Anyone got some motivational stories about their entrepreneurial journey post consulting? I left consulting to try to build a business but it has been quite challenging given the motivation and direction you need to find to stay on track. Would be great to hear how others navigated this change 😊

Any tips to prolong nail polish wear? My nails chip in less than 2 days with regular nail polish. I don’t want to get gel or powder because they ruin my nails and I only want to have my nails polished occasionally.

Is the EA role fading? What other roles can I transition to with 6 years of experiences as an EA?

Wiproites anybody joined wipro through a conversion from vendor payroll?how does contract to hire work in wipro?my wife works for wipro, but on 3rd party payroll. She was told by wipro manager that even if her parent company doesnt agree, wipro has the clause to automatically convert contractors into permanent hires. Whats the procedure?pls throw light

Leaving after one year to another biglaw firm?

I am working with Big4 now and got an offer to work with Offshore Account Management team with HCL,does anyone know about this, what work they do and what are growth opportunities in this.

How long it take from senior2 to Asst. Manager?
Joined in May this year as S2.

FIS is giving retention bonus to particular employees. Fortunately I'm selected. They are giving 1.5 lakh and requested me to stay for next one year 😂

LIRR is packed today, there’s rumors my job is moving to Tuesday - Thursday in the office. Are a lot of office bringing back employees?

Hi folks,
I have recently joined capgemini.
Is it worth opting for bus pass if we're working in hybrid mode? Bcoz i think any way if we opt for, the company will deduct whole month specific amount under conveyance allowance.

Any good/new halal spots in the bay?

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I don’t want to stop living a double life. I’m a 29yo bi guy living in a liberal city and I’ve dated a guy(29m) for 5 years. I fly back to my conservative small town and pretend I’m straight for my parents (and extended family) because I don’t want to disappoint them or cause them any pain. I love them and I love my bf, and I want to keep both aspects of my life as they are today. My bf wants to meet my parents but I really don’t want to bring that drama into my life

Is KGS gives wfh set up reimbursement to new joiners? Any new joiners out there

Any creative directors (any level, CD/GCD/ACD) you would move agencies to work for or learn from? Who and why?

Favourite Super Bowl spot?

Anyone have any killer quotes / resources / thoughts for framing the role of a creative brief to a client who has a tendency to get lost in details and soften language?

I applied for a job at Embark about a week ago - should I be worried that I haven't heard back? How long does it usually take to hear back from a company after applying online? It's been a while since my last job search and I don't want to get too worked up after only a week if I don't need to.

What’s the culture like at FTI Consulting?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Has anyone made the switch from Deloitte to AWS/Google? How has the transition been?

Why do jobs in the US pay so much more than internationally (particularly Europe)?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

Anyone else feel the customer service at W hotels is really bad?

Obtained a full time role a week into gignow contract role with e&y. Want to leave for full time role. Any issues with that? Should I give notice asap?

If anyone is in deals advisory, could you let me know what you do day to day and why you like it?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

How long do pre-employment background checks usually take? Mine so far five business days passed but it feels like forever

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Are all professionals clueless of what they are doing? Or is it just a consultant issue?

Layoffs - I heard a lot of layoffs at Huron and Studer of Directors and above. Time to jump ship ?

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

How do you create a setup where you’re not “looking away” from the camera on calls when you use your second monitor primarily for everything?

I’ve gotten feedback saying it looks like I’m not paying attention when conversing on zoom.

I run a 10 person team in strategy I just inherited 3 months ago. Should I be getting revenue or in mms or what do I need to do to make sure I get credit for this from a rev standpoint? New to Accenture so feel like colleagues taking advantage of me and usurping my revenue? Does it matter? Don’t know the performance management process

US citizen here, and I would like to move to Europe for a couple of years. What are some big named companies (other than big 4 & MBB) that will sponsor my working visa? I would also like to move early next year. Is that unrealistic though due to COVID? TIA 😊