Funniest client interaction?

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Client arranges call for us with their bookkeeping team, the bookkeeping service provider refused to answer questions and hung up. Apparently my tax client contact is constantly being bullied by their service provider ...

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Over heard them talking shit about how much they hate being audited as I walk in... they all froze up lol... poor auditees

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(Speaking about his boss): "She's a crazy fucking bitch and she's divorced for a reason."

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Asking creatives to work on a project with lots of award potential but minimal budget/billable time allocations. So the majority of the work would be done on personal time.

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Hello.. I work as a product specialist and have experience of leading projects as well.. I’m looking for a project manager role.. I need advice.. If you’ve applied for an opening in a company, is it okay to apply for another opening that is a similar role or same role - different location.. This is while I’m still waiting to get a status update on the first one..

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I joined Accenture few days back as level 9. Till now didn't get any project. I have one more offer from another company and have not told them that I joined Accenture.
Should I wait for Accenture to allot me project or shall I abscond?
I am worried since I joined Accenture as level 9 team lead and what if they fire me? Or map to some irrelevant project?

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Is it worth switching from EY GDS to hcl in just for months as there is no project and sitting on bench. EY GDS : CTC 23.5lac fixed HcL : CTC 28lac, yoe 9yrs Designation payments analyst. EY PwC pwc HCL Technologies

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One of my direct reports has asked about going part time. They currently manage special reports in a bi-weekly publication, working closely with sales, freelance writers, and an internal designer. Job duties are primarily project management and editing/proofreading. As the first read on articles, they need to have an understanding of the material (business/regulation). Has anyone had experience with job sharing in this type of a role?

Is there a special title at your company for a Project Manager that works on product development and not an IT project manager?

An example might include launching a new product from conception through form writing, rating, filing, programming, training, and implementation, or the transfer of products from an acquisitions writing company to ours.

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A client (in the banking industry) is looking for what they’re calling a software/dev ops attorney to report directly to the GC. Thinking 6th year+. Would need to be based in the south. Can provide more details if you dm me.

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Client side brand manager in LA?

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Hello everyone

I have been in the Customer success manager position for the last 1 and a half years and working in an IT company in Gujarat. I want to relocate to dubai. Does my experience help me to get a decent salary job as a CSM or Project manager in Dubai?

My total work experience is of 9 years in various domains.

Thank you in advance.

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Please do not show to client before Partner review!

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Heard from me:

“Oh, junior person, you have edits to the monthly activity report 3 days after your deadline to review the report, and after I sent it to the client? How lovely for you."

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Judge-shopping is frowned upon in most jurisdictions, if not actually prohibited in the local Bar rules or in legislation. So, how do you handle providing your client with necessary advice when you walk into court and see that Judge Hardass is presiding? A colleague of mine is currently facing a Bar discipline panel over warning off his client. What should you do in that situation?

I got an offer for senior Salesforce associate for support project. The skill set mentioned was LWC, apex and configuration. Wanted to understand how the work will be for Salesforce support in PWC.

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What happens if I fail to clear client interviews multiple times? Will they terminate me?
Its been a month i have joined and not able to clear the client interview 😞.

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

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Hi Sharks,
Can anyone please refer me in Deloitte India pune ?
I have 12+ years experience in telecom domain.
Skills Unix , shell scripting, SQL,plsql, microservices , keycloak,apiman,kibana,redisrabbitmq installation and configuration, problem solver and good communication skills , project deliveries in agile methodologies and consumer interaction.
I am looking for senior business analyst or senior technical lead position.
Appreciate any help!!

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Hi Fishes anyone here working in ADDA project

How do I approach wanting to work for my client I've been on for two years? Is it acceptable to directly tell the client side or should I apply first and let them know I applied?

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I just got laid off from my job as a gov contractor because the project I was working on ended. I’m currently a grad student part time and was hoping to work that job until finishing grad school before applying to consulting roles. Should I go ahead and try applying for those roles now since I don’t have a job? Or should I wait since I’m still in school until next May?

