Every day is a new day of fires.
I get feedback and make changes to deliverables and the way I work/ organzie based on feedback
And every day I still suck somehow 😞
I can't ever get it right

I have listened to Evermore and Folklore each maybe 60+ times at this point cranking through models... I now know the albums better than my wife 😕

Hedge fund or VC route?

I’ve noticed that streaming spots are rarely mixed to CALM Act levels, probably because it’s not “broadcast.” So spot breaks on Hulu or CW streaming etc. are all over the place like TV was (con’t)

Advertising Week Question!
Any events this year? Last year we got to watch Alessia Cara w/o needing to have ticket for Ad Week. Is it worth going to? It’s kinda pricy, but I’m looking to network more

What are some of your favourite books?

What’s your theme song? The song that helps you get your head in the game when you have a big hearing or meeting

Which of the two contributes more revenue YOY then the other? New Clients or Existing Customers?

Does anyone know who the 401k benefits manager is at VMLY&R NY?

Anyone here retire in late 30s or know someone that has?

Second day in a row that I just want to respond to partners telling them to do whatever “it” is themselves. Stop calling me when you finish up your afternoon run when I’ve been rotting at my desk for over 15 hours a day every day this week. That is all.

Looking at litigation boutiques in Dallas and Houston and there’s a lot of chatter about LPHS—anyone have any experience with them?

Those who missed the TS&A FY21 session held today, Quinney told us there were only 12 promotes (2 of which are new MDs). TS&A has approx 200 people in it. Time to order a case of wine!

Hello! I have a two part question: 1) is it worth it to obtain an SHRM specialty credential if I don’t have the broader SHRM certification? 2) has anyone gotten the People Analytics or Talent Acquistion credential? If so, how valuable was it from a learning perspective? Do you feel it significantly contributed to your knowledge in either area? Thank you!

I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

Hey you guys! can somebody please help me answer these questions!

1. WonderWorks wants to increase hospitality sales by 25% in the next year. What are some sales and marketing strategies you would use to increase sales with our corporate partners? Outline a variety of paid and organic tactics you would use, indicating any potential costs that may accrue in your plan.

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

Are you always obligated to send out a good bye email when leaving a firm? Only stayed for a couple months and didn’t really build a relationship with that many people. Honestly thinking the email might be more awkward lol.

What are things you can do at the C/SC level that will get your partners’/ senior leadership’s attention in a good way?

Which consulting firm is the most over hyped and why?

How do I find meaning in my life?

What kind of jobs at Google and other tech giants do people take after working in Consulting? I want to make a switch but all of my projects have been based on financials and I’m not sure what (cont)

This is a really dumb question, but what does a headache feel like? How do I know if I have one? I have a weird head feeling, but wouldn’t describe it as achey, just annoying

For all the cringeworthy posts of people getting into HSW this year, I’ve noticed a ton of less-than-impressive profiles getting in this fall…I thought this fall was supposed to be insanely competitive given last years deferrals?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Let’s say I have an offer for an entry level position at a Tier 2 firm.. and I am currently a second year consultant at Accenture. Would it be worth it to move?

What are some ways to improve your Strategic Thinking? I am preparing for Google's General Cognitive Ability interview.. Have flunked it one time, getting chance again & don't want to screw it up..

Just started my 10 straight days of the “no pants dance”! Otherwise known as a remote week. Haven’t had one in a very long time.

Partner and I currently have a TC of 250k. Our base is 208K. We have 55k of debt. 5K for a car loan and the remaining 50k in student loans. We have no other debt besides this. We also do not have any children. We were thinking of purchasing a 450k home and using an FHA loan, putting down 4%. Is this a bad idea?

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Looking to start consolidating our finances as a couple and starting with a joint bank account. Any recommendations / best practices lol?

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Any book recommendations for someone who worries way too much about work? Have already read The Subtle Art...looking for other good ones? Specific to consulting would be awesome!

Just fired my therapist. Feels better than it should