Arm rests - thoughts on how to handle a
person taking up both arm rests? Should I just deal with it? Seems like it’s dudes who take over all
arm rests...

How do you deal with a manager who expects 3 months of work overnight? I have tried structuring , creating a plan to show him how the activities are being executed. However, he seems to be someone who turns around every other hour to ask ‘Is it done’? I am usually pretty good at managing expectations but having a hard time conveying how unreasonable he is being. Despite being organized, I am coming across as scattered and jumbled since I have been working 15+ hours with no food and break daily

Has anyone else ever dated a coworker?

I think I’m about to get my first experience of getting in trouble with a partner for work that I actually already sent for review and followed up on multiple times (and brought up during calls). Stay tuned… 😑

PARTNERS: two questions —1. If you see an associate has really low hours for the month, do you imagine them chillen on a beach somewhere or do you consider they probably spent most of their days sitting in front of the computer being “available”? 2. If you send an associate a random e-mail on a weekend like “Can you pull X and send to Y”, would you get annoyed if they responded saying they weren’t by a comp or would you consider it reasonable that they wouldn’t be by a comp on a weekend?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Heard from me:

“Oh, junior person, you have edits to the monthly activity report 3 days after your deadline to review the report, and after I sent it to the client? How lovely for you."

How do you handle a passive aggressive boss? Mine seems friendly but screws me over when it comes to giving guidance during difficulties in projects and project resources, he says mean things :(
I am new to the firm and very confused. Please guide me on how to deal with such toxic people.

I'm moving to the East Coast from L.A. in a few months. Not seeing patients due to covid and using my spare time to plan. Any advice on culture at work, dress codes, etc.?

Have you come across times where you meet the competition at the client site and just want to sneak em into the copy room, and have a good time? (Pretty sure that EY guy was thinking the same)

Got added to the client's mailing list so now I get typo-filled emails about "This person is covering as receptionist for 2 days" and "Who needs a mouse pad". ugh, can I unsubscribe?

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

How do you explain to a interviewer that you are leaving your job because your new boss doesn't treat you well/fairly?

My partner refuses to flatulate during waking hours around me. I feel this lack of intimacy is cause for alarm. I calmly mentioned my concerns and she doesn't feel comfortable speaking about the subject. Any suggestions?

How do you mute someone on Skype? Asking for myself cause my coworker is annoying.

Do you guys respond to emails and phone calls over the weekend or have you been able to put boundaries in place wit your boss?

Hello! I've been struggling the last few weeks because someone on my team has been taking credit for my work. This coworker is really good with buzzwords and getting the attention of upper management. I'm feeling discouraged - what should I do?

If you were attracted to a subordinate coworker would you by all means try to avoid being placed on same engagement team to avoid obvious or put more effort and request that they be put on your team?

Is there any not very expensive black tie gown shops near Toronto downtown? New to the city and office party has black tie dress code!

Someone I’ve started seeing uses they/them pronouns. I’m trying my best but still feel like I make mistakes. When I want to address them is it ok to say how are you or should I say how are they?

What’s the overall feeling about presentation attire? Suit and tie?

Thoughts on DDB Chicago, more specifically the Army account?

So who is this SEI and why is everybody arguing with him/her? 😂

With the huge budget my company sets aside for advertising, lots of people think that marketing execs are really well paid. I WISH!!!

Need advice- Got into an at fault accident a while back, car is being fixed by insurance coverage over $10k. Now my rental got hit by something with a large star damage to the windshield and will have to be replaced since it larger than a coin . Scared if I tell insurance my rate will go up even more. Can I just get a company to replace it and pay out of pocket without telling rental company or insurance ? One company is quoting me $800 which I’m happy to pay. Rental car is a bmw

Any ladies want to go to happy hour tomorrow? 💁‍♀️ here

Has anyone successfully landed a job in Europe as an American Citizen? I’m really looking into moving to London/Amsterdam or Berlin.

Just got a pair of Bose quietcomfort noise-cancelling headphones. Maybe the best purchase of my adult life. #gamechanger

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Can anybody please help me out with the market corrected salary of Associates in PWC India (Tax Tech Stack).

When life isn’t even hard and you’re still struggling 😔

Technology consultant looking to make the move back to Philly. Interested in tech sales, sales operations, customer success, and potentially other consulting opps. Any and all leads are appreciated!

Is there anyone who became an architect without experience as software engineer? I currently work as solutions analyst and my goal is to be a solutions architect. Is it possible without having software engineering experience?

How practice premium is given in the monthly payslip

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What’s the earliest you’ve seen them start checking bags? Today the overheads were full after Group 1 for ORD>BOS

Had the final round interview and then was just told that there isn’t headcount for this team but if there was I would get an offer. Anything I can do or just keep looking? Hiring manager told me to hit him up periodically to see if there is a spot on his team

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

Senior 🐟, do you ever meet junior people (entry level- Senior) and get the feeling that s/he have a future in Senior Leadership? Curious if there are observable traits early on or if it's only clear

A few weeks of traveling and I find myself exhausted. Any tips for getting use to the hectic consultant schedule?

Question for anyone whose left the firm: I've been here for 9 years so my pension is fully vested. What happens to it if I leave?

Third year Manager with 170k base. Looking to exit consulting, move to the DC/VA/MD metro area and (here is the kicker) not take a pay cut. Realistic?

Consultants in the Westin Delaware hotel working in the restaurant late night. What firm are you with?

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Looking for an American Airlines or United status match / status challenge. Pls drop a link if your firm has one 🙃

What's the deal w The Gwen? Was is a Westin before the renovation? The removes awaiting renovation are pretty plain

What are the odds my company (big 4) asks me to just leave immediately after I give my 2 weeks notice if I’m on the bench right now? Trying to strategize here so I don’t put in the notice too soon

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

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?

So who here visited the Chicago Yacht Club at Open House Chicago and decided they wanted to grow up to be an old white guy? 🙋🏻

Has anyone taking the DRI Business Continuity certification course recently? Do you have any suggestions for study materials?