Been on fish bowl for 6 months, many of the posts here are people expressing their discontent with the consulting life. Is this sense of regret prominent only in consulting or common in the industry..

I realized a slow pace at work is really bad for me. A couple years ago I was experiencing burn out from my fast paced job supporting transactions, and believed by moving to a slower job in a lower cost area, I would be sailing off to the sunset. Wrong, I spend weeks following up with other teams, often times they forgot what we discussed, so I spent 50% if the time reminding them of the topics and next steps. I spend most of my time writing memos no one will read.

Hello, I worked 1 year as a 'Senior Data Engineer' at 110k base. I then was offered and accepted a role as 'Service Manager' at 155k base where I worked another year. Just recently accepted a 'Data Engineer' job at 155k base but with a larger company (in theory with potential to grow).

I am a Google Certified Professional Data Engineer.

Should I be earning more?

Would I earn more long term if I stayed on as Service Manager?

Compliments to Walgreens creative team. Love the new pharmacy commercial with a focus on sun damaged skin.

Is it ok to take a gap year premba? How would that appear to future employers?

F*****-up story…please be constructive (but also open & direct)
With my wife for 14 years, 2 kids under 8y - both under a lot of pressure bc Covid/work/private life/… and have been (unconsciously) running away from our couple not working “since a long time” (dixit my wife). We want to try and fix it, but I also met someone new (not sure if she would even want me) and wondering if it’s worth fixing it (since we are trying/running/avoiding it for years) - just worried about the kids…any advice

Tips for fancy social events? At the risk of sounding pretentious - just really enjoy getting dressed up formally, having dinner, socializing and networking type of thing. Get a kick out of alumni galas, used to love IVY Boston, thought about the union club etc. any ideas?

What are people’s experience with eBay’s “Authenticity Guarantee”? Is it generally fair t rely on?

Anybody in VMWARE Tech Sales

Anyone likes The Strokes? Friend got cold feet and I’m now stuck with an extra ticket to their NYE gig.

Where are all the great jr. creatives coming from? Are you hiring out of state or are they mainly Denver/boulder based What’s your process for determining talent outside of having a great book?

I am getting married in Decemeber and am on H1B. I wanted to work from India for a couple if weeks to reach my utilization target since its my promo year. Are we allowed to do that? If yes, what is the process? Otherwise i will have to take pto for a month.

Anyone from New Zealand willing to refer a new graduate for Salesforce practice?

Trying to decide on the HDHP Health Insurance. Basic vs. Premium. Benefits says the two are equivalent in coverage except three differences - deductible $3K premium vs $3.5k basic, no monthly payment for basic and no $2K company contribution for basic HDHP. What am I missing here. Why would t one not go for basic as you are ahead by about $1K. Any explanations or thoughts?

My PTO was approved for the Thanksgiving & Christmas weeks but I’m totally clueless about the vacation spot given the pandemic situation. Requesting your recommendations. Warm places preferably! Thinking of Hawaii/Keywest

Any agencies or in-house companies hiring senior resource or talent managers? Asking for a friend who is looking. Thanks!

How do you come up with your labs to make sure they are aligned with the unit.? I feel like I am doing well on EOC scores but I feel like my class is a drag because we just drill concepts and the labs are not making the connections I’d like between the lesson and the activity. It becomes them just following my instruction and not much scientific processing or troubleshooting to come up with the conclusion. I want to make scientist not just students that pass the EOC.

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

Go Astros!!!!! Go Bregman!!

Shout. Out. To. All. The. Third. Party. Voters. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 (slow clap)

What are some things you do to make sure you're most efficient when feeling a little under the weather?

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

Every time a company has mass technical issues I just assume some consulting firm screwed up a go-live.

My favorite thing about boarding early is closing all the air vents in my row 😋

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

I have managed and implemented Oracle projects for the last 10 years. I am a PMP, CSCP and PSM certified. I am looking for a change with a salary of 150,000.

Any recommendations?

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

Anyone have any recommendations for an office chair that’s super comfortable for someone that doesn’t sit like a normal human? I always sit either cross legged, knees up, etc.

Manager on the team is a know it all and keeps bad mouthing people - why do we tolerate such jerks 🤷‍♂️

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Would like to move to industry in the future. Currently a senior 2. Is it better to leave after making manager as opposed to now? Looking for max financial gains. With Data and Analytics practice.

What are bonus ranges at Deloitte at C and SC? (As a % of base comp) is there internal transparency in the firm on this?