For BU or Practice leaders in this bowl (ideally for a tech practice)… what are some of the lead and lag KPIs/Metrics you look at to grow/run your consulting business?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a referral for BIMM, I am a UI/UX designer with over 5 years of experience, dm mr for CV

“I don’t care what the rest of the firm is doing, THERE WILL BE NO FLEXIBLE WORKING IN MY TEAM”

Any suggestions for a global manufacturer with a Charlotte NC office or remote corporate positions?

“I tend to prefer filling a bathtub up with data and just going for a swim.”

Where do you all buy Nespresso pods? Looking for a cheaper place than their site

SSM/SSAs, what is it that you look forward to in USDC?

Anyone at Booz Allen want to refer me to a cyber job?

Does LTI provide free food ?

Best certifications to get when you work in the Tech filed? No-hands on, strategist. Thanks :)

Can someone recommend sunscreen that doesn't leave white streaks?

I was kept on notice period a month ago, now i have a decent job offer, not exactly what i wanted but good enough,they need a confirmation tomorrow (18th oct) as they have other candidates. But i have a couple interviews lined up this week which might or might not offer something better. What should i do?

Did anyone who is working in Hybrid model got relocation allowance in the starting from Bofa ???

Does anyone have an umbrella insurance policy? If so, what do y’all recommend to look out for? Wife’s a pharmacist, and i’m an attorney, fwiw. HHI of $350K, so would want to protect assets from civil lawsuits.

How useless are hertz points? I’ve got 7500 points but somehow that’s not enough for 9 days?

Any experience of recruitment failing?

Noticed that the head of the department I'm interviewing for is a college alum. Is it weird if I reach out for an informational? Feel like he's indirectly the hiring manager's boss

FYI, all: McKinsey works for oil companies. I know no other firms ever would do such a thing, so wanted to get it off my chest. Thanks for listening.

Folks - who do you use for your financial planning and wealth management advisory? Yourself or a form? Anyone you recommend?

I remember when I was an associate during the dotcom bubble that Partner at my firm said ‘the bubble is about to burst: new HBS grads are choosing startups over McKinsey and Goldman’. With that context, I write to share that I just purchased crypto…so if there’s a way to short it you should do that.

What is the Partner culture at McKinsey like right now? I am considering making a lateral move.

ACN Client Service Lead - can anyone advise where this fits within ACN hierarchy? Looking to hire a Partner for mid-level consultancy and can’t place a candidate’s current real position within ACN.

Joining Accenture as a lateral MD next month. Any inputs on how to build network and connect with fellow MDs, especially in a remote setup? Are people open to collaborate with “outsiders” at a senior level, or should I expect friction with people protecting their turf and sticking to their own connections? How is the work culture like at MD level? For context, I will join strat and consulting.

Partner poll - is COVID causing you to fundamentally rethink whether you want to stay in consulting? Cannot stop thinking about using this disruptive moment to hang my own shingle and do something completely different - buy/start a small business. 22 years in consulting. Partner 7 yrs. Young family.

Any B4/ACN Managing Directors in India - Exploring options to relocate to India and wondering what the ballpark comp range might be for Consulting MDs?

Anyone else feel more disconnected from the younger people after mid 40s? I understood their plight, knew the lingo, knew what kind of in-person gatherings would be fun, etc. All of a sudden I feel like I have no idea how to connect. I want them to get off my lawn and I’ve never felt that way before. Just looking for an ear.

Any suggestions on how to get an adjunct teaching role at a university. Don't need money or prestige. I enjoy teaching and gives me something to do when I retire in ~10 yrs. Many colleagues who do this are big alumni donors. My Alma mater is too far away to be practical option. I'm an expert in a very in demand field - get quoted in articles all the time but have not been able to connect with anyone in academia.

What would be a good exit level to tech firms (say MSFT - L67, L68)?

Has your firm gone woke? My leadership is consumed by virtue signaling and social justice to the point where nothing else (even our business) seems to matter. More importantly, they seem oblivious to the fact that not everyone shares their woke sensibilities and they’ve said some highly divisive and offensive things. There is no vehicle for dissent. Thinking of leaving a firm I’ve dedicated my life to as a result. It’s a sad realization.

Took on a much larger and highly visible practice leadership role than I am used to. Suffering from massive imposter syndrome and confidence issues. Any pointers to get thru this?🥶🥵🥺🤢

Does anyone know what the early retirement partner packages looked like in 2008 and what if anything is being contemplated today across the firms?

Have any partners seen their engagement stopped or delayed due to client policy restricting travel due to Covid virus?

Deloitte Partners - I’m being recruited by Deloitte as a direct admit but kinda hesitant b/c my perception is the mothership is too big that I’d be “just another number”. Is my perception wrong?

Any of you use a career coach? Back in the day I found talking to my b-school career coach really useful in deciding between companies and jobs. I'm wondering if an executive career coach is worth it. Would also appreciate any referrals if you have a good one

Here’s an entirely unrelated to work question, but one that’s entirely “rooted” in vanity. Has anyone had any experience with Bosley or other hair restoration procedures? If so, what was your experience?

Any recommendations on great travel agents/planners? How do you plan your trips, find great experiences, get great places to stay? My husband and I both work, but barely have time to plan and are super picky and want to make our trips memorable, two young teens also along for the ride….