Can we start a doggo/cat/pet picture thread please? We need some positive content amidst the sea of Covid19 chatter.

Got a first round interview with AlphaSight out in San Francisco. Any tips or advice?

What was the coolest work related party/ event you have been at, pre/post Covid?

Should I continue to live at my parents house in the Midwest as things start to open back up or move back to my assigned office city on the east coast? I’ve been saving a lot of money, but I don’t have any friends out here in suburbia. I’m only 25, no student loans, and kind of want to live the city life and make some friends, but I’m hesitant because this high savings rate is really nice and my project at work would be remote even without covid, so I don’t HAVE to move out anytime soon

Hey fishes, curious which San Diego companies you think give the best work-life balance. Can be public, private, start-up, etc. BONUS: If you work for one, do you like it there?

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

Anyone here know which consulting firms or other companies in the area that are still hiring? Unfortunately, today is my last day at my firm. #covid19

I have recovered from Corona Virus. Its 6 weeks now and I can tell you that the after effects are real. I have anxiety that I will never get over the fatigue, brain fog, inability to form sentences and words and headaches which make my work days very difficult to get thru.

PEOPLE DO MAKE MISTAKES!! but My manager reacts very rudely everytime with me, And all seniors who are with him around 10+ years will assign tickets to me and they monitor me continuously.

I never had any conflicts with anyone, but i felt that they all connered me. I had a call with my director and senior director and explained about this on my last day

i never met my teammates in office since i joined and resigned in covid.
Did this happen coz i dint have much rappo with them?

Tips for San Diego trip with 1.5 year old in December?

I'm 1 year out of college and recently inherited $400k and have another $120k saved up from internships and work.

I know the standard thing to do is DCA into an index fund/ETF but is there anything else I should be doing to invest my money and hedge against inflation. I'm just concerned with the political turmoil going on and trying to figure out what ETFs I should be investing in and how much I should be putting in every week.

How would you recommend investing the money?

Moving to atl- what are typical 1x1 rent prices?

Does anybody have ideas on how to use 2 weeks of vacation during covid? Can’t visit family without international travel, most friends are with their family/SOs and social distancing. Pto is expiring so it’s use it or lose it. Im in NYC. Thank you!

Just moved to sunny San Diego with my fiancée and don’t have any friends in the city! Anyone open to grabbing a drink in the coming weeks? Currently in North Park

Just moved to San Diego. Anyone wanna get together??

Best gyms in Philly? Pre-covid I was doing a mix of OrangeTheory, F45, Corepower Yoga, with a few other places mixed in from ClassPass. Thoughts on the nicest gym? Located in Fishtown but would go down to nolibs/old city/midtown village too

Any minority recruiters/HR who can truthfully confirm if checking off an ethnicity when submitting a job application matters or is it better off to mark "Prefer not to say" for a better chance of getting follow-ups?

What is leave policy for TIAA GBS India?

I have a JP Morgan code interview happening soon for a data science position. Anything I should know before I get started?

Could anyone suggest a good ladies pg in Marathalli area? Preferably single sharing or double.

Why is it so difficult to make the next career move within your OWN company. I have over 7 years of experience across multiple departments and yet an external company is more willing to give an interview to select roles than your own home company for the same role internally!!

Where is the loyalty in that !!??

What would be the best course of action to take to break into tech? I’m considering getting into tech sales or digital marketing for a tech company but I have no idea how to start. Plus I don’t have a degree just self taught education.

Hello fishes, Will BNP Paribas delay onboarding to lateral hires?

Can an ADA make the jump to big law or a boutique litigation firm? I’m a NYC ADA (DANY/KCDA) from a Tier 2 law school (top 45% only) and top 10 undergrad. Can experience make up for mediocre grades?

Has anyone heard of RegenXbio?

Mercedes E class vs BMW 5 series? How would you rate each?

Is it possible to secure a decent lease for around 200/month with no more than 1k down? Asking for my parents…

Does anyone here follow Your Auto Advocate (renamed Your Advocate Alliance) on YouTube? Trying to learn how to negotiate to buy my first car. As if I wasn’t nervous enough to negotiate pricing before I’m even more so with 2022 market situation. Just wondering if anyone has used that channel or others similar to buy a car for an agreeable price these days

Brand new manager here is that feeling pretty overwhelmed. Any top tips for a manager newbie? Particularly need help in planning workload.

Any insight into life as a patent agent with stern Kessler? Are there directors to avoid in the chemistry area?

Hey I have years of technical and consulting expletive in IAM and risk consulting. Thinking of leaving of kpmg due to a lack of opportunities. Can someone please refer me to their firm?

What is your opinion of expected base salary for a Director of Global Operations Risk Management who has managers who are leads for each region (US, Latin America, Europe and Asia)?

Ps this is for a major global insurance company!

Holidays are coming up. Need to make sure I put in for the days! And then remind all the gentiles fifty times not to schedule important meetings those days

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

Just submitted my resignation letter. I’m going back to my old startup as a Product Manager and Lead Software Developer 🙌🏻

Books you would recommend for consulting or personal development?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

Do mbb and big 4 do different types of work in deal making?

What’s the EY email size limit from external sources? Help desk said 50mb, sounds high

What are the senior manager titles at PwC worth ? Experience wise and salary wise, in Assurance and Consulting?

What’s the average age for making partner at the top consulting firms?

Just had an interview with Netflix and at some point I mentioned “GAFA” (even joking that it’s probably GAMA now) and completely forgot they’re in FAANG 😬

Will this be one of those moments I remember when going to bed for the rest of my life? Yes.

Would a failed PIP still pay severance at Big 4? If so, how is severance calculated?

Best roommate prank you've seen/done. Go!

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

How hard is it to get distinctive achievement for a second year analyst looking to move to consultant?

Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

What is PwC’s 401k match? Do they sponsor b school?