2020 just feels so full of despair so far. It's taking a toll on my mental health. How you all coping?

Bump is now getting bigger at 16 weeks and planning on adding a moisturizer for belly. Any recommendation?Just saw an ad for Frieda mom’s pregnancy moisturizer. Anyone tried it and is it pregnancy safe?

I’ve been working to an unhealthy degree lately. And I’ve been making the excuse that I have a lot of work right now, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m addicted to it. Part of it is anxiety and perfectionism. But my behavior is now actively harmful to myself and starting to harm my marriage.

How do I stop? I’m not talking work-life balance. I mean, how do I say, “I don’t care that the client wants this tomorrow and I’m not close to done, I’m going to sleep tonight”?

Any recommendations for plastic surgeons in the Charlotte-area? Or any good questions to ask/red flags to look out for?

Diagnosed with mild bell’s palsy (nerve on one side of face is damaged - can’t move it) and I have a happy hour tomorrow. Should I skip it? Should I ask to work from home while I recover?

New job at a smaller law firm which provides a stipend for health insurance vs group coverage. Any recommendations for NY health insurance?

What challenges have you all faced in light of COVID and how have you adapted models/forecasts?

Will the 4th of July become an end of Coronavirus party? I feel like those celebrations will, realistically, be the effective end of lockdown. They can take our (small f) freedom, but not our FREEDOM 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Does anyone have good resources in finding a quality adhd coach? I’ve found tons of therapists who say they understand it, but few do. Is there a directory of good ones anywhere for adults working in a corporate setting?

Settling a debate- is it unethical to tell your confused, alcohol detox patient (who is violent and threatening staff over liquor) that the mix of apple juice and ginger ale you are handing them is angry orchard? Yes, the pt did calm down and laughed when he learned what his mocktale really was a few days later. Yes, this is a Wisconsin hospital.

Recently been reinfected with covid Seems to be rare just wondering if others are retesting positive....I was positive in April went into lungs had it bad...this run seems to be much milder thank goodness Gi upset and lost of taste.

Best ways to avoid building up tolerance to medication? Trying to avoid the need for daily usage/ dosage increases

I feel like I workout and don’t see a lot of results for muscle definition (female). How do I change things up to fix this? Help

Would tech ib (m&a) be more affected than say Healthcare/pharma ib in an economic downturn?

HIRING: MM private equity firm based in NY focused on healthcare; Strategy Lead role (similar to Chief of Staff). Looking for investment bankers / consultants with 4-6 YOE, that's looking to transition into a strategic role. DM me to chat!

Healthcare consulting firms that are actively hiring right now??

Has anyone had roommates who got sick with Covid and they managed to not catch it from them? If so, what precautions did you take? We have a good relationship and so far he’s been staying in his room and using a mask whenever he needs to use the restroom or grab water from the kitchen. I am the only one who touches the fridge and takes his food out so he can eat. What else can we really do?

Anyone interested in working with a health coach to support you with nutrition, career, relationship and overall lifestyle change? DM or comment below for more details!

Hi everyone! I'm a recruiter working for a great startup health-tech company who is looking to bring on a Sr. Product Marketing professional (Director+ level) to be the lead of their marketing function. Must be located on the East Coast and have technical marketing experience in either AI / Cloud / Cybersecurity. Please DM me if interested to chat live about details or know someone who could be interested. Thanks!

Hello fishes,

I have 2.5+ years of exp in Firewall, Proxy, Endpoint Security and SOC operations environment.
Currently I am working in a Datacenter, and am looking for a switch in same domain.
Kindly help me with referrals.

My Notice period is 90 days.

Hey fish - for longer runs outdoors, what do you do about carrying water? Outdoor fountains aren’t really an option right now. 😂😭 Do you prefer to just hold a water bottle? One of those belt things? Female here if it makes any difference.

I don’t understand protesting during a pandemic. I haven’t gotten Covid and to me it’s not worth the risk.

What's currently in demand in ServiceNow??

What are PWC Acceleration salaries for Experienced Hires? Associate level?

How do roundtable discussions work? Do they just go person by person and everyone voices their opinion?

Crying for my RSUs….started at my company about 6 months ago and got some RSUs split over 3 years. Turns out the stock price at time of my hiring (which is what was used to calculate the number of shares over the three years) was the highest it’s ever been. Stock price has been cut in half since then, along with my RSU value. 😭 how do I cope?

Creating a 529 for myself before having kids…Should I setup a 529 for myself?

I don’t currently have kids but probably will in the future (31M, single now). Alternatively, I may go back to school at some point, or I’d be happy to disperse/gift the $$ to my nieces and nephews too… what’s my upside/downside?

Been trying to find a new job because $112k just doesn't seem right for 3+ years as an Eng 3. On the east coast wanting to move out to California. Not getting many bites. Do employers ignore applications for people who would need to relocate?

If a headhunter approaches someone for c suite position but you know a friend who knows key decision maker/chairman. Do you just bypass headhunter? Its in round 3 shortlist.

Hey guys,

I have an interview at Microsoft next week for the role of SharePoint consultant. What should my preparation be like?

how did you know you were ready for your case interview? (and did well)

Do you still write thank you emails after interviews? A lot of the roles I interview for these days are coordinated by recruiters so I don’t see the interviewers emails

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

Hello there, I will be starting a masters in global management with a focus in trade and investment. I’m located in the southwest, and I’m looking to enter something centered around US-Latin American trade/development. I am looking for an internship. I have applied at the world bank, haapag lloyd, international trade administration, and the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Any ideas or tips?

Do you believe in Karma?

Whenever I am trying to apply for job from TCS i begin portal it gives an error like
'You cannot Apply against other jobs as you are a Placement Agency Referred candidate '

how can I fix this?


PLEASE HELP 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

sad story of my life: getting drunk at a giordano’s in chiotown alone bc my flight got delayed :) RIP

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

Skiers- I’m looking to buy some new all mountain skis and boots. Any recs or deals to be had this time of year? Not opposed to buying last years model for a better price. Thanks for any intel! : )

Anybody in ATL area interested in Manhattan GMAT books? I have the complete 6th edition plus the 2016 Official Guide, 2016 Quant Review, and 2016 Verbal Review plus a test simulation booklet

Does Accenture have a faster promotion cycle compared to the big 4?

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

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.

Do any of you guys suffer from a Candida overgrowth? How do you cope? Traveling and all the eating out is making it really bad. I never eat anything with added sugar or drink alcohol.

What do you think are the most important and valuable skills to list on LinkedIn from a general strategy/management consulting perspective? (and yes, I obviously included PowerPoint 😂😂)

Most stressful commute story go

Deloitte background check: after receiving an offer and completing the background investigative questionnaire, how soon does the invest begin?

Automatic red flag to have an engagement kickoff just before the holidays, receive emails at all hours of the day (to include weekends/holidays), be told there’s a lot to do but “it’ll be a great opportunity”, and then be told leadership wants people to prioritize work life balance? Figured I’d be looking for an exit soon, but this just pushed it up.

Reason for not getting promoted. Go!

Who has interviewed with EY recently? For experienced hires what is the in person interview like? Case study?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?