Did PwC announce winter holiday firm shutdown yet? If so, please provide details. If not, any good intel. Thanks!

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

Maybe this sounds privileged.. or plain dumb... I just got back from a really fun vacation and I’m sad! Guess i got the “back to real life” blues. How do I get back to my happy self!??

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

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?

Do you drink or do anything wild at company holiday parties or events? I feel like as one of the only minority associates I have to be extra careful to stay professional. All my white coworkers can talk about is the open bar and how crazy everyone gets...true or false for your company?

Can someone please help me with the holiday Calendar for HSBC Bangalore ?

Does anyone know if things like jury duty or bereavement leave count against your utilization? I've heard it doesn't count the same way holidays and PTO do, but not sure how that is possible.

I have a question for established FAs with staff. How much vacation time do you give your longest tenured employee and how many years has the person worked with you?

Has anyone attended the Holiday Hi-Light Festival? Is it worth doing?

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.

Anyone taking time off to spend time with family this week? I have the rest of the week off, and I'm heading to my mother's house tomorrow to help get things started. What's your favorite Black holiday tradition? Our family takes a shot together before we have Thanksgiving dinner 🤣.

I wonder, why everyone is not applying for FAANG and they’re happy with startups or other companies? (Not talking about who are not able to clear the interviews )

Do you guys charge vacation form holidays or excused leave?

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?

Any recommendations on places to stay, visit in Dubai? Holiday family of 4 if that helps. Thank you!

What is a good conversation value for IHG / holiday inn points ? Is “13k points for $100 room rate “ a good deal ?

What was your experience with the LSAT? Do you think it's gatekeeping, preventing students who can't afford it (often people of color) from entering the field? OR is it helping future attorney's of color by giving them a chance to go to a top school regardless of grades? I've seen questions about the LSAT all day and just want to know how people feel.

What's the difference or gap between the skill set of L3, L4 and L5 engineers? Basically, how to know the exact correct level to apply for?

What according to your experience during interviews has been one thing that you said or did made you get the job over 1000s of other applicants for a job, according to you? What is that one thing that made a difference and set you apart?

Just asking to learn from experiences.

When is a H1B eligible to initiate H4 ? Also what's the suggested time (when) for such initiation? Please help

New some likes for Dm. Thanks

Where do lessons in humility come from? Why is humility important for strategic success in tech leadership? Thank you for your response!

Joining date in IBM on January 1st week, is there any layoffs happening in iBM

How's wlb?

Tech is Oracle cloud consultant

What is element require mitigation in a background check?

Hi! Anyone know of affordable “high rise” apartment complexes in weho? (<$2,500 per month). I don’t mind a more dated complex. Thanks!!!

Any insight on NYC firms with great work life balance? Doesn’t have to be cravath scale but something relative to the market.

Howz the work life balance of a Senior Consultant in tech consulting in a client facing role?
Skills: Java 8, Spring Boot.

Please do answer with respect to EY India only.

Role will be as a tech lead in java development team.

Client probably HSBC.

Few days left in Notice Period.

What's Deal Tech team in EY Parthenon? What do they do?

Hey I have 1 YOE working at ZS.
Are there positions at Lilly which matches my experience
Can someone please refer

Whats the ideal package to ask for in consulting industry for a professional with manufacturing background in india ?

I got laid off from deloitte. Now i work in cre asset management. I don't love my job. I am on visa (opt stem) . I need to work on finding happiness with my work to be more productive and be happy. I am very depressed and therapy isn't helping. If anyone is in a similar situation or can offer support or advice I would greatly appreciate it. TIA.

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

What do you do when you’re bored? Currently booked but have a good amount of downtime?

Which health insurance options does EY offer in the D.C area?

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.

Merry Christmas 🐠! I’m enjoying the calm before the storm.

How do you deal with imposter syndrome?

How do you manage your job search / interviews while on a travel case ?

Anyone feel anxiety or stressed out on Sundays thinking about getting back to work on Monday? I get this feeling every Sunday, even when I know that next week isn’t going to be that bad! Any tips?

What is level 8 in consulting? Or at Accenture?

Tax question: I had a traditional ira which I moved to my employer 401k recently. I’m planning to do an after tax 401k to ira conversion. Would prorata rule apply since I had a traditional ira balance earlier this calendar year?

I always poke fun at Canadians, but your country is an inspiration. Thank you, Justin Trudeau

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

What’s everyone’s 401k balance? I’ll start. 20 years saving and have 650k.

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

POULTRY SCIENCE IS A THING. WTF?! Living in a city my whole life got me sheltered. City folk - what other weird things have y’all come across?

For people in consulting - do you often read books about project management and motivation? Would appreciate your recommendations (preferably the ones with more than one thought for the whole brick of text 🤨).

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?