Happy Festivus for the rest of us

How did you figure out what you wanted to do long-term? I’m struggling to create my “story”

Hi all, I’m currently looking at a position in Deloitte’s Public Sector, Programme Leadership, Major Programmes Consulting practice. Is anyone able to tell me what the work is like? I’m not sure if it’ll be as advertised or if I’ll end up doing PMO work, to put it bluntly.

Hello Fishes, I am currently working as a senior software engineer with 9 YOE and I am learning Data engineering, is there any chance for me to switch career now?

Anyone in their 20s and have hypertension? Feeling like I need to find a support group. 🙈😅

Anyone knows how hard is it to move from Big4 to A&M, transaction services? Ideally in the UK.

Recently started a new job (so I'll be going on leave in less than a year) and not sure how to tell my company I'm pregnant. Any advice or anecdotes?

Fishys, I think I found a hustle. Wife and I combined would get $0 back as a Recovery Rebate Credit. We received $4,800 originally (2 kids). If I file her as separate and put both kids on her return can I claim $1,800 as RRC since IRS treated our official stimmy as individual amounts? Letters 6475 say $2,400 for each of us.

Thoughts???

I just want to dress like I’m at a rave 24/7. I’ve never even been to a rave. I feel like workplace fashion is still so conservative, which is just silly since why does it matter if I’m in a pink shiny skirt if I can get my shit done on time?

1yr audit with CPA @ ~60k. Offer for Sr. Analyst at a CPG company for ~72k. Would you take this? Any questions I should be thinking about? Thanks.

I’m one snide remark away from a week straight of heating up fish and broccoli in the microwave.

Hii Fishes

I have got offers from Netcracker (11 LPA + Joining bonus) and Oracle ( 11.75 LPA + 1.09 L Variable pay) Netcracker may provide counter offer so salary is not concerned. Please provide opinions based on future scope and hikes offered

Filling out new hire paperwork. The form has a question which asks if the new firm can contact my present firm. Present firm obviously doesn’t know I got an offer. This is the first time I’m seeing this kind of a question. How do folks usually deal with this?

Is CFA and CAIA certifications helpful for a career in Real Estate Private Equity/Development?

Hi Fishes,

What's the monthly inhand for 12.5 fixed in Barclays chennai?, please let me know in comments!!

Will cognizant accept counter offer???

Related to the post on friendzoning someone you aren't interested to continue seeing: What's the best way to let them know you aren't interested anymore and want to part ways? (Based on your exp)

People who have gotten braces as adults while working in consulting, could you share your experiences? Did you get shit from people? Did you feel people didn't receive you as well? Thinking about getting my palate expanded (MSE) followed by braces

Does PWC offer a well-being stipend similar to Deloitte to be spent on activities like ski passes etc? Deloitte offers $500-$1000 each FY

Does EY reimburse business periodicals that are related to your line of work? Would it fall under the “education” bucket that can be approved as long as you get PPED approval if it is less then $250?

Is this a good time to adopt a puppy? Productivity is low with the kids at home,but can’t shake the feeling that it could be a good bonding experience for the family and crate train the pup. Thoughts?

If the bench is so deep why are we hiring more folks...to just put them on the bench.

What’s MBB’s policy on MBA assistance?

Is GMAT score a criteria for shortlisting by MBB and Big 4 consulting if you are from top 15 US Bschools.
This is w. r. t. ongoing GMAT waiver at top Bschools and how it may impact placements/employment.

NYC SPG/Marriott recommendations for a quick weekend trip with my SO?

Why isn't utilization part of your bonus? I get why it doesn't go towards performance...but if I'm charging 100% for the year that means I making the company a lot of money! Hook it up!!

I work in the Human Capital space and manage projects. What is worth more - SPHR or PMP? Or do either count? Obviously want to make Director and eventually more...

Does anyone know why calendar invites sometimes change from full formatting to no formatting when you send as attachment?

Starting to put money in my 401k account for the first time as I just started my career. Looking for suggestions on where to invest the contribution in? (stocks, bonds, etc.) Vanguard has a lot of options to select from.
Any suggestion or help is appreciated!

Had interviews with partners at one of the MBB's, however, all questions were mainly around proprietary methodology rather than my actual experience. How should I approach next interviews?

Hello, I have been struggling with entire topic of communication skills.
It’s not that I am bad at communication but I always feel I can do better and improve in that area. What I am missing is good practice/ tactics/ training around it. Do you some recommendation and suggestion here? I am willing to invest time on it but have no clue how to create plan of actions.

Looking forward to all the suggestions.