2 questions: what is your favorite mail client for the Mac (OS X) and other favorite Mac apps (productivity etc)?

I love MS To Do (formerly wunderlist), I just wish OneNote was as good

Can a lateral senior analyst get promoted to data scientist in the half yearly cycle if performance and feedback from client is good?

How is lufthansa project in Nagarro for a BA role?

First day on project. Client asked me if I'm more of a "bush beater" or a "straight shooter"... As a gay woman, it took everything I had in me not to laugh. Dead. 😂👭🦄🏳️‍🌈

New travel project is a remote office building. Limited cafeteria options and leaving for lunch during the day will be difficult. What would you do to not eat like garbage?

Hello all, need some advice. Am currently working for a government consulting agency, but wishing to leave due to the way the project is being managed...I am in at least 4-5 hours of meetings a day, so barely have time to prepare for demos, preparation of slides for the client, nevermind being able to write decent stories(tickets)... Usually have to rush writing requirements, steps, etc, ...
So I have been looking around.
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Colleague of mine told me about this project in Pre-launch. I’m familiar with Zilliqa but first time seeing this. Anyone know anything about it?

If a client asks law firm A to transfer a couple of patent prosecution cases to law firm B, does law firm A need to deliver all relevant documents to law firm B? Can law firm B just submit POA and access all the files via Private Pair? Thank you

Anyone know anything about brand surveys via adobe? Have a client who wants to run one after being sold the moon by their adobe rep and I'm skeptical given they're just a dsp..

Hello All,

Can anyone please show me some light on altryex / tableau. ETL tools.

I m getting released from a support project and getting allocated on project which work on these above tools. They were saying it's related with data analytics. How's the future in these technologies .

Currently I don't have may knowledge on these above tools and I m getting confused
Are these good tools to work upon.

Please, Need some suggestions on same.

Thanks 😊

Just moved to the DC area and my first project is on FedRAMP and ATO. How big of a market in terms of growth, job security, and compensation is federal compliance?
For context, 10 years of PM, sales, proposal experience, cloud certs, no technical experience. Any guidance is helpful!

How is sap practice in Mindtree Chennai??s4hana project available??

Anyone at Bain willing to talk about a Knowledge Analyst role? I recognize that it isn’t client facing but I am honestly pretty burnt out from consulting anyway.

EY Law still hasn't sent my RFE response to the USCIS. They had said they'd send it by Sept 1.

When asked, I got a reply saying, 'It's been drafted and sent to the attorneys for their signature'

Stop giving me stupid replies. I'm not even a client!

So tired of this Deloitte culture. SM's/PPD's scheduling post 7pm calls, PRD to do along w/ client work, always being nervous when you're on bench & having to constantly fend off requests to do extra

Does your agency have any revision requests you always turn away as a rule of thumb?

I'm working on establishing our video department and I pretty much have to start from scratch as far as client/internal understanding of the video process goes (we are a fairly small agency). Any other general advice would be awesome as well.

Hi all, Seeking advice. I am in the process of being offered a role as Comms/Digital lead in a Start-Up. I come from a creative background, experienced in communication. Tbh I am bit worried that it would be overwhelming and out of my scope because I know that I am not as experienced when it comes to DM and Strategy.I really like the project and the Idea of shaping a brand from scratch. How can I improve my knowledge and skills in Digital,Strategy? Is it doable? Or should I rethink this offer?

Hey all! Looking for an experienced SE for an Enterprise role with a great client of mine (mid-size company), privately held. They are in the Open Source space. Would love your help on this.

Any ideas for how to invest in Asia? ETFs, real estate, etc. Seems like it'd be a great place to park money to pass on to the next generation.

Can anyone help me to get HR contact details at EY GDS GCR tax team.

Alright ladies, going on my first first date in a looong time on Thursday. Any quick tips to skin /hair care that’ll be effective in the next 3 days? :)

Moving to DC later this month (from Europe) and I started following DC related Instagram accounts to learn more about the area (Washingtonian Mag, Washingtonian Probs, clock out DC, etc) and I’m really taken aback by all the shootings. I’m moving to navy yard and noticed there seem to be a few near the ball park. Any advice on places to try avoid when walking alone? The concept of guns and shootings is new to me, so maybe this is just an American thing I’m not used to? Is it normal?!

What are the good excuses to ask for more time to consider the offer?

Any firms doing layoffs yet? Trying to figure out if the hot lateral market and world is ending.

Top career paths to pivot to after working in FP&A roles for 5yrs? Thinking of a more client facing role, as I enjoy building relationships and collaboration.

After given a promotion, can you negotiate it before signing the paperwork? Salary and title? Or should you prioritize one over the other?

SN -I don’t want to seem insensitive given the times we’re in.

