Gay male considering moving from Chelsea to Harlem. Hesitant since I want to have gay fun close by, but I'll be paying $800 for my own room and restroom instead of $2000 now. Thoughts?

Does anyone else have to wait until they have all assignments turned in for the day to start grading? I have Geom classes in the a.m. and p.m. and my OCD doesn’t let me grade as they are turned in.

Which agencies/companies have gone fully remote for EA’s?

🔥MARCH JOB THREAD!

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Hey folks, can we use our corporate sim to make make personal calls? Like do they keep a track or something?

For those who went from audit to FDD, what is the biggest difference in the work you do? From the look of it, it's basically audit minus control work. I love audit in general but hate controls. Seems like a good move?

Bought my 911 last year for ~$120k. Only put 4,000 miles on it and seeing online values in the ~$130k range. Am I crazy for considering selling it? She's in perfect condition (even though she's my daily)

What's your fave restaurant to take people to when they are visiting? And why?

I’m looking into exiting consulting and moving into product management. Picked up a few books to read. Would a PM certification provide a lot of value? Any other tips are appreciated! Thank you.

Thoughts on Microsoft WLB? I hear overall good, but then hear it is team by team. Looking at azure federal senior pm position specifically

There's a guy on 29who never shuts up. If you are reading this - be quite already

Does anyone have any advice for aging parents and making decisions on where to put them for assisted living? Are there trusted and unbiased sites that offer info on quality and safety ratings etc?

How do promotions work in P&T? I see some teams still require an open position that you have to apply for but others do the in place promotions. How do in place promotions work?

Does anyone have a drinking fountain? I am trying to make a fountain 😭

Hi I have been selected for Zscaler and Eli Lilly as Learning & Development Specialist both for Bangalore location. Eli Lilly is paying 1 lac more than what I will be getting Zscaler (but in zscaler my reporting manager is from US). Which organization should I join?

With the various RTO rumors/fear out there and in the absence of spring/summer/fall(?) bonuses. Would you consider coming into the office more if your firm offered bonuses linked to days in the office (coupled with billable targets, of course)?

Hey everyone - I'm finally having a little breathing room in my work schedule and looking to get out and explore the city a little bit more. What are your top "must see's" or must do's? Really open to anything interesting within reason lol

Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

Anyone from Bain: can you comment on the local model? If you Qatar in Financial Services for example, can you stay in Ny. I like consulting, but not a huge fan of the travel.

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

When PTO is paid out during a exit from a company, do they take pre-tax deductions for insurance and dental etc? It has already taken from that months salary. Why is it being taken twice?

Gotta cook everything on the grill or toaster oven for the next month during kitchen remodel. Spaghetti on the grill tonight.

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

McKinsey fishes: I’m now in final round of interviews. Realized I don’t know anything about the benefits package. What are the key things you like about benefits, e.g. the free health plans?

I feel like these “incredible” exit opportunities consulting gives you is only applicable to MBB (i.e, companies only value MBB experience vs others). Any successful exits from Big 4 folk?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Any good book recommendations that helped give you the confidence and tactics required for a transition to leadership role? Newly promoted SM looking for inspirational reads.

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

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

BCG folks, what differentiates you guys from other consulting firms? What do you like best about working there?

Write a white paper? Sure. Put together 100 page deck? No problem. Write 5 lines on my resume? 😫😫😫😫😫 scumbag brain.

What are your expenses/time horror stories? Has anyone gotten fired in relation to expenses? Compensation withheld?

Any consultants grounded in Chicago this week? down for happy hour at the Westin ORD?

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Do you have any book/video/whatever recommendations for how to be a good manager/lead? I'm trying to make the transition and get more responsibility