Bags & Shoe Recommendations.

Any recommendations for heels that I can wear for 4-5 hours that don’t hurt? Preferably 3.5 or 4 inches. The ones I have now are KILLING my feet and legs. I wear a size 11.

I’m also looking for professional bags to carry my files. For reference I’m currently using a Coach Willow Tote. It’s 15.75” long, 10.75” tall, and 5.75” wide. It carries my day to day files, books, and necessities. I’m looking for some this size or larger.

Thanks ❤️

Associates: Do you feel like MDs are receptive and open to your suggestions and feedback? Mine tends to shut them down or ignore them entirely.

I recently took a new role (going on 4 months) and I’m struggling to feel connected. I’m an HR team of 2 and my VP and I get along but I’m missing the team environment. I loved my prior company and team and want to go back. I’m worried if I reach out how this will be received. 😬

Inspired by one of my kids' favorite books, I penned this masterpiece of an Ode to Consulting:

One senior partner all alone
Calls two managing directors on the phone
Three associate partners at the door
Bring along another four
Five senior managers come overdressed
Six managers show up with a guest
Seven senior consultants arrive in a sack
Eight associates sneak in the back
Nine analysts come to work
ALL THE CONSULTANTS GO BERSERK!!!

Ok, I'll show myself out now... 😂

Partner sends out TY email for great teamwork on a large project. Senior forwards the email to myself and other staff. People who put most amount of hours were excluded from Partner's email. Cont.

What is the advice on what feedback to leave for a peer who really sucks at everything y'all have worked together on? It's about the time where everyone on my team requests feedback from each other and I'm nervous for it coming up. My manager knows that everything I've worked w her on I end up doing 90% of the work when it's meant to be split so it is a known issue. We're both at level 3 so are genuinely peers. She seems like a nice person but i have 0 positive work feedback tbh

I posted this somewhere else before I remembered that I am in this bowl :) so, I changed jobs 6-7 months ago and I am realizing it is not a good fit. Leadership seem to not want to hear the truth so people tell them what they want to hear and if you don’t middle management gets pissed at you. I am seriously thinking about looking somewhere else. My question is how do you answer the “why are you looking to leave” question without bad mouthing your current company?

What are some creative ways that I can reward my team? They've been working really hard lately and I want to show my appreciation

Need advice - I've been talking to a Partner contact at a big-4 firm where I REALLY want to work. She sent my info to the managing partner in my city, but I haven't heard anything for about 3 weeks. Been playing it cool because I know these things can take time, BUT, I just got let go from my current firm. I have til 12/15 to find a new job.

Do I tell her my timeline is now a month, or is telling them I'm getting fired going to tank my chances of getting the job?

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 😂.

Starting a new fully remote role Monday with a leader that has never had their own admin, let alone an exec assistant. Any suggestions for developing the relationship or training them to properly use an exec assistant?

@women in the ME, I’m moving from NYC to Dubai. Is there some things to consider for attire in a business environment or is it the same as in NA? I’m thinking about business travel to other countries like KSA 👀

How do you address someone who seems condescending? We’ve never met in person, and they’re slightly more senior, on a parallel team. (Not at TBWA)

I’m sending close out emails and don’t want to be disingenuous. What do you say when it was NOT a pleasure working with someone? Looking for ideas on how to close out the message.

TIA

What are your thoughts on juniors who are quiet but do good work? Feeling anxiety over being a hardcore introvert and not being about to articulate thoughts verbally during meetings so instead I stay quiet and only speak when spoken to.

Campus visit (non interview) says to wear business casual. Jeans and dress shirt tucked ok?

My manager nominated me for judging a small programme happing virtually with two other head of the Department, but when I joined the programme someone from office outside was included for that with director and those two HODs were also not there... I prepared my speech, well dressed up but when hosts announce the name of judges I felt bad... he could have atleast informed me... everytime he does the same kind of thing and than says in corporate sector types of politics happens...

People of Color, how do you deal with an all-white team who doesn't acknowledge your (worthy) accomplishments while pats all incompetent employees?

I was passed over for partner but will make of counsel at a V50 firm. I’ve put in the work to make partner, but the firm is making very few this year (less than 10). Am I wrong to feel disrespected?

Let’s talk about wrongful termination. The other day I was fired in the middle of the day without any warning. My colleagues called me because they were confused on why the Talent Manager dismissed me from the chat. I didn’t know what they were referring to. So I called my PM to ask what was happening, and she said that she just got off the phone with the TM and said they were terminating my contract on the spot due to me speaking up about micromanaging. No explanation just kicked out. Advice?

Hi Fishes,
i got an mail for dress code that we can only wear collared tshirts only, it is strictly applied or people do wear round neck tshirts as well ?

Have your teams truly imbibed NGGM?

Can anybody tell me does BOSCH support buyout option? Should a candidate serve 3 months of notice period strictly?

How is harman for automation testing profile , I heard harman is both product based and serviced based.

I have offer from EY and Publicis sapient but harman is offering for more.

do you follow up with each interviewers after rejecting an offer? really liked the company and everyone i spoke to but the role isn’t for me. Would want to work for this company if the role was right. Any suggestions on keeping good relationship and not burning bridges by rejecting the offer?

Hi, looking for some general advice please. 4 years litigation experience, 2 years international commercial. Really interested in getting into l&e, but no idea where to start? Any particular courses, newsletters, groups, other? Thank you!

Recommendations for tailors on the west side? Considering using nordstrom if all else fails… can anyone vouch for nordstrom?

Was anyone else incredibly disappointed with the Hollywood boardwalk when you first came? I didn't even know 99% of the folks there

Need referral in siemens java developer. Java ,spring boot, microservices.

Tux budget NYC?

How do you make sure you are keeping the brand voice consistent?

Hi all, what are the process or steps of onboarding after successfully uploading all the required documents on tydy ?

Guys is it better to join Barclays as a business analyst from Credit Suisse, considering current situation of Credit Suisse? I am clueless right now.

Hi everyone! I will be on Philly for the first time this weekend. Looking for recommendations for breakfast/brunch spots and obviously philly cheesesteak! Any other tips about the city would be greatly appreciated

Hi fishes,

Comment your total hike, VP , ctc current, level, designation, tech stack you have received as per Nov 22.

SO excited about the new iPhone 14! I currently own an 11 Pro Max and never really upgraded because this one was still fine, but I feel like I want something newer. Has anyone purchased the 14 yet?