Guys - first time to pwc holiday party, what dress does not seem like underdressed/overdressed ? Do people come on sweater pullovers with jeans etc or more like suits !!

Newbie consultant starting in a few weeks. What’s the attire like with government clients? Suits whenever on site? And are you typically on site all week except Friday?

I have a rogue 1st year analyst who is promising things to a client he has no business promising. He shouldn't even be talking to the client. This kid isn't gonna last long.

I have “unlimited vacation” at my firm. How much vacation/PTO is given at big law firms that don’t have unlimited?

So I have family situation I've been dealing with and yesterday at a company function outside the office, my supervisor brought it up in front of a bunch of people. First of all highly inappropriate, but also it's nobody's business. She's made comments before outside of work about how her boss is gay, blah blah blah. I'm just at a loss. Should I report it to HR? And if I do, how do I do it without it being known that it came from me??

Tips on giving notice over the phone? I’m required to be in the office 5 days a week but the two partners I work for never come on Fridays or Monday mornings

My natural instinct is to assume rejection if I have conflict with a partner or don’t think my feelings are reciprocated. I’ll try to bring it up with them, but I’ll say “if you want to end this feel free” so it doesn’t hurt me (and they can say what they really mean instead of sugarcoating). Someone told me today that they just assume I’m not interested because I always seem to “run” but I’m not sure how to bring up problems/feelings otherwise. How do you approach these hard questions?

About to start back in consulting and my IVF cycle is kicking off as well. How would you recommend broaching the topic with the lead office partner?

Really looking for a way to turn around a toxic building culture with staff to staff bullying, cliques/social isolation, hard feelings on big topics (racism, non acceptance of gender identity). Last year the staff polarized with the lead bully whom I helped leave. And the lead gossip (who was my secretary) that gained their sympathy and turned them against me. She also left. Now I need to regain trust and eliminate unacceptable teacher behaviors. Open to any and all advice.

I've received a feedback of being too honest, and too personable which could potentially damage my work reputation (haven't yet). It made me feel personally attacked. Is this a real thing?

Who else has an analyst with an attitude and incompetency problem?

Hi all. I’m a new hire as an associate tech consultant, been here for ~2 weeks.

This week, I’ll be meeting my senior manager (who is also my counsellor) in a 1:1 virtual session. Any tips on specific questions I should ask? I’m meeting him for the first time and thought I might want to learn a lot from him!

Thanks :D

Have you ever felt like teammates can tell you’re introverted and overstimulated by something and purposefully set those circumstances up so they can appear to shine socially in comparison to you?

Does Oracle have holiday shutdown?

Is it a bad to tell new case team members you’re a little more introverted? We do these team normings in the beginning of projects and I’ve mentioned that I’m more introverted to help them understand how to collaborate better with me. I feel like it helps especially during remote work. However, I’m debating if I should stop because people might judge me negatively. Thoughts?

I think there should be more males caretakers in this world. Some of my clients just feel more comfortable with a guy and it's kind of sad how often they say I'm the only male they could find.

What is something you want in a partner but is so absolutely ridiculous and can't put it in your profile?

E.g., they must be into manga/anime, but not to the point they drag me to a con to cosplay

Someone tell me why a partner just took me to lunch as a "Thanksgiving treat" and he took me to Taco Bell

Have you felt the below, how did you overcome (apart from leaving!) Exhausted or demotivated, took a vacation to come back fresh. But post joining did not find work interesting anymore. All seems to boring and losing interest

does booking sick date or vacation impact utilization?

I’m entering salary negotiations at a Fortune 500 company and am looking for trustworthy resources for salary data that I can share with the company if they ask where I got my numbers. I know Glassdoor, but what else?

I’m 18 yrs of exp, working at Ford in a cloud architect role with a salary of 31lpa (26 fixed + 5 variable). I’m getting offer from Bank of America with fixed ctc of 41lpa for avp designation. I will lose the variable pay from Ford if join bofa in next 60 days. Pl advice if this a good offer considering market situation or should I negotiate @bankofamerica

To the women on the forum. Would you rather receive a 36m date just or Cartier nail bracket? Looking to buy a Christmas, birthday, push baby gift (lumping them together) 😂. I know it’s a watch forum but which would you prefer.

