Anyone use their iPad for work? Considering getting an iPad mini to check emails, do trainings and work on basic ppt, xls and word docs (not sure how plausible last ones are)

ITT: List the things you DON’T miss about being in the office. I’ll start: someone coming by your office to tell you they just sent you an e-mail with their work product.

Reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle and I want my own Abby!!! Sigh.....

If I didn’t have a wife and kids, I totally would’ve just quit and bought a cabin in Alaska and lived off of Busch light, Evan Williams, Ramen Noodles, and whatever I can hunt. Money ain’t worth this.

How often are you concerned about losing your job? Ever since I got a mortgage a few months ago, this fear has been plaguing me. The volatile market doesn’t help either.

Anyone else experiencing pencils down?

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?

Anyone have any guidance on how the Roe v Wade situation has played out at work? Anyone come into any issues with Partners? Or anyone impressed with new policies they’ve brought in to accommodate the issue?

Is food something we can discuss for the Summit? If not, can we address tokenism in the industry? Like what are actionable steps to break out of that in ‘diverse’ agencies? It’s hella annoying.

Anyone hear of JHB Search?

All AA flights delayed in LGA

Where do you all get your CE credits? I know that there are some lunches that I get invited to from wholesalers, but I don't have time to go to 27 fucking lunches.

Unsure if my bf and I are incompatible or if I’m not compromising enough. How do you know the difference? He has so many great qualities that I love but also lacks some qualities that I would like to have but idk if I would be giving up on someone that is great for little things.

How is Majesco ? I have been offered Malaysia location

Any pregnancy safe vegetarian collagen recommendations?

Are y’all waiting to do a mega backdoor Roth to see what they do about build back better this year or just moving forward with it?

Today opposing counsel contacted me to request an extension of time to file a discovery motion due to current shelter in place orders. Today was the last day to file - no prior effort to m/c. Cont.

How long should it take to do a conflict check for a 2nd year lateral associate? I am trying to figure out how long I should wait before following up.

Parental leave: do you have to be at a company or firm for a year before being eligible to take parental leave? Are there any companies/firms that don't have this requirement?

I just took an international trip via KLM and my ticket was bought through Delta. I’m a Delta Diamond Medallion. There were zero (actually negative) perks with flying with partner airline. More below

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Hi fellow 🐠 Do any of you work in Alvarez & Marsal’s transaction advisory group? My gf is at EY tax and considering moving to A&M. Interested in your thoughts on the firm and specifically the TAG?

Does McKinsey New Ventures sponsor people for MBAs or not?

Hotel room A/C... always turn it off regardless of geo location. What about you?

Consulting is getting home at 2 AM when you should have been home by 9.... 🤦🏽‍♂️

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

No way LaCroix is good for you...

Hate it when recruiters tease an exciting opportunity but refuse to say over LinkedIn what the company or role is... “Must set up a call for confidentiality reasons.”

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

Relatively new in Big4 M&A advisory doing mostly integration work with some pre deal DD mixed in. I recently heard L.E.K. Consulting places well in MM PE but don't know much about them otherwise. Was interested if anyone had insight into whether a jump to their M&A or PE groups would be possible. In terms of background, I have an undergrad business degree from a T20 school and graduated a T14 law school as well.

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

What firms (consulting and industry) have good medical benefits? (Using BCG's as my baseline for good)

How to tell what level it is a PPMD?

Can anyone explain to me who or what Strategy& is and how they are tied to PwC? A colleague saw an open position that looks interesting to her but we can’t discern who exactly they are.

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?