At what point (in miles) do you decide that a mileage run isn't worth it?

Let's talk about Stranger Things S5 predictions!!! I think one of the main characters will get killed off. My bet is on Eleven but that may be too obvious. Wbu?

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

What would you serve as a homemade brunch menu for 8? Looking for inspo!

Anyone have any recs for good online/virtual book clubs?

I bought 5 lobster tails today and a 2 pound bag of shrimp and just went to town dunking everything in melted butter. AMA

Thinking about eating dog food to save money. Thoughts?

Edit: All we currently have in the house is Rachel Ray chicken and rice. Is it any good?

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What are some easy to make, low stress holiday meals for a school holiday staff party? I was "volunteered" by our principal to set it up this year (🙄). I'm making decorated sugar cookies but kind of drawing a blank when it comes to savory dishes. Bonus points if you have any adult holiday themed games or fun drinks to suggest! It's off school property and there will be a bar (thank god), for context.

Book recommendations for 6th grade?

Sell Beyond Meat? Worried there won’t be any more catalysts helping it move up anytime soon.

Kindly recommend some self help books!

I am short 1140 PQP short to maintain my United status. I have a Turkish airline flight booked, would this be enough to gain the needed PQP? Not sure how to check / calculate. Thanks!

What era/genre would you say we're living in right now?

I am thrilled to announce we just passed the 1,000 member mark, and on a Friday to boot.

I am beyond thrilled to see there so many professionals who enjoy the brown water! Granted it’s still the middle of the day, but let’s see those TGIF/celebratory drinks! 🥳🥃

Anyone familiar with RSM TAC salary range for managers and directors?

Can anyone provide insights into Corporate Finance Institute’s Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification? Worth it?

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Help me save the day: have a massive excel file (600k rows) with duplicate records (column a, b and c are duplicate, not a duplicate if a and b are the same though). How can I filter for just these records? If it didn’t crash excel I could concat into one column, Conditional format for duplicates, and sort by color. What’s a work around?

How much fis takes to share service letter. As it's already more than 20 days.

Hello fishes,
I have been offered From Persistent system with 90% hike and some joining bonus.
I am still awaiting offer from Capgemini as I have cleared interviews and completed documentation there too.
My question is should wait for Capgemini's offer? As they haven't been responsive to any of my mode of communication.
While as Persistent has been responsive and offered a good deal..let me know ur thoughts

I currently work at a small PI firm in Atlanta were EVERYTHING is settled presuit. If we’re unable to settle, then it’s referred to another firm for litigation. This whole process seems very atypical to me and the attorneys rarely touch a file until the first liability offer is received. The paralegals handle everything from intake to drafting the demands. The attorney briefly skims (does NOT read) the demand packages and signs. Is this ethical?? Anyone else work at a firm that is run this way??

Anyone have their CFE? Just wondering what you have done or plan to do with it and what the test was like.

Hey Peeps, I got an offer from Thoughtworks. I heard that you get some stocks too. But the offer letter does not mention it. HR confirmed it though that there would be a separate communication regarding the same. I have 7.5 YOE and joining as Senior consultant QA. How much stocks value can i expect to get?

Hey guys!

Can anyone give me ideas for remote jobs that can be done at my own time?

I work 9-5 and i would love to work a remote job during nights and weekends...

Hello fellow fishes,
I'm 5 YOE in analytics, mainly CPG/Retail business understanding and solutioning with a touch of python.

I'm planning to enter in freelancing. What could be a potential stream and how to break through into that first project.

Does anyone know the average “Senior Strategist” salary in advertising, “Associate Strategy Director” or “Strategy Director” salary in NYC? Thanks!

How long did it take you to find the right position the first time you went in-house? I am 5 months into it and regretting turning down the (lowball) offer I got a couple months ago.

California 🐟 does your vacation payout when you leave your job get taxed at regular wage, or bonus, levels? Does your employer have discretion to choose?

What are your thoughts on the new Scrum Guide?

Is there anyone at Apple open to connecting about a Job referral?

PE firms with the best WLB?

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

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Accenture is looking for qualified, experienced consultants and managers for our Strategy & Consulting practice across a variety of industries and functions. If you’re interested, shoot me a DM.

Milestones in Orlando has been awesome, I have actually been impressed. EY fb fam, how is your experience?

If I book travel with my amex plat, will I still receive the benefits the amex gold skymiles card offers because I'm a cardholder? I've called amex 3 times and those window lickers don't know.

Best “consulting” books with topics on frameworks, strategy, etc. to prepare for MBB interview?
i.e. Lords of Strategy, On competition and competitive strategy. Thanks

What books should I read about being a great manager?

I was offered a contractor role (~20 hours a week) at 90/hour. This is extremely attractive because it’ll double my income (and the tax deductions from 1099 are solid). With that being said, I also want to see what kind of conflicts I can see given that I’m at a B4 firm.

I get the whole “you can’t have a second job” thing and don’t care but I’m actually worried about causing major conflict of interest.

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

Book recommendations for a vacation?

What does corporate/business development pay look like in big pharma?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

I seriously just received an Out Of Office email from my client that said "I'm on PTO" ... that's IT, folks. Achievement Unlocked! IDGAF Status Reached: Expert.

Is PMP worth it? Already have a cert. Starting to manage some big teams/projects.

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?