How many of you are still on facebook? I quit over 10 months back as I felt it was showing and try to program my mindset per my taste, believes etc. to push particular agenda or products which I am very well aware that it is what this platform is built on to do but I just don’t want to be influenced by corporate propaganda like bookface is. I thought I joined it to be in touch and communicate with my friends and family but long gone are those days now... I like whataspp as its personal + control

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

Can someone advise on what would be better standard Chartered or deloitte India or EY my domain is payments Business Analyst? Priorities are of future career growth and profile weight and advantages...

Hi Fishes,

I have got offers from SAPIENS and NETCRACKER for the Position of Java developer. Both are giving almost same CTC of 26 LPA.
Kindly help me with your suggestions for the organization to join in terms of better opportunities and growth.

Tech Stack: Java, Springboot, Hibernate, SQL
YOE: 5 years

How long after you quit before your company removes your access to your FSA card?

Any thoughts on a path in traditional labor or is that field going the way unionization is going?

Hi ENFPs!

What do you do when you’re in a new city by yourself (for work)? Do you explore activities / restaurants / etc. solo? What’s your approach, especially given the short timeline for a study?

Ting ding ding -- sound of 300!!

My company (biotech start up >50 employees) are looking to collect diversity data about current employees to provide to candidates when they ask about the company as well as to investors. Any thoughts on whether this is industry standard? What roadblocks to be aware of? Advice on how to go about this as meaningfully as possible?

Verizon or new T-Mobile+sprint

Is Meetup legit and a good way to meet people? Looking to find new things to do with new people

Anyone have good resources (online or book) to learn about the finance function?

Hey all,

What are some PE firms (likely mid-market) that specialise in doing Entertainment deals, especially in gaming hardware, software, solutions that underpin the value chains ?

To those with an anxious attachment style and have trust issues due to past childhood trauma you’re still healing from: How do you keep yourself from thinking your significant other is going to cheat on you when she/he goes to a party or out while you’re miles away? I’ve been in therapy to help, and trying to distract myself but my anxiety is keeping it from working and don’t want to put that pressure on him because I’m trying to work on it.

Who’s up? M 30

Does anyone have the 2020 SHRM books for sale or to borrow? My job won’t contribute towards my certification. I’ve already paid for my test. I have the books from 2015 but I’d like to study from the 2020. I tried finding them online to purchase but sellers of affordable books aren’t responding.

Hi Fishes, I am a Talend ETL developer with 2.2 yrs of exp at TCS. But I have not learned that much in the current project I am in, it's all migration and excels now😅. So, now I want to shift to a product based startup or mid level company in React JS technology for which I have already started preparation separately. Also thinking of giving resignation as my current project is affecting my mental state. Please give me insights on this as to how I should proceed and how to prepare.

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

Who's pumped for the new iPhone ? Apple has been sneakily downplaying expectations all through the last month. Now my expectations are so low I'll give a standing ovation for releasing d same phone

A recruiter from google added me on LinkedIn...here's the catch, she head of recruiting in india haha (im white and in NYC). Should I reach out to her first?

Can someone please help me calculate my Utilization? The Client Service Hours on ToD seems to be confusing. When does the utilisation for the year start? April or June?

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

NYC is the place to be.

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

Any staff level tech consulting roles open? Or are postings TBD/in the Fall?

Anyone from Bain: can you comment on the local model? If you Qatar in Financial Services for example, can you stay in Ny. I like consulting, but not a huge fan of the travel.

Rooney... can't believe I woke up at 7 am, hungover as hell, to watch that crap.

Looking for recommendations on a good book/resource on how to manage people, especially when you’re managing teams to achieve tight deadlines and also overall leadership for those teams. Currently on a project with tight regulatory deadlines and feel like I’m struggling to push people without pissing them off. Great learning curve for me and a good read seems timely. TIA!

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

How much weight does brand name consulting firms have on top MBA programs? For example, is it significantly better to work for MBB firms vs. big 4 vs. well known specialized boutique firms?

How do I check my utilization?

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?

Just had one of the best moments in my short life outside the birth of my daughter and my wedding. A United flight attendant just gave me a giant bag of stroopwafels. I am set for the rest of the year

Where in the world is Slalom? 🤔

How much does utilization matter for year end once you've met the target? E.g. if target utilization is 85% but I'm at 105%, will this 20% additionally help? If so, how much does it differentiate you?

Studying for the AWS SAA. Do I need to the hands on labs in the training (using udemy) or is the exam more theory based?