Eating a LGA Terminal B lunch special: beef jerky and peanuts. I forget how awful this place is every time.

Any recommendations on getting into wine? I love other specialty beverages (3rd wave coffee, craft beer), but struggle to “figure out” wine.

The ability to get involved with local beer and coffee producers has been a huge factor for me, so I’m guessing the comparative lack of local wine producers has contributed to me struggling to understand more of the process, culture, tasting notes, etc.

Does anyone still play StarCraft?

Anyone going after any cheap Hail Mary plays for the week? Looking to put ~$200 to work but it’ll likely be a gamble.

Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

Is there a scientific reason why we get songs stuck in our heads? How come we don’t really experience this kind of thing with our other senses?

Any thoughts on food (fast casual) and/or lifestyle franchises that are at present, underrated, but well position for growth in the next decade?

Wedding cake maker recommendations?

Any Mexicans interested in watching or attending the gold cup games?

Anyone in DFW want to do something?

Congrats to W+K on winning Visa creative strategy (thanks AdWeek for the news 👀)! I saw they are leading the account out of PDX office. Anyone in the know if they’ll be hiring not just for the new win but in general?

What are some good restaurants with outdoor space that is heated in the winter?

Has anyone tried indoor gardening in NYC? Thinking this could be the best time to do so but not sure where to start.

Let’s talk pay!

Our industry is small and it can be difficult to find data. Please share the following:

- Title
- Salary
- Stock options and type
- Years of experience
- Location
- Remote, hybrid, on site

Here is mine:
- Senior UX Researcher
- $146,000
- 6.5 YOE
- San Francisco
- Remote (hybrid optional)

98 almost 99k base salary in San Diego, CA not including the bonuses or OT… is this too low or reasonable?

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Visiting San Diego for 4 nights in July. Staying in imperial beach area. Any recs?

Not liking the fact it gets dark by 4PM

So this boring interview ... is it really for 30 min???

Hi Fishes,

Recently, my appraisal cycle got completed. So whenever a recruiter asks about CTC, will I need to add the Gratuity and Insurance and then tell the Total number.

In my company Total CTC = CTC + Gratuity + Insurance.

Please let me know in comments !

I am currently a VP in due diligence in EY. Looking for opportunities in Dubai or Singapore. Request if anyone can help.

I am in a tech IC position. One of friends switched to FAANG by converting the profile to consultant profile. The friend who might have less tech knowledge than me is now in FAANG and earning more. If the end goal would be that the friend might one day be a product manager and me an engineering manager taking instructions from the same friend, isn't consultant profile an easier path to growth. I had been practising DSA for years and the competition is only ever growing.

Anyone have a couple of great recruiter that you could recommend for a SAAS sales position in Houston Texas?

What percentage raises and bonuses are people expecting this year?

Hello Friends, I have 2 questions please help to clarify.

I am joining in CTS on September last week so when i will be considered for appraisal ?

And also for variable compensation I will get in this March right? For this we don't need to wait for a year I guess.

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.

Just had year end discussion. Not at all happy with how it went

Hi All,

What is the advantage and disadvantage of working in SAP labs as external worker

Overnight layover with some buddies in Doha - any suggestions for St Regis or the W? Landing around 11pm and leaving at 9am we just want to go clubbing and party before the next flight.

Recommendations for jumping between firms as a C?

Anyone hear of Fairmont Consulting Group? Boutique firm based in Boston, wondering if anyone has experience with them or dealing with them? TIA

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

Omg dropping off a rental car in LGA is so painful

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

Attending a full day meeting remotely from the other side of the world.. any tips to stay awake and engaged in a meeting in the middle of the night?? Especially for someone that goes to bed early

Worth sharing even though this sentiment is in many places. Your company will forget your commitment in 20 years. Your kids won't forget you not being there once they've gone off to college.

Are McK/BCG Asia offices done with recruiting for undergrad roles?

I’m pumped for my alma mater but seeing these kids getting mbb offers (way less competitive a than a few years ago) gives me a bunch of feels

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

What are the weirdest reasons you have heard for people being laid-off? I have heard someone getting laid off because they missed submitting their time-sheets for 3 times in a year.

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Is there really a big difference between quitting at 1 year vs 2?

Insights into the best consulting firms for public service/ nonprofit work?

What kind of industry opportunities are possible after 5yrs in Federal Consulting ? (non IT/Cyber)

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?