The Clearing Discussions

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

Does anyone have motivating/good sales books to recommend?

How do you all role out your ERG

Colleague passed my work on as his, how to handle this gracefully ?

Pros/cons on moving to Raleigh or Charlotte, NC? Don’t know anyone there. (New job...BCG isn’t opening an office there as far as I know!)

Random question for my HR Benefits professionals- if I need to take a leave from work for an arm surgery (torn muscle not pre existing condition) would it be better to enroll in short term disability or take another type of medical leave?
Thanks

Flights cancelled and delayed; spent the whole day in the airport/flying. How do I charge my time?

Lowest paid manager you've heard of? I know a buddy making $99k at D.

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

I have a little over a year of experience as a Partner Success Manager at a Tech company. My company is looking to do salary negotiations this year. When I started out, my base was 70k plus commission of 10k minimum extra. Curious to know what others are making as a PSM and also looking for other opportunities!

Hi everyone, I work for large startup (300 employees) and I have been asked to develop a Progressive HR manual template. Some examples include gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms, signing off emails with pronouns, and etc. Any tips/links for resources to help would be appreciated.

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

If you are on the bench and hand in your 2 week notice will you let go immediately and still receive 2 weeks pay?

Account managers..Do your TCV targets include everything sold at your named accounts by other sales people or only contracts sold directly by you

Hi everyone! First time posting here. I am in a good sales role at my current company but it’s my first solid AE role in the tech industry. I am interested in exploring other opportunities as I know there are a lot out there, but is anyone else worried about the current economic state? I’m worried that if I find a new position for a new company and the economy going to sh** that I am worried about job security. Anyone else feel this way?

Rolling off a project always reminds me of the tagline from Drive: "There are no clean getaways."

Anyone knows about the base for chase PCA?

Has anyone got any good sources for understanding how biodiversity fits in with ESG measurements used in the finance world?

How's the hours, barriers to entry, and scene in general for consulting here in Singapore? Considering a career change but could only find info on US/EU

Today Pfizer announced that trials show that their vaccine is 100% effective for teens ages 12-15. Do you think most of our students will get it for next year?

How do you deal with a coworker you just simply don't like as a person?

My GCD barely says hi to me when passing + doesn’t listen to me in meetings. It’s not a gender thing bc I see him talk to senior ADs all the time. How do I not be THAT junior?

What are the strengths of Bain in the Middle East? How's the company compared to other players in the region?

Any recommendations on fun things to do with a ~15 person team for work? (E.g. escape room) - trying to brainstorm ideas! Thank you!

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

1st year manager salaries? What can I expect? Name your location too.

I am going way over budget but 1. Even s seniors have admitted some unique circumstances have happened and 2. I’m working like insane hours 3. I’m trying - I can tell by tone management is not happy with me. I’m legit trying the best I can ....

How much can we save in Canada Onsite ? Tech lead role. Avg sal in glass door is $80k .

Today shit blew up so much on my two gigs all I could hear for hours was the constant barrage of pinging noises from outlook, gmail, slack and teams. Like some kind of hellish tech sounding symphony. I will probably go to sleep tonight with pings, clicks, chimes and whooshes echoing in my head into the void. Seriously y’all how do we not lose our fucking minds?

Seeking a producer running the in-house production arm at an agency for AIR’s next panel discussion. Topic: Best Practices working with Freelence Directors and Sales Reps. Please message me or comment below. Chat is this Monday on zoom. Thank you!!!

With the resell market being insane, what are everyones thoughts on UA/Reps? I know some people hate them when they are being sold and passed on as real. I know some are fine with them for personal use as long they are not hitting the resell market.

Is citi provide any vouchers on Birthday ? And any alternative they giving for club Mahindra benefit ?

Anyone prepping over holidays? MBB interview here

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

What’s the most entertaining (in a good or bad way) thing you’ve ever witnessed at a firm outing or holiday party?