Benchmarking: what firms have holiday shutdowns (e.g., Christmas break, July 4th, etc) and do these count against personal PTO?

Does Deloitte official can get paternity leave in his 1st year ? If yes, for how many weeks he is eligible ?

Hey Boschlers,
Is tomorrow holiday??

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

Freelancing for the first time next week. What are some of the less obvious benefits? Also, are you treated differently in agency settings/company culture?

Hi Sharks, I urgently need your help with reviews on 'Deloitte Shared Services LLP'. Please tell me about career growth, benefits? Would really appreciate your help!

Does HSBC give some staff benefits to it's employees on there banking services..

Is it as hard to take PTO as people say? I have a couple of long weekend trips planned (covid willing) in May and June, which is right after I start, but have heard that it’s normal to have to cancel plans due to last minute deals coming in. Any tips??

It looks like PWC has the “worst” paternity leave policy out of all the big 4 with only 8 weeks off then another 4 weeks at 24hrs per week. Anyone think this might change soon? EY and Deloitte give 16 weeks and KPMG gives 12 weeks.

Anybody joined PWC UK recently? Have some questions around allowances if you would be so kind to answer.

Here a European from one of those communist countries who use taxes to have free ish healthcare and that.

I'm about to move to the US and just realised that paid holidays are not a thing there. What's the deal? Some agencies better than others? Can I get days even if I don't get paid? So much to do outside of work, I need dayzzzz

EY leave department hasn’t been the most helpful with the exact details around maternity leave - so just wondering for any EY mamas - how do we initiate getting the two weeks before due date off? Just a doctors note or ??? Thank you!!

Hi Fishes,

Could you please share CGI benefits for lead analysts. Recently joined CGI.

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

Hi All,
Does HSBC Technology provide option to take extended health insurance policy for parents ?

What are the benefits they provide if we have to work from office at Bangalore.

Tomorrow is zs holiday in India offices. So will be the salary get credited today??

Ladies in the city - if you have baby hair/bangs etc how do you handle them during workouts? Is there a headband you recommend?

Hi I’m in the interview process at PayPal and negotiating salary. The position is a Manager L 25 in Reg Reporting and I’m trying to figure out a range for Florida but can’t find much at all. Any guidance would be very appreciated

Wanting to switch from litigation to in house. What should I make sure I do before I start applying? Do referrals from someone inside a company matter that much when applying? I'm burnt out, I need an escape from billables. Help me out!

What’s happening to these new apartment rates 😩😩😩

I need an interior designer. My parter and I have good taste but just aren’t creative types that can pull it together. Live in Cobb. Any recs?

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

I thought the power reserve on DJ41 Ref126333 was about 70hours, but I noticed it’s about 40-48 hours on mine. Wear mine about every other day, but not on weekends and then Monday morning when I go to wear it, it’s dead and have to wind it. Anyone else seeing this?

Hei Fishes,

I am looking for Data, Product Analytics and Business Intelligence opportunities. Currently serving notice period and LWD is 10th Apr'22. Please let me know if there is open position at your organization and I'll DM you.

Thanks!

What should i go for TCS 9.5Lpa or Rategain 11.5 lpa

Anyone analyze QoEs before? Need to come up with questions for due diligence call and looking for some guidance

What resources (online prep, books, case books, peers, mental math, etc) did you use when getting ready for case interviews? I’ve seen several online — Management Consulted, Hacking the Case Interview, MConsultingPrep, etc — and would appreciate any insights on what was helpful!

If I get fired while on OPT without getting my H1-B stamped, is it useless or can it be used in future for some other job?

Do you have a separate exclusive community for your most loyal users? How is it working out?

Would like some tips on how to prepare for Senior Fullstack Developer tech interviews. What kind of questions should I expect? Any other tips on how to prepare? TIA

What is scale of Pay for SAP ABAP profile in market? For 2-3 years of experience?

What are some Entry Level jobs at AWS in Project Management/Implementation Consulting?

anyone know where to buy disposable cameras for cheap ?

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

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.

Anyone else feel the customer service at W hotels is really bad?

Hey 🐟 fam. I’m starting a new gig next week that’s 90% WFH. I’d love some recommendations on a second monitor. Nothing crazy pricy, but something that’ll work well with my MacBook Pro. Thanks y’all.

What are some boutique firms in London who specialize in the Retail industry? Have a friend with industry experience looking to move into consulting but big firm life would not be a fit for her. TIA!

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

What does “Digital Transformation” really mean

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

Anyone else obsessed with the Westin white tea line? 😅

Thoughts/reviews on Indian Matchmaking?

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

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”

Starting to feel like partnership models aren’t great for staff. It seems like my friends at public companies get treated much better.

Anyone want to be a case buddy? Getting DMed for off cycle recruiting and don’t have anyone to practice with since no longer in college

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Why does it take so long to get a start date from B4? I’m getting worried because I’ve seen so many people lost their offer due to covid when I graduated last year. I don’t want to resign from my current job and move to a different city just to hear that they don’t need me anymore 🙁

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?