Do you think success producing “intelligence or smartness” is usually something you’re born with or can be nurtured and developed over years ?

Comforting others:
When someone tells me bad news regarding their health, I say everything I am supposed to say (I’m sorry to hear that, I’m here for you, etc) EXCEPT “everything is going to be ok”. Because I can’t guarantee that and I really don’t know if everything is going to be ok. I was taken aback recently when a friend told me I am calloused and cold-hearted for not being able to say those words. Is she right? Should I start saying this for the purposes of providing comfort only??

Layoffs. Most big firms say they're sitting on a conservative pile of cash - which I believe is true - but work will obviously not return to pre-COVID levels in the short term, probably not even in the medium term. Are Biglaw layoffs coming?

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?

I joined fishbowl a month ago and while I’ve seen a couple contentious debates but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at how respectfully ppl comment on this app even when disagreeing. Usually anonymity on the internet brings out the absolute worst in ppl; they type things anonymously that they would NEVER say in person smh. But I really haven’t seen horrible comments here. I wonder what makes this app diff frm others?

What’s your for the sake of it bear / crash prediction if you have one. Scale, timing, catalyst

This will be my first time for increment cycle in IBM india. May I know how much I should be expecting or consider as a good numbers in hike of my salary?

Years of exp: 8+
Band: 7B
Fixed salary is 16 lpa

Hello there, I will be starting a masters in global management with a focus in trade and investment. I’m located in the southwest, and I’m looking to enter something centered around US-Latin American trade/development. I am looking for an internship. I have applied at the world bank, haapag lloyd, international trade administration, and the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Any ideas or tips?

Recommender asked me if I wanted to write my LOR and have them sign off. I don’t think it’s a matter of laziness but they wanted to be sure they accurately captured what they needed to. Would you just ask her to run a first pass and offer to review after?

Hi Fishes.I have a H1B petition and about to get visa stamped.Petition vid for another 1 year .I need to know can Visa be transferred after interview to new employer without cancelling the Visa by current employer?

Hi, I have 6.5 YOE in .net Full stack development
Having two offers Siemens 17 LPA fixed + 1.5 L joining bonus and simply healthcare 18 LPA fixed
Which one is better?

Hi All, Have been reached out by a GS recruiter for Software Dev - SRE role.Any leads/help on the process and interviews would be appreciated.

I’ve seen a lot of “all lives matter” hashtags from supporters of the Asian community with the recent terrible events including Boulder. Is this okay now?

What can I expect in terms of comp for incoming S2 from audit to FDD? HCOL

Hear conflicting news: What’s more effective, a LinkedIn InMail, or a Connection Request with a Note? Success = Message being seen.

In order to pass provisions of next week's immigration bill please call your state's senators and ask them to supports bill clauses on DALCA And greeen card backlog

Does anyone here have experience building product analytics? I am the first product analyst in my team and I work with approximately 6 PMs. Any help is appreciated

Is there any profile which is based on purely SQL and nothing else, no excel/tableau/powerbi task.

Finished work before 10 PM today. Early day!

How does the consulting manager map to Microsoft principle program manager? Or it would be better to compare consulting senior manager to Microsoft Principle Program Manager?

Book recommendations for a vacation?

I’m at a boutique firm headquartered in CLT with another office in ATL. Management consulting with a focus on financial services and we are booming. Anyone looking for a switch? I don’t miss B4

Sometimes the juice isn’t worth the squeeze

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

Anyone in Vienna?

How long does it take to hear back from McKinsey’s summer internship applications?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

What is this deal about executive presence? I am an asian woman and struggle to see how to interpret it as area or improvement

I have an informational interview with a Managing Director on Friday about a manager role. I currently serve in a client services role and do not have traditional consulting experience (billable hours, etc.). Additionally, while I’ve worked with McKinsey, Accenture, McKesson, and other teams on major projects, I don’t have experience putting together the strategy, more of a support function. Feeling a tad intimidated! Any tips would be so very appreciated!

Should I buy iwatch of it's too sad !?

So help me god through this sickness

Folks in NYC, which tech and media companies (in the city) do consultants have most success exiting to? Getting to that point where I want to leave and wish to parlay my TMT experience as best I can. Thank you!

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada