Hello! Does anybody have some hiking favs or tips in the Great Smoky Mountains? It’ll be our first time hiking in the South.

Who wants out of FDD? If so, what’s your ideal exit in 2021?

1- grad school (mba/law)
2- IB
3- other finance role (e.g. FP&A)
4- other consulting line
5- turn your hobby into a side business
6- nah, FDD forevs

Trying to better serve the work and would love any of your thoughts on the following...
How can a strategist best serve your process? What does your ideal brief / project kickoff include?

What is the HRA policy in Accenture? I got to know that i can't claim HRa if my base location is city A and living in a rental accommodation in City B?
Is that true?

How does one go about switching practice groups within the same firm? I was under the impression it’s better to lateral elsewhere but I do really like my firm, just not the work in this practice area. Want to switch from transactional to litigation.

Former consultants, is the life on the other side really so bad?

Any good book recommendations for profitability and performance management for banking industry? Or books on best practices for calculating economic capital?

Do you know anyone who was hired by their parents?

Trying to go to Mexico on June, looking for beach and good places to party safely 😬

I’ve suffered from workaholism for a long time. Thanks to a lot of great self help books and therapy, I’m no longer putting work on a pedestal and I’m spending a lot more time on self care and my marriage. But, unfortunately, I am now getting withdrawals, because my body is used to the daily adrenaline of throwing myself into work. It’s this terrible feeling of like anguish/unease in my gut, but I don’t have anything I’m worried about- it’s like my body wants to find something to worry about.

What are the top sales companies to work for?

I am going to join CitiusTech in 40 days. the hr said i can opt for 1 day wfm in a week. but if i am in a phi project then i am not eligible for wfh. can anyone tell me what are phi projects in CitiusTech

Why do you think kids don't care about grades/scores anymore? I realize that life is more than a grade or score, but when it comes to school and academics, that's the reality.

Got an offer from a startup for 19.5LPA.
Its base is 15L, and I'll be getting 124800 in-hand.

I have 3.5 yoe in typescript/react/NEXTjs fullstack. Out of which only 10 months are on a full time role, rest of time was freelancing.
I am also an open source contributor for some NEXTjs related tooling.

Is this a good offer?

For those who have been driving the daily thread posts (senior tax accountant / KPMG / etc) please DM me if interested in becoming a community leader for this bowl. I’ll put you in touch with Sam from Fishbowl. Thanks!

What's the recruitment process for Consultants or associate consultants on analytics side ? I was said there would be 4 steps at minimum.

salary band for Accenture Management Consulting 2nd year Manager in Chicago (Tier 2)? Was offered $120k base. Thoughts?

Interested in Joining PWC.
Senior at mid range firm
Just passed the CPA Exams. Going through the last portion of the process, I.E waiting for everything to process and NASBA to send documents to the state board.
Live in Houston
Should I apply on the site or would an internal referral be better.

Who has summer adventures planned? What trails?

Yaaaaaay about time this bowl exists!

Best small(ish) backpack for day hikes with camelbak hydration pack capability?

Any hikes around Finger lakes,NY for thanksgiving ?

New Zealand hiking recommendations on the South Island? We are doing 3 days on the Abel Tasman, but looking for other day hikes!

Not sure if this bowl is still active. Anyone here in NJ? Planning some summer hikes. Was wondering if anyone else has some plans too.

Thinking of doing the Annapurna Trek. Any good advice?

Just got the permit approval for 3 nights of camping in the Grand Canyon for the end of May! Going to do rim-to-rim hike. Any tips or recommendations? Thanks!

Anyone have recommendations for tents and sleeping bags that can fit as carryons on flights?

Headed to SF for a week in April with family. We agreed on a “do your own thing” day and I want to go hiking. Unfortunately the 4hr drive from SF to Yosemite/Sierra/etc is too much for one day. 1/2

Best day hike around DC area?

Folks, if you come across any good deals on Hiking, Biking, Running, Camping gear, please post!

Odds national parks are closed in July?

Planning to do some Summer glacier national park backpacking. Anyone have any recs for routes/campsites? Looking for 3-5 nights, experienced backpackers

Pretty quiet in here. Anyone do anything cool recently? Any spring/summer plans?

Best shell? Thinking multipurpose...could take it skiing (layered under) and hiking if I wanted

Anyone done lofoten islands or the kungsleden trail? Would love some more info. Thinking of sept date to avoid crowds.

Got a permit to hike half dome this summer— Any advice on hiking it? Things to pack that you might have overlooked? We’re camping at the North Pines campground the night before and after