How many close friends would you say you have in your city? (People you’d hang out with every week or two weeks) Name the city too!

Ladies, did you change your last name after getting married? I’m worried about the impact it will have on my publications.

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

So I have been seeing a guy for 4 months. We have a pay disparity.. he earns less than I do (by quite a bit). He has mentioned a few times that he’s worried I’ll get bored of him when I know he can’t afford the same things I can. I think we are beginning to move past this, but now he’s starting to mention things like ‘I am really broke this month’, and last weekend he told me his mum has lost her job and he’ll have to probably pay her rent. I have a lot of sympathy for his situation … tbc

My aunt recently passed away, leaving behind 2 young girls (16 and 12 years old). I’m trying my best to be there for them and pray for them, and have been asking people to pray for them as well. Until I started question what is the point of asking people to pray for them? I know God hears my prayers, so why do we ask people to pray ?

I love my SO. We’ve been together for nearly a decade and are talking marriage. I know being with him though will require living far from my family. I love my family and dread the thought of being far from them. My SO has been transparent about wanting to return to his home country. I don’t want to lose him but I also dread being far from my family. What’s the right call here? Fwiw he’s lived in my home country for about a decade now but has been able to visit his pretty easily (cont)

Everyone likes me because I'm a doormat with no boundaries. I do anything and say anything to make people happy. I will think what you think I should think. Will you be my friend?

I’m so scared to let a relationship that gives me anxiety go because I’m 36 F and feel like I’m not going to find anyone else. He’s not a horrible person, but he can be inconsistent. When I bring it up to him he says he’ll try harder but then always goes back to default. I stick around because I think it’s more a personality trait and not that he’s not interested in me (maybe I’m naïve). Could really use some encouragement from a bunch of strangers.

GV70 vs GLC 300 please cast your vote!
My fiancée and I have been struggling for this way too long (disregard the price)

Have you ever been or currently in a relationship with someone of who’s political beliefs conflict with your own?

Not dealing with this currently have dealt with it in the past. My parents started out opposites but now believe similarly. I’m wondering if it is possible in this day and age.

My relationship just ended yesterday because he wanted to “focus on myself and figure things out.” My relationship before that ended (~2 years ago) because he wanted to focus on himself. I can’t help but feel like it’s because something is wrong with me. What am I doing wrong?

Okay - any fellow consultants that turned around their lives? Like late bloomers, change in outlook(becoming optimistic), or just finding more helpful and happy people in life? Some upbeat stories plz

Hi! Have any here gone the natural cycle IVF route? What was your experience like? Did you have success in growing your family this way? Would you recommend it to others?

Does anyone feel bad seeing friends when you’re job hunting? Just feel like I don’t deserve a dinner out and will feel bad comparing myself since they are all doing fine.

Are the ideas that hit you right away ever better than the ideas that come through hours of banging your head against the wall with your partner?

I made a joke about my ex getting hit by a car
2 weeks later it actually happened
To be honest, I don't really care

About to go on in person retreat and have struggled with my sobriety a lot. It’s better but not perfect and part of the reason I stay sober is the support of my partner. Would it be viewed as unacceptable if I brought my family with me?

My gf and me call each other everytime we have free time. However lately she seems disinterested in phone time. She never initiates calls anymore and she tells me she wants to hang up in the middle of the day and not right before bedtime. We live a 4 hour drive apart. And I told her this is like living together from a distance, because I put her on the house speakers. What can I do to keep her engaged?

Anyone up for a quick chat? Feeling distressed about losing some core friendships from back home. Kind of lost my footing after moving here without any friends…hard times.

Is bfs account Contract get extended or they simply release and we get bach to parent (cts), for another project is complete bgv happening or they just handle from their side?

I'd love to hear about what people are doing to stand out in providing feedback for candidates who made it to the final interview stage but did not make the offer.

Confession: I have a dirty mouth and serious swearing problem. I'm that coworker who constantly mumble swears and dirtiest words just flow off my tongue. No ones complained yet. Should I be worried?

Can we start a thread for all the acronyms? Y’all lose me with all the lingo 😂

So many recruiters are contacting me for sell side opportunities. Any sell side people here that wanna share their thoughts?

