Any book recommendations? Not much of a reader but need a Hobby to decompress from work (that doesn’t involve Netflix)

Anyone play Legends of Runeterra? I think I might be addicted 😂

Real tips for overcoming shyness? I hear improv classes help.

Anyone at the Relient K show at House of Blues tonight?

I've been thinking about making the move to Melbourne from the States for a while now. I'll be heading there for about 2 weeks next month. What are the must-do activities, restaurants, and places to hit while there?

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.

Gotta cook everything on the grill or toaster oven for the next month during kitchen remodel. Spaghetti on the grill tonight.

Best bars/restaurants with large outdoor space in McLean/NOVA? I’m looking for something for St. Patrick’s Day that will be spaced out

I'm looking for a guitar instructor in the Rockville/ Gaithersburg/ Bethesda area, but I'm willing to come into the city. Any recommendations, please?

Reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle and I want my own Abby!!! Sigh.....

Anyone have a good link to watch the Euro cup?

What Spotify playlist is your favorite for work?

Contemplating move to Chicago. Female, mid 30s, single no kids but have a dog. Will have a car. Not into the clubbing scene. Want a neighborhood with walkable coffee shop and weeknight eats. Where should I buy? ( remote worker)

What are the best social clubs in the area?

Any book recommendations on advanced procurement/sourcing concepts?

Most popular books I find such as 'Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference' are not detailed/deep enough.

Anyone wants go for drinks in the evening? New to SF and would like to explore new bars and clubs.

Looking for nonfiction book recommendations relating to international history/diplomacy/American foreign policy!

Heading to Kansas City next week with the team. Any restaurant and/or activity recommendations?

Is this group for meat eating, non meat eating or both Tambrahm?

Thoughts on GT accting advisory?

Joining Accenture Strategy in the Fall – any notable benefits I should be aware of?

Hey guys! If we are posted in Noida office, but want to work in Gurgaon office and our manager is okay with it then how do we get access to the Noida building? (I already have an access card for Noida building)

What accounts does Wunderman manage in Austin? Good place to work? I see they have some postings.

Has anyone heard of The Next Step program at Dartmouth’s Tuck school of business? I’ve been Encouraged to apply

What is an IBM principal title equivalent to at a big4?

Can I just vent on how annoyed I am with the increase in “priority boarding” of people that are able bodied? I am happy to let them on first. But I think they should get off last. So many times they are limping or in a wheelchair boarding. And then when we land that are the first to jump up and scurry off. Just not ethical.

Anyone have a referral to an Account Manager role or work somewhere they really like? I have lots of full cycle AE and SDR experience, and transferable skills from prior roles. 6 years in sales, 4 years in tech, 1 year in Fintech. I’m new here, anyone have a hand to lend? Advice? I’m feeling stuck, but that’s a longer post for another day.

Any idea about car lease program benefits ?

Thoughts on Director of Software Engineering at a small firm $165k base + 10% annual bonus. No stock options, no RRSP match. YOE 12, experience in current role 3 yrs.
Current compensation $140k, no stock options or RRSP match, but love the organization.

Is it a fail of character leaving biglaw? I want to leave, but despite the constant stress and suffering, I can’t avoid feeling like it’s my fault or that maybe I’m over exaggerating how I feel. All my colleagues feel ridiculously happy, I’m the grinch one that’s never enjoying the grind (but the grind is hard and competitive, very competitive) :( any thoughts? Is there future after quitting biglaw so young?

Who is the main contact for Ogilvy recruiting?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

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Any tip on places to see or restaurants in Helsinki other than the typically found in top 10 lists on the internet??

Has anyone lost a job opportunity because your counter offer was too high?

I'm thinking about transferring offices. Anywhere here from the Deloitte Seattle office? What are the opportunities there like for projects?

Do any consultants here use SQL frequently? If so, how did you learn it?

Does flu shot work? Have never had one. Consider getting it now I travel so frequently.

Why is empathy so emphasized for a leader in this digital era?

My SO told me that if I begin my answer to one more of her questions this week with "it depends", she is going to slap the shit out of me. Can't say I blame her, it is probably really annoying.

Will companies know that you got laid off if they do a background check?

Friend introduced me to a poc at a role I’d potentially be interested in, but background check would take 6-12 months. Just got promotion at current firm and feeling content to stay. I’d be interested in the other company in the near future, ie 1-2 years.

If I didn’t directly know the person, I’d interview to see how I do, but I don’t want to waste this person’s time for the time being. What would you do?

Homeowners in India - do you get any tax benefit in the US for your mortgage in India?

America: where even terrorists can buy guns

Hey all I am in the process of quitting Deloitte to move to salesforce in a month. Anything I must keep in mind while leaving ? Like using up subsidies and benefits before the year ends?

NYC is the place to be.

Can someone please help me calculate my Utilization? The Client Service Hours on ToD seems to be confusing. When does the utilisation for the year start? April or June?

PwC MC 2014/2015 MBA hires... What was your bonus (pretax)?

When you find out your peers are compensated more even though your rating and utilization is higher :(

What’s the average age for making partner at the top consulting firms?

Anyone here with a negative net worth (excluding 401k) in their 30s? Or am I an outlier?

Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

Do you have any book/video/whatever recommendations for how to be a good manager/lead? I'm trying to make the transition and get more responsibility

Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

Torn between asserting my claim to the armrest and really not wanting to be in contact with my neighbor who clearly doesn't mind touching

Any Slalom fish in NYC doing strategy(ish) work care to chat with me?