How do you manage burnout? Any tips on saving some energy?

Do y’all admit that you spaced out when called out of blue in a call?

Looking to make friends near Lincoln Square! 30M. Into chill things to light activity, e.g., going to the movies, archery, escape rooms, etc.

As a Deloitte sponsored mba I’m prevented from interning at another consulting firm. What would be the best industry to intern in to set me up best for MBB in the fall of the 2nd year? IB? Tech?

Was interviewing with a firm and soon after receiving an offer, learned of bad culture/toxic partners in the practice group from a couple of associates who recently lateraled from the firm. I turned the offer down. A partner that I clicked with while interviewing reached out asking me why I turned down the offer. Should I be honest and relay what I heard?

Hi Fishes,
I have 6 YOE in financial reporting, if an opportunity in Morgan Stanley in fund accounting arises, should I go ahead with it or would it be a reverse step career wise, would appreciate insights on same and also of MSFS Fund accounting culture, WLB, if anyone can help with the same...
Thanks in advance, would appreciate your help

How’s work life balance in forensics?

Forensic tech vs non tech..go!!

Wondering for anyone who got their CFF (Ceritified Financial Forensics) designation. Was it difficult? How long does it take to study for using the review course? Is the exam mainly multiple choice or short answer and how difficult? Any guidance or tips would help please. I already have my CFE but just want to know if CFF is worth it

How do I legally gets my hands on $100k that my future wife wishes to hand me over for investment purposes (she is outside the US). We won’t be marrying for another two years. Thank you!!

if you had the option to accept a senior copywriter role at a trendy retail company (so a promotion), or a copywriter role at a popular tech company (with no prior experience in tech) which would you choose?

Hey Fish Fam, I am about to put in my two weeks notice at a Big4. Going to industry. Any sage advice or pointers on what to say and what not to say/do? I really enjoyed working at B4 and made amazing network of supportive colleagues however this opportunity is way too good to pass. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

How does a seasoned indie music producer and mixer transition into commercial composition and mixing for tv, advertising and film? Im self-taught, constantly learning, and feel it’s a tragedy that I can’t do the one thing I only want to do, and that is to work full time mixing or producing. My portfolio is vast. I’m just working on soundtracking a short film to be exposed to more of that kind of @work, but nobody is responding to my job applications

Buying an eletric car. Anyone know a good electrician to install level 2 charger at home garage. In Plano.

This week in homebuying horror stories: offered $60k (10%) over asking on a house. Got beat by a last minute all-cash offer from an out of state buyer who was buying sight-unseen.

This is the worst.

Hi Y’all - Moving to Dallas soon and looking to buy a house. Wanted to know if Mansfield is a good, safe area with good school districts? Also, how would the commute be to North Dallas? Thanks in advance.

How long does it take to implement a Plaid API product?

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

Seriously considering buying a used camper, doing a light renovation, and taking it out west and just working remote next summer. Put all of my belongings in storage, set my parents address as mailing address, and just be a nomad for at least next summer. I would get a Verizon router for WFH. Am I crazy to be seriously considering doing this? Single M 🐠, 26.

RIP Hank Aaron ⚾️

Who are the immigration lawyers firms for your organization and how good are they?

Is it worth it to take advantage of the Amex Platinum 75k Point Bonus if you already have a CSR?

Listening to a generational session at DU and wondering how these generational differences influence retention rate at the firm. Do you see a difference?

Just rolled off a Oracle/JD Edwards project what can I do to find another one?

Is my 401(k) match based on a sum amount (i.e. 6% of 100k = 6000) or from each paycheck?

How do I find meaning in my life?

Thoughts on Protiviti consulting? Not sure if its worth pursuing, mainly because I’ve not been exposed to their work

IQVIA fishes: I notice that there is good higher portion allocated under Variable Component in the proposed salary. Do IQVIA pay out complete variable every year March and how has it been for this year ?
Considering an offer at COS team based out of India

Has anyone left EY and submitted a wageworks reimbursement in their last two weeks that they got paid for?

For my fellow PC gamers out there - Anyone use their work laptop for gaming while on the road or do you travel with your personal as well???

Friend and I started sending each other gag gifts in the mail. Things have escalated quickly: hey just spent $150 and sent me 200lbs of dog food wrapped up in gift boxes. I don’t own a dog. What can I do to one up him? 🎁

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

I have been on a local client since forever and now considering to travel to work on projects I like. Can anyone tell me how miserable or fun traveling is?

Anybody know the salary for a Sr. Con in Tech Strategy at Deloitte? Or any other firms for the same position.

Domains/Tech Skills in Consulting that give the best potential for earning opportunities in the next 5-10 years not including strategy: Data Science, AWS, Cyber Security, Salesforce, EPIC, Workday