A coworker of mine just got a standing desk at work. First I laughed it off... but now I find myself peering enviously over 😒

How do you recommend dealing with a partner senior to you trying to do anything possible to push you out, force you to quit, or get you fired for years? Owner knows my abilities and likes me (contd)

Should I prioritize getting a rec from my current senior manager who doesn’t know me super well (worked together 3 months so far) but generally likes me...

How does one deal with an incompetent paralegal? I am gracious to all paralegals because it’s not an easy job either but there is one in particular who is driving me up a wall. It’s literally taking me more time to explain to her how to do basic tasks that I end up doing it myself.

My company cut staff to 4 days/wk to save funds. I was getting requests from coworkers for docs needed urgently on our day off (fridays). I would oblige them. But then, I learned that those same coworkers had been put back to 5 days because they were deemed “essential“. I felt foolish and decided to stop working on fridays. One EVP (not the GC) in particular has been aggressively texting/calling me on fridays. How Do I tactfully respond? My out-of-office email is not enough of a hint...

My boss in my creative agency threatened to fire me because I, a male, came into work with my nails painted. HR is having a very complicated day today as I found out I could take legal action if he does fire me since we don't have an established dress code that has any guidelines against male nail polish wearing.

Wow. I finally got a standing desk and it is LIFE changing 🫶

How does one go about resignation in the remote setting?

Should i email my boss then follow up with a call? Or the other way around?

The "confrontation" is really difficult for me lol. I actually like my current boss and she's been helpful and made me feel like she looks out for me too. But the new opportunity is too good to pass up on (huge increase to pay. No concerns on the team since ive worked with those people in the past in a different company)

I got reprimanded by a man for having an uninspired point of view of a conference call. He then gave me his inspired POV...which was exactly the same. When I pointed that out he said, “huh. Maybe.”

What did you all think of that case where a woman who told her team she was taking a day off to take care of her mental health who had a supportive boss and everyone cheered them?

1099 or w-2 ? I have been given the option though the company prefers w-2. It’s a day rate booking couple of months or more (no end date). I already have 1099 from similar company this year and am leaning towards 1099, but I don’t want to be difficult. I do take home office deduction and they are not supplying any equipment. Suggestions?

How to deal with people flirting with you at work.
I’m married, and one of my coworkers flirts with me. Nothing super overt, but definitely not professional. We’re good friends and work together constantly because we’re on the same client, so I don’t want to make it awkward. Do I just do nothing and let it go? It is mostly just odd I’m not super offended, but I’m also clearly uninterested!

I have a crush on my counsellor at work. She's much older but still really gracious and beautiful. Should I go for it or is this a bad idea?

Need a suggestion for a secret Santa gift for a female Chinese coworker. We don't work together, so your guess is as good as mine.

How often are you talking and meeting with your director?

Attending a company holiday party where they're doing a white elephant gift exchange. I barely know anyone except through emails and IMs given that most of us WFH. Fun but office appropriate gift ideas $30 or under?

Can I turn my computer into a different office in my region than my home office? My last day will be a couple days after Christmas and I don’t want to have to go back just to bring my computer back

To the LGBT: Do you ever discuss your sexual orientation/gender identity in the office? Does it even matter as long as you get the job done?

What’s the different between business analyst and data analyst? Sometimes I see them merged or people say “business/data analyst”

For advisory folks at KPMG, what's your meal limit for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

What would you say are the best combination of skills for software engineering now?

How hard/often do you get promoted at A&M? What do raises look like from year to year in %?

Do legato allow technology switching to employees

If your workplace does not formally set guidelines or expectation for conversations about wages, then what is an appropriate time to present a case for a raise?

