Anybody else feel unnecessarily guilty when emailing your manager that you are taking a sick day? Idk why but I always feel like even though it’s completely normal, that it is being judged negatively.

9/26 check-in: Happy Monday, y’all! What are your plans for today?

For me- treadmill and triceps.

What’s your post-pitch/post-presentation relaxer?

Do you see an increase in ER visits during the holidays? If so why? What is the weirdest story that you are willing to share?

Has anyone gotten to the point where it is physically painful to try and concentrate? Not sure what to do at this point; had Ritalin for a bit, but I adjusted in like 10 days before the benefits went away. Now I’m scared I’ll just keep getting worse

Any Indian national recently came to US through the London Heathrow airport.

Parents coming from India and have a layover at London airport. Are there any covid restrictions we need to worry about?

They are fully vaccinated and they will have a negative Covid test 12 hours before the start of the journey.

San Quentin, our local prison, seeing cases spike like crazy

Progressive insurance claims: to work there or not?@

Anyone who has made the shift from a regular toothbrush to an electric? What were your reasons? Also do you think an electric is much better from an overall oral hygiene perspective?

Anyone done Invisalign recently? How was your experience and was it worth it? How long did you have then for?

What spin bike do you recommend? Dont foresee going to a gym for years.

I'm considering training to be a PA. I'm coming from a slightly different vertical in the medical industry. I know salary is variable depending on location and lots of other details, but what could you expect starting out in a MCOL city?

Is my perception that Clin. Ops. is the lowest paid role within an Global R&D level right? Comparing to clinical, medical, stats, safety etc

On the news, there was a report that "stress" causes negative health effects. Um. OK. Don't people feel "stress" just by being alive? Like, what would be the control group that you could measure the results against? I don't know why, but it always makes me wonder

Looking for purchase health insurance for business. Has anyone bought health insurance through their solo practice as a corporation. Any recommendations as to who to use. Small firm 1-5

At KPMG how much is the health insurance cost per paycheck for employee-only coverage?

PwC 🐠 - health insurance coverage. What are the deductibles for the high-deductible plans? Still want to use the HSA. Thanks!

Curious what other opportunities are out there for licensed insurance agent in P&C, Health/Life/Medicare. No sales.

Interested in grant management for education /non-profit organizations. Gut check?

How do you deal with a manager who expects 3 months of work overnight? I have tried structuring , creating a plan to show him how the activities are being executed. However, he seems to be someone who turns around every other hour to ask ‘Is it done’? I am usually pretty good at managing expectations but having a hard time conveying how unreasonable he is being. Despite being organized, I am coming across as scattered and jumbled since I have been working 15+ hours with no food and break daily

Lynn Pinker, a lit boutique in Dallas, just matched Millbank at 215k.

CRO companies as an exit? Yes or no?

Hi all, im moving to London next year and looking to discuss roles in S&C - currently a SM at KPMG in our operations team (supply chain & retail). Anyone in that area keen to give me some info?

Let’s hear some good news! Share your biggest wins so far this week!

How is warner bros discovery client in globallogic in terms of work life balance

How do they decide onsite salary for Germany for an experienced Java Tech Lead in TCS(10 years) ? And what would be the onsite salary?

What skills according to you compliment copywriters? Is it Social media management, SEO or anything else.

Salam. My cousin’s newborn son is going into surgery today. Please make dua for his recovery and remember him in your prayers everyone 🤲

Hi fishes

Can you please help to know Does tcs pay 100% quarterly and monthly performance bonus to the employees?

Looking for a dark walnut wood desk top. Ikea karlby is no longer being manufactured. Willing to spend up to ~350ish... any leads would be greatly appreciated. Also, post your current desk set up for some ideas 😬 thanks!

Who has experience being successful with a counter-offer for a role based on another companies offer? I want to accept the lower salary role but with a pay nudge - the higher salary I don't care for. I'm worried I could lose out on both

I have an offer for Consultant Specialist GCB5. Not sure what the role is..is it a team lead role or is it a junior role? I have 10 yoe .. is it apt? Pls help Thanks

Anyone here work for consumer companies in Toronto and open to sharing their experience?

I’ve noticed a pattern of vets in my area not reporting animal hoarding, even though it’s required by the state. Should I speak up?

Any good Marriott in NYC? Flying into LGA.

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

So what's the deal with read receipt requests? Are they timing people once they have that notification? 🙄

So, I'm sure this has been discussed. What would be a cut off for when to leave without necessarily burning bridges? End of October? End of November?

What month is promotion month at different firms?

At what point are you too specialized to lateral to internal audit? (PA, consulting, or industry roles) Currently have 2 years of external audit experience and 2 years of forensics: I always thought of internal audit as a decent exit but I’m beginning to get worried about getting too specialized to make that move one day

Is part time work in audit ever possible?

Suggestions on how to improve at work? I feel like everyone knows more than me and feeling like I’ve been left behind. Where did all of this knowledge come from??

How many people get promoted to S1 from A2? Didn’t do well in A1.

Is anyone currently pursuing the CIA certification or recently passed? I am having trouble passing part 2. Any advice is welcomed. I passed part 1 over a year ago and haven’t been able to accomplish the next hurdle.

Has anyone quit without backup offer? Did you regret doing so?

BakerTilly people, what application do you use to prepare your financial statements? Do you use word/excel?

Interviewing for PwC Audit Manager (currently another Big 4 Audit S3) sometime next week. 2 video interviews back-to-back.

Anyone have any insider info on what to expect? Haven’t interviewed since college. Just not sure what to expect? Typical behavioral questions? Or more conversational? Or dependent on the interviewer?

I think the Matrix is broken, I just had a déjà vu.

Does anyone have any insight into partners retiring early? I am at a point where I need to consider leaving if I am not aiming for partner. I don’t see myself working past my 40s. My partner and I are not big spenders and anticipate have enough to retire comfortably in 40s (obviously a lot can change). I have been assured I will become SM in next year (currently 31 years old).

Starting to see a lot of compensation threads and even within the same city, the variance of salary is really noticeable. I didn’t expect the spread to be this high, especially in high COL areas.

Hi, anyone get their CIA after finishing up CPA? I’m currently trying to finish part 2 of the 3 exams, and I’m finding the study material Gliem provides doesn’t help much with part 2.

Does anyone actually like fund accounting? What are the upsides? Any thoughts on what the bonus payout would be at a NYC fund with 2bill AUM. 3 years of work experience.

In a serious relationship for the first time since starting with the firm. Advice on how to balance career and personal life? I promote to manager this fall and want to succeed in both realms

To GT folks, what is audit PMO, financial transformation service line do?

Anyone have insight as to what this new audit role at KPMG entails? Strategic Growth Delivery Center - Asset Management