Qral Group Discussions

Amazon PrimeNow has taken my laziness to new levels

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

I’m curious how much people here earn per hour given the total hours worked each week incl. commute time. Factoring in 401k and post tax salary, I make $34 an hour. How do u compare?

Any suggestions for anger management books?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

Anyone heard of NTT Data? It's the tech consulting arm of NTT group.

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter North - worth it for a confirmed suite as opposed to the nearby Westin? Usually a westin loyalist.

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

How does end year profit sharing work in EY for new partners? Any idea how much it was per partner in UK last year roughly?

If I need Friday 4-5pm to go to a doctor's appointment, do I need to set a meeting invite to my manager in order not to be fired?

Does anyone know where I can go for a short period of time to get a business work setup? Two monitors + keyboard + mouse and good WiFi? I have a timed case study coming up and would ideally go into the office to do it but it is closed and i don’t have a good wfh setup.

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

How do I connect with a PPD after a team dinner without seeming douchey or like a suck up? I basically want to say thanks for everything, holla at your girl, but I can't figure out how to word that.

Was on a contract for two years, client site, just lost the contract to a small business consulting firm. Client and new firm want me back on the contract. What should I do, what is the process @BAH?

I tried asking this in my own bowl with no responses, so seeing if other consultants have run into this situation. I’m on parental leave, I got an offer for another firm, great opportunity and pay. How does one go about a resignation mid-leave when you would start the new job before the leave ends? Two weeks notice or just say I am not returning effective the day of the new job? Any things to consider besides potentially repaying the employer healthcare premium?

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

Slalom DC folks: I interviewed with a recruiter the other day. It seems the interview process varies by office - can you shed some light on what it looks like for the DC area? (Cont)

What's Deloitte's paternity leave policy? And how long do you have to work there before becoming eligible?

Trying to get ahead of my caseload feels like trying to climb a hill made of loosely-packed pebbles. No matter how much I scrabble, I’m sliding closer and closer to the bottom.

How do you get caught up (or even ahead) when you’re always behind? Assume that all things that can be offloaded have been offloaded. I cannot take one more all nighter trying to get a motion drafted two days before the deadline because I couldn’t get to it earlier.

Does anyone have a good lead on where to find research backed customer journeys? Either generic for an industry (like restaurant) or for major players in an industry (like chili's). I am fairly new to planning, and this keeps coming up as something and that would be helpful.
Thank you!

Proof, in house for Beam Suntory (Jim Beam, Makers Mark, more) is hiring for an Account Director and an Account Supervisor.

DM me if you want the JD, and contact info.

Hi Fishes,

Please share Barclays designation hierarchy with salary bracket.

Anyone else here have terrible utilization because their deals die and a code never opens? /can’t find another code to book hours? I’m sitting on over 200 billable hours at this point

What are the biggest differences in roles/responsibilities between a manager and a SA in FDD? Switched companies a few months ago as a SA but feeling a bit confused when looking at the managers

Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

The same usual bonus for EY India folks. Doesn't at all add up to the chest thumping we do as a practice during the town halls.
On top of this remote working ki naam pe bijli ka bill 10k per mahina aa rha hain. And the tech salaries pumping inflation in the economy. The same place which was available for a 35k is quoting 50k. I wish atleast the hike is inflation beating :/

Any insight about Commonwealth//McCann? How is moral? What is the CCO like?

Does wipro accept a counter offer? And revised with a fresh offer?comment ple

What's your ideal PTO? Activity and length of time off?

Remote - Zapier - Accountant - Entry Level

What does QRMTE - expectations not met signify? How does it affect?

Today I’m thankful for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Coinbase. (And this community too)!

Best resource to learn about the energy generation world and trading? Would appreciate some courses, books, or leads.

Looking for referrals at MBB/S&/OW/Kearney in their Dubai/Doha/Riyadh offices for my sister since she can’t join Fishbowl. She graduated from top Canadian uni (UofT/McGill/UBC), grew up in ME and has an impressive academic background and work experience. Happy to connect with her directly.

Hi Fishes,
I am currently on notice period and looking for a referral in Capgemini for P2P.

In a science middle school classroom, aside from materials manager, secretary, botanist & cleanup... can you think of any other jobs for students?