Anyone seeing some Great Depression numbers

“Circumcision makes your dick look like it’s wearing a tailored suit. Circumcised is James Bond. Uncircumcised is James Out-On-Bond"

Changes in the healthplans are going to drive me to spend hundreds in out of pocket early on and I'll meet my deductible whether high or low. Any advice on how to choose a policy?

To the struggling healthcare student. It’s okay to struggle and not know stuff. Sincerely your friendly neighborhood physical therapist.

I found a place with great reviews to be diagnosed for ADHD, but it’s through virtual appointments, is this a normal thing?

What do you all do to make non-professional / personal connections? Particularly with the Coronavirus, and being in domestic relations, I wake up, go to work, work out, go home. So outside of law, my interactions with people are only at the gym given that my area is draining— particularly at the moment. Probably a good thing for now; but if we take coronavirus out of the equation, I’m interested what others in the community do to develop personal connections.

Ive been using botox fairly consistently for 10 yrs and m happy with the results. However, for financial reasons Im thinking of taking a break for 12 months to save the extra money.

Will stopping botox for 12 moths undo all the progress I've made? (I am afraid of rapidly aging like the Nazi from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - nightmare fule).

Also, any adfordable akincare products I should use during the 12 months?

I have a dear friend whose mother just passed from diabetes. She was on government assistance. Didn’t own a home. Had upwards of 60k in medical bills. Yesterday alone he received 7k in new bills

How do we proceed with using this benefit? How to enroll if i want to start with IUI?

Any big law associates high risk for COVID nervous about going back to the office even after you’re vaccinated? I just don’t see how a firm can require 100% of people to vaccinate so nervous about the people I’d be around

Any thoughts on meditation? Has it helped you?

Sharing some thoughts I’ve had lately:

The end of my suffering occurs with the death of my ego. I am reborn when I surrender to life exactly as it is, right at this moment (and it’s always “this moment”). I can begin to grow when I either accept life as it is, or I change my life because I can’t accept it. The better I become at surrender and acceptance, the more I experience serenity. After a long enough time I realize I’ve had a spiritual awakening. Now I am peace / joy / love.

☮️ 😊❤️

What's your favorite thing your benefits have covered?

Does anyone have a list of the things (food, drink, other OTC meds) that make adderall less effective? I know I can simple google search and ask my doctor but want to hear other peoples thoughts…I love drinking my coffee to wake me up in the morning but I’m afraid it’s making my meds less bc of its acidic nature 😵

obligatory post: how will COVID impact human capital? The types of work we do, factors in making a healthy organization, etc.

I’ve been on Wellbutrin for about a year and it was working…but I feel the depression coming back. I don’t want to just keep upping the dosage (went from 150 -> 200). I’m not too sure what to do and therapy is something I can’t afford right now with my recent rent increase. Any thoughts or advice?

Any recommendations to avoid feeling sleep towards the end of the work day? 3-5 PM I start doing the famous head bob if you know what I mean 🤣

It’s the last day of the month! What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this month? I’ll go first. For the first time in 3 years, my biopsy results were negative. Hoping the second one has the same results and I’ll finally be free from this.

Just got offered to join potential project that would relocate me to LA for 3-4 months for onsite work. Their office is downtown, I’m single, 29 have the flexibility in lifestyle for this kind of move. Is it worth coming to LA rn? There are obvious Covid risks, but anything else I should consider when looking at this move? Thank you

Any good gyms in the West Village/Soho area (excluding Equinox)

How do you handle the next day after being up until 4am the night before on a deal? My other deal teams don’t know I was up so late, but obviously I’m going to be much slower in the morning. It sounds whiny to say “sorry for the delay I was up all night” when everyone else is also so busy...

Best headphones to buy for work and play? 🎧

Hey fish: what are some of your favorite business/self-help books?

Best pizza delivery in Boston? I really like Picco. Upper Crust is trash. Regina is decent.

