Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

For those of you with immediate family members who are at high risk, how are you doing? I find myself being very anxious and stressed about my father getting sick.

I’m experiencing insecure attachment style specific to feeling like my puppy loves my SO more than me because I work more and he gets more quality-chill time with her.

Family luddites ask about my work and immediately behave annoyed when I start to answer.

Here to tell you guys that each of us mending from either leaving a bad relationship or having some leave us: things are going to be amazing for us! I believe if for myself and I am so happy! And meeting new people is FUN. Laughing with friends and being yourself, away from all the drama, pain. Liberate yourself by deciding this breakup is your evolution into your best self!

I just started a new job and am about to be 36. I want to start a family but I feel like I should be waiting due to this new job. However I don’t want to miss out. I’m thinking about freezing my eggs

Personal finance book recommendations?

Does anyone know any ISB couples?
(Preferably those who have graduated in 2017 or before)
Please DM.

How do you and your partner (married or not married) split financials?

My gf and me call each other everytime we have free time. However lately she seems disinterested in phone time. She never initiates calls anymore and she tells me she wants to hang up in the middle of the day and not right before bedtime. We live a 4 hour drive apart. And I told her this is like living together from a distance, because I put her on the house speakers. What can I do to keep her engaged?

Pregnant with my third child now and wondering what is the right time to tell work. I did it really early with my first two because I wanted to plan ahead, but now thinking about it, I feel like it just set me up for failure those years because I was reassigned from tasks and kept underutilized.

Breakup etiquette- we broke up and I was supposed to go to his relatives’s wedding in a couple of weeks. I know the couple, not super well, but have hung out and texted individually as well. Should I let them know I won’t be attending and wish them well or don’t reach out to them?

It's an exhausting time to be working in this industry, to say the least. How do you prevent taking your work home with you?

Telugu pusthakaalu chadive vallu unnara? We can share book recommendations and resources.

I read a lot of novels and some poetry.

Why do some muslim men think that career women in their 30s become desperate and will significantly lower their standards? Someone with 3 kids that’s been divorced twice and isn’t even practicing just told my friend he’ll do her the favor of giving her children. The arrogance is mind boggling

Been having trouble moving on since girlfriend ended relationship 3 weeks ago after 2+ years of dating. Before ending it she came over 3 weeks prior to basically give me a chance to work things out and we had a good discussion but then I went back into our routine and didn’t really fight for it or have serious follow up convos that we needed. Now I just have so many regrets that I let her go. I know we still love each other and left on “good” terms but can’t forgive myself for my lack of action.

Want to improve my verbal and written communication skills. I hear reading more would help but I don’t read as much as I used to. So I’m wondering what books would help with that? Should I just read books that tickle my fancy like suspense and true crime novels? Help! Welcome to all book recommendations.

I’m need some 🌶🌶spicy🌶🌶 book recommendations ✨

How do you manage a long distance relationship? I got engaged 3 months ago and my fiancé and I live in different cities. I just can’t stop thinking about her and feel horrible there on.

If you leave the firm, does your Becker software (provided by the firm) expire or continue to stay active?

Hey fishes,
Is there any openings for Audit Associate in KPMG ?! If yes, plz help me.

So I finished my 3rd interview with a company and the TA specialist said they loved me but can’t meet me at my bottom line salary, however, I said I can negotiate and she said she’s going to speak with the decision makers and see if they’re okay with that. What does this mean? This is for a marketing specialist role. I’m asking for $70K bottom line

Recently switched from AA to United bc of a hub change. I got a status match through United and now am getting upgraded much more frequently than I was on AA. Does United just upgrade more often?

What government hire status in pwc application form means ?

Anyone at Motorola able to provide a referral?

Any idea what salaries youd be looking at working for a placememt agent? PE, RE, private debt etc

Is it possible to live in Austin without a car? Moving down for a few months from Dallas but don't plan on bringing a car.

30th birthday present watch accessory ideas.

A lot of knowledge on here so asking for some help. It’s my partner’s birthday and I’ve no idea what to buy him. He’s a watch fanatic - Pateks (sports and dress), Audemars (sports and dress), Rolex (sports), Omega (sports).

I’m obviously not buying him a watch for his birthday (in his dreams!) but any idea for some good accessories? He’s already got a PP watch winder, and has bought multiple nice straps for the dress watches. I’m completely lost.

Any Rolex AD recommendations/connects in Miami area? Tyia

A first year asked me today how to maintain wlb to make the job work long term. Oh you sweet summer child.

Share the funniest joke you’ve heard about consultants and/or consultancy.

Hi - any good books recommendations for getting started on real estate investing?

What are some good gyms in the city? I like to do a mix of cardio and strength, a pool would be nice but not a must.

Hi all! Just got my perm approved woohoo. Filed in December. I know next step is I-140 and adjustment of status. How fast does this go? When will I hold a green card

I got married and do not have Marriage Certificate yet, so is Marriage Certificate mandatory for getting dependent VISA?

This is interesting... just signed up for a mock case interview and the partner is my colleague 😂😂😂

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Got hired as a digital strategy consultant. I have over 10 years of industry experience but I’m new to consulting. What courses, workshops or books would you recommend to build a solid toolkit?

Can we just give them all participation trophies so they can go home and move on? #stopblockingtraffic

Anything good I can spend Delta Skymiles besides airfare? (I’m not really planning on flying anywhere soon).

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

Derrick Bolton has left Stanford GSB dean ship to take over another program at Stanford. It means I have a chance if I reapply!

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

Is it normal for entry-level consultants to only get crazy boring tasks? I started out 7 months ago in one of the big four, and I lowkey just edit powerpoints all day. I have a master’s degree and I feel sooo intellectually unchallenged. Is consulting just not for me? Which firms are in case more challenging?

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Is getting a cert every month or even every 2 months doable? In the analytics field and had goals to get a couple of specific certs this year (one is scheduled, and another I have to take within 2 months, and there were 2 others I had planned to get before end of this year) but want to make sure I’m not setting myself up to fail by doing them too quickly

Anyone work in transaction services/financial due diligence? What are expected exit opportunities for managers? Scared I'm signing up for a life of FP&A

Not motivated to go out on the weekends because travel has you feeling all type of ways

So excited that I'm on the 7am and not the 6am tomorrow.

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

Anyone else having issues with the 'reinvention of performance management'?

Non American FB friends, I got my H1B this October and am going home this December to get it stamped. But my H1B amendment (for working in client location) is still pending. Is it safe to go? 😔