Guys i am 40 years old, with a 2 year old and another on the way this year. I am exhausted of the grid. Thinking about quitting without a job offer. Tell me your stories if you have anything to share, how long it took for you to find a job, were to able to get the same pay or better pay, was it in the same Field? or tell me i am stupid for even thinking about this in this Market

Not sure if other firms are the same, at EY we can add “🏳️‍🌈 I support inclusion” in our email sig. Most people from Unity ERG don’t. If you don’t, why not? Particularly during Pride month.

Any Gayglers (Gays @ Google) here?

How’s it like being gay in Singapore?

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

I’ll be getting a shared EA assigned to me soon. I’ve never had one before. What is the best way to work with an EA so that both sides are happy? What should I be doing and what support is realistic to except?

People worrying today should read books on trading psychology! Not being patronizing- it will help you in the future, not just for investments but for doing better in life!

Met a guy thru a mutual friends. Our first date was a day trip together. He couldnt come to a group event this week bc of work but I ended up to his house to hookup after (my idea). He hasnt texted me about meeting up this weekend...do you think i should text him? Getting feelings for him and worried i should back off before getting hurt.

I am about 100 nights away from reaching the lifetime grandfathered premier access, not sure if I can make it by year end. No longer on travel projects. Any tips? Any new updates from Marriott?

Hi sharks,
Bowl seems so silent. Can we keep it interactive? Please suggest.

Does it make sense to move back to NYC in February? Scared to go back if COVID cases are going back up

I have received pwc ac documentation email on 7th but still did not got any update...please advise .. Thank you

Any luck for US CPA in Canada?

Do investment and operating partners get paid significantly differently in VC? My understanding is they do in PE, but curious about VC

How to save tax for the money from freelance work? As i already have a full time job.

Currently at a medium sized firm but want to make the jump to big law - doing Plaintiffs PI and just need some advice on how to make myself more attractive to larger firm.

I was recently promoted, and now part of my team report to me. I'm now able to see their pay rates and I am honestly so disappointed in the company. Especially since we just gave annual raises in Feb, plus we can all see where the money is going and it's not to the employees. Makes me sick

I can’t take this anymore. Make it stop. Make it STOP.

The only good thing about social distancing is no one’s coming to my place either. I can set my house up however the fuck I want to work effectively 😂😂🤣

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

Joining EY soon. Should I be worried about layoffs happening supposedly in June/July?

Are most jobs strict on being able to work remotely outside of the US? I’d like to travel & work once my lease ends and I leave Deloitte.

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

Anyone mind sharing thoughts on Nvidia, WLB, pay etc?

Overnight layover with some buddies in Doha - any suggestions for St Regis or the W? Landing around 11pm and leaving at 9am we just want to go clubbing and party before the next flight.

Is getting the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Certification worth it? I could see it opening many doors but should I just shoot for my MBA instead? Have about 3 YOE

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Has anyone ever successfully prevented their colleague from being promoted? Spill the dirty deets if so 😈 need some drama in my life.

Not happy working for current team as don’t see personal growth. Switching to a different project will affect growth and promotion cycle - is this the indication to quit and try outside ?

Those who live in shelter-in-place guidelines, and have ventured out to run, walk the dog, or get essential supplies, how would you describe your neighborhood? I came back from a walk, “eerily quiet”

Would you take a 15% pay cut to work for MBB vs. getting a 20% raise from FAANG?

I am now working in middle management for a retail product company.

Currently an Associate Manager (which is the level below Manager in ACN Tech) and applied for a Manager role at big4. I have 7.5 YOE. I’ve completed all interview stages already. The salary I’m demanding is too high so they are considering offering SM after I come back for another interview. Bad move or good opportunity?

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

Looking at getting a scrum master cert. Any insight to a certified scrum master (csm), professional scrum master (psm), or certified scrum product owner (cspo). Not sure which is most valuable. TIA

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

Anyone see a future buyout/merger involving big 4 and/or MBB?