Does anyone have advice on the BCG Casey Chatbot interview

After 20+ years with the same company I have accepted a position with another company. Idk if the new company is considered a competitor so I’m unsure about how to handle turning in my notice. New job won’t start for a month but I’d like to do the right thing to prepare my team for when I won’t be there. I barely know my manager (new to company) or director (new to team) and we all work remotely so I’ve never met them in person and don’t know if I can ask questions off the record. Continued…

Did anyone initiate H1b transfer after October 8th? If yes, How long it took for the decision? Are there any issues related to new rules (new pay wages)?

Can anyone at Google refer me please? Have Amazon offer but not too excited about it. I see a role at Google which looks like a better fit

Can someone help explain the intricacies of maternity leave to me? It’s my first child and I’ll be at a new job for 6-7 months prior to giving birth. From what I’ve researched, PFL in my state pays 67% of my salary for 12 weeks if I’ve been at the firm >26 weeks, which I will be. There is also STD, which covers me after 90 days on the job for “up to 12 weeks.” Then I have unlimited PTO, which I can take as of day 1 on the job (I’ve heard people take 20-25 days on average) and 6 sick days. Cont..

Hey folks. I'm looking @ dir-level People Operations / PM or Chief of Staff roles. Industry agnostic but interested in one that's social impact focused or innovative.

Curious what that pays in CAD? I make equivalent to $145K CAD as an an Account Director / PM and Client Operations Lead at a mid-sized US-based PR/Digital comms company, with 6 yrs of exp managing multiworkstream teams and multimillion dolllar projs.

Grateful for any leads too. My network is US-based so this all new for me!

I currently use Skype for business. Debating about adding webex but also considering gotomeeting. Anyone here use the latter two?

If anyone is looking to break into Production, I have a lead on an Associate Business Affairs Manager job. Send me a DM if interested.

Hello Fishes,

I am looking for a job change in tech Control-M Administration and scheduling. If there are any opportunities and if you can refer me it would be a great help.

Also a few likes for this post will give me access to DM other fishes. so kindly help

Thanks in advance.

What are the benefits of American Express platinum versus all the other American Express cards? Do you get any additional benefit for that 700 a year in membership dues?

How do you guys handle working with a staff accountant who just completely ignores you when you delegate work down to them, and who gives you an attitude all the time? If I send an email, I also have to follow up with her on teams multiple times, and hope after a few hours she actually does what she says she will do. I moved from public to industry recently, and I’ve always had great staff that wanted to do well and have never experienced working with someone who just doesn’t want to do the job.

Travel folks! What is the best credit card for rewards? I’m going to start traveling soon and want to take advantage of all the flights,hotels meal expenses

Who here went from B4 tax to Financial analyst? Would you suggest going into audit first? Did you get what you were looking for in the transition? Are the hours better? Etc.

How to ask partner to catch up via ping?

Can someone explain to me, are the big 4 really suffering financially from covid? Stocks are at their ATH. I don’t understand why people were laid off and bonuses weren’t paid out. Was big 4 really impacted that much?

During Pre-Covid times did EY go anywhere OOS or another city for training or was it just at the regular office?

Has anyone ever rejected a job offer because it was ultimately the wrong time to change jobs for whatever reason and then applied again 6 months later? I guess does that hurt my chances on the second go around, help them, or is it neutral?

Why is it that industry experience as a staff accountant carry little to no weight in the PA world? I spent 2 years at a F200 public company. Switched over to PA only to start from the bottom again. 😓

I am leaving my firm soon and want to use vacation my last week ( we have unlimited time off). Do you think the firm would be ok with that assuming all my work is wrapped up. I am an audit manager leaving for industry

What’s the corporate/partnership tax group called at EY, PWC, and KPMG?

Does ey pay for rogers Cpa review? If so, how does one go on about this?

For those in industry: what's the worst experience your company has ever had with a CPA firm?

Question: one of my colleagues from previous firm tried to recruit me and promised to share the bonus with me. I joined the company, and one of my own collegue wanted me to refer him also. But she knew about it and because I’m traveling the next day. My colleagues asked her to send the resume. The HR knew about it, and was trying to give me credit, saying he can contact my colleagues directly. But I didn’t want to complicate the situation so I said she could have it.

Have my CPA but thinking about becoming a certified financial planner after leaving public accounting. How difficult and time consuming is the exam compared to the CPA? Is it worth it?

How does the VPNs work? Can I use a VPN to show different location? Our company require us to use VPN when working remotely to access everything. Can I use a VPN to show I am working in my home state when working in another? Can they track me? I will be using two VPNs, one to change location and 2nd one would company one to access work files and websites.

Back in audit I took MD&A for granted and don't care that much... today I am typing the MD&A for the auditors...

Dear public accountants, how many billable hours did you bill in FY2022? And what’s your position?

FDD vs valuation. What’s the difference? Earnings quality audit vs modeling?

What's a normal raise/bonus for a first year staff to second year in PA?