Hi, does any know about LotusFlare in India, are they enforcing 5 days work from office strictly? And how is the work pressure in general? LotusFlare

To NYC members: Anyone here planning on sitting for FAR in December or January and would like to join a weekly (or biweekly) study group on the UES?

Imposter syndrome is the killer of all ambition.

"Whether you think you can or you can't. You're right!" - Henry Ford

Just a little reminder.

Why the heck does being good at writing and concept mean I should spend MORE time in meetings? This system makes no sense. just let me do what I'm GOOD at.

Anyone else think the panel backdrop at the adweek conference gives target vibes?

How to move into executive leadership? I’m a mid-40s former MBBer with, I think, an impressive and diverse resume. I think I’m suitable for an executive leadership role, but unsure about how to pursue one. Any suggestions? Career coach? Headhunters? Cold “calls”? Thanks!

Has anyone found a way to automate salary certifications?

We get about 3-5 requests daily to fill out salary certifications for our employees in EMEA.

At the moment, we have to do all of them manually. We open a pdf, then open their employee file and plug away. It's tedious and time-consuming, but the banks I found won't accept an internal salary certification for some reason. They're adamant about using their form. Has anyone come across this?

Networking ... 🙌 You have likely heard this since your day 1 at D. Doing good work isn’t enough at D. Connecting with the right people can make or break your career at the firm. How are you continuing to build your network considering the indefinite move to virtual / remote work?

When is WFH ending ?

Any recommendations for an accounting recruiter with a national job database? Finally taking the plunge and want to use a recruiter. I'm looking for a remote only role as I don't know where I want to live.

Hi sharks, I am currently working in automation testing role with skill set robot framework + python. I learnt selenium + java out of interest. Over all experience is 5 years. I am not getting interest in testing now. Wanted to switch career as data professional, data engineer to be precise (after doing some basic study). My present knowledge is conversant level, I started a online course. Is it possible for me to switch career now ? My doubt is without real experience can I manage with course ?

Can someone tell what would be the night shift allowance in CTS for Associate designation. @cognizant

Accepted an offer for an internship from a company but the second company I was interview with offered me a job a week later. How do I politely decline the first job even though I’ve already signed the offer?

I feel like there are better compensation opportunities in the US. Do we just always earn at a discount in Canada?

Aside from Georgetown, any other MBA programs recommended for international development/finance? Looking to pivot from my current business/tech strategy work.

Anyone who plays badminton or squash casually here?

Sap ABAP + data migration cockpit, cctc- 16.4 including variable. Yoe - 4.8 np - 3 months. If I switch, can I get 20 plus?

Anyone else experience occasional sleep paralysis when dozing off on planes? It has happened to me 3 or 4 times this year and freaks me the f out

Boston fish: landing at 9:15am at Logan before a 10am meeting in Cambridge. Is this a bad plan? Can I make it, if I take a taxi? Don’t have much experience with Logan airport.

How many days should I wait before I reach out to the recruiter to see what the thoughts of hiring team are?

Anyone else save all their files to their desktop for easy access as email attachments and organize them into the right folders only periodically?

Compete lack of accountability of junior consultants is the reason why you are in the office late night and working weekends. Project is behind because you f'ed-up in some way that exposes firm.

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

Anyone looking to buy American 500-mile upgrades?

Someone needs to explain to my iPhone that "black don't crack"

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Just waiting for Trump to announce "Turkey took its country back!" Smh

Is it possible to find projects starting at the beginning of January? Looking for projects now but concerned there won't be many available meaning I'll likely get extended on my current project 😔

Suddenly I feel self-conscious about it but is it bad that I didn't adjust my skin tone on my reactions in WebEx and slack ? Just default which is yellow .

🐠, what are your thoughts on moving to Columbus OH from Chicago. SO wants to move for family reasons, but I'll have to leave consulting - not sure if I can find comparable corp strat/bizops roles.

Why do some guys try to start a conversation in the gym shower? It's so awkward. It's the same set of manlaws as the restroom. Don't talk to me, stop looking directly at me 😂, get clean and leave.

If I quit the firm mid engagement can Uncle D come after me for anything? Do I have to give two weeks?
My mental state is not good and I can’t deal with the rat race anymore. Going to take a year off

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

TFW you are forced to change your computer password and then spend the next week staring at login errors because you keep typing your old one.