Come on, they are seriously closing several freeways during the holiday weekend. Who plans this stuff?

I had an interview the week before Christmas and New Years. I know there is usually a holiday slump - when should I reach out about an update? It will be 3 weeks tomorrow.

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?

I’m in a little of a pickle but a good one. Offer A. Established “start up” doing well financially and projected to hit profitability. 130k base. Stocks offered, unlimited PTO, and 70% Medical covered. Offer B. Is at a business much larger…90k salary with 10% bonus and generous stock offering. Titles are different which is why the pay is much different. I know some may think it is a no brainer but offer A allows me to grow the department ground up whereas offer B id be apart of to just different

Wishing all a happy holiday and thank you for all you do

hiya fishes. happy friday! sorry if this isnt the right bowl, but this is in regards to vacation time. i have an interview process starting next week, and wondering when it would be good to mention i would be OOO between the middle of the month in september? its for a week. im unsure if i can twist this to have a start date once im back. going back and forth on being transparent vs. mentioning it later on. thoughts?

Juneteenth is just around the corner. This is the first year I get the day off as a company holiday -- not sure if my company is having any programs or events. How about yours? And if not, are you doing anything on your own to recognize/celebrate this day?

Outside of salary, what other things have people negotiated as new hire, I’ve seen more PTO, working from home, sign on bonus, even stock options? How have you negotiated these things especially if you are new to negotiating? Any books or references that gave you a great foundation. I’ve been on my job search from sometime now and getting more interviews, I’m willing to take a pay cut, but wonder what else I can ask for outside of more pay? Thanks

Does anyone work for Children’s medical center of Dallas on this form ? I know we recently had a “employee appreciation” bonus last month before Thanksgiving but not sure if that counts as one whole holiday bonus including Christmas , or it it’s safe to expect another in mid December ? What seems to be the latter in the past ? Any thoughts are appreciated !

Just had to go to thesaurus dot com to look up synonyms for “exciting”. I think I need a vacation….

How much PTO does everyone get? Please include yoe for context

Have an interesting scenario. Holiday party season is approaching. At one of our parties (during working hours) there is an optional “talent show.” Employees can win door prizes. We have an entry that is a religious song - like one you would sing in church. I assume we need to let this employee perform this - or we are setting ourselves up for trouble. Likewise, if we permit this song, I assume we cannot compel attendance to the talent show. The talent show is part of a lunch thing.

🎄How do you plan to recharge over the holiday break?

Drop your plans or ideas below! 👇

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! Anyone know how many vacation days Managers at Sia get?

Does delaying my interview hurt my chances of getting an offer? Looking at how aggressively McKinsey is hiring, I’m afraid delaying interviews may put me at a disadvantage. On the flip side, I’m working pretty long hours at my current job so I don’t have a lot of prep time. Please advise!

Mckinsey fish, how is implementation practice? How does it compare to general consulting? How is the growth trajectory? Got an opportunity to join as implementation consultant but I am worried it will be a step down (will be taking a paycut as well).

I am interviewing at a startup ($50-100M revenue) for a VP role to lead a new line of business. What compensation package would you expect given the role and stage of the business?

Anyone recently completed their visa process with PwC? Please advise on time taken by PwC for CoS alone and overall visa.

I have two positions open - 1 developer (goLang+ Networking) and QA lead. For Referral please reach out to me. No issue for salary range for perfect candidate.

Maybe I’m just realizing I’m lazy… but do y’all ever get assigned an actual, hard research or drafting project and realize you don’t like the effort? Like plz let me go back to doc review.

Anyone else feel restless - I'm happy with my job / money but this restlessness surrounds me, want to do something else, something creative, something bigger than a job...

Best mentoring advice you were given?

I have a game I love to play at the airport. I find someone who has the most vague resemblance to someone famous and then insist they are that person.

Like "Oh my God, you're Tom Hanks! I love so many of your movies and I think you are great and so funny in interviews. How are you feeling? I heard you had covid?"

Guy who very very vaguely resembles Tom Hanks insists he isn't. Then I keep insisting he is.

This is a fun way to pass time during layovers.

My company is looking for a content management systems that will help manage blog creation, and can be used to assign and monitor progress of completion for blogs. Does anyone have any suggestions?

What’s the hourly pay for others as a quality transaction specialist? I’m at $19.18 and feel it’s low for the inflation rate. HR and leadership refuse to give the salary range definitions and will say if I’m either in the low or median range of pay.

Anybody here who gave interview for senior business analyst role in IQVIA?

For those who were CTL or left without a job lined up due to burn-out: how long did it take you to find a job?

Any good cornhole leagues around?

I am contemplating a new offer for Validation Lead role (non- managerial) at a Big pharma, with 4 years experience -post masters degree. Suggestions on what the compensation should look like ?

Noticing a culture shift since the Kohlberg deal. Have other fish noticed this when a PE firm gets involved?

Just got some fun news, my CEO decided he wants to have an office Christmas party this and just told me I'm in charge of it... Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can host a party for around Christmas for 150-220 people? I know this is super last minute

Anyone here from the DMV? Looking for bars or a crowd to watch sports with - Ravens, wizards, caps, and UMD basketball

Any tennis players out in East Valley 4.5 and above?

What’s your *wish-fulfillment fantasy* life like? Hot model wife, kids, a house in the suburbs and success in your career?

👀👀👀 Where all my Phoenix consultants at?

Looking for some girl friends - where the professional, career minded Phoenix women at? (I am a female)

Transplants - what was the best way you met others when you first moved here?

Anyone volunteering for the Super Bowl? I’m a greeter at the airport.

Can anyone recommend a wedding Photographer that would be available to shoot the first Friday in January, that will not cost an arm and a leg?

Moving as a single 27yo, need to be at ASU 2x per week. What location provides best access and value for intramural sports, bars/restaurants, date activities, and whatever else I'm forgetting?

Tempe/Mills Ave (for school and it's a cool area but too young?), Old Town Scottsdale (is it touristy?), Roosevelt Row (too far from school), somewhere else?

Anyone hiring in PHX looking to leave BCG and start a new role next year.

My in-laws are coming to visit for the holidays, does anyone have any leads on a nice (but not too pricey) hotel or Airbnb in the Downtown area?

Has anyone been to the Zoolights at the Zoo? I have never been, I'm relatively new to the area. Is this a good event for a casual walk around date night?

Transplants — what's your favorite part about living in Phoenix?

Does Phoenix trend conservative politically?

Best bar or restaurant to watch the World Cup matches this weekend? And go!

Future Thunderbird here interested in International Commerce. Are there any consultants who work in such an area?

Anyone gone glamping in the desert? New to Phoenix and wanted to try it but a bit scared lol

Do you guys think Phoenix will ever become a major tech hub? I feel like the most we're known for is deserts and drugs smh

Best Chinese food in the Valley? My favorite place closed down during the pandemic. 😕