Coronavirus leads to less travel (yay) which leads to your clients suffering (boo) which leads to a recession (super boo) which leads to consulting firm layoffs (also super boo) which lead to....

Anyone know of any on non-travel roles available?

We’re in such a vicious business. You give your heart & soul to an agency, a client, a brand. Then the wind changes & you’re laid off, reassigned, chewed up, spit out, on to the next. I’m tired.

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

With the latest Southwest Visa cc, you get 4 upgraded boardings a year. I’ve used 1. My question is this. What is a “year”? Is it calendar year or your anniversary date of when card was issued?

I just got laid off from my job as a gov contractor because the project I was working on ended. I’m currently a grad student part time and was hoping to work that job until finishing grad school before applying to consulting roles. Should I go ahead and try applying for those roles now since I don’t have a job? Or should I wait since I’m still in school until next May?

Will _vois provides WFH option after covid too. Have they given it anyone before pandemic?

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

You’re going to hear tons of Trumpers talk about “the tolerant left” now that Trump has COVID and obviously, anyone who isn’t far up his ass can see the irony in the situation.

Don’t let them...

I’m generally not a beggar but figured it was worth a shot: Does anyone have two United Club passes that are going to expire soon and you’re willing to share?

Would you take a freelance gig that would be a promotion (with potential to join full time) with a smaller company whose values you really agree with, OR a full-time offer for a lateral move with a larger company with teammates you know and trust? Of course factoring in all the nuances of covid. TIA!

I have an offer and want to negotiate

1. London base salary but I have to absorb all the expenses (train + stay)
I am thinking to negotiate to

2. home base salary and have my expenses paid for

I know that's depends on the amount I have to travel (and potentially stay) but at the moment this is unknown. Past 8 months was just twice a month + 2 nights stay.

The only thing I know is it won't be every week, the return trian ticket is about £80-100, depends I could plan ahead.

I know agencies across the board did some layoffs right before the holidays, but when do we think hiring will pick up again? Getting to a point where I feel like I need to start thinking about a change.

My father had a sever case of Covid and he made it out successfully. I’m very grateful for this. Close to a year down the line, I’m finding that he is having severe memory loss issues and can’t remember significant details. Has anyone experienced or is experiencing this? How have y’all dealt with it?

What to read or watch before first flight lesson to maximize what I get from it? Got one as a gift. 1hr desk, 1hr cesna

Hope everyone in IFS is hanging in during this crazy COVID-19 time.

Has anyone ever Upgrades to premium class on a flight (on Alaska in this case) only to cancel for a flight credit? Basically I booked saver fare, need to cancel it but don’t want to eat the cost. It’s $100 to upgrade round trip and premium class can get a flight credit. Is this possible? Or will Alaska not let that happen?

Is there anyone in real estate tax advisory that would happy to share what’s the work and daily operation is like? Would like to learn more about it!

Folks,

Any resume site / recommendations for an analytics focussed resume I could get some inspiration from?

Been on my job for 7+ years - a bit lost as to articulating my experience effectively. I have a resume, but don't think it strikes a chord with recruiters.

Please help!

Realization: I'm good at my job because I'm single

Any antitrust experts want to opine on the FB news? I’m certainly no expert, haven’t read the actual complaint, and am all for competition laws, but it does strike me as odd that the FTC is coming in long after the fact to scrutinize certain acquisitions.

Which company has more onsite opportunities, Wipro or Cognizant ?

Has anyone attended client interview for Standard chartered Bank in Wipro for Java lead role ?
Please let me know what type of questions one can expect.

Hello! Would someone here be willing to provide a referral to Prudential Financial?

ACD/writer level freelancer? Have awards and new business pitch experience I’m based in Denver/Boulder.

Anyone tempted by joining a start up in London. What would you look for?

Can anyone explain rating structure of BDO RISE?

Should we do a Vancouver meet up? Seems like TO has been doing few events. I can organize depending on how many people are interested!😊

Best campaigns since the pandemic began?

Is the notice period for AVPs 3 months in hsbc?

Hello fishes,

capegemini --> 16LPA for consultant/b2 role

Accenture --> 19 LPA + 80K JB

Is it okay if I ask for more than what Accenture is offering?

YOE: 3.2 years
tech: kubernetes/GCP/azure/devops

Any suggestions for good training courses for tech recruitment?

Application status in Infosys is Attend Interview?
when will they Schedule interview?

What would be the best method to transition from a financial advisory role to a more financial analyst focused position? Is this type of move unheard of/too difficult to do?

Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

Definitely getting sick. Picking up a cough and everything hurts. Good thing my team has a big deliverable tomorrow.

Deloitte guys - Serious question.
How is Analytics & Cognitive doing at D? I have an offer and I am not sure if there will be layoffs again. I am on work visa so will be difficult.
Role will be for Google Cloud & Analytics. Current job doesn't suck much though.

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Would anyone at Bain be willing to give a referral?

Going through MBA recruiting right now at an M7 and I'm not positive that I have one. Happy to provide more details in a dm.

Technology consulting scatterplots....Go!

When you're so disoriented by your travel case that you order take away to the wrong city 😔

2yrs of post-undergrad experience at D and have offers from two FAANG companies. Worth it to stick it out for a couple more years to open up more offers down the road, or should I get out while I can?

How was your first year experience in your consulting firm?

How is every fucker priority? And the non priority people...please stand in your own peasant line, do we ever crowd your way?

Road worriers, has anyone successfully received compensation for weather related flight cancellation / delay for personal travel?

Recommendations for books that positively impacted you/broadened your perspective?

I’ll go first : Untamed, Crying in H Mart, Fahrenheit 451, Man’s Search For Meaning, How the Word is Passed

Friend wants to do myrtle beach for his bachelor party. Is that place any good

Been reading some posts and it sounds like everyone dislikes DDV. Why is that? What are the genuine reasons?

Hottest new restaurant in downtown DC?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Why couldn't the Q Center be in Miami or something.

Thoughts on TS&A C&I?

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.