Are all consulting firms principal /partner ranks full of people who "live to work?" I feel like my coworkers have lost the plot - they work 16 hour days and weekends, don't prioritize their personal relationships, never see their kids, never disconnect on vacations, and then judge / critize others for not doing the same.

Everyone who "works to live" has basically left the firm over the years - and I feel like I'm the only one left.

Anyone going to the ALPFA conference in Vegas that would like to meet up?

Anyone knows what is EDX6 department in BOSCH?

Anyone have any stories of their worst burnout feeling?

How difficult is it to move between Big 4 M&A Deals Practices (i.e. PwC->EY, KPMG->Deloitte etc.) and when is the best time—financially and otherwise—to make a move post MBA?

Advice needed:

Strategy Analyst at a corporate -> IT DD/ODD at EYP -> Strategy Consulting at the same firm

Detour or shortcut, my goal is to be in strategy consulting. Is it better to just wait for a couple more years and then go directly into strategy consulting? Are IT DD and ODD experience viewed favourably by strategy consultants?

Anyone have good resources (online or book) to learn about the finance function?

What kind of questions can one expect in interviews with the A&M PEPI practice?

How difficult are client interviews at Mindtree and what if we don't crack it?

I’m 35, and going on a first date. Thinking about bringing her flowers. Yea on No? And what would be the perception?

Beautiful day out. Anyone wanna grab a drink around navy yard later?

NFW- I just had a good laugh. Earlier today I was on a video conference call reviewing a Private Label Agreement template with a larger company who wishes to brand label products we develop and manufacture. We came to a very one-sided provision and my sales VP stated “for this one, how can we just say ‘hell no’ ...nicely?” The other person on the call said we can replace the wording with just NFW (no f@$* way) and I said “I will have to add that to the defined terms section so it’s clear”

Adopting a dog vs. buying a dog from a breeder?

Naples, worth it or pass? More interested in going to Pompeii but thinking of doing a day trip from Rome instead

Staying a weekend in October in Salt Lake for the first time. Is it worth dropping more points to stay downtown or save some by staying on the outskirts?

Recommendations for hotels in Portugal?? Preferably a Marriott branded hotel. Planning a 5 day trip to Portugal in April.

I need an answer for "Think back to the most recent complex decision you had to make or problem that you had to solve. Describe in detail the process you used to make the decision or solve the problem. What sources of  information did you use? How much time did you have, and how much time did you take? 

Hi fishes,

I am a strategy consulting enthusiast from a middle class family. Don't have the financial stability to take a loan for an MBA and hence had to drop some renouned admits this year (Think top IIM's) due to family circumstances. I still dream big and request you to provide some insights for my research:-
1) Average expected package of an associate
2) Average experience expected at ZS to get hired at associate (not BCN)
3) Good books to upskill and ace the consulting case interviews

Had an associate of mine recently confront me and say he has a crush on me. Told him nope and that would be very unprofessional. He has reassured me that this won’t impact our working dynamic but lately there’s been a lot of pushback on any direction given to him or the team. I’m growing concerned he is holding something against me.

How should I approach this?

Is it normal to switch firms early in your career?

This is going to be a stupid question but I’ll ask anyway. Receiving 10k as a gift, Any tips on investing for short term growth.

What exactly is expert track consultant at MBB in terms of qualifications , pay, progression compared to general? I’ve been working in FANG PM for a few years and I’m getting bored. I’m considering moving to MBB.

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

What makes a good consultant at each level: Associate, consultant, manager, partner

Does posting to YouTube or social media in general harm your chances for career growth in corporate America?

Any kiddos have their second dose of the vaccine yet? How were the reactions? Should we expect to have a “sick day” tomorrow if they get the shot today?

Any great tips/tricks for reducing cost on current engagements/increasing value delivered?

This is the second Four Points I've stayed in that has "Never Gonna Give You Up" on the lobby music playlist #rickrolledagain

Recruiting call: "We've had a number of applicants turn down offers because they're afraid of flying." LOLOL. That's like applying for lifeguard and being surprised when there's a pool. 😂

How some people *choose* PMO as a career is mind-boggling to me

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.

If anyone is graduating and needs a referral for a tech consulting position let me know

To all my NY 🐠 - booking some last min NYE tickets. What are some good/fun places to go for a group of 10-15 people ages 25-30?