How to become less agreeable at work? Increasingly find that the most successful folks in consulting and Corp America tend to be less agreeable than your average worker and to a certain extent more exploitative in their dealings. Nice guys do finish last (or get performance managed out).

Can the HR revoke my offer letter altogether, If I request for a salary renegotiation just 1 month before my joining date?
This for EY GDS, HR Manjula.

Why does Sunday feel like Sunday...never like any other day?

Someone senior at work is very dismissive of my questions and makes me feel nervous around them. I have just joined the team and so I have a lot of questions. They also try to blow things out of proportion or misrepresent facts and I get flustered in the moment and can’t keep track of what really happened. So I end up accepting blame for things that were not my responsibility. And the truth hits me a few hours later. How can I break this cycle?

I envy creatives. It seems like your jobs are far more interesting.

How’s RGA for a CW?

Art Director.
Sr. Art Director.
Art Supervisor.
Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Associate Creative Director.
VP, Creative Director.
SVP, Creative Director.
SVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Executive Creative Director.

Seriously: why so many levels? Sounds like a lot of BS… basically should be: Art Director, Creative Director, CCO. Agree?

Might be shifting to a outpatient oncology position from a medical social worker in a hospital setting, any pros/cons major differences?

Even if we block some of the educational tools to tell the truth about out US history our students will never stop having questions about it and they will seek the truth on there own.

First screening with BCG, tips?

I'm in salary negotiations for a great role, but there's a small gap (~$10k) to even match my old salary. They have most of the obvious benefits like unlim. vacation, low healthcare premiums, 401k matching, permanent WFH, etc.

Right now, severance pkg. and a more senior title are most important. Has anyone negotiated a title bump? Outcome?

Are there additional benefits I should also consider?

What is PwC’s Salesforce practice like? Is the WLB any good at the Senior Associate level? Is their comp any different than other Big 4?

Will get COVID vaccine today. That means party is an option at b school?

Invited to interview for a PM role at Lending Tree. My first round is 30 mins with the hiring manager ( Director of Product) . Should I be expecting only behavioral questions/experience related questions given the time frame of the interview?

Has anyone recently renewed visa stamp in Beijing? How did it go? Anyone got administrative processing?

I am a solution engineering (presales) manager, and looking to hire a Tableau Analytics SE for our Canada Public Sector team. Seeking candidates with relevant experience in technical customer-facing roles and/or analytics. Ideally residing in Toronto or Montreal metro areas, public sector experience. Bilingual (French and English) is a huge plus. Please let me know if you are interested to learn more! I don’t have the job posting yet but will share once I do.

How do you collect and analyze feedback for your product designs?

I have 4.5 yrs of work ex and joining as ACON at KPMG. Will I get promoted to CON in next cycle i.e October 2023 or so I have to wait until October 2024?

How does a panel interview feel like? Is there anything that I should be prepare for it? Any tips?

What vitamins / dietary supplements do you take daily?

Anyone been to the Harvard Extension School - Consultant’s Toolkit program? Any insights to share?

Got home last night from a client in EST time zone, I’m in central time. Passed out around 9pm last night and now waking up at 5:30am. WTH I need my weekend sleep in back!

In retrospect, do you think banks should have been bailed out or left to their fate in 2008?

Asked for feedback at the end of a case interview today and was told the interviewer isn't allowed to give feedback. Is that typical?

Might be a dumb math question. Is there a mental shortcut to calculate the total value of a company based on % equity and $$ ask when it’s not a clean fraction? (E.g,. SharkTank pitch)

New SC
1 project old
A ton of feedback in previous project- new to consulting
Now not able to find work
On bench since 3 weeks
Counselor seems uninterested

Clueless about my future here!

Does anyone in Clt use UA as their primary carrier? I’m hypothesizing that there would be less competition, even going into UA hubs because I’d be going against heavy traffic

Can anyone at Deloitte help share the career hierarchy for analysts in the government public sector projects? What are the titles for analysts, senior analyst, and upward?

My new total base number on comp statement is less than the old number*(1+merit % + promotion %). It's 41.4 dollars off. Shall I report up? It's not a lot but I can buy my kids two stuffed animals!

Anyone on the 1:56 pm United LAX-ORD? If yes, then please send a drink over to my seat. 7B. 🙂

With all the big AI push, can our firms build an AI that can do our expenses?

Tired of consulting and want to pursue a passion (music, art, food, travel) before I settle down. What’s the best way to do this for a year or two with minimal career impact?

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

Anyone in Vienna?

What’s a comparable position at big tech firms for a tech M in Big 4? Senior Program Manager?

How many times should I haggle back and forth between lenders? Receiving mortgage estimates from 3, and have been forwarding to the others each time for a better deal - do it until one draws a line?

If you are an SA making close to the top of the band $125k, do you still get a raise if you are not up for promotion?

Should I trade bitcoin?