Anybody watching house of lies right now? I don't understand how Marty caused the meltdown with Koll Brothers

I read the leaks of season 8... sigh...

Fri-yay Wordle

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is there any store where you can buy pickles in bulk and fill your own container? i love pickles and eat quite a lot of them, and i’d love to bring my own containers because i’ve accumulated so many glass jars.

Don't hate me but Brookly style pizza >>> Chicago deep dish, any day, any time.

Last song you listened to.. go!

Anyone know of any NY Rangers bars in the city?

Check out the new album from The Ocean, I have been listening to it for a week straight now.

Planning a weekend excursion to upstate New York, preferably somewhere on a lake within 3 hours of Morristown, NJ. Recommendations for a location close to nice dining/winery/brewery spots? Ideally don’t want to spend more than $500 for the weekend including lodging.

I just bought an Alexa for my grandma's birthday. Her old radio broke and she's been kind of sad because she can't listen to her favorite music anymore while cooking, so I thought this would be a good pick. She'll have her favorite music right there.

Later today my grandpa tells me she's not been asking Alexa for her favorite music, but for her radio stations instead 😭😂

Are there any restaurants offering a take-home Christmas dinner? Like they make the food and you just heat it up when you bring it home?

Mirzapur 2 - anyone else watching it ? Loving it ! The dialogues are amazing

Has anyone tried indoor gardening in NYC? Thinking this could be the best time to do so but not sure where to start.

As the weather begins to change - what are your favorite Fall activities around Portland? Be specific too! A favorite corn maze or farm? A favorite restaurant- let us know!

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Best Chipotle location in the city?

I swear the quality at Chipotle has gone down. Not sure if it’s because I always order online for pick up? For me, it’s never made right and doesn’t taste the same. Any similar experiences?

Any recommendations for a restaurant for a work social event? Roughly 10-15 people!

Would anyone be willing to teach me vlookup?

Is there a way for me to automate creating columns to do this so I can drag across and create my columns? For example--
1Q2021 2Q2021 3Q2021 4Q2021 2021 1Q2022?

Hi fishes,
I need your valuable suggestions from your rich experience

I am going switch my tech into Java development. I am having around 2 yrs of experience in Database.

What are the skills you expect from 2 yoe java developer, which skills I should focus more so transition won't seem too hard.

Note: I am going to join as experienced guy only

please give me your suggestion. It will help me a lot to work and gain those skills now only before switching.

Thanks a lot.

Does anyone have a MS lesson on kindness and acceptance of students with special needs?

One month later, I still can't find toilet paper. Any stores that you know restock tp regularly? TIA

Anyone willing to do a meet up? I’m visiting Seattle next week and thinking about moving there. I understand it’s covid, but if anyone is open, I’d love to have a chat. Beers on me!

New to the city.
How do you all get through the constant gray and gloom? Especially with the lockdowns: with gyms closed, and constant drizzle - what outdoor activities do you do?

Planning a move to Bellevue downtown. Does anyone have apartment recommendations for good managed properties ?

Is this the official Amex Fishbowl?

Is chasing promotion is a losing game? Is it better to get the experience I need for the exit instead of just killing myself doing everything the firm wants me to do so they can consider promoting me?

I'm in finance/tech FPA, looking to go back to the defense industry for a 25% increase in TC. But wanted to see if I should leverage the new salary with current company to see if they'll match.

Background: got a promotion at current company that didn't come with sufficient increase . After stating my case I was told it would be evaluated next October, which is what prompted the initial job search.

Current TC 103K [88/15], offer 125k base [+discretionary bonus].

12 years experience as a software developer. How much package should I expect from a MNC company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada?

Vinayaka chavithi subhakankshalu 😊

Are marketing agencies really required to have their employees come into the office? We all work using computers and sharing our files in the cloud, the only time we see each other is for meetings, which can absolutely be done through Zoom. How is your job handling this atm?

How are projects for Java professional in brillio. And which location has better projects - Hyderabad/Pune.
And how is work environment and growth perspectives.

How did you decide what to specialise in? I’m naturally inquisitive and find it hard to say no to opportunities so constantly feeling like I’m foregoing opportunity to build my “platform”.

Do you have to return the sign on bonus if you get laid off, sign on period (2 years) has not yet passed. I would also like to know the firm's severance policy.

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.

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Trying to decide between an offer at Deloitte and a counter-offer at Booz. Deloitte has the name recognition and better benefits but I have a really supportive team at Booz and good work-life balance. Any insight is appreciated! I would be starting at Deloitte as a Consultant in GPS. Currently a Senior Consultant at Booz.

i’m on a project where i’m working with an outdated data analytics language called SAS and i am not trying to stay and get stuck with this. i’m thinking about learning python or javascript to try and exit. i just don’t see how this project could help me in the future

Has anyone had experience working in Talent Exchange with PwC? Drop your pros/cons below. Got an exciting opportunity to work in a tech area of interest for me. Want to know if it’s worth sacrificing a long-term job (which I just got an 11% raise and have a good relationship with my Career Manager/Job Leader). Thank you in advance fishbowl 😊

I fucking love these Settler commercials. "And you have your foot stomping".

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

What is the buzz about return to travel at your firm? Deloitte is still figuring things out, but it sounds like most people will travel much less moving forward, traveling for workshops, milestones, and other important events, instead of every week. What are the other firms talking about doing?

I am women hear me question you.

Tales of boredom: I’ve taken to replicating Lebron’s chalk toss at home except instead of chalk I’m using cat food. My cats seem to enjoy this and I figure I’m doing my part to prevent kitty obesity. I also figure this is why I’m presently sleeping on the couch.

Is LEK hiring experienced consultants? I don’t see openings on the portal.

Wanting to make a shift into strategy/mgmt consulting from HealthIT. Any good books out there to help prep? Looking for anything but preferably technical information to prepare for an interview.

Promontory folks

I'm intrigued by a position listed but not sure if the levels are comparable to Deloitte.
Are there any former Deloitte folks working @Promontory ? If so appreciate if you could DM thanks

Any strat referrals or coffee chats for a dr with 1YOE consulting? Not getting to do the work I was hired to do at the current place and seems that wont change soon.