Anyone else starting to feel nervous about the extra $600/week unemployment going away? Also, is it just me or does it seem stupidly misguided that the Senate/WH prefer to send another stimulus check instead of extending unemployment benefits? Stimulus checks go to a much smaller subset of the population and aren't necessarily going to help those impacted by COVID layoffs. Not to mention the argument that it disincentivizes people going back to work is dumb when there are no jobs to return to.

If you filed I-485 are you in status if you quit or are laid off and have enough time to basically find a new job until you get your interview? Im trying to understand what happened in the days when eb based gc didn’t require an interview and someone was laid off

Am I crazy for thinking being a mom is harder than working in biglaw? I’m a mid level associate and FTM currently on maternity leave and the amount of sleeplessness over the past few weeks have convinced me my job is a piece of cake in comparison. I’m so overwhelmed.

Hi Fishes , Anyone from Cognizant India ? What are the perks and benefits for senior associate/infra technology specialist ? Anything out of the ordinary ?

I’ve been promised a promotion. The discussion started many months ago before Covid. When the pandemic hit, I stepped up & worked insanely hard, above my level—it’s been praised and recognized, but not rewarded. I was told the promotion will be delayed for reasons not to do with me. Am I going to get strung along? Should I start looking? Can I ask for more money when it does come? I believe I deserve a lot more money, but I’m afraid of sounding greedy or entitled, especially during a pandemic.

Feeling really down and anxious about the fact that a few of my close team members were laid off. Tips for adjusting into my new work environment and continuing to job search without feeling so anxious all the time?

How bad is EY struggling? All I see on social media is that the firm is struggling/layoffs. What is going on? Is it just certain divisions or the entire firm?

Omnicom agency fish: do you all receive a 401k match?

It is very difficult to do my job and think creatively when I’m living each day in constant fear of being laid off. I’m grateful to have a job, but damn, sometimes I feel like I’m coming apart at the seams. Happy Saturday, everyone.

The more pedestrian your intellect, the better fit you are at D Heard of a colleague with an FRM charter being laid off today. Overall excellent person. And you won't believe who they promote year after year.. the character, curiosity and quality of the lifers Don't join this firm if you for a love of learning and to be inspired. Join if you are a middling who wants a good brand to hack ahead in life and rise above your station

I am very conservative in investment. Have $650K in CDs/HYS, $50K in stock funds, and maxing out 401K. I have no debt except $520K of house mortgage @ 2.6% interest rate (house value is approx $1M). Does it make sense to pay out a portion of the mortgage or should I invest more in the market?

Just got an email from realtor for my apt lease asking for open house every Sat and Sun for a month. Can I refuse this somehow? Still very much concerned about COVID. In NYC.

I’m 29, at my first serious job, and am getting fired (not laid off). Feel like an idiot, and don’t know anyone else my age who has been fired. If you’ve been fired, can you tell me about it? I’m LA based in PR & Comms.

Rumors of layoffs coming... what do i do? I’m in-house and my spec portfolio isn’t quite done yet.

What day did you get laid off? I feel like layoffs always happen on a Tuesday.

Given $1k investment minimums for most corp bonds, what is a decent amount to start with? Weighing out the benefits of individual vs ETF

Please suggest. Yoe : 5 years 10 months, Offer from HCL Technologies Designation : Technical Lead, Band :E2 CTC : 22 LPA (18 fixed) Please suggest if is it good to join HCL ? How is the hike and variable pay/bonus ? Is it paid in 100% ? And what are the perks and benefits ?

After banks, layoffs to begin at Big 4's brace for impact!

Are covid cases being hushed so that schools can remain open?!?!

Hi All. Recently got laid off here in Chicago. Trying to network with other people from other firms. I was wondering if any consultants in Chicago would like to meet up sometime? Thank You.

