I can literally smell the stench from this … United club. Is it ok??

Anyone have good book recommendations that I can learn from and are entertaining? Trying to survive a 10 hour flight this weekend 🆘🆘🆘

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

NYC for worktrip. What are the best restaurants in west village for fine dining / raw bar or lobster at the moment?

Where are the best pastries in chicago? I’m talking flaky lamination and amazing croissants, tarts, breads, danishes

Sunday Fun Day!
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Sunday topics ( males only): Anybody thinks of penile derma filler?

Has anyone tried indoor gardening in NYC? Thinking this could be the best time to do so but not sure where to start.

Any Accounting firms that are still remote? Dreading busy season travel

Best hotel to stay in Dubai for projects?

Thursday Wordle

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I'm new to the area and I'm obsessed with Puffy Tacos! Who has the best Puffy Tacos in town?

How does project allocation happens for lateral joiners? Is it forced upon or do we get a choice to choose or apply for a project? Accenture

Random question. Sometimes an app or website doesn’t work due to the fact that I’m using a VPN.

Do companies have a way to block all VPN connections?

Or Is it because too many people use the same VPN ip address and access the same website? Would it be fixed using a private vpn ip address?

Want to buy a house in bay area? Is this a good time? Thoughts?

GME and AMC are not doing well today 😂

Halloween is all about dressing up as something you're not, so I dressed up as a happy accountant with an engaging and fulfilling career. What are you all dressed up as?

Max or Lewis fault?

I think it’s 100% on max. By breaking so late he was banking on Lewis backing down, which was very risky.

Hello Fishes!
How is the work Culture and the possible pay-out of Short Term Variable Remuneration at CBA-Bangalore? Also any visibility on On-site opportunities?

Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

Best way to grow organically on social media? It seems that our engagement has taken a dive and nothing is working anymore.

Vaynermedia, every 2 years.

Its really good seeing people trying to help people who are in a tough position. we never know if we will find ourselves unemployed too. Stick together fishes.

What are the chances of me getting unemployment after quitting? I left for solid reasons that went unaddressed for months so will that have any impact on my eligibility?

Do you ever find your mind wandering during Salah? I used to pray regularly when I was younger, fell off a bit over the last few years and am trying to get back to it.

How many new associates have quit that you’re aware of? More or less than other years?

I told my manager that nothing we do matters and therefore everything is immaterial. And that is why we should scope out this entire engagement. He was not amused. April fools?

Wanted to discuss counter offer with Cognizant. Sent them mail, messages, calls no response. What to do? Just join them with offered package?
CTS is paying most i just wanted to do some negotiation for joining bonus etc.

What are the chances of Amazon (or FAANG in general) allowing you to apply/interview again for a position that you did not get in the past?

I'm being asked to be involved in product pricing for the first time, and lack any knowledge or experience in that area. Any suggestions on courses or books or websites? I'm considering the Pragmatic Marketing pricing course, so would be interested to hear from anyone who has taken it.

I have Kyler Murray AND Joe Burrow. Im starting Murray tonight. So if you have Burrow, you should get 50 from him on Sunday.

New project, new massive excel file that I keep making mistakes on. Tips on error validation and performing QA?

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

Good news! #ihateaa comp upgraded me on a short haul in lieu of taking one of my stickers. Bad news: The #aassholes are on indefinite mechanical delay. Thinking I should have rented a car. #neveraa

New first: lady singing out loud next to me on plane while playing solitaire

Does anyone regret joining a boutique consulting firm? I signed with a startup out of college (spring 2020) whose founding partners were all partners/Sr leaders at a few T2s. Our firm is super small (dozen FTEs) but does really good work (we charge premium rates and work super cool projects). I’m just having second thoughts as exit opportunities aren’t as prevalent as I thought, the pay/benefits don’t match industry/risk of joint a startup, and I’m not getting the network of a Big4 or MBB

Have $100k in a HYSA. Relocating to NYC where rent is expensive. Do I buy condo (looks like I have 10-15% down payment already ) or rent for similar or higher monthly mortgage payments? Passed the stage of being ok with roommates. Looking for perspectives. TIA!

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Facebook interview tips / advice? What type of questions do they ask?

Got a role at FAANG that would be $5K more pay than mine, similar bonus and around $15K per year stock for 4 years. Same location. Is it worth pursuing? I'm in Big 4 Consulting.

Bcg 🐠: are you required to “resubmit” your application after someone refers you?

Any Accenturites gone through internal careers marketplace and landed a position in totally different area than where they started from? Does the process entail numerous interviews like a new hire?

A while ago there was ppt by a harvard grad going around outlining personal finance tips and tricks (banks, cards, points, etc) - was super helpful!

Does anyone have a link or copy to share? I don't know what I did with it

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

Umm, right?

On a call with someone who can't stop saying: “um” and “right?” so I started keeping count;

In two minutes:
9 “umm” and
5 “Right?”

unbelievable.

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Ugh the TSA Pre scanner lady at AUS delta checkpoint is AWFUL. Go through the regular line instead. She is pulling every single laptop bag today... And there's only one guy to check them.

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)