Geeze I’ve never dealt with a manager that freaks out at any speck of stress or pressure like this lol. Kinda funny but is also stressing me out and annoying me??? She’s talking with the speed and tone like you would if you need to rush someone to the ER or something lmao

What would you wear to an industry networking event on the beach? It advertises “this beach front celebration is shore casual” dress code and says “flip flops and shorts are in, ties and heels are out.” How would you strike a balance between over and under dressed?

How do you deal with tech-illiterate colleagues? A partner and a couple associates at my firm are so out-of-touch with tech and they're always asking me for help. I want to be helpful, but I also have actual work to get done.

Are blue jeans client-friendly when styled appropriately and paired with a blazer? Or are jeans always a no-go?

I work part time for a startup for equity and am attending an event on behalf of the startup. I’ve only been here a few months and asked multiple times to have a prep meeting with my boss. He instead sent me a 15 page document outlining 40 questions I should be able to answer the day before the event.
I’m so incredibly stressed as I don’t want to show up unprepared and make myself look bad. Idk how to make light of this situation at this point

This partner I like and work for often gave me the most lukewarm review, very bummed

Associate's red manicure looks pretty. Should I complement?

Is it a nice idea to be close to your employees?

My manager asked me to help sprint this proposal. I’m out in 6 weeks. How do I kindly tell him to GTFO

3rd week on the job, a guy 2 levels below me came into my office and started the conversation with "let me lend you a piece of advice...". As expected, it was not useful advice, he was just a douche.

I need some help and advice! I have a new intern from Europe and he is related to higher ups! He is very dismissive and overlooks anything I say, arguing thy he doesn’t agree with what I’m asking him to do! Completely closed to learning! He goes behind my back, lying and throwing me under the bus! What should I do? I’m completely lost, since this is the first time I have someone this rude at work! What should I do?

A partner emailed you, recognizing your hard work and thanking you (you billed aweful lot of hours this month). Do you respond or not?

Associates: Do you feel like MDs are receptive and open to your suggestions and feedback? Mine tends to shut them down or ignore them entirely.

What's a guilty pleasure you indulge in at work?

Why does my team lead act like a school teacher.
He wants hourly updates.

He keeps pinging all the time whatz the update?
And doesn't let me work.

Any suggestions on how to deal with this?

I have a new manager working with me who is surprisingly not great at the role. We’re in industry and she’s worked at the company for a long time but in a different capacity. (Cont)

How do you handle a passive aggressive boss? Mine seems friendly but screws me over when it comes to giving guidance during difficulties in projects and project resources, he says mean things :(
I am new to the firm and very confused. Please guide me on how to deal with such toxic people.

How do you professionally address a noticeable lack of diversity on your team? More than 85% of my team is white or white passing, and of the remaining individuals none are Black, Indigenous, or AAPI.

Have you ever been told off by an older attorney of color? We have one Black partner at our firm and in conversation with him this morning he told me I should work on sounding and looking "more professional" and not let my "tone" or "bad attitude" get in the way. I don't think I've ever had a bad attitude at work, and whatever "tone" I'm speaking in it's my normal one. As a Black woman I just feel super weird about it and kind of sad.

How to transition firms to MBB from Big 4/ACN when you don’t really have a connection there? Randomly connect with people on LinkedIn at the office you’re interested in and hope for a referral? Can I reach out to a recruiter at the firm directly there? Currently in Tech Consulting but wanting a shift in career path to strategy or tech strategy. Currently have almost two YOE and wanting to gain insight into the process and how long that may take

Anyone working in synechron for DKP group? How is the WLB and job security there?

Is annual raise a common practice in tech industry, or only when you get promoted? What’s the % raise should I expect in tech startups?

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Anyone ready for NYC gathering?

Promotion to senior after 1 yr is pure BS. Why do firms do this? One year is not enough to expose one to enough variety and develop expertise to review and teach others. Encouraging mediocrity?!

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

How to stop feeling insecure that boyfriend will meet someone else when he goes out/goes to music festivals? He has never given me a reason to doubt him but I can’t shake this feeling of insecurity every time this happens

Hi Fishes,

I am an ITGC, SOX auditor working with EY.
Total yoe: 3.8. MBA from tier 2 college
CAN ANYONE PLEASE REFER ME IN PWC FOR THE SAME ROLE
Any leads would be appreciated
Thanks all!

Dutch 🐠
Does anyone have any advice for getting an apartment in Amsterdam for an expat beyond the classic apply for everything in your budget?

What restaurant chain is better in your opinion? I am partial to Applebee's but I seem to be in the minority here.

What is the market like for entry level data scientists/ data analyst. I have a graduate certificate in data science and have spent the last 27 years as a mainframe dev so I have great SQL skills.

What types of non-profit organizations do you think could use SCM skills? All I can really think of is food banks.

What kind of salary do typical civilian employees make in a police department... is it more or less than they would make doing the same job for a different organization?

Anyone else calling a Tether collapse?

Utilization may be my least favorite thing about Deloitte. It makes life challenging if you're stringing together a bunch of short-term, yet interesting, projects.

How many of you are planning to get the iPhone 7?

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

Anyone ever lost their passport? I lost mine in transit. I am abroad and entered new country. When I got to the counter to show my passport for entry I couldn't find it anywhere. I am currently sitting and waiting as they are deliberating . Any advice would be great.

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

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

I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Will start my first project in a few weeks. What would be best for my learning experience between the options below:
1) on site project
2) remote but more exciting project (industry I love)

I just finished a bottle of wine alone in my hotel room. Is this a cry for help? #stressedconsultant

I'm thinking about transferring offices. Anywhere here from the Deloitte Seattle office? What are the opportunities there like for projects?

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

Best resources/books on getting personal finance in order?

Is it a bad look to put in your notice after coming back from a maternity leave? Would it burn bridges or not a big deal?

Any book recs on how to improve soft skills (ex. Communication, leadership, etc)? Doesn’t beat real life practice of course but would be a good starting point. Thanks!

When the taxi guys successfully compares consulting to slavery, you know you ought to switch to uber. Denial.

Am I the only one who tries to stuff my face with all the fresh fruits and veggies before flying out again?

Fishbowl Files (Accounts Hacked).... Anyone scared that someone pulls a Panama Papers on here and ties post to consultants?

How will the US come out of covid19? As an outsider they seem at greater risk then others: expensive healthcare, no sick days, homeless people, people who wont stay home... Thoughts?