Book recommendations for a vacation?

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.

Hello peeps,

I am from Deloitte (Hyderabad) and I am planning a trip to Coorg, Ooty and munnar from 23rd December to 1st january(flexible).

If anyone is interested and wants to tag along then text me on instagram Id - sharahulkumar

To avoid disappointment on the trip, we can have a conversation prior so that we can check if we vibe together or not.

See ya.

I have been working in SEA region last 4 years. I feel burned out. I have 10yoe, I have try to move to other country but I pretty much suck in LeetCode. I want to take some time off to unwind, finish some personal business, and really prepare for interviews. I would like to hear from you. Should I quit to my current manager(5th so far) or wait after mid year performance review, when a new boss will take over my team? I'm thinking on giving them 2 months notice period. By contract is 1.

Thanks

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

Is the skiing at Whiteface worth the trek up to Lake Placid?

Anyone carried 65inch TV to india from US? Anything in particular I should be careful about at check in and customs ?

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?

MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

Does vois provide transportation to eon, Pune?
What is the radius? Will help in choosing relocation locality.
Thanks in advance.

Going to Miami for a day, any hotels worth staying at with a pool and near the beach?

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?

When are the usual trips to france done in Airbus?

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

@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 👀

Hi,

Any reviews for Swiss Re as a company? I'm close to getting an offer and want to particularly know about the following:
1. Non-monetary benefits (life, accident and medical insurance details, any other benefits)
2. Paid time off (leave) policy
3. General culture (including WFH support)
4. Work life balance
5. Typical increment and bonus levels (VP level preferably)

Going to Montreal for a bachelor party in early summer. Where is a good spot in the city for an Airbnb? Want something that won't require ubering everywhere. Will be visiting bar scene and whatnot

So who else is at Hilton Orlando this week?

I’m getting a crazy good deal on the Ritz (~250 per night) in Miami - but it uses a Corp code for a company I don’t work for. Worth the risk?

Any here hired Hippo Movers before? Reviews look good but then one on yelp made me suspicious if they were fake

Are there any courses you’d recommend that look good on a PM resume?

Hi Fishes,

I have 9+ yrs experience in .net development.I have offer with softura (19.5 LPA including variable) and qburst ( 21.5 LPA fixed).
Both are providing WFH.

Could anyone tell which has good work life balance?

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

Tether is a giant fraud. How do I short it?

DOGE to the moon?

Leads - remember to spend proportionate time leaving feedback for the folks you delegated your tasks down to this year. 1-2 sentences for a month long, complicated task isn’t enough.

To those who have delivered. Are they still doing photography at the hospital after you deliver?

Wanting to make the leap out of Big 4 as a senior 3 and am not really sure what type of compensation to expect to see. Any ideas on what’s being offered out in the market ?

Hey all. I and some coworkers are reservists. We are trying to get the reserve leave policy more in line with other NYC bank's and consulting firms, as the bank does almost the bare minimum for userra. Was hoping some of you all wouldn't mind sharing the highlights of your institutions reserve leave policy so I can present a benchmark.

Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

I'm considering to move into one of the managed buildings in LIC. Any recs or places to stay away from?

I am interested in learning data science and excel in that path. Please let me know any opportunities.

Hi ,

Does Atos Syntel allocate night shifts to women employees?
Atos Syntel have any development projects?

Could anyone let me know kn how EY account will be in hexaware?. Is it good one to go??
Please suggest your thoughts
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If I’m just looking to slim down is the best thing to do at the gym run?

Please join the websex link provided below🤦🏻‍♂️😅😂

Hot take. Is FAANG even a thing? Or was Cramer just worried about the acronym if he took out Netflix?

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?

Why are you so many people leaving Deloitte and coming to Accenture? What makes it better as Accenture people are leaving to go to Deloitte? Wondering on both sides why and what is leading to the change?

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Recent exp hire in consulting and would love some input. Pre hire was promised by leadership that the firm was doing lots of interesting strategy work in a niche, cutting edge but rapidly growing field. However, after a bunch of internal networking this does not appear to be the case and I'm getting creeping doubts about whether anyone here even understands the space.
Am I being paranoid? Is this common?

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
See comments for more details

What are your book recommendations?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

Started new job at a non-F500 (CorpDev) this week (got offered +45% over my previous base).

Received an offer today from EY, which is +35% over my current base.

I kinda like the CorpDev gig more and have very little motivation to join EY (that particular team). Can I still use their offer to pump up my current base here at the non-F500?

How can I ask for a raise and not set wrong impression so early on?

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

About to get smoked in a case interview tomorrow. Wish me luck 😅

I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

What’s the worse have you done out of spite at work?

What falls under “strategy” work?

Has Deloitte gotten laid off yet?