Hi Fishes,

Is S&P planning to open offices?

Amazon should act as Santa during the holidays and deliver one gift fully wrapped from your wish list for free every year to everyone with Prime just to say thank you for choosing us. Bad idea or good

At what point do you feel it is necessary to trademark a product or new tagline?

Does anyone have a good lead on where to find research backed customer journeys? Either generic for an industry (like restaurant) or for major players in an industry (like chili's). I am fairly new to planning, and this keeps coming up as something and that would be helpful.
Thank you!

Thoughts on VCCP London for strategy?

Hi all, I was told that my business unit is Finance Risk and Control in JPMC. My profile is Java Fullstack developer. Can anyone help me about this unit ?

How is the company culture like at Gartner?

How is KPMG I&S ( integration and separation) ?
What budget do they have for the Assistant manager ( SCM ) role ? How is the work Life balance? @kpmg

Hello, anyone here from Missouri that can refer me to a company that offers work from home for RNs like UM roles. I'm getting tired of the bedside 😑
Referrals would be a great help thank you!

Did anyone make it to the state fair? What did you think? I heard the last day is tomorrow. Is it worth it? I'm new to the area.

Best & worst company you’ve worked for in the area? I’ll go first

Best - NCSECU; pay was mediocre but stress free. Highly dependent on your branch if you have a good team

Worst - REVGEN; These people and their business model are despicable

Would love ideas for meeting people outdoors. Looking to connect with locals, as long as it does not involve eating indoors. 😂 This area was so good for connecting a variety of backgrounds coming together from all over. Ideas?

Can someone from EY please refer me for job requisition id :183082

Can I switch my role from Testing to Java Developer? I have knowledge of Java , will be learning springboot framework, also know Sql . But my YOE in Testing is 5 years . Is there still chances or how should I go ahead ??

Where does everyone hang out after work or on weekends? Looking to meet new people

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

EY folk - when are bonus amounts announced? Thanks!

Is it possible for someone to make a jump from Exp. Associate at PwC to Senior Consultant at other Big 4?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

J-dubs buckhead...anybody else??

OTS is growing rapidly and leadership has asked us SMs to assist with recruiting. One of our needs is for cybersecurity and data privacy consultants interested in M&A e.g. CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, etc

Anyone feel general anxiety that you won’t be successful? Seems like most people climb the ladder or reach career success in some way or another but it’s pretty intimidating just starting out

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA

What is a typical commission rate or structure for federal contracts? (BD position)

Anyone have info on MBB/Strategy& supply chain consulting? Group size, actively hiring, common backgrounds (MBA/certifications required/helpful?), project types, & interview prep tips? Looking to enter as an experienced hire. Currently a procurement financial analyst and just passed my CSCP certification. Ex-big4.

Thanks!

Anyone from BCG care to share insight into the Knowledge Teams at BCG? Was reached out to regarding a SKA role on a knowledge team. I have a tech consultant background. How’s the work? Comp? General thoughts?

“Not to throw you under the bus” but I will 😎

Our firm told everyone no bonuses this year due to the pandemic. However, people like myself with high utilization received a “bonus” in terms of a gift card. My director notified me of this, but the other day my boss was mentioning how no bonuses this year really sucks. I was told by the director to not mention it to anyone but I figured if anyone knew I got one it’d be my boss. I feel super uncomfortable now because do I essentially lie to my boss because I’m not supposed to talk about it.

Trying to gauge the meaning of response from PPED round. Was interviewing for a position in one of the big 4 and the principal in the PPED round mentioned at the end of the call “ I will have my recruiter reach out to you and discuss the next steps”. What does this mean? is it a good sign or not? Any idea folks?

Anybody received a decision on their final interview round or an offer from Deloitte UK recently? I am waiting for a decision since over a month now.

Can anyone shed some light on what it’s like to join Cognizant as an MBA hire? Is the work life balance better than B4 considering they pay less?

First case study interview this week. Any tips??

MS Teams question - Has anyone figured out a way for Teams status to remain green/available?? It turns yellow so fast, can’t even refill my coffee before it changes. Trying to remain on green for optics of course.