Bay Area 🐟

What are the best SF neighborhoods or nearby cities to live in?

Looking to optimize on: safety, restaurants (quality, quantity, variety) and some greenery (i.e. nature or parks).

Restrictions: ~$2-2.5k/mo for studio or 1br. Not insane commute into the office (financial district).

TIA!

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

Is a side-venture of real estate (buying of rental property) noteworthy in the application process? In terms of extra curriculars...

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

Did anyone get a GSB interview this week?

Yet again I’m watching a client fuck up a nice spot so bad I can’t put it in my reel. Absolutely disheartening.

Why is an appropriate salary for a pharma senior planner role in NYC? Over 6 years of experience, but not solely in planning: 2 years in hybrid planning roles, 3 years in business development, 1 in client services

Losing motivation and drive as time goes on , and I’m only 27 . Nothing I’m passionate about and money just seems like it’s ever enough ($160k total comp) . I was lucky enough to be making that much at McK while solving social problems within education , Econ dev , and public health

However , social good isn’t pleasing my soul neither is the income . I’ve switched jobs to healthcare where I’m impacting people’s physical and mental health . Still no passion / drive

I feel lost / bored :(

Any healthcare strategy practices hiring here? I have 2.5 YOE in healthcare valuation and am looking to move into strategy work!

Hi guys, 2 days back HR mailed me to inform final verdict was positive and asking few details like PAN. But till now offer letter hasn't been released. Should I give a call today or wait for few more days?

Hi Fishesh

Which one will be good to join for SAP technical consultant having 5.6yr experience?

Deloitte USI: 20 lpa fixed, 10% variable, 3lakh JB
Bristalcone, client: SAP Labs: 22 LPA fixed, 10% variable and 1 lakh JB.

I had worked with SAP Labs, work culture and Work life balance is good but I am not sure about Deloitte usi. Someone please help me

Is persistent systems good company for Mulesoft Developer? Yoe 5

Hi All, currently Visa is approved, stamping is yet to be done... But the package is 60k only and I heard from colleagues who are already there, that this is not sufficient... I am working at a package of 12 LPA in India, and I think switching is the best option rather than going to US. Need your opinion please

Looking to ask for a transfer to USI from US in 2 months. Anyone gone through this and willing to share their experience ?

Did anyone resign while in US ? Which form did you use on Dnet ? There is one each for USI and US

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

I’ve been on the bench with less than 10% utilization for 3wks now. I’m a first year and the past month has been slower with not many new projects coming in. I do see a few new projects come in every week but I’m not getting staffed on them. Should I be worried? Should I ask my PM if I should be worried? We’re in a pretty small group less than 20 people

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?

New job starting at the end of Feb - when should I inform my current firm? Should I do more than the customary 2 weeks?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

To those who went to a fancy private school: do you think it was good for your psychology? We are lucky to choose to send our son to a very good public school or a well known private school. (Cont)

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

Losing motivation and drive as time goes on , and I’m only 27 . Nothing I’m passionate about and money just seems like it’s ever enough ($160k total comp) . I was lucky enough to be making that much at McK while solving social problems within education , Econ dev , and public health

However , social good isn’t pleasing my soul neither is the income . I’ve switched jobs to healthcare where I’m impacting people’s physical and mental health . Still no passion / drive

I feel lost / bored :(

How risky is it to bring CBD/THC gummies back from CA to NYC? My friend wants some for her anxiety and I know it’s not 100% legal but does anyone really care?

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

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

Is stimulus check based on gross or net 2019 income?

I get nervous whenever anyone mentions my future. Like i’lll be on calls and they’ll say things like “for next year” or “over the next few years” and I’ll get nervous. I think I’m a commitment phobic, does anyone else feel this way?

Two SMDs telling a story about flying and I say something like "that's why I refuse to get a middle seat"...They look at me puzzled for a few seconds then realize I'm talking about coach. 😭

Those who live in shelter-in-place guidelines, and have ventured out to run, walk the dog, or get essential supplies, how would you describe your neighborhood? I came back from a walk, “eerily quiet”

i tend to assume things are self explanatory or simple that it does not require discussion. finding out what I think is simple is not for others. any tips for when to open up a lengthier discussion?