But what if you *are* Partner 1?

TIL that a conference call just means a call with more than one other person on it. Kind of a let down tbh.

Back in 2017 I quit an absolutely awful company that treated me (and all other lower level employees) like trash. We were constantly being reprimanded about not doing our job well enough, but then would also get yelled at for overtime when we tried to do our job well.
Every year since, I’ve written a 1 star review on Glassdoor. Currently their overall score is a 2.3 with a 0% approval of CEO. 15% recommend to a friend. (((Continued in comments)))

100 nights at Hilton. Gifting diamond status. Where’s the market on this?

anyone ever live at Deco North Lake Shore before? any thoughts?

Hi everyone! Anyone able to make a referral? I would really appreciate it.

Are stores supposed to be closed today due to weather? I just walked 10 blocks to find out the store was closed

What is the norm for number of vacation days once u go private?

Anyone concerned about the incredibly high cost of floral arrangements at the moment? Any alternatives? Had an initial conversation with my decor coordinator and they’re getting absurd quotes ($20k) for flower arrangements in California for a mid 2022 wedding.

Anyone willing to refer to Coca Cola India? Looking for Finance roles.

Is anyone who can help me to refer in Meta London please?

I am looking for a job change for Gurgaon location in the Data analytics domain.
If you have any openings please let me know

Going to be in Barcelona from July 30-Aug 2 with my wife and son. I have Le Méridien Booked on points +700 EUR (for all three nights). Anyone stayed there before? Good/Bad? Also, I’m trying to...

What do you guys use for your facial skin care routine. Be specific thank you!!

Looking to connect with chubs here. HMU and let’s chat. Bay Area guy, and into consulting so perhaps would have a chance to meet them if I’m in the city.

Vanilla ISIS came to corner their opposing candidate’s bus in Texas...

Anyone have recommendations for places to get my eyebrows microbladed?

Recently diagnosed with Cyclothymia by a psychiatrist. My therapist suspects I have bipolar 2.

Was prescribed Lamictal, and I’m hesitant to take medication. Should I get an MD second opinion on diagnosis? Anyone gone through a similar experience have advice to share?

Is it a good time to switch job now? Is there possibility of job offer being rejected at joining time?

Partners, what do you wish you knew as a first year partner that you know now? What did you / would you have done differently to line yourself up for future success as a partner?

How difficult is it to start cold as a new partner at a new firm? With regard to not having a reliable network to fall back and having to build a new team. Is it an terrible idea? TIA

Have you always been a risk taker? I assume with this job you have to take some calculated risks. Is risk taking a skill that can be developed? If so, how do I go about it?

Partners, making partner seems like it takes a lot longer and that the requirements are a lot higher than they used to be. Is this just at PwC, or true for other firms as well?

This is meant as a compliment to your superior ability to balance your life: How do partners have time for fishbowl? It seems so small compared to yalls lives?

I see Accenture MDs sometimes refer to themselves as partners and I often see that title on LinkedIn. Are there MD levels in Accenture that are equity partners like B4 or is it just Andersen hangover?

Partners, is it okay to send a deliverable without your review?

What’s the market sentiment now that it’s been over 5 months from the initial lockdowns and impact.l? What are your clients saying and their prospects for the next year?

As a M / SM, how did you go about growing contacts outside of project work? For contacts that did not know via previous project work, how did you transition into how you (or firm) can help them?

If EY goes public, would existing partnership agreement terms/conditions basically cease? In other words, would a PP’s new ownership (in the form of stock) essentially mean that most (if not all) prior terms (e.g. a forced retirement age) go away?

Can anyone recommend a career coach?

Does Deloitte offer PPMDs a sign on bonus for direct admits? I have heard yes and no. Asking for a friend. 😎

In the PPMD recruitment cycle with Deloitte and process has stalled. Separately hearing that Deloitte is laying off a bunch of people and hiring freeze. Any Deloitte partners got the scoop?

how does one make sure the client does not send out an RFP ? I am assuming once u build the level of trust with the client you make it all single sourced and keep the competition out.

How many of you see a recession coming and what do you anticipate will happen to staff ?

Partners, were you always recognized as a top performer throughout your career?

Boutique partners: does your firm pay distributions according to shares or individual performance or both?

Would like some advice from partners. I was in financial services doing accounting, tax, technology and implementation for hedge funds through my career. I’m looking to settle on a specialty now. Is there anything specific you would advise for someone like me that’s not too far off from what I currently have on my resume? I’m looking for good upside that’s really a good career for the long haul. Thank you in advance!!

Ps... What happens when you realize that an SM you’re close with, and have been mentoring and supporting for P class isn’t a nice person to juniors? Do you have that conversation with them or do you cut them loose?

Partners, how do you invest your money? Wife works in tech and pulls in as much as me, getting into good bonus money this year, between the two of us around $300k. Both of us max out our 401ks...