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Train to Busan was a ok 👌

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?

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

What’s the difference between Op Model work & Org design work?
And between Op Model work & cost cutting work?
Starting to understand these terms, but want to understand them in relation to each other

I was contacted by a recruiter with a job in the EV market, which is something I've been wanting for a while. Im at a comfortable point in my current position where I can do my job very easily, change would mean starting from zero again. What should I do? Any advise?

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

Has anyone thought of doing of a masters in CS instead of a MBA to break into product management?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Hey D1, you left a copy of your resume in the conference room. You know who you are. Now the entire team knows too.

Is it easy or at least possible to move from federal consulting to commercial?

If I had a traditional IRA before being employed in a 401k eligible role, can / must I roll that IRA into the 401k or can I leave the accounts separate without deleterious tax consequences?

Canadians, what’s a good store/website to buy men’s non-hardcore winter boots? Ones you can wear for Friday/travel day.
Other than ALDO, Browns and Steve Madden and such

Heading to Barcelona for a long weekend with some friends Looking for recommendations - food (markets), (rooftop) bars, beaches, clubs.

Product switch to Engineering?
Hi, I’ve been a PM for 3 years (2 years SaaS ad tech, 1 year DTC e-commerce) and have an PM offer from an excitingstartup. I have 8 YOE and an MBA from a Top 15 business school. My background before Product was analytics and I still write SQL/build visualization. In the Bay Area, approaching 34, and have a baby daughter. keep wondering if attending a FT coding boot camp to get into engineering is a good move. I’m looking for a true work from anywhere, flexibility,

What are the best consulting firms for pricing (consumer goods focused)?

Any Accenture consultants happy and proud of their job? Debating switching firms for an opportunity to move abroad, and I see a lot of negativity. Just want to see if some people enjoy it there 😅TIA🐠

Does TCS offer stock as part of bonus ?
Can employees (associates) purchase TCS stock?

Does anyone from PwC have a list of the favorite groups shortcuts for excel? Please provide. Much appreciated .

How do I compare two sheets to make sure they are identical?

Vlook up isn't recognizing a couple of cells even though it's feeding off a pivot and when I check with an " if =" it comes up as being the same.
Any advice on what I need to check?
Thanks

What’s the keyboard shortcut to get into the “insert options” dialogue when you’ve inserted a new row with Ctrl+Shift+Plus?

Anyone have thoughts on Akin Gump in Houston? Weighing lateral options as a mid-level.

Do you think all these violent and hate filled attacks are because people aren't getting the emotional/mental support they need, whether it's therapy at any age or help they needed but didn't get from a social worker as a child? My coworker is sure this is the case, but I honestly think there's actually something deeper wrong either with how these people are being raised as children, or how the warning signs these people give off are ignored or swept under the rug to save face.

There are too many men out there who think that just because I'm being polite, it's a sign that they should flirt with me while I'm at work. I thought this was 2022, why haven't we as a society gotten past this yet?

Let’s hear it: how many hours a week are you working from now til April?

Need to feel better about my schedule 😅

Recruiter is telling me that fund administrators pay more than private funds at SM/Director levels. Are people seeing this? I always thought it was the other way around

Anyone else long on AMT?

Thoughts on UBER stock price? Likely to remain flat or possible dip with uncertain market?

Do tech companies in Canada give out RSUs or equivalent?

I was Listening to a podcast today about people in US tech getting rich from 50k to 100k of annual RSUs in the US that vest over 3 to 5 years then making millions when the company exits.

Wondering if there are similar opportunities in Canada or is it less common to receive a decent amount of equity here?

How are you guys feeling about healthcare gigs? Full steam ahead or is the industry slowing down?

I'm thinking of entering the show The Ultimatum marry or move on