Any ladies in SF wanna grab a drink avéc moi? 😊

What should be the expected CTC for a program manager with 16+ years of exp?

To those in non-MBB: Would you rather have an offer in hand right now for MBB or FAANG pm? Assume it’s a lateral transition.

I just did my pre-licencing certification and passed my CA state exam for property and casualty. No I have no idea what to do or where to start my career as an insurance agent since I have no experience in the real world, just lots of knowledge. Please help!

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

Planning a trip to Rome and Naples with day trips to Tivoli and Pompeii. Is 1 week enough? I feel like reading through 3/4 day Rome and 2 day Naples itineraries, the trip seems rushed. I have unlimited PTO but my SO is limited in time (but luckily he can work extra hrs and then use less PTO). I would say max we could do is 1.5 weeks but adding on 3-5 more days seems almost too much? Thoughts? For reference, I did Venice-Florence-Rome in a week and it seemed okay but it also wasn’t as planned out

How do PE firms update the EV on an acquisition? So if they acquire a company in February at $X EV and want to value the company in December, would you just add the EBITDA generated for the rest of the year (March-December) to the original EV?

Anybody get a hair transplant in nyc and could recommend their doctor? Also would you recommend the procedure and going through the process (i.e., FUE vs FUT vs Bald)?

Also what was the recovery like? Nervous to look even worse as it grows back coming into the office. How much PTO did you take?

Asking for a friend ofc!

Anybody in Arlington (Ballston area). Where can I go running? Any nearby trails that allow to keep distance from others.

Hello, I was wondering if there is anyone here who knows if $50,000 per year is good pay for a C.M.A at NYULM. Any other C.M.A’s working at NYU Langone?

Do you think capitalism is compatible with a sense of ethics, or is another system better suited for it?

Looking for cost-friendly computer speaker recommendations, preferably not bulky. My laptop and monitor audio is absolutely terrible!

What do you want for Christmas?

What’s your best advice for dealing with an insufferable manager? I’m being gaslit and micromanaged to wit’s end.

Do MBB firms usually give temporary accommodation to look for a place for people relocating from outside?

Any tips for having to attend a team lunch and a separate happy hour while fasting? Outside of Ramadan happy hours aren’t awkward bc I’ll just drink soda or something. However, now do I just sit there and stare at them when they are drinking/munching on their lunch ? 😂

Got a job offer with a lower base salary but a guaranteed bonus structure that puts me ahead of my current pay at the end of each year. Has anyone moved to a position with a compensation structure like this? Was it hard to adjust when it came to your monthly finances?

Has anyone gone through official internal transfer to another BU? If so, please DM me, would be great to hear the whole process. Happy Saturday.

I was hired by client to draft a form MSA and SOW (the client is a freelance HR coach). She showed her form to another freelance HR coach and now they want to use the form I made for my client and my clients asking if that’s ok? Any advice?

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

Definitely not a fan of Westin's "Eat Well" proposition. I'm working in the room at 2:00 AM and the most appetizing menu item is a cold turkey avocado and arugula wrap. I just want a burger and fries!

Uber driver at 5am - "Airport? Ugh I hate driving there." Uhh, it's Monday at 5am, no one except consultants are requesting rides...

what is the lowest GPA someone has seen or applied with and still got an interview/offer within consulting out of college?

I tried asking this in my own bowl with no responses, so seeing if other consultants have run into this situation. I’m on parental leave, I got an offer for another firm, great opportunity and pay. How does one go about a resignation mid-leave when you would start the new job before the leave ends? Two weeks notice or just say I am not returning effective the day of the new job? Any things to consider besides potentially repaying the employer healthcare premium?

If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

Signed my offer letter with another company. Advice on breaking the news to my long-term SM in the middle of a month-long fire drill?

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

M2 NYC metro area working in healthcare consulting base around $131K low for an M2 in a high COL or market? No MBA, but want to pursue in the next 2 years to pivot to working in health strategy.

Rating 3 (1 bad - 5 good). Little bummed. I was told I made great progress from last year (rated 4) and just need to fine tune my sales story. I'm an M4 looking at SM promo next year. #Discouraged

What product/technology is growing fast and has a lot of pipeline in your firm? At EY, Guidewire is driving majority of the growth for now since the last 5 years. Any insights into the hot products?

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

Have any of you worked with team members / managers who take your work and sell it on, like it’s theirs to the broader stakeholders. How do you navigate around that?

To those in non-MBB: Would you rather have an offer in hand right now for MBB or FAANG pm? Assume it’s a lateral transition.

Any idea why EY is not on the list of Vault 50 top consulting firms but it is on the prestigious list?