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

Hi Everyone

Kindly reply and advise as soon as possible

I have a joining next week and current company NP is 90 days
Any best reason I can provide for new employer to postpone joining date for a month.
And Being married women any best reason they can accept to release early, I even have an ex-employee of current employer who can join immediately as my replacement

This new job with 100℅ hike is very important for my family. So please suggest

Might be a silly question, but bare with me. How does one break into Org Dev? Currently a Sr Recruiter, very interested in exploring opportunities

When DC metro delays cause your in-city commute as long as a flight to Chicago 🙄

How EY split is going to impact people in Strategy/Management consulting?
PS: All hands just beat around the bush.

Getting worried about hours. Last year I was really low (first year associate), I’ve had really good reviews so far and no negative feedback. This month was slow too (about 95), and I really don’t understand why I can’t get work? I’ve asked different partners, including the heads of my groups, but it hasn’t really materialized anything. Should I consider lateraling?

For 🐠 with a MBA!! I am currently a FT consultant, and PT MBA student. As I complete my MBA, I am planning on my next career move. I could either stay at my current firm or jump ship.

If you are open to sharing, I would appreciate knowing your salary offered to you and firm name, once you had onboarded to said firm with a MBA.

Almost a week with On-site interview and it’s been a radio silence from my recruiter. Should I reach back to them or is it normal? Not at all impatient, just trying to know what’s the norm.

Started my first job out of college ~1month ago and am only at around 50% utilization. Before I fully ramp up, what would be some good skills or certs to work towards? I’m working for my firms management/tech practice and am also open to expanding my coding skills (currently pretty basic)

What do you do over your schools winter break? How long is it? I have almost 2 full weeks and I'm debating between doing a ton of prep or actually trying to relax. 2nd year teacher and last year was mostly virtual so I had more "free" time to get stuff together.

Any leads for companies in the Hampton Roads, Va area?

My father had a sever case of Covid and he made it out successfully. I’m very grateful for this. Close to a year down the line, I’m finding that he is having severe memory loss issues and can’t remember significant details. Has anyone experienced or is experiencing this? How have y’all dealt with it?

I want to work at Google, or Apple due to their support of DACA recipients. Tired of the agency side. Can someone please refer me ? Willing to connect on LinkedIn and chat!

Today my supervisor told me "be helpful with customers, but not TOO helpful." I seriously have no idea what that means. OK though, you're the boss?

Would you recommend the CVS test? I dont think I want to get it done due to the risks.

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

1) Hypothetically if you were looking to sabotage a colleague, can you code an excel document to throw off their numbers or calculations, (if you send them that document and they download it for use)?

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

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

Is anyone’s apartment building (high rise particularly) gym open yet? I live in west loop and still nothing yet. I am going to contact the property manager if there are good amount of apt gyms open.

Looking for recs for an outdoor party spot this summer. 20ish people on a Sunday afternoon, chill vibe, not too loud, somewhere people can easily come and go. Best I’ve got so far is Kaiser Tiger or metropolitan tap room. Any others? Thanks!

Any recommendations for a quick weekend ski trip? Possibly something 2-3 hours away? I have a car, so that’s not a problem.

Did everyone get their real ID? Any recommendations 🤨

Where’s the best place to watch sunset around downtown Chicago?

Any thoughts on living in the area around Madison and Morgan? Looking at an apartment there. That area seems pretty cool and not far from the heart of Fulton. Wanted to get other peoples opinions before moving forward with this place

Who has a pool 🤨

Good indoor sports options in Streeterville/ River north area? Squash, tennis etc?

Bored of shopping on Mag Mile/ State Street...what are your favorite spots to shop? 25F and looking for cute casual wear, not just business!

New to Chicago - how do I find new friends here?

Selling a peloton cause I’m moving out of town in a couple weeks, ~4 months old, hardly used and in great condition, $1000 or best offer

Anyone have a PCP recommendation in Chicago? Preferably affiliated with Rush or Northwestern. I like someone really thorough.

Anyone know the detailed steps of applying for unemployment in IL after you get your pin and submit on the web the first week? Phone lines are unresponsive/website gives limited details on next steps

Does anyone have any good mortgage broker recommendations that will help find a way to not pay PMI?

Has anyone successfully sold your gently used clothing for cash on the spot anywhere in Chicagoland? If yes, where? Have a lot of nice stuff that I’m bored of but Poshmark takes too much effort for me and I find consignment stores usually take months until anything sells and then getting your money is a pain. So looking for instant cash. TIA

I have 4 days off next week, looking for staycation ideas & recommendations in and around Chicago. Thanks

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