Best ETF to invest in? I’m 24 looking to invest about $50k and don’t know where to put it. Nothing that’s super high cost or risky please

Any tips on how to deal with this…my entire team was let go today (was 5, now just me). We functioned as the Marketing team for 4 brands and primarily focused on product launches and sustaining social media content. My plan moving forward is to only focus on the top revenue driving product launches for now and say “no” to basically everything else. Would love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation and can offer some advice.

A question from a Brit - what are standard billing / payment terms in the US for a consultancy style project? E.g. fixed stages, clear deliverables and timings. But one person working on it. Thanks!

Moving to Dubai to start with Kearney in November.

Considering buying an apartment instead of renting as my parents are in the Middle east and gives greater control over living costs (landlords seem difficult?).

Anyone here owning an apartment in Marina? As Australians we are keen to have shops, cafes, gyms in walkable distance…any other areas apart from Marina that can offer this?

Appreciate any guidance or insights.

A close family member recently passed away and my grief is reflected in my work. I’ve started making careless mistakes, I can’t focus, and I find it impossible to put in a full day’s work. How long did grief impact your research?

Who here have abs 😬

How do you shave/trim your beard without dropping the hair in the sink or on the floor? 🙏

New to Fishbowl, currently working on a career pivot! I graduated in May with my MBA and have experience as a Director of Operations as well as recruiting and HR experience. I am looking to move more into Change/Project Management or Director of People Operations roles. I have been at the application game now for two months with only two interviews and over 20 applications sent out each week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Feeing a little defeated over here. Thank you!

For my bisexual folks out there, do you ever give the opposite sex a try.? Then you’re like uhhh nah. I was on date number two he’s a great guy. I just couldn’t get into it sexually. Then I started looking at women again :) 🤷‍♀️ it happens right … feel like I’m going to be single forever

Has anyone ever actually seen/had to cover up something sketchy on an audit?

Anyone's GSB Portal who doesn't have the Waitlist Tab now? Maybe a botched update? Hearing people in a few different stages of their application with the tab? It has a View Decision button, which just says no decision when picked. If everyone has it, probably a botched update!

Hey, what are the future scopes for DAACs. what are the general roles DAACs apply to/get after ZS?

Generally after how many days later of offer letter we get joining letter at TCS ?

🐠 who were counseled out & now unable to start a new job due to COVID-19 hiring freezes—were you able to get unemployment? If so, how? Not sure how to answer the application questions about how/why I left the company. TIA for your help

Anyone moving to dc/Arlington that needs a roommate? M-24

How much does work experience impact your chances for MBA? Currently in a PMO function and the point of getting an MBA is to exit out lol

What are the best consulting firms in Europe to do AI strategy work in public sector? I have Canadian experience and I’m looking to move geographies.

I think I'm done with southwest. Can't take the passengers, seating methodology, and general lack of options. Thought flying a budget airline wouldn't make a difference..stroopwafel here I come

How do I check my utilization?

With the new one executive order on US visas, trying to read through the fine print to see the impact to existing visa holders. I flew home to Ireland as both my parents were sick (both since recovered a couple months later thankfully). Now waiting for Covid travel restrictions to be lifted so I can return. Reading conflicting updates from multiple sources, can anyone provide guidance? (I have L1-B Visa since last year).

Planning a trip to do some hiking in Utah. Planning to fly to vegas then go to Zion. Any recommendations on specifics to go to (e.g., trails, specific areas) and any tips / things to plan? Relatively novice hikers here

Anyone work in the Accenture AML practice who can provide some background on the practice/work? Pretty limited info online compared to Big 4.

Hot take. Is FAANG even a thing? Or was Cramer just worried about the acronym if he took out Netflix?

How do you deal with imposter syndrome?

What is PwC’s 401k match? Do they sponsor b school?

I had a Big4 joke for you but the people who are really good at telling it are being laid off due to “performance” reasons. 🤭

40% off tech stock sale today? GOOG proving again to be the master chess player.

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

Hit 120% utilization (between 2 projects). Thinking about taking off the month of December 😂😂

After months of suspense, Accenture UK emailed to confirm I am not getting fired. Time to get 💩

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Best online course on Personal Finance?

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

What are the differences between GPS and commercial sector practices?

Growth opportunities, pay, wlb, etc?

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?