How can I get one of my coworkers to stop apologizing before they make any comment or possible feedback that may come off as a critique? I’m an analyst, so they aren’t trying to suck up or anything :(

I was released without cause today but my boss mentioned my battle with mental health and that I’m looking for other jobs before canning me. Should I address this with the board or leave it alone?

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 am looking for the post made by the junior associate with the voicemail from the female partner on a Friday night telling her how stupid she is. I didn’t bookmark the voicemail and I wanted to show it to a colleague to show her there are worse bosses than ours. Lol. It was circulating a couple of months ago. I believe it was a New York firm.

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.

I have accepted an offer for the role of Director of Data Science & Analytics and I'll be working with old colleagues. I am very excited. I haven't given notice yet because I am waiting for the background check to complete, but my boss just asked me about traveling to a meeting in November. I start at the new job Oct 25. I'm really struggling for how to respond. If I were not leaving it is absolutely a meeting I should be at. I don't want to respond with a lie. Any dvice on how to respond?

The partner in charge of my office had a nearly hour long conversation Tuesday with our new hire, behind closed doors. I didn’t hear yelling, but the bits I heard weren’t good. Will he be fired?

What is your understanding of the norms around whose names end up on a brief/complaint/motion papers etc.? I’m a midlevel at an AmLaw 20 firm and have twice been the principal drafter of something only to be cut from the signature block. The associate senior to me is on it despite having done far less of the work. And it’s not because it required a rewrite or something. The filed product is 80-90% my work. Am I wrong to be pissed off about this?

Joined ZS 7 months ago but never interacted with PD coach yet. Is it important?

For you introverts who aren't fond of socializing or "hanging out". Do you just dislike socializing at work or just dislike it in general? In my case it's the latter. How about you guys?

I try not to get frustrated by clients but it just gets to me when their accounting people refer to numbers as positive and negative instead of debit and credit

Hello. What's is type of shoes do you wear to work
Flats, heels or sneakers?

My annual perf discussion is monday morning. I work on a tough team for a tough place. I think Im a pretty good/almost high performer but only around 3 years and my boss seems to still act like I’m brand new (lifer boomer). I try to tell myself he has 6 direct reports and has to do this with everyone, Im no more or no less special - but I hate these convos and negative feedback even when most of it is unsurprising/fair feedback. Any tips? Just need to get through it! HR people are not immune!

What does everyone wear for client meetings in a WFH setting

How do you work with a fellow coworker after they have said a horrible racist word that was very offensive to you? I'm finding it very difficult to forgive and move on.

What are your thoughts about wearing chinos to work?

Reported a racist incident and now I'm feeling like I'm being blackballed. They are now giving my assignments to someone that works under me. How do I mange this?

Everyone on my team is leaving the firm. The PPMD who hired me left the firm before my start date, now two seniors have left in the last 2 months. My team will be down to <3 with no manager/SM/PPMD. A Manager/PPMD from a diff. City is going taking our “office” over, so I’ll be the random staff that lives out of state but reports to them. What would you do?

How do you deal with a senior member of the team that doesn’t value your input? I’d love to be more involved but I feel like I’m not given a chance to

I've been out of work for about a year due to complications from Covid. Finally back on my feet but I'm wondering if I should be honest about why I was gone, or will that be a red flag for future employers?

I’m asking to get my notice period waived. I have a 30 day notice period per the employment agreement I signed, but it says they can waive it at any time after I gave notice. Im not going to a competitor or even the same industry. How likely is for my current firm to allow this?

Best MBA programs to find tech start-up cofounders?

Hi 🐠, do any of you own real estate and rent them out to section 8 tenants? I’ve researched the pro/cons and pros seem to take it. What has your experience been?

Anyone else here looking to make a switch into healthcare (physician, nurse, etc)?

Mid-level associate at a mid-size regional insurance defense firm practicing coverage litigation. Salary is capped b/c my firm only does I.D./coverage and has no direct-hire comm clients. Second round of interviews with a comm lit boutique where I would be the only associate with 5 partners. Other than partner track, salary/benefits, and switching from coverage to general comm lit, what qualities of the move should I be thinking about as I weigh my options? I've never worked at another firm.

How much package should a data engineer get for 3 year exp?

Is this bowl dead?

Is it worth it to recruit for a PE Associate role if your current plan is to get 2YOE, go get an MBA and pivot afterwards? Seems like most people can’t /won’t stick around to make it to the top and end up doing something else anyways.

What is average cost of living near jp morgan office in bangalore? (PG/ Flat/ Apartment)

Any recommendations for a personal trainer? Looking for someone for 1:1 classes in South Boston. Thanks

What does work-life balance look like in the Corporate Strategy group? Average hours / week, weekend work?

Looking for a luxury 1bd apartment (stainless steel appliances, nice pool, etc.) for less than 1.5K. Is this realistic? I was looking at Gables Water Street & Crest at Las Colinas ( both are in Las Colinas area but also considering Uptown and Frisco). Any suggestions?

What are the best ways to convey executive presence in interviews? Thank you in advance 🙏😊

Incoming staff in FIDS (Cyber). What kind of work should I be expecting? Also, is travel a lot?

Hi, currently i am working with icici bank in backend operations in CIB team as Deputy manager but i am looking for an opportunity in Accenture can anyone help with the openings or referral??

Is there a tax practice that involves lots of tax research and doesn’t require a lot of compliance? I love the technical side of tax and don’t mind spending all night researching a tax issue (that’s what got me into a master of tax) but I just hate hate compliance side of tax

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

How long does it usually take for Guidehouse to get back to you about an interview after applying? And how likely is an interview if I was referred?

How do you guys find motivation within you? Feeling stuck..

Marriott already hitting me with the check in notification for Sunday night. Where did my weekend go

What's Deloitte's paternity leave policy? And how long do you have to work there before becoming eligible?

Do you prefer the grocery store wine section to be organized by varietal or country? Vote for country here

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

What does caffeine withdrawal feel like for you? I’m on day 2 of no coffee and I feel like I can’t even get up. Previously 3 cups a day.

I just took an international trip via KLM and my ticket was bought through Delta. I’m a Delta Diamond Medallion. There were zero (actually negative) perks with flying with partner airline. More below

Best books on leadership and self development?

Left a career in banking for consulting. Ended up working on M&A post merger/Documentation as I’ve experience in the field. Life is funny.

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

Nothing more disappointing to my morning /day than for Starbucks to tell me they’re all out of cold brew. 😡😡

Question for Capgemini fish:

I am a US citizen, Employed in US on a 6 month contract with Capgemini. Planning to travel to Canada and work from there for the entire 6 months.

I know this would be an issue from tax perspective, but want to know if

Capgemini would somehow track my location and know that I am not in US ?

When your flight is delayed 2 hours but Delta brings out pizza and snacks 🙃

With the latest news on vaccines (including Ebola vaccine helping eradicate disease in DRC!), it got me thinking - what’re the greatest achievements in human history? And where do vaccines rank?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?

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