How is dating in NYC? I just heard from a VERY good looking gay guy that lived there for 3 yrs that dating sucks and nobody is looking for LTR.

He said that he gave up and moved back home (Europe).

Question for TSG folks - I'm considering applying to TSG. Do I have to use a recruiter (external or internal) or can I apply on my own? I think I can have more bargaining power if I apply on my own without having the recruiter in the middle since TSG would have to pay them too, right?

I have about 4 years of experience and an MBA degree. I have currently joined one of the Big 4s as Consultant but recently got an offer from McKinsey digital as a Knowledge Analyst. Do you think it will be a right decision to take this offer? I am being offered about 20 lpa (including all components)

Is FAAS under assurance or advisory under EY. What the difference between FAAS and Start&Transactions. New at the firm so trying to learn the differences

SaaS industry finance teams: do you include Sales Operations in your CAC? I’ve heard it both ways but seen it included more times than not. Would love to get some thoughts here!

Is their still pre-IPO side upside if you make the move to Stripe?

Any recommendations on websites / blogs / inspiration to learn more about digital capabilities, campaigns, or trends?

Anyone else trying to break into Product Management with no experience and limited consulting YOE?

Does anyone know if we can reimburse expenses for items listed in Wageworks while on maternity?

I know we cannot expense phone/internet/ commuter benefit as I am not actively doing work.

However, for other items that fall under wage works reimbursement, I couldn’t find anything in writing yet.

Rental car third party liability insurance: My credit card covers car insurance, but not third party liability insurance, so I generally get that from the car rental company at about $20 a day. Is there a cheaper way to do it? Recommendations?

How much is the average Emergency Medicine physician making out of residency? (Name your city)

I have an offer from ReNew Power and Amazon for the same role, which is Data Engineer. Which one should I prefer ?

Looking to buy my first condo in Long Island city area. How many properties you typically visit (open houses) before making a decision?
Thanks!

Any thoughts on Analog Folk?

Which agencies in NY do great strategy work and are actually valued? It feels like strategy is lacking at most agencies...

Just took a grenade (2 shots & Red Bull) at a bar across the street then walked back into work casually. You know it's been a bad week.... anyone else snuck out to make work more enjoyable?

Women in PA - talk to me about times you’ve felt marginalized in the workplace

I feel like I’ve lost myself since joining McK. My whole world has become about work. I love my job but I’m not the same person I started and I feel I don’t connect with my friends and family the way I use to. I’m not sure if I’ve grown, or lost a part of myself. Is this growing up or do I need to make a career change?

My anxiety is through the roof for the 2024 USA presidential election. I’m so scared that DeSantis or Trump will win and we will lose all rights as transgender people. Someone please comfort me.

How many of you are in an interracial relationship? And what are yours and your partner's ethnicities?Just wanted to do a quick poll :)

Only recently started being out/comfortable being bi, but overcoming a lot of self stigma. Others seem so secure in the LGBT world already, it leaves me terrified how/where to begin. Help?

I have an interview with McKinsey on Monday, any tips/suggestions?

For those that use Grindr, has their Kindr campaign had any real impact on how you use the app/messages and matches you get?

I need to switch teams or firms. Been here for a year and no development or projects with my team. Gay network help! Lol

Holidays can be tough for our community - I hope everyone is able to find some moments of self-care and happiness today!

Queer life in Hawaii? Anyone have any experiences living there?

Any suggestions on where to travel (within US) for Labor Day? May be taking a solo trip.

Any ladies at DU this week?

Ideas for rings? I’m a man thinking of proposing to another man, and we both like low key stuff. Is using the same ring for both proposal and wedding band weird?

Has anyone ever been in a mostly platonic relationship? I don’t like to label myself much, but I don’t really like intimacy and don’t really like romance. Some people would say I’m asexual/aromantic, but unless that too is a spectrum, I don’t think I fit squarely into that group. As I get older, I’m realizing I’m feeling very lonely. It would be nice to find someone, but have it be platonic (any gender/sex). It’s weird, I know. It’s hard to articulate as well. Can anyone relate? 😭😭

Almost midnight here and I'm cleaning my medicine cabinet so I can reboot having a regular skin-care routine. I'm listening to one of my favorite musicals, "Ragtime", specifically the song "He Wanted to Say". Living 9 time zones away from home out of the US and watching the BLM movement there, unable to do anything concrete about it from here - this song I've listened to countless times, today about brought me to tears.

I really don’t mean this to virtue signal - just wanted to share a moment.

Opinions about apps for relationships? Tbh, I met my bf of 1.5yrs on Grindr. I personally like finding out if I'm sexual compatible with some of before I dive into the emotional aspect.

Does anyone have experience or advice on being a stepdad? My bf has a 6 year old (whom I adore) and I want to be as good a stepdad as I can be without overstepping any boundaries. Any advice is welcome!

Who’s in Dallas at ACT?? I missed the networking time and want to grab drinks