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How do I answer the salary question in a recruiter phone screen? What’s a reasonable mid-level salary (raise) to ask for? A slight bump? Highball? Should I mention (a higher # of) what I make now?

I've been on the coolest proposal work for a project for 4 weeks now, been to 3 different countries. SOW still not signed, I can feel my utilization dropping. What to do...

In a role where we write reports and deliver against deadlines. Clients often have ad-hoc data requests that take up an afternoon or a day here and there. How would you communicate the need for more flexible deadlines given that so much of our team’s time is used on ad-hoc requests?

Is it ok to send a goodbye emails to the people you have a good relationship with even though you were laid off?

Currently 31, married with one newborn kid. Wife doesn't work. 70k in undergrad debt and making 120k base. Would love to get m7 MBA and get into strategy. Is it too late/worth it given my situation?

What mba program is the most physically attractive/promiscuous

Other than actual merging of accounts in Aug, has anyone else experienced issues with SPG/Marriott? My stays and points either take forever to post (>8 days) or don’t post at all. Service worse, etc?

Missed to add my middle name on a flight. Is there any issue?

pro tip: don't fall asleep in front of your client.

I’m looking to leave consulting. But a McKinsey recruiter reached out to me recently about interviewing. I just don’t have the passion to go through case interviews and then actually work in another consulting company as a PPT monkey. Am I crazy ?

If I book two different spg hotels on the same night do I get double points and night credit?

Age 35, salary is $160K but due to poor financial planning/management in my 20s, I have not been able to save as much as I maybe should have by now. $52K in liquid cash, $54K in 401K+IRA, $30K in pension - that’s it. Any advice from folks who may have been in a similar situation and got in better shape financially from here on?

Thinking having a 24’ HD and a 28’ 4K monitor setup. Is 4K for excel not necessary? How about 28’ monitors?

I saw a retail establishment fully decked out in Christmas decorations a few days ago. I, too, love the holiday season. But it's not the season yet!!

When your post gets 💯+ likes, and you’re like: I just want to thank my mom, my partner, and God - couldn’t have done it without you! 😘

When do 2nd year MBAs have to accept or decline their internship offers from consulting firms? Just rejoined consulting and it’s been 10 years since I’ve been involved in recruiting

Second year MBA/ consulting intern here applying for full-time roles. Just got an interview with ScottMadden. Does anyone have any experience working with or interviewing with them? Thank you!

Is it risky to have the same ETFs and index funds in BOTH of my Roth IRA and 401K accounts? Also with the same allocation

Open to client-appropriate Halloween costume suggestions: Context: team told to dress up in throwback gear (70s/80s/90s) for Halloween Complication: new to firm, client, and Halloween (at work)

The people that always seem “on.” Working out, engaged at work, traveling all the time, having great weekends....how do you do it? Do you sleep? Don’t you get sick and feel like crap? Seriously asking

How do I answer the salary question in a recruiter phone screen? What’s a reasonable mid-level salary (raise) to ask for? A slight bump? Highball? Should I mention (a higher # of) what I make now?

I've been on the coolest proposal work for a project for 4 weeks now, been to 3 different countries. SOW still not signed, I can feel my utilization dropping. What to do...

In a role where we write reports and deliver against deadlines. Clients often have ad-hoc data requests that take up an afternoon or a day here and there. How would you communicate the need for more flexible deadlines given that so much of our team’s time is used on ad-hoc requests?

I was fired on Friday for performance issues. I am determined to improve in the future and am taking steps to do so. Any tips for finding a new job? The depression and hopelessness is hitting hard.

Is it ok to send a goodbye emails to the people you have a good relationship with even though you were laid off?

Any tips for negotiating salary in big law as a third year associate? Given COVID, I want to make sure I’m sensitive to the financial situation of the firm but I also want to advocate for myself. Is it appropriate to ask for a signing bonus?

📣 I'm a social strategist with 5yrs experience looking for a new position in Atlanta. Do you know of any agencies hiring? Also any tips on client-side roles would be helpful. 🧩🎯📈

Interviewed with MBB and even though I was given every indication I’d be moving forward, got a rejection email this morning. Not overly down about that specifically, but more so trying to figure out..

I have decided to exit into a medical career. Assuming 10k in savings, would it be a better decision to honorably depart my job (retaining my current reputation) and focus on pre-requisites / MCAT / entry into Med school or continue at my current role and risk potentially being fired?

Currently 31, married with one newborn kid. Wife doesn't work. 70k in undergrad debt and making 120k base. Would love to get m7 MBA and get into strategy. Is it too late/worth it given my situation?

What mba program is the most physically attractive/promiscuous

Visting Miami with girlfriend for Memorial Day weekend and staying at Hotel Colonnade. Anyone stayed there before? Also, should we rent a car or uber? Any tips appreicated!

Capital One my application status changed to “in progress - interview” a few days ago, but I haven’t been contacted yet. Is there usually a lag between when the status changes and when someone would reach out? Any insights?

What is the cooling off period before applying to the same firm like EYP, S&, etc. ? In what cases can you apply again to the same company without waiting for that period?

Other than actual merging of accounts in Aug, has anyone else experienced issues with SPG/Marriott? My stays and points either take forever to post (>8 days) or don’t post at all. Service worse, etc?

Missed to add my middle name on a flight. Is there any issue?

pro tip: don't fall asleep in front of your client.

How do you guys organize a resume for an external job application when you’ve worked at the same company for 10 years and all of your relevant experience is from there. Still just eight bullet points?

I’m looking to leave consulting. But a McKinsey recruiter reached out to me recently about interviewing. I just don’t have the passion to go through case interviews and then actually work in another consulting company as a PPT monkey. Am I crazy ?