Hi 👋 anyone knows if companies has the right to spy (use camera, recording, etc) on us on our home work station? (I am asking cuz I have two old monitors from my old firm but they insist that I should use their monitors instead)

Is it in poor taste to reach out to a professor at a school I already interviewed for but am waiting on a decision from? He used to be a partner at my current firm and we have similar backgrounds so thought it would be helpful to discuss a few things with him

Would anyone be interesting in referring a friend of mine to their firm? He is a Nigerian-American who just got back from doing his mandatory year of work for the Nigerian govt and is having a cont...

Looking for advice on defending depositions. I am a first year associate and am defending my first deposition next week. I reviewed the prior transcripts from this case, and there were objections to what seemed like proper questions. Is there a strategic reason to object beyond improper form? For example, if my client is asked something that could be harmful (or at least make us look bad), should I just object? Very worried this transcript will be ex. A to pltfs’ MSJ because I didn’t object 😅

What is the advice on what feedback to leave for a peer who really sucks at everything y'all have worked together on? It's about the time where everyone on my team requests feedback from each other and I'm nervous for it coming up. My manager knows that everything I've worked w her on I end up doing 90% of the work when it's meant to be split so it is a known issue. We're both at level 3 so are genuinely peers. She seems like a nice person but i have 0 positive work feedback tbh

Hi fishes!

I am seeing too many post about awards like rising star, Kudos, etc. People keep telling there managers recommended them for these awards.
My manager doesn't interact much with us. I consider myself as some one who has worked hard for project and other intiatives. Should I ask my manager to consider me and if yes how should I initiate it.
Part of MC team.

Thank you.

I want to find ways to build up team morale without resorting to clichés like a pizza party. What are some of your favorite ways to give back to employees?

How do you cope when your employer rapidly descends into chaos from the top down? Today is my 2yr anniversary with this company. In the past 6mos, they have repeatedly changed directions / goals, pushing out several supportive and productive managers in favor of a single chauvinist overlord who makes HR violations daily and does no actual work. HR denies every complaint made against him and he retaliates to the point of firing people. Very hostile. How do I survive until I find my next gig?

Invited to a recruiting/networking session for an analyst level role at a Bain Capital. Excuse my naivete, but is business professional (full suit) the expectation here? Unfortunately my only well fitting suit was torn recently so trying to see if I can get away with another outfit

Need advice; I’m starting a new job at a corporate WPP company. I’ve previously worked for small business. How is corporate culture/etiquette different?

A coworker (diff depts) and I realized we live in the same neighborhood after running into each other on the street. We started talking more in the office and he ended one convo with “we should get drinks sometime”. I gave him my number via slack and said to hit me up when he wants to get together. Hadn’t heard from him in a couple weeks then connected him to my friend who works for a company he’s trying to sell to. Then he asked if I’d set him up with my friend :( think I have any chance?

Do you normally go out with your bosses and discuss personal lives (family/spouse/new baby)? I’m joining a small team and they invited me out to dinner and discussed these, but I’ve never connected with any previous boss/colleague to this extent 🤨

Lots of clients are dressing down. I feel like well tailored, high quality blazer+no tie+dark jeans+black shoes are a great, simple combo. Breaks fashion rules, though. Thoughts?

Could someone please suggest how to handle this situation?
My manager (Technology Director) sees me as an emerging thread to his position and stopped sharing details / trying to avoid including me in visible projects etc.,
FYI - His manager is the division head and Managing Director.
Why I think my manager tries to move me out?
- I am 18 YOE with a technically strong background
- Upper mgmt is starting to identify me as the backup for all systems. My manager tries to move me out since then

Director of Marketing wants me to write some conversation snippets for a chatbot, but I think those things drive potential clients away. Trying to figure out if I should tell him or not

I have a virtual interview with Tesla tomorrow for an internship position. What should I wear? This would be first internship, so I’ve never interviewed for a position like this and am not sure how to dress (especially given it’s virtual). Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

I like my job. I like my client. I have BPD. My boss micromanages me and makes me feel incompetent. I’m never invited to team functions. It’s really depressing. What would you do?

