For the Middle East, with which bank do expats do their banking (national vs international)? Any recommendation on how to open a local account prior to arrival in order to avoid large transaction fees?

Which safe provider can you recommend that charges low/no fees for transactions from and to Euro? I have been using Wise, but there might be better ones.

At MBB level, are you being paid in local currency or in US dollars?

Using Robinhood to do some day trading. Bought a share of Amazon a few months back and have almost 30% ROI. Should I sell? It seems like it is too high right now and the bottom could fall any moment.

Does 125k in Bonvoy points get you much?

Thoughts on buying TWLO under 320 vs. SQ under 240 or neither?

Hi everyone, any tips for resignation letters, who to meet/tell first, what to do before your last day (i.e. anything adulty like 401K or healthcare)? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone have any inspiration stores of FIRE without an incredibly high income/family financial support. Looking for hope 😅

My firm doesn’t match my 401k — still worth opting in?

I have savings of 5 lac INR and want to invest it somewhere. What should I choose?

Good idea to buy some more AAPL right now?

The Investnent Advisor, LLC a registered investment adviser is looking for Investment Advisors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Must have a Seires 65 and a Portable Book of Business. Call 412 388 0500.

Anyone in on IPOF call options?

My career goal isn’t to make it to MBB or a unicorn or FAANG. It’s to feel fulfilled and challenged as I progress. I can’t be the only one that isn’t title or company chasing.

How much does your undergrad matter a few years out of school? Didn’t go to bad school but also didn’t go to a target. How would that affect my prospects at Big 4 or MBB?

What rates are people getting for condos? I’m thinking about selling my condo (I had 3.25%) but my realtor said that the rates are so high now that if I were to buy a similarly priced place, the monthly payment would be like $800 more. I’m bad at math, so I wanted to ask here to confirm this is accurate. Mortgage is around $700k

How do you and your partner (married or not married) split financials?

Anyone here who made the exit from Big 4/MBB consulting to a VC? If so, I’d love to hear about how the experience is so far. (Not to mention the WLB and comp!) I’m considering a career change but have no one in my network I can go to for insights. Thx! 🙏🏾

HYSA anyone recommends?

At what income level should one be comfortable to spend 2400/mo on rent in HCOL? Assuming single, no kids, no debt or major expenses.

What's it like to buy a new car in Dubai? Financing available?

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Anyone have a favorite healthy recipe? Realized that I eat terribly even when I’m home in my own kitchen...

Any suggestions for a face serum or face oil for dry, sensitive, acne prone skin?

Is the market slow right now?

I joined pwc 9 months back and have been looking out for a new job since August but dont see many calls coming. What is happening with the market? Want to move out of here for a better pay.

Wondering if anyone here works on the technical side of blockchain that would like to serve as a speaker for university students?

A close family member recently passed away and my grief is reflected in my work. I’ve started making careless mistakes, I can’t focus, and I find it impossible to put in a full day’s work. How long did grief impact your research?

Celiac anyone? Celiac is just the extreme form of glute allergy there is with stomach cramps, disorientation, brain fog, diarrhea etc. Worried to go back on the road and eat outside with many sad and painful experiences. Are there any road warriors who have survived it well? Appreciate any tips!

Has anyone use the Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush?

Can anyone help me or suggest me with accomodation in whitesfield near to cg office?
under 10k.

Anybody work for liberty mutual remotely in a non-phone position in claims? I’m in CL claims intake but i hate phones going to stick around until i Can get away from the phones!

How do you plan to care for yourself this week?

How do you balance your social life with work? I feel like all my non-law friends are out doing shit every night and living it up on the weekends and I just can't. I'm either working or I'm tired from working. How can I set better boundaries about working outside of work, and where do y'all get the motivation to be outside after work 😭

Hi All,
I'm looking for a permanent work from home job, can anyone suggest a few names where I can try. I'm a senior consultant in Risk Advisory service line performing sox and IA

As a beginning consultant, all this free food and hotel stays do help my bank account. I buy significantly less grocery than my other non-consultant friends and I get to sleep on a king size bed.

Does EY let you keep Amex rewards points?

I’d like to better understand if it’s better to stay in consulting with a well-defined career path or to move to Google/Facebook/Amazon with a good level and having the consciousness of being promoted is really hard.

… any suggestions on courses (self-directed or more formal) to learn SEO?

I’ve been an editor for a number of years, but always pulled and pushed to handle other crises that show up daily, and learning by doing doesn’t appear to work in the world today.

Thanks for any guidance offered.

Looking for a CD level copywriter to potentially work with me. Title isn’t as big of importance as the quality of work in your portfolio. Must (eventually) want to work in LA. Please DM me your books.

Condensed rant de la nuit - not all movies need to be entertaining!

How much does your undergrad matter a few years out of school? Didn’t go to bad school but also didn’t go to a target. How would that affect my prospects at Big 4 or MBB?

Hey 🐟 fam. I’m starting a new gig next week that’s 90% WFH. I’d love some recommendations on a second monitor. Nothing crazy pricy, but something that’ll work well with my MacBook Pro. Thanks y’all.

What is the best airline for consultants out of Chicago for loyalty program optimization?

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

As a beginning consultant, all this free food and hotel stays do help my bank account. I buy significantly less grocery than my other non-consultant friends and I get to sleep on a king size bed.

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

What are the best consulting firms for pricing (consumer goods focused)?

LETS GOOOO ITS SATURDAY!!!

I know everybody loves to moan about having work on the nights/weekends but what's another 6-figure job (with the same yrs of experience) that has better hours?

How many interviews should I expect for manager role in consulting with Big 4? Is there an offer after the “super day” or more follow ups?

BCG folks - any other benefits besides the major ones that I should be aware about (e.g. gym membership reimbursement, mobile reimbursement etc). I’m joining at the end of March. Thanks!

Looking for a referral. Anyone in McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, OW, Strategy&, BAH, Deloitte, PWC, EY, Grant Thorton, RSM, Roland Berger, Accenture, EYP l, FTI, IBM willing to refer?

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

Thoughts on calendar being double booked? What are the etiquettes to be followed. Often people double book and it feels like “ my meeting is more important that whatever you have booked time for in yours”. If both meetings are same urgency/importance - what’s the best approach ? What are the expectations of leadership - to throw everything away and jump on to calls based on seniority ?