FTI Consulting 2025 3rd qtr numbers in and Strat Comms down -12.9% QoQ. Chicago inefficiencies to make room for rainmakers Nov.1. 2025?

M/Boston. I’m 49 so apparently it looks like my last year in this bowl…

My brilliant team is being dissolved. My team is what made the work so enjoyable, not the job itself. I’m feeling pretty…stunned, I guess, and nervous about going through this again in the future.

Creatives and Account, what in your opinion makes a client good?

Hello fishes...II have a query...I wanted to ask regarding diwali gifts in IBM. Are they giving gifts to all or only specific projects. ?

What are some of the investing must-reads that you'd recommend?

Hi, Is there anyone in here who is a QA (Quality Assurance or Tester)? Can someone share how to get started in QA If you have no tech background? I would love to get some insights if you are someone who has transitioned into QA or testing with no prior experience or background, and how did you get your roles ?

Thanks a lot!

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@Capco what’s the comms/content space like? I’ve heard lots of mixed reviews re: consultancy jobs, but that’s not my focus. I ask as I’m looking into a potential position at Capco, but concerned I could be leaving a more “secure” company (BofA) for a raise at another org. that has a lot of room for improvement.

Hi everyone.

I joined Accenture as level 10 with 5 yr experience in September 2022.
Is there a chance for promotion next year?
If so how.

Is it bad luck to pawn a promise ring?

Does your school allow you to send out a supply list? I have to buy all the student supplies for my SPED classroom.

I’ve 90 min for ELA & 6 kids. I need to teach phonics, curriculum (has 0 phonics), & goals & they need freq. breaks. Admin’s making me use said curric. Any ideas?? Small groups and rotate? TIA!

Any suggestions for getting kids to do homework? Sped Math 6th grade high need area - I cannot get these kids to turn in hw. Anyone agree with the idea of allowing class time for HW? I am at a loss

Anyone else feeling less respected/ appreciated from Gen Ed teachers, you collaborate with? If so, how do you deal with this?

Countdown... beginning now

How much should a person with a Masters in pharm/tox expect to make?

why rent over buy; seems like “throwing money” away?

Hey. Anybody looking to sell their car here in Chicago area ?

Recommendations for golf lessons? City or suburbs are fine

How are you all voting on the fair tax amendment? I am voting no because I do not want to continue giving our government money until they fix the pension situation too. But curious to hear your thoughts.

Anyone use Freedom Boat Club or another boat membership in Chicago? How much is it and any pros/cons?

Asian straight hair males - What is your solution to haircut? I’m in river north.

Anyone with Grant-Thornton? Looking at a "Strategy and Transformation" position.

Just moved into an apartment in Old Town. The insulation for both sound and heat is terrible. I can hear everything going on outside and am nervous that the heat/gas bill will be insane.

We live near a train stop (~200 yards away) and hear it crystal clear.

Do you think my landlord will do anything to fix it if we ask? I’m more concerned about the noise. Any tips?

Anyone know where to get free covid testing near west loop with fast turnaround time for results?

Selling 2 Acer HD Dual Screens + Docking Station if anyone is in need of some WFH upgrades. 21.5 inch HD LCD monitors and an HP Thunderbolt 120W G2 docking station. Lmk if interested!

Going down! And Junior Blagojevich may be coming down with him, as well as former Cook Co. Assessor Berrios. Get out the 🍿!

Best preschools and elementary schools in downtown area?

What are fun things to do for 2nd date in Chicago?

Anyone else fee like old town is a super young crowd now?

I’m 28M and I used to think it was a place for ppl in there mid-late 20s. Last few times I’ve been out there I feel like half the ppl barely look 21?

Anyone have lucky emailing their building management to open up their gym / amenities? About to send an email and wanted to see if anyone’s had luck doing something similar

Reading cafes near Lakeview/Lincoln park? I have a light work day tomorrow…

Looking to take my team out for drinks and dinner somewhere in downtown/river north. Any recommendations?