Any good, recently released book recommendations? Genre: Business, Non-Fiction

Anyone here travel solo to Ibiza? Would love to get recs on where to stay, which clubs and raves to go to, safety and such. TIA!

A few slow movies I have loved- 7 years in Tibet, the last samurai, the blue umbrella…any suggestions for more?

Where can I eat pizza w/out cheese in NYC (Manhattan)? How can I order pizza w/out cheese in NYC? I can't eat any kind of cheese, even those with w/out lactose.

Let's build a playlist! Share what artist. songs or podcasts you like to listen to while spending hours writing endless amounts of code.

Friends! I feel like y’all engage more during the work week and not on the weekends 😂🫠 sooo what’s a book y’all have read that was a must read or impactful to you?

Although it was fiction, I really enjoyed reading “The Alchemist”

Did anyone else watch the One Show special awards ceremony earlier? Did you also find it irritating?

What things have you stopped doing since the Pandemic that you think you won't go back to? I am giving up Manicures

Can I start season 4 of Halt & Catch Fire without watching seasons 1,2, 3? (Heard this is the only great season)

The Wrong Missy - sucks.

Raukten covers Rocket Man. Smh. I feel bad for Elton John.

Any great queer bars in Berkeley/Oakland? Feeling spoiled by Aloho in DC but preparing for a move to the bay and want to check out the scene

Anyone smoke cigars?

Anything fun going on tonight? I have friends in town I’d love to take them salsa dancing / to see live music. Latin dancing / music preferred but open to anything 💃

Anyone from Cincy in here!?

Post your fave comedians - I'll start. Sebastian Maniscalco 🤩

Anyone seeing big declines in FB/Insta performance? Across several clients we’re seeing CTRs or other ad engagements dip starting in July.

How safe is storing crypto on blockfi to earn interest? Seeing recommendations to store crypto offline for safety. Hence trying to gauge if it’s worth the interest on blockfi.

Anyone knows what salary range to expect from Raytheon / Collins Aerospace / Pratt & Whitney for a Project Eng P4 level in FL?

I have been in my current job for 1 year now as a booking coordinator for a logistics company. When I started I had no idea of what my workload would be, now I noticed that my coworkers took the opportunity to pass most of their job to me. I’m burned out, can barely take break and end my days totally drained and exhausted, also the same people is harassing me with questions like: “why are you working that slow?” Or the “quality of your job is questionable because…..” continue in comments

Being promoted to Director of Sales Development at my current company. Based in Toronto.

My base is being bumped from 110 to 125, and OTE for another 50 up from 35 CAD.

I personally know a few SDR managers that make more. Am I being lowballed? I don’t want to come off as sounding ungrateful for the promotion.

How much should a commercial real estate analyst make?

Reviewing a salary offer for a Benefits Manager position in Greensboro, NC industry is retail. Offer made of $95k with 18% bonus. I have 16 YOE, degree in Business, and PHR and Shrm certification. Potential employer has 10k plus employees. I will have two reports and will report directly to the Director of Total Rewards. Any thoughts or advise on offer made? I will let them know on Monday my decision to accept, counter or decline. Thanks!

What modeling courses would people recommend? Looking for a more detailed course

For people who have gone from PA to industry, how do you combat “being bored”.. I do 20-25 hrs/week and I feel like I’m not learning. I really do appreciate the extra time to be with family and get chores done, but I feel like I’m not learning/progressing. Have you made the switch back to PA?

Do we receive a response from Amazon even if we are not selected after onsite and hiring manager round? If yes then how soon can we expect the same?

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

My brain and body have decided that my long weekend actually started today instead of Friday 😊

Anyone heavily invested in crypto here?

I just joined a non-dream company as a 10+ years experience guy. My friend working in my dream company forwarded a job requirement from his internal postings. I want to give it a try but in case I get selected how hard or bad would it be to quit current company? I want to know what consequences I should be ready to face. Can someone please advice?

What is the salary breakdown for the different levels of corporate functions? How does this compare with client-facing equivalent?

My Uber driver has a Tesla. Stories of the Uber driver having a nicer life then you. Go!

How is Strategy& doing these days from a revenue / growth and market positioning perspective? Now an alum from several years ago; genuinely curious to hear how the integration has gone and if the waters have calmed a bit since I was there. (I personally had a good experience and was a good launchpad for my career, but have sort of lost touch with the firm and folks there)

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

Would like to spend 3 weeks in New Zealand (when COVID permits) and trying to understand what a good budget would be for 2 people? Using points for airfare but otherwise renting rooms (air bnb/hotel) and a car. Both north and south island. Any thoughts?

I’m leaving big four soon. How was the exit process like and who should I inform about my 2 weeks notice?

How is airline comp for delays calculated? My flight was delayed like 90 min and I got a $50 voucher out of Delta. But now I’m stuck on the tarmac in line another hour.

Have $100k in a HYSA. Relocating to NYC where rent is expensive. Do I buy condo (looks like I have 10-15% down payment already ) or rent for similar or higher monthly mortgage payments? Passed the stage of being ok with roommates. Looking for perspectives. TIA!

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

Anyone successfully onboarded/trained someone remotely? Any advice? (My small firm still having a few interns this summer and I’m training them, trying to plan ahead to ensure they’re successful)

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Good news! #ihateaa comp upgraded me on a short haul in lieu of taking one of my stickers. Bad news: The #aassholes are on indefinite mechanical delay. Thinking I should have rented a car. #neveraa

Thoughts on getting a CAMS certification as a Staff/Senior?

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

Automatic red flag to have an engagement kickoff just before the holidays, receive emails at all hours of the day (to include weekends/holidays), be told there’s a lot to do but “it’ll be a great opportunity”, and then be told leadership wants people to prioritize work life balance? Figured I’d be looking for an exit soon, but this just pushed it up.

I heard Slalom restructured titles and many people got the short end of the stick. Is this true?

What would you do in this situation?
I have my last day at employer A right before thanksgiving and will be covered on their health insurance through 11/30. I am taking some time off before starting a new position with employer B in mid January but their insurance wouldn’t be effective until 2/1. I have 60 days to elect COBRA under employer A, which leaves me with 2 days where I wouldn’t have coverage (Jan30/31). What would you do in this situation? (Cont)

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?