Hey Fishes,
Need your advice!
I’m quitting PwC soon and need to time it well. I’m taking a planned vacation from Aug 29-Sep 4. My current project ends on Sep 7. If I resign on Monday, continued..

Is there an easy way to switch XLOOKUPS to INDEX MATCH? Have a large file with bunch of formulas that don't work on all client machines (different excel versions).

I’m a senior associate and received an offer to join a very profitable client as general counsel that would open lots of doors professionally and financially. Problem is I’m super burned out on law and was planning on quitting law firm in the next few weeks and doing something else with my life. Someone kick some sense into me before I decline the offer.

Interviewing for Sr Partner at Korn Ferry from experienced SM at Accenture… want to make sure I get clarity on all the right things (sales targets, charge-ability, client assignments, offerings, growth goals/ strategy… etc.). Please share your key questions I must ask. Thank you!

Do you think we will be able travel by Christmas for a vacation?

Recent client discussion (on a million + dollar dispute over secured FF&E).

Client: we need to do some thug shit to them.

Me: I don't typically recommend thug shit as a litigation strategy. Here's my thoughts...

Client: well I guess we can do this legit. Interesting...

Best holiday camping ever ?

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

Advice for getting out of non profit and into corporate/tech? In a creative project management career..any tips appreciated 🙏

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

Has anyone heard or experienced going on maternity leave, then leaving shortly after returning? I'm hearing from my husband's company if he takes pat leave, and leaves shortly after returning, he'd have to repay the wages paid while out on leave. Is this only for pat leave and the person who gives birth wouldn't have to pay back as it's technically disability pay? Trying to weigh my options as I want to get out of my company, but want the mat leave first.

Hello all,

I have joined Capgemini on last week they took for development project and now they assigned to admin related projects.
I am not interested in admin related projects.
What can I do ?
And if I quit from cg need to serve notice period?

Are folks getting RFE on H1 transfer to Big4? My question is specifically because initially your office location is the only one mentioned coz you don’t know what client you will be assigned?

Anyone from Embark able to tell me about some benefits you have. Like how long is Paternity leave and do you have to be with the firm for a year to use it? Also what health insurance do you have? I saw that Embark fully pays premiums but if it’s a junk insurance company then that’s not so great haha.
Also how often are you traveling / in office? Thanks!

I am in the process of IVF due to my husband's male factor infertility. I am so grateful for the benefits that EY provides and wanted to know if there is any consideration for reevaluating those benefits? We know that IVF is incredibly expensive and for some of us, having children is a top priority. Does anyone know where or how we can petition for enhanced or shared benefits? I have ideas.

Howz the work life balance of a Senior Consultant in tech consulting in a client facing role?
Skills: Java 8, Spring Boot.

Please do answer with respect to EY India only.

Role will be as a tech lead in java development team.

Client probably HSBC.

Few days left in Notice Period.

Question for BAH - are you able to expense taxi/uber for after hour safety from your holiday event to home? I know most companies let you and so does Deloitte. Asking for a Booz friend.

Hi everyone I had recently joined tcs on 10th August. Can anybody let me know what is the procedure to fill the timesheet allocated to the project yesterday but the task was not assigned yet.

I’m a second year associate at a small, but reputable firm. My caseload is almost entirely made up of clients who were referred to one of the partners but the partners are too busy so I end up taking the case. The clients are told up front that an associate, rather than a partner will be taking his/her case. I’ve run into an issue a couple of times where the client doubts my advice because I am only 2 years in. Has anyone else experienced this? How do I address the fact that I’m only 2 years in?

SAFe SPC certified. 5 years of agile project, program management and release train engineer experience. Anyone looking to hire? Not a fan of PwC. Leaders in my area are frustratingly uninspiring.

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

Does anyone know anything about Point B Consulting?

Got an offer from IBM.
Has anyone joined recently in IBM Coimbatore location?.

IBM has office in Coimbatore, planning to get Coimbatore as base location while joining.

Please comment.

I am having skills of Analytics but not getting job I know Excel and other tools also Power Bi, Google sheets, Google Data Studio, Python, My Sql in learning.

Any insights on on-site opportunities in capgemini?

Best Italian for boyfriends birthday? Thinking of Formento’s or Monteverde, any other good options with amazing pastas and as amazing atmosphere?

What's a guilty pleasure you indulge in at work?

In my company, we have a staff of customer support agents to resolve user concerns, but they prefer to complain on social media and never call the number we give them. Should we transfer the agents to the Social Media platforms or insistently try to get them to call us?

Has anyone asked for a refund for payments made towards student loans during the pandemic and actually received it yet?

I am in the process of IVF due to my husband's male factor infertility. I am so grateful for the benefits that EY provides and wanted to know if there is any consideration for reevaluating those benefits? We know that IVF is incredibly expensive and for some of us, having children is a top priority. Does anyone know where or how we can petition for enhanced or shared benefits? I have ideas.

Anyone from Embark able to tell me about some benefits you have. Like how long is Paternity leave and do you have to be with the firm for a year to use it? Also what health insurance do you have? I saw that Embark fully pays premiums but if it’s a junk insurance company then that’s not so great haha.
Also how often are you traveling / in office? Thanks!

I've gotten to the point of where I think I'm bored of my job because there is no excitement and I want a bigger pay. Making 45k doesn't help, so any advice?

I'm starting to believe my caffeine addiction is affecting me. After an hour of working today, my hand started shaking!

Anyone considering a move to MBB

anyone know where i’d be able to find a set of dumbells ( varying weights ) that i can purchase. i’ve looked everywhere and no luck. i’m in florida if that matters.

When switching firms. Is it better to switch into an area you’re interested in or an area you have experience in? I hate the area I’m in now but don’t want to have to start all over again. Or should I just try to speak to my internal work or general knowledge and skills in the new area?

Worthwhile getting the AWS cloud practitioner cert? (Will there be a return financially in ease of finding job or higher salary)?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Mckinsey fishes - I have a first call with a recruiter next week. What should I expect from the call? Any insights on the interview process? Thanks in advance.

TFW you packed drunk as hell for your Monday morning flight, and then open it to find you actually remembered everything! Go drunk me 😊

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

Anyone made the switch from EY to CohnReznick? How do you like it there?

My brother would have been 42 today. I miss him. Not sure why today more than any of his previous birthdays... Just can’t focus on anything today.

Cheapish desk recs? I like two tiered models 🤗

Growing up in NZ I thought it was the one place that would never have something like today’s events happen. Amount of hate in the world is heartbreaking.
Let’s send love into the world this Friday 🐟

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

I want to potentially start using cannabis to help me with my anxiety. I live in GA so it’s not legal. How would I get some? Would CBD be as effective?

I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

Would love to see two lists:
1. CEOs reducing their own comp to keep their people paid
2. Companies who could let their employees WFH but won’t

Anyone tracking this? Need to know where to spend my $

I just connected some dots and got a colleague off the bench and on some billable work. What a great feeling! 🤓

What do you do when you’re bored? Currently booked but have a good amount of downtime?