Asked three managers to write recommendation letters for grad school. One partner replied one week later saying he can write me a letter. What should I do? Should I kick one of the manager out?

My partner is unstable, refuses to take their meds. Regularly snaps and lashes out at me. Im leaving and I feel compelled to tell HR for my replacement’s sake. Am I out of line?

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!

What’s your favorite WFH footwear? Any recommended brands for a chilly home office?

If you don’t have a CD above you and you are doing the work, do you just send it off or do you ask other creatives for their take? Seems weird to just do work and present it without a gut check from somewhere.

what’s your go to clothing staple for meetings

advice, please: I've been getting harassed by a vp for the past 6 months. little things, but retaliatory, obvious, and insufferable. I was told to ignore it, but the behavior is escalating... (cont)

I find the Finding Nemo soundtrack to be a good deterrent from physically assaulting the client/first years/everyone.

Ways to overcome fear of public speaking? At times I stutter when I introduce myself and am sick of it

Do managers tend to make a scene while you put your papers?

I have had a 60%+ increase in volume from this time last year, but we have not had a new hire in my role to assist with the influx. Additionally, others in my department are overworked and they're delegating down to me.

So not only do I gave more work than ever, I'm doing tasks outside my original role

My supervisor cant get headcount approvals. We are suffering as a department. I don't want to overrule him, but should I go to HR?I'm breaking down at this point and see evidence others are too

This is mostly for me but in case anyone else needs it: if everyone else praises your work, don’t let the senior associate with the bad haircut get you down.

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Any ideas for a funny/cute white elephant/secret Santa gift for my finance department xmas lunch party?? I have a cricut so I was thinking about making a funny sign you could hang on your desk or a coffee mug with a cute or funny saying about accounting ? Too lame ? Idk it’s my first Christmas at this company any ideas welcome

When do you think associates are usually let go in small practice groups that are currently being overwhelmed with work? Is it when it starts to slows down or when they already have a candidate to replace you? Just trying to figure out how long I have after annoying a partner 😂.

Scenario, interviewing a candidate that has great experience for the role however candidate has a lot of tattoos. Nothing crazy or derogatory, would you pass on him/her? Not a customer service job either. Specially manufacturing…. Have you ever passed on a candidate because of tattoos?

So grossed out by nasty old man (triple my age) at the client. He came over to where I sat to discuss an issue and his hand "accidentally" falls on my lap! I just got up and walked away

Hey Fishes,

Need likes & emojis
Can I get some
N here's some humour
What's the logic behind likes & reactions after 12 emojis and then we getto send a DM?
Boss: just do what is informed to be done, Don try to be over smart
Employee : I think this is the smartest way to jus DM Directly instead of getting likes & other reactions. Do you think that's really imp.?
Boss : in his mind this guy is too much chaalo...
Let me shift him to other team or.let me see if.i.can kick him out..
Lol!!

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

How can I get my *micro* manager off my back? I know I haven’t been doing the best work this quarter, but emailing me all damn day isn’t going to help me do better, I do know that.

I'm dealing with some toxic masculinity at work from someone that works on my team. Does anyone have advice on constructive ways to address this type of behavior?

Given the continuing chip shortage situation- what changes are you making to your embedded code bases to handle hardware changes?

What's the average salary I can ask for for the role of BA4 Risk Regulatory?
YOE: 3

Hi Fishes,

Got interviewed by JPM Chase in dec...status is you are under consideration...what's the meaning of this? am I selected for the position coz interview was on 15 dec still no reply from them.

If I am selected what should be the salary for product development associate with 2.5years of experience?I am having 3LPA now

Please any idea

What's the location of LTI in Noida or Delhi, are the offices up and running?
What are pros and cons joining LTI
What's the annual hike and performance bonus %

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

We don’t talk about new co co co co. We don’t talk about newco

Hi, My current CTC in Accenture is 14.5LPA and Total years of experience is 9yrs. Thinking about job change. How much CTC I should ask for the next company for 9yrs of experience.

I keep making stupid minor mistakes at work lately presumely cause I’ve been so burnt out, and my senior is constantly mad at me, which made me want to avoid the dirty work even more… I really should care but is it bad that I don’t really care anymore

Going to Berlin next weekend. Recommendations?

So much baggage brought into the relationship. 2 years in and just discovered a whole lot more. Its been mentally extremely difficult and it’s changed me as a person. Just venting but feel hopeless and I know my SO is suffering. Wish there was a solution but I’m losing hope

Partners - absent the paycheck, do you enjoy your job? Regardless of yes/no, did you enjoy the path to getting there? If you didn't, what convinced you to keep going at it?

Has anyone dealt with submitting domestic adoption costs for reimbursement? Do we just email them our receipts as the expense has occurred. Is there forms to fill out as well? I just started the process and made my first payment and want to know how to submit.

What is the average salary comp for a sales engineer with 5 YOE in an energy startup company in SF? I have 5+ YOE and currently based in Canada.

“The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people click ads” ~ Facebook data founder.

Is it wrong that we idolize FAANG? Should the govt intervene in business and privacy?

is it allowed to bring in outsiders e.g. parents, friends to the office for a visit as allowed in companies like CISCO, VMWARE, ETC. ETC.

How is Accenture Research vs EY vs PwC vs KPMG

Hearing rumors about Huron layoffs. Any deets? Friend of mine said he got the "email".

Shout-out to parents. You rock!

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)

Just got funded at Y combinator with a valuation of $7MM. Would you quit consulting at my age (23) to pursue this idea?

Rejected after decision round with BCG for summer 2023 internship. Received feedback interviewers enjoyed talking with me, I structured case well, performed math well, but didn’t drive the case on my own enough. Was encouraged to reapply for full time role next year. How do I put myself in a position to do better 10 months from now?

When will Deloitte reduce firm initiative requirements for S&O? We have reduced learning hours and are about to take away PEs... Time to reduce the hours I have to spend on none client work please!

I can't see my scatterplot. Are they available for DD Commercial Consulting? I have 2 PRD and 5 Client Project

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

New parental leave act going into effect starting Jan 1. Does anyone know how many days off now?

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

any thoughts on 6s vs 6s plus for new work phone?

Do you need my assistance is something we never say. We assert that if you need help ask for it so we can analyze the crap out of you and judge you. Bite me.

When will the resolution crowd at the gym die down? 1 week? 2 weeks?

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

When people ask what I do: "I work a lot sitting in a chair looking busy or taking on conference calls."

Any recs on standing desk converters? Already have a desk so looking for a converter to put on top. Firm is allocating budget for wfh equipment.

If you're in central NJ- you can catch me at topgolf today with my girls. I'll be the one with a drink in my hand at all times. 😎

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

Any self awareness books you recommend?