Hello! Welcome to the introvert bowl. I’ve seen many posts about the unique challenges introverts face in the corporate world and would love to use this as a forum to discuss and support each other.🙂

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

I love my job, idk what you guys are complaining about...

Has anyone experienced a superior (even a partner) bringing up political topics during meetings or one-on-one conversation? How did you (or the team) react and how did you engage or evade the topic?

Pt. 1: Alright, here's my concern. I understand bus drivers are hard to come by. When you got 'em, you want to keep 'em. Our district is in short supply and we recently found out a player (players) on one of our athletic teams, along with a coach (coaches) has tested positive for Covid, OR been exposed. A few of us drivers recently drove this team to an away game within this past week yet none of us were notified if we might have possibly been the driver to one or more of these players/staff.

Have an interview with a growth stage startup, what should I wear for a virtual interview ?

Looking for a referral to apply for below
Risk Reporting Analyst
Job id : R-00178363

Hey everyone,
Is there any portal for IBM ex-employee where they can raise their concern or requests?

So glad this is a thing. The McKinsey ENFP email list rocks so hopefully our non-McKinsey ENFP friends will benefit from this type of “support group” as well

What are the best exits from risk assurance? Is it possible to lateral into tech or no?

Hey everyone I'm looking for a referral for within "Risk Assurance Compliance and Analytics - Sustainability - Associate 2" at PwC. Is there anyone that's willing to open a dialogue to look at my qualifications and give me a referral? Thank you!

Who’s getting a bivalent?

How common is it for a firm to contribute to an HSA on an employee’s behalf, and what is the largest contribution you’ve seen that an employer gives?

Decided that I’m leaving audit today. Trying to understand the full range of opportunities in forensics. Will have my CPA and CFE. So far, I understand that there are client-serving firms like FTI and then the B4 will have forensics arms as well. What are some other forensic accounting roles? Pros and cons? Better than audit? Honestly just looking to learn anything.

Hey Folks, can anyone please tell me how long does it take for HR to get back to you for offer discussion after you have submitted all the required documents.

My team is looking for 1-2 senior UX Architects in Chicago. Growing global ad agency. Major clients and work that actually gets built. Axure highly desirable, but not required. Details in comments

A friend of mine has an expert sourcing startup and she has been receiving request asking for consultants to support in projects for top firms. Do you know how she can locate ex-consultants who are interested to freelance and work independently?

Does someone have information about Kearney Dubai. Would be highly interested in getting some insights about team events, benefits besides salary as well as hotels or flight classes. 

SO and I got in to a disagreement on the background of Indian tech CEOs. It appears that they are all from 1 or 2 major communities in India.

While he thinks that its genetics/being naturally gifted that got them to where they are I believe it's the environment & discipline that made them successful. We are not from said communities but curious to hear your thoughts on who is more accurate.

Sometimes I struggle with the balance between “pushing myself out of comfort zone” and “being comfortable with who I am”. Anyone feel the same way?

I hate giving presentations. Any tips for feeling (or at least looking) comfortable and confident?

Idk why but I seem to have phobia for self introduction, not that I have nothing to say but I just get super nervous doing self intro in front of big group! SOS any solutions?? 💔

Good jobs for introverts? So over consulting.

Never thought I’d say this, but virtual happy hours are WAY worse than hanging out with your team in a bar. At least in person you can circulate.

What do you do to be aware what peers and others outside your circle are up to?

I have a love-hate relationship with DU.

It takes me time to warm up & connect to new people, esp. in casual settings. Anyone any strategies how to deal with that? I see I am missing out on good and deeper connections.

I thought I had figured out how to mostly manage being an introvert and doing this work. Then I went from a project of 15 core stakeholders to one with 45… 🙃🤬😱

Anyone else frustrated with how people conflate introversion with social anxiety? I’m introverted but not socially anxious. And I know plenty of socially anxious extroverts.

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 get really giggly when I’m nervous, and laugh at basically everything anyone says. It makes me appear quite immature in front of client & coworkers... Any tips on how to calm my nerves?

How do I get more involved in team room conversations? Any practical tips? I have good comebacks in my head just have trouble voicing them

Important question! Any strategies for getting out of work zoom happy hours? Other than ignoring requests and not showing up, which has been my MO so far. But it’s getting a bit awkward.