Does anyone know how to become their own contracting “company”? Also is it worth it or better to just go work for one of the established companies?

Anyone have any info on Ausley McMullen?

Hi everyone! I am planning a convention for my church and I want to get customized gifts for the attendees. If you know anyone who does customized things (mugs, notebooks, etc), can you share their instagram/facebook page here?

How much has stock options changed anyone’s life here? Just started at amazon and I received 1500 shares post split. But obviously the vesting schedule is so long over 4 years and morale certainly will be up and down. I feel I’d be crazy to walk away before then and miss out.

Do you dry clean your clothes every week or just wash them at home?

Need a side gig stat. Anything I can do remotely?

Hi Friends,
Just wondering in the Netherlands how is LoonZorg for expat insurance? The deal seems too good to be true as the premiums are a fair bit lower compared to other providers.

Thanks!

Anyone have any insight into the financial services practice group at Troutman Pepper?

Dropped off my kids to school this morning and just felt unsettled. It’s so hard to concentrate on work today.

Any idea why certain of the larger biglaw firms do not allow descriptive associate website bios unlike the more middle v100 firms?

How many billable hours in a month does it take for you to think you are billing a lot?

What is a material billable hours difference from your peers at the same group? If I bill 150 less a year than another associate should I be worried?

What is exact in hand salary in Capgemini for 25L fixed, also in case of 10% and 15% variable pay

Best way to learn python for free? I know r and sql pretty in depth but need to learn this.

Does your firm give you credit for hours that were written off? Sometimes I feel if you don’t lose anything for hours cut from the bill, you have incentives not to be 100% honest w/ your timesheet.

Stranger Things 2. OH MAN! It's SOOOOOO GOOD!

What is EY’s reputation like in Charlotte and the Carolinas region? I hear they had layoffs around a year ago. Is all of this sorted out?

How do you mute someone on Skype? Asking for myself cause my coworker is annoying.

Hello everyone. I will be transitioning from the Navy soon and want to work in the cybersecurity field. I have an active secret clearance, BS in strategic intelligence, working on a masters in cybersecurity, and taking Security+ in December. No work experience in cyber, just my education and bootcamp course for Security+. Should I still apply for job that want 2-5+ years cyber experience and/or an active TS clearance?

What’s your worst proposal writing experience?

Do you keep your clearance if you quit your organization?

Are company time charge audits routine? I only charge what I work but wondering if I should be concerned

After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

Anyone work at Guidehouse and know next year’s benefits? Have job offer but they won’t tell me if benefits will be the same for 2023.

Do you think it’s bad form/ unprofessional to flip badges when a contract is lost? I’m not sure if it’s just leadership bullying, but they’re discouraging staff to take other offers from the winning company.

Has anyone ever tried to use their PIV card to book the GSA rate for a personal hotel stay

Chances the BA.2 Variant will push back return to office date plans?? Currently set to return to client site for the first time next week.

AFS manager salary? Interviewing now and would like to know what I should negotiate for.

Do Leidos, SAIC, and other mostly-fed consulting businesses pay bonuses to all levels? If so, what does a typical bonus target look like? Booz Allen does not pay bonuses until you get to the Senior Associate level (1 step below Director) and I think that impacts employee performance and work ethic pretty dramatically. I’m wondering if not paying bonuses is common to federal contracting because of how the contracts or priced, or if this is something unique to Booz Allen.

Cleared folks: What’s the process to go from Secret to Top Secret?

Typical base for SC at D GPS in DC? Have 5 yoe and a masters degree. Already have a secret clearance.

Are firms willing to clear an experienced hire? This is coming from someone that won't mind sitting in a scif all day.

Did federal contractors continue to get raises and bonuses from their firms in the last recession?

How long does it take to adjudicate a closer investigation for secret clearance?

Is there a website that shares announcements of recent contract wins by federal contractors across all federal agencies?

Sometimes the leadership does not even inform you on the status of a submitted proposal unless we win the work. I get why they are doing it but it would be great if there was an external source/website that would share this info instead of us waiting around to hear from them.