Hi fishes,

I am a strategy consulting enthusiast from a middle class family. Don't have the financial stability to take a loan for an MBA and hence had to drop some renouned admits this year (Think top IIM's) due to family circumstances. I still dream big and request you to provide some insights for my research:-
1) Average expected package of an associate
2) Average experience expected at ZS to get hired at associate (not BCN)
3) Good books to upskill and ace the consulting case interviews

Hi Guys, Can you please tell me which tech stack is better :
Gartner : Azure Synapse analytics and Azure Data Factory
Dunnhumby - PySpark and Airflow

Salary is same in both of them.

Any 🐠 work in Capital Excellence at McKinsey? Used to be called capital projects and infrastructure. What is day to day like? TIA.

Hi All,
I had salary discussion call with Cognizant HR on 6th Sep and submitted all the required docs on same day. But I haven’t received any response yet. I sent multiple emails, but no reply on that. What should I do in this case? Any suggestions please.

We are hiring for Azure Data engineers. Dm me if interested in accenture.
Exp - 2.5 years or greater

Hi any reviews on Aptos retail?

does dating or social apps work or are we all fearful of each other?

1. Can anyone please share their views on WLB and growth at EXL Analytics division?
2. Range of salary for Lead Assistant Manager Position?
3. Also, does the company provide any on-site opportunity as well?

What the firms opinion on holding crypto?

Serious billing question - if during the course of the day, you first receive an email from Client A at say 11:10am and you read it, you then respond to it at 12:20pm. You get another email at 2pm from Client A and respond immediately. The next email comes in at 4pm, you read it and respond only at 4:30pm. None of the email responses take more than 3-5mins. You are working on matters for other clients at all other times during the day. How much are you billing for Client A?

Wavering between tired and happy. Finally getting my stamina back post covid. I've walked 10 miles in the past week. Pre covid I was walking between 2 and 4 miles a day. But I can tell I'm still not 100 percent. I'm so tired in the evenings. Hopefully that will fade the next couple of weeks.

What are some locations with the highest demands for engineers?

I have two offers in hand. KPMG and Deloitte. CTC is almost same whereas variable is more in KPMG. I am inclined towards Deloitte India. But HR in KPMG told me that I won't be able to join KPMG India in future as I accepted their offer. I informed her within 2 weeks and didn't do anything for onboarding. I didn't ask to increase the amount or JB and I strongly believe I informed early so they can look for other candidates. Is this bluff? Any HR here to clarify

How many rounds of interview does Natwest typically have for experienced candidates and what are those rounds?

That feeling when your laptop, iPad, phone, and battery pack are all at 100% charge... 🙏

Why is the US better for high-performers than other countries? Which opportunities I can find here?

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

How many cohorts are there for SA at pwc? What's the difference in pay between cohorts?

Has anyone heard of the Practice Area Project Manager at BCG (kinda internal role)? Pros & Cons? In terms of career projection, posibility to jumping to consulting, WLB, exit opportunities...

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

What firms (consulting and industry) have good medical benefits? (Using BCG's as my baseline for good)

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

H1b 🐠 - about to apply for my extension. For the first time, I was told that I need to be aware of the 60 day threshold on out of home office travel and that the new administration is enforcing...

Please help me select the right offer. Citi SVP Program Management (NYC) vs. EY Manager Tech Consulting. From a career scalability perspective, which one would you choose? Please advise.

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Maybe this is a dumb question, but thoughts on IBM right now? Got a call today from a recruiter for SAP OCM position (managing consultant ). Said they’re hiring a bunch but then I see layoffs. Huh?

Officially on maternity leave for 8 months after today!! I also got the green light for promotion, pretty happy with all things Deloitte right now! 👌🏻👏🏻

I think I’m going to be fired tomorrow morning and I am not even sad about it.

Chicago peeps: How bad is traffic around wrigley field? Google tells me it's all blue, but I refuse to believe that considering the game. Anybody on the ground?

Don't get this WE GF think...Wednesday night GF is much better, leaves weekend for friends...Palo Alto anyone?

Anyone from Cyber Security field? Is yes, what are you working on?

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?