Propeller Discussions

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Uber drivers, tip or not?

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
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How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

I’ve been in contact with an external candidate for ~2 months (job is 100% travel). I finally extend him an offer today. He calls and says “my travel is limited - i am planning to buy a dog” ... 😐

How do you feel about voice memos via text or WhatsApp? I find them so annoying...just call or text me!!

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

What are the top consulting firms in the retail/CPG space?

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

Those that have moved to industry, did you apply or were you headhunted?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Differences between American culture and Spanish culture? Looking to move to Spain soon and want to know what to expect

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Anyone ever gone from Consulting to working for a financial firm? (i.e. Associate for Goldman Sachs or something like that). What was the pay jump like?

Is MBB and management consulting losing its value among young people as employer? Since i noticed majority of young people currently want to work for FAANG, startups, crypto, Unicorns, want to open their own things, etc. I guess in 2000s and 2010s consulting was a top choice for graduates. But what about now? Would love to listen to your thoughts and observations on that one

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

BCG folks - any other benefits besides the major ones that I should be aware about (e.g. gym membership reimbursement, mobile reimbursement etc). I’m joining at the end of March. Thanks!

Could you help on TCS UK Onsite salary for C3A. Do we get part of indian salary also. Whether onsite salary depends on grade..

SAG on a rampage these days....

I have interview on 22nd of April as a Veeva Vault Dev,
Can anyone help me with Interview Questions and Role they are offering.

Thank You

how in the world are people passing REG?? i just got to R4 and i feel like i legitimately know nothing like I’m doing quite horribly on all MCQs so far

Are paralegals supposed to be the ones handling title/survey/zoning?

Relocating to SF and office will be in downtown. Does Foster City sound like a good option to live? Maybe need to commute only a day or two to office. Thanks!

As a first year - if you like working with a particular partner a lot, is it a good idea to just volunteer for all the work they have for you to do, or is it better to try to get a balance of different work from the practice group? Not trying to come off like Incrediboy.

Choosing between industries for Big 4 Audit. Asset Management or Technology Media and Telecommunications to transition into TAS down the line for Major Metro Markets?

For those of you with immediate family members who are at high risk, how are you doing? I find myself being very anxious and stressed about my father getting sick.

Hey everyone! Looking for a mentor in the Denver area. Currently a media specialist working on the strategy side that is hoping to make the move into copywriting. Would love to bounce some ideas off of someone or simply learn more about your career path!

Breakup etiquette- we broke up and I was supposed to go to his relatives’s wedding in a couple of weeks. I know the couple, not super well, but have hung out and texted individually as well. Should I let them know I won’t be attending and wish them well or don’t reach out to them?

Who’s getting a bivalent?

I finally plan on quitting in two weeks. I’m so overwhelmed with emotions. I don’t even have a job lined up. I can’t wait to reclaim my life!

Need advice- Got into an at fault accident a while back, car is being fixed by insurance coverage over $10k. Now my rental got hit by something with a large star damage to the windshield and will have to be replaced since it larger than a coin . Scared if I tell insurance my rate will go up even more. Can I just get a company to replace it and pay out of pocket without telling rental company or insurance ? One company is quoting me $800 which I’m happy to pay. Rental car is a bmw