What type of self help strategies do individuals actually find helpful when you feel burn out or stuck in a rut? Any books, apps, meditation, podcasts, etc, others find helpful? I've done therapy and it has definitely helped this past year with covid and a marriage separation, starting to feel like I'm making progress and want to keep up the momentum. Looking to see what type of self help others find actually beneficial and would love to use that to help others stuck in burn out too

Hello, parents. Anyone here send their little ones to KinderCare? And what’s your experience? I live in Burke and am interested in sending my baby there part time when she turns 1.

The senior manager on my current project just told me, "You remind me of my son". I'm a female... WTF

Do people in analytics groups (Quantum Black, Gamma, Lighthouse, etc) get access and exposure to the parent firm's training for general mgmt consultants?

Anyone here work at Wayfair? What do you think of the child trafficking blow up happening right now? Search #wayfair hashtag on Twitter if you haven't heard. At this point, we only have Wayfair saying this is ridiculous, but obviously this can't be a coincidence...

On project in Germany in client’s basement conference room; Turns out it was an old WW2 bomb shelter. Old company manufactured tanks. History is cool. Lack of AC is not

Any fish here work at Credera? And can speak to WLB & culture?

What is the bonus structure at your law firm? Associate hour requirement at my firm is 1850, for every hour over that you get your billable rate (i.e. if your rate is $200/hr you get $200 for each hour over 1850). To me this seems like its just overtime pay. Is this typical?

McKinsey & Company Seoul office, any insights? Curious on the overall size, culture, types of work / client base, et cetera. Thanks

So I interviewed with an agency pre pandemic but of course rona put everything on hold. They really liked me according to an inside source. I want to keep top of mind for them and keep checking in but don’t want to seem desperate or annoying. Should I message them once a month or is that even too often? Halp.

Hi All, Currently I am having offer from Accenture. Can I eligible for taking Maternity leaves around April/May 2022 ? My joining date is on 26-NOV-2021? Is there any chance to fire me? Should I join Accenture or stay in current organization? Any help appreciated. Thanks!!

My current lease is up next May when I’ll be coming up on 2 years with my firm and getting close to promotion. I’m thinking about asking to work from home permanently when my lease is up so I can move to a LCOL area and be closer to family. Would working remote hurt my chances for promotion?

Anyone have slow months where you burn through a lot of your allotted pro bono/professional development hours to keep hitting minimum daily hours? The past few weeks have been like this for me. Should I be concerned (I.e., will this reflect poorly on me, come review time? Will I have dug myself too much of a hole if I keep burning my non-billable hours?) I’ve been asking partners if I can assist in any projects so I can fill my plate, but I’ve only gotten small (4-6 hour) tasks handed my way.

Starting Wednesday after a 4 month summer vacation...

Not enough replies in compensation bowl, so posting here Evaluating offers Current: C3 up for promo Base: $115K Bonus: $5K 401K: 6% Offer1: Startup (TC~32% increase, excluding options) Hybrid model, need to go to office a few times a week. Data science related work Base: $136K Bonus: $25K Stock: 25K vesting 4 years (Currently worth about $100K) 401K: 3% PTO: 15 Offer2: Industry (Contract position)(TC~57% increase) WFH, Work might be a little boring  Base: $190K PTO: 10 question in comments

Took PTO today - what should I watch on Netflix/Hulu/HBO??

Anyone know how feasible it is for a first year analyst currently in T1 IBD to move to MBB consulting? How soon could I make this change (would I need to wait min. 1 yr)? Any tips?

Anyone ever had trouble with a doctor not wanting to certify a family member’s condition, in order to take a leave of absence? My brother attempted suicide via drug OD (he was addicted) and he’s been hospitalized for over a week with seizures, psychosis, peeing blood, etc. We have visited him every day, driving 100+ miles round trip. The doctor is giving my father and me grief, saying (quote) “you aren’t providing care, the hospital is” and “there’s no reason you can’t go back to work.”

How good at Excel so I have to be if I’m considering MBB? (Any resources to get food quickly) ?