?
Looking for excuses to avoid going in anytime soon

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Need some help in filling pre joining details for CTS. Can someone please comment down, will ping them.
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Watching 60 Minutes about how badly US financially affected from CV including unemployment. We’re blessed to still be employed. Anyone have uncertainty still, even when firm communicates “layoffs last resort”?

I am not sure who needs to hear this but exactly one year ago, I was at my lowest point in life. Today, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Life has truly been a rollercoaster these past few years for me.

I am sharing this to tell you that no matter what you’re feeling right now, it won’t last. Even the happiness I feel right now, I’ve had that stripped from me multiple times. That is LIFE. We have the good and the bad.

Hang in there if times are bad. If things are good, prepare to lose it too.

Hey all. Just had a question for any insurance underwriters who work in the states. I am moving down there at some point and I would like to know.. What is the insurance landscape like compared to canada? Anyone working in new York state? Is there a lot more red tape? What is the pace of work like? If anyone is willing to have a phone call that would be greatly appreciated. I am in environmental.

What's your experience working with United Way?

Any suggestions for middle school student planners to help students stay organized and remember to complete assignments? Is best to purchase a planner or organize a binder?

What are the best strategies for hosting your first Professional Development Workshop?

Good recommendations for realtors in LP/OT area? Apartment rentals. Thank you!

EY application has turned to “We'd like to progress you to the next step in our recruiting process”. How soon does communication begin and typically how long is the process?

Of the big 4 L&E, is it true Fisher Phillips pays the best?

Give me the good, bad, and dirty on Littler. I'm in a major market.

Any insight into Jackson Lewis NYC office? Compensation, billable hours, WLB? I would be a 2-3 year

Someone talk to me about Isobar and/or IA Collaborative. 👍👎❓

Good book recommendations on the basics behind M&A deals and the DD process? Asking for a friend who is looking to start a search fund and has operational experience but no finance.

New to Fishbowl and need to open my DM's. If you could like this post it would help me out in getting 11 stars. Also if you need any help with contacts at Deloitte please DM me. look forward to networking with you all. Have a great rest of your week!

Struggling with this whole work life balance thing. Is it possible to have a semblance of a life/hobbies? If so, how? Most of my socializing is honestly in the microcosm of the firm (drink nights etc)