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Eyeing an open spot as a Senior Manager GPS Contracts DOD Sub-Sector Lead. What would be the anticipated compensation (base + bonus%?) for this role? I imagine it’s an internal (non-client facing) role within the larger GPS division. Currently have 14+YOE of specialized DOD contracting experience to include supervisory experience. TIA

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So this dude asked me late last night if I wanted to call him and said he needed someone to talk to while working late..told me to let him know if I had a guy over then he’ll talk to someone else. I didn’t have a guy over and not that kind of person so why assume that? It pisses me off.

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Just found out that sperm banks pay $70 per donation. I just found my side hustle 😏

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Why is drinking and getting drunk the “fun” traits but staying home to chill is “boring”? I must be in the wrong era 🥺

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Currently sitting in my sweatpants with a full groutfit. Rediscovered a pair of blue sweatpants that I left at my parent’s place during the holidays and brought that back. Have a similarly colored soft blue hoodie that I wear with it. Now I alternate between my groutfit and bloutfit biweekly to synchronize with my laundry schedule. I go outside wearing it too. Should I be proud or concerned???

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I am looking to buy my first property soon - preferably new constructions (anything except condos) anywhere in Ontario/Canada. Any suggestions where I can turn to find new construction projects? I understand I need an agent. Until I find a good one, I am looking at the houses myself. Any suggestions where I can get information about new projects happening in the province?

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What does it mean when the recruiter talks more?

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Hello fishes plz unlock my dm

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I am working as business analyst having total experience of 5 years 8 months and as a business analyst 4 years and 4 months. I have got offer of 11 ctc with 10% variable on current CTC of 5.75 , Can you guys please tell me what should be the expected CTC for this experience?

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How do you make the most money in STEM? Is it about having a degree, prior experience and getting in touch with people? What’s your *success secret* and how does it relate to what you’re currently doing? Maybe you think business owners have the highest potential to make the most? Process engineer at an industrial facility in Goodyear, Arizona

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I read this super interesting article about how big companies like Toyota are investing in social-emotional training for their employees and seeing massive benefits. I actually think this could be a whole separate class for students of all ages. Learning about conflict resolution, growing your own self-regulation skills...it's really important.

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How can I break into transactional practice from a litigation background?

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Wow! McKinsey, what next?

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Moving from mid-west, Is it cheaper to rent in winter than in summer/fall ?

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Idk, maybe it’s time we bring these engineers and techs down. If my 🧠 links to a 💻 , all of my non-billable work will come to light. 😤

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Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

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DM for referral

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Bank of America work - who’s making it?

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“You have a good looking face. But your body is absolute junk."

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new mgrs and SMs what did you think of the milestone? impressed or not impressed?

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Got 3 weeks to study both Far and reg before NTS expires. 😞 should I cram for both and take them? Or give up on 1. Would prefer to pass in 1 window & not retake

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For advisory peeps that travel - what are some tips and tricks to reduce travel stress, aside from getting TSA pre-check? Any advice?

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Just switched to advisory and working directly with a talented SM time to time. How can I show humble but also not acting like know nothing? (Say you have related work experience and did some hw...)

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Is EY’s culture deteriorating?

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Been reading a lot about how fbook manipulates timelines. Started an experiment where I'm liking post I wouldn't normally like. Kinda excited to see how it turns out 🤓. Has anyone done this before?

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Spilt coffee on myself this morning for all my fallen staff this busy season #onlythegooddieyoung

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Anyone work in Cyber at pdubs? Currently in RA in process assurance and was curious what exactly you guys do each day.

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I got rejected for an interview from Big 4 NY Audit, even had referrals from Manager + level people. 3 years w/ audit senior at mid size firm, 2 years fed tax at big 4, and 1.5 years Internal Audit healthcare. Currently self employed for a year to work on investing. Do I literally need a partner level referral to get back into Audit? I thought there was an accountant shortage.

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How many of you roll/ use MDMA ? If so how often?

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Leave with a senior title or stay until manager if you want to stick in accounting?

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Matter likely to receive media attention

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