Any Atlanta fishes know if Angeria/BenDeLaCreme are doing additional appearances today? Missed the City Winery brunch!

Soliciting ideas for a big closing lunch with clients - near or close to bryant park, my first pick was Gabriel Kreuther but they only do Thurs/Fri lunches (ours would be Tues). Ideas for upscale restaurants appropriate for corporate clients? They said “anything but steak” ha.

How much does Accenture capability network pay at consultant level ? i am currently working with EY at 24 LPA and interviewing with Accenture CN . Can I expect good raise and how are the projects and work culture ?

I feel really fatigued and weak if I don’t eat for a few hours. Outside of just planning my meals better, do you think this could be an underlying health issue?

Can someone please let me know what is the maximum salary that Deloitte India offers to Consultant?
YOE : 4.5
Current offer from Deloitte: 16 fixed
Offer from another MNC: 18.9 fixed

Will Deloitte India be able to match the offer if I renegotiate?

Subletting river north large convertible/studio at new building, furnished or unfurnished, DM if interested. Flex move in/move out.

Saw a 5 year old in a face mask rolling around on the floor of the airport. Panic and misinformation spreading like wildfire.

I'm looking for wine recommendations as a bourbon drinker. I'm a regular to barrel proof bourbons (120+ proof) and did a few red wines tonight but was expecting more. I'm hoping to find a red that is more full tasting or has a more pronounced finish.

Hello Fishes, what does grade 28 signifies in Optum. Wht is the salary range in this grade?

I’m considering straightening my teeth. What are your experiences with Invisalign vs. Smile Direct vs. other options? Any big differentiators?

“This report is like a bikini. What it is showing is interesting; what is beneathbthe cover is crucial.”

What is the salary range for Solution design & Delivery Engineer.
YOE -5.5
cctc - 19L

I am not sure who needs to hear this but exactly one year ago, I was at my lowest point in life. Today, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Life has truly been a rollercoaster these past few years for me.

I am sharing this to tell you that no matter what you’re feeling right now, it won’t last. Even the happiness I feel right now, I’ve had that stripped from me multiple times. That is LIFE. We have the good and the bad.

Hang in there if times are bad. If things are good, prepare to lose it too.

Why does consulting attract so many socially awkward people?

Let's have a productive conversation about the Google employee who was just fired for his controversial diversity memo

What kinds of books, podcasts, TED talks, etc would you recommend for a recent college grad who has low self esteem, is professionally immature and for whom the prospect of entering the world of work is daunting and stressful?

Trying to find ideas/frameworks that will change mindset, tips, tools and heuristics for self organization, management, soft skills in a professional setting etc

Best SUV (with 3rd row) that can accommodate 2 car seats? Considering Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7, Chevy Tahoe, and the Volvo XC90.

Currently have a Range Rover Sport and it’s (sadly) no longer practical.

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

How do you manage projects when your team is not supportive

I wish I could be excited about not traveling this week. Sadly, I caught wherever hell is going around the client site. My mom has brought my dog and herself over. She brings me tea, water and meds.❤️

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

Probably averaging 60hour/week over the past month. I'm not one to complain out loud. It comes with the territory and there will always be rough times. Lately the client has completely changed (contd)

Whats the salary for a senior consultant at Guidehouse roughly? In banking and capital markets specifically. Also how is the WLB for that type of role?

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

How does PwCs reputation in the consulting market place compare to the other top firms (big 4, MBB, Boutiques, etc.)

How do you spend your Fridays when M-Thrs are so intense? Personally very unproductive on Fridays 😞

Is there an "unemployed professors" equivalent for work? Would love to get a PhD to explain and validate somethings for me.

Checking out Buenos Aires next month for 6 days 5 nights. Anyone got recommendations ? Possible to check out Patagonia in that time ?

Would you move to industry with similar pay but higher title? Specifically, a Silicon Valley stable startup, pre IPO and a growing product?

My biggest concern is upwards mobility.

What would you personally look for in this scenario?

A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.