I just started this job and I don’t like how it’s going already! I wish I could ask in the interview if people bully and gossip all day because this is a TOXIC ENVIRONMENT! I stay quiet and to myself but somehow, these people find a way to talk about me because I’m NOT participating in the bs they have going on! I’m here to work, nothing more! I made a mistake but bills also can’t pay themselves!

I had a divorce mediation last week. The client wasn’t thrilled with the results (is anyone after mediation?) but we left with the two things she wanted: the house and her pension. She thanked me. My office sent the bill a few days later, and client wrote my boss a very long, angry email claiming I gave her incompetent representation. My boss backed me 100%, but I haven’t been practicing very long, so it really stung. Anyone have advice on dealing with self doubt in these situations?

Does anyone ever have imaginary conversations with the coworker they hate and just lays one on them? It makes me soooo happy to cuss "Karen" out, really does.

Some partners are so stupid. In a free market system, if you want the good associate to work for you, you need to be a nice person. Otherwise, I have enough partners to feed me work and you’re the source of your own problem.

How do you deal with inexperienced attorneys misguiding you or telling you to do things that are not correct? I’m helping out the Florida office (I’m in Ga) and I’m less familiar with their rules. I really want her to go ask someone what the correct steps are.

How much can you spend on dinner/drinks each night before you start catching your engagement partner's attention?

Anyone else completely give up on a dress code in office? See some teams come in straight casual. My mini rebellion is wearing sneakers instead of regular dress shoes

I need some interview tips, I have a virtual interview for another HR Manager position at a much larger company, in the email it said to dress for the position you are interviewing for. At my current company we are very casual Friday all week long as we are in the Non-Profit Arts Entertainment industry. Any suggestions would be appropriated.

Put my 2 weeks in Monday 🥳 but I feel like my team is wanting me to complete a lot of stuff before I leave?? like new items on top of wrapping up/transitioning… tbh I wouldn’t care but I really like my coworker that they’re unfortunately going to pile a lot of my stuff onto when I leave - how do you balance helping but also being so unmotivated knowing you’re leaving? I want to end on a good note and not screw people over but also think it’s a literally ridiculous what they’re asking me to do

Kippot — do any of you wear one at client sites? How do you message that with your firm and the client firm if there’s comments?

How do I answer the question “why are you leaving your current company”? Without shitting on my current company?

For background, my company hired me and 6 other sales people back in August 2021, I’ve had 3 different VP of Sales since then, have literally 2 customers on our product in my vertical. Marketing and product are horrible, the CMO is the CEO’s daughter and she’s only ever worked for my company.

Has anyone told their boss/manager about their social anxiety and how it impacts their work? Is this a bad idea?

2 wks into a new job - boss is already inundating me with work, gives direction then questions me on why I followed it 🤯 looks visibility disgusted when plans don’t look like what they expected (but didn’t set any expectations) and then starts asking Qs about my exp which sends me into a panic. I’m anxious all day. They say all the right things on 1:1s and that they want my feedback so we can work well together but I don’t believe it. Can I come back from this? I love the company

Some of my coworkers always rag on me and make jokes about me. How do i stick up for myself without being rude and unprofessional?

Any other managers find yourself falling victim to the attractiveness of your staff and giving him/her preferential treatment? How to ignore natural biases? 👩‍💻 asking for a friend..

I have a direct report who is smart, passionate about her job and can be really innovative. However she carries this enormous weight of responsibility, for needing to do everything, do it right, make sure it's perfect, not trusting colleagues to help. It creates dread and panic and overwhelming workload and a terrible attitude for her and I am speaking with her this week to start to shift her mindset. Any tips in navigating how to let go of this heavy idea of "responsibility"?

Just got asked off an account for defending the work too much. I’ve never felt prouder of myself. May the bridges I burn light my way.

What’s the consensus on tattoos in the insurance workplace? I’m in leadership and considering exploring my options due to recent personnel changes. I work remote and have arm sleeves, and any time I would be in-person I’d of course wear a long sleeve shirt to be professional, but worry about a cuff rolling up and tattoos being somewhat visible. Nothing is offensive by any means.

One of my coworkers has withheld information that's important to my research because of a personal conflict we had. Should I speak to management or is it his right?

Been with my firm for 3.5 years now, and I got a new job that starts in a few weeks and I'm too punk to announce that I'm leaving. Truth is I hate letting people down, and I also love my team.

What are some creative ways that I can reward my team? They've been working really hard lately and I want to show