Your opinion of “reply all” emails?

1) genuine interest
2) signaling
3) overt office politics
4) other explain

Annoying, especially when they aren’t relevant to everyone in the cc line. Discuss

My manager got hired with 0 actual sales experience, comes from operations and marketing. It’s impossible to take any of his advice seriously, he ends team meetings and messages with “always be closing”. Like tf you know about closing, go back to making your PowerPoints.

Lesson learnt:

Never tell your colleagues where you are joining beforehand.
Not all are good advisors, some will ruin your mind with their opinions.

My boss is always making last minute changes to my schedule. Adding shifts or asking me to cover for other people. Any advice on how to handle this? I want to be a team player but the last minute changes stress me out.

Love the Texas haters who take shots at the power grid as if Beto will fix it (like Newsome fixed California power). At least in Texas 30 percent of the state’s energy is powered by wind.

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

SCARED MONEY DONT MAKE MONEY. BUY NOK 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

Dear Sir/ Mam , now i am doing SAP Fico traing , i have completed B.com in 2012.
I have 6 year experience as a admin
Is it currently available job in market,
Any refferal

Currently a software engineer at FAANG (four years out of college) interested in getting involved in tech private equity. To reset my career, what is the most efficient route to get there? MBB -> PE?

Looking for Test Manager referral. Any help is really appreciated
Thanks

If you had a choice, which would you choose?

A) having the annual holiday party
B) splitting the holiday party budget equally between employees as bonus

BONUS Q: do you know your agency's budget?

If I had a dollar for every time my boss screamed “UGH C’MON” at his computer... It’d be enough to buy myself the medical coverage my company doesn’t provide. 🙃

I have been looking at the curriculums for Harvard Business School's Master of Business Administration and Harvard Extension School's Master's in Management. They both have the same requirements, generally speaking, including a field immersion course that serves as a capstone in the Master's in Management, which is fairly new. If I am not able to gain admission to Harvard Business School, but wanted a similar educational experience to become a consultant, should I attend Harvard Extension?

Good bar spots around 345 park (KPMG) lol

Cardio does help in weight loss, I loss 50 lbs in a little less than 5 months. Walking and eating right!!!

Any news on vedder price? I’ve heard they didn’t fire anyone during COVID but have also heard it’s a sweatshop. Any insight to their litigation team would be helpful, thanks!

Looking for roles in PE Business Development so let me know if you hear about a fund hiring. Or if you know someone that will speak with me or a good recruiter in the space, any leads would be greatly appreciated!

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

EY, GT or RSM (Senior Position in Dallas) and why?

Can anyone recommend a good office chair for less than $100?

What are PwC CMAAS exit opportunities? Other than technical accounting roles, are there other Deal exit ops?

Spell check in fishbowl is killing me - it keeps changing words without me noticing!

What are some good investing books you'd recommend?

Just heard EY is about to make more layoffs in audit too

Happy back door Roth Day, if you celebrate.

Would PwC reimburse me if I study for my CFE and it is not required for my current job?

Collecting suggestions for the soundtrack for consultants' life. Open to suggestions! First up - “get on your feet” by Gloria Estefan (for whenever the plane reaches the gate). The cheesier the better

I told my manager that nothing we do matters and therefore everything is immaterial. And that is why we should scope out this entire engagement. He was not amused. April fools?

Looking back, what would you like to see changed about accounting education in university? Any topics that should be covered more/less?

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

What did you learn this year?

I resigned yesterday evening.. today morning conversation with counselor and People Consultant went very cold... anyways piece out..

Anyone dressing up for Halloween tomorrow? If so, what are you going as?

What are some good personal finance books?

Is anyone else feeling a lack of motivation b/c it feels like we get no actual reward for busting our asses. In all honesty, if I get another $50 in bravo bucks as some type of half-assed “reward” for this shit, some office space type shit is about to happen at one manhattan. Newsflash, we work in accounting & this shit does not compute...

Has anyone rescinded an offer?

Good resource for resume writing? Haven’t had to update my resume since starting in audit years ago. Want to make sure I’m saying things the right way in a way that will be attractive to industry.