AI headshots are so easily identifiable that it cringes me everytime I see one. Especially when people over due it and then turn their cameras on and look nothing alike

What will be the pay hike this year? I joined in June month..

What's considered cocktail attire out here? I was invited to a clients holiday party and they're very casual (t-shirt and shorts in the summer) but dress code says cocktail attire

Any idea fishes on what's the last client round in EY Parthenon for Deals Strategy - is it a experience discussion/fitment or a proper technical round.

YOE: 8 years
Poaition: Associate Manager

And what's the salary one can demand??

I know there's a lot going on, has anyone been following the Brittney Griner case? Do you think President Biden is going to do anything?

Finally a new office space for Hyderabad folks! Anyone knows by when wfo will start?

Can anyone explain why insurance defence work in the US is such a terrible place to be? I work in insurance defence / coverage (financial lines) based in London and it doesn’t seem like it has as negative of a reputation as it does in the US, why is that? 👀

If you only stay a year after returning what happens to the 10K relocation and 20K early signing? Are you required to pay back half or is it all yours?

What are the main factors folks are considering as they make a decision? Solely ranking, money, just curious! Got into two T20 that are very different but see myself at both.

Does anyone have a preferred job board or recruitment company for finding new producer jobs?

Any openly T fish here? Or non binary fish that have undergone FTM top surgery?

I can’t be the only person who is thrilled they are banning “emotional support” animals from the cabin of a plane.

Exhausted by entitled clients that are just plain nasty. Is it just me or are clients everywhere getting more demanding and treating their agencies worse?

TFW the team lead has Short Man Syndrome...

Vacation people on the airport parking shuttle asking where I'm off too. Hell, I'm off to hell.

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?

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)

LEK and Kearney have bad WLB reputations. Curious how OW, S& the other T2s I may have missed, compare?

Any self awareness books you recommend?

Insead or Stanford

OTS is growing rapidly and leadership has asked us SMs to assist with recruiting. One of our needs is for cybersecurity and data privacy consultants interested in M&A e.g. CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, etc

In NYC for the first time ever...and I 110% hate it. Maybe some of the boroughs are better, but manhattan is so gross and crowded. Why on earth do people like this place?

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA

How do you 100% utilized folks try to network with other folks in at the firm if you’re always at client site? Trying to get some face time with them

Any recommendations on reliable home office printers?

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

Anyone have experience with the EMBA from Cornell? Apparently it's in 20 cities now...

Anyone here heard of IRI Worldwide? If so, what have you heard, in terms of reputation etc?

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

Do you need my assistance is something we never say. We assert that if you need help ask for it so we can analyze the crap out of you and judge you. Bite me.

Has anyone worked on the Finance side of a VC/PE fund? Curious about the type of work and the difference from the investment team. Thanks!

ACN offers 8 weeks maternity/paternity leave plus 8 weeks primary caregiver leave and one year of no travel after returning to work. What are other firms offering? Anything additional? Curious...

Fishbowl finally updated according to my LinkedIn. Moved from PwC to Deloitte this week. Can't figure out how to find the Deloitte Consultants group, still in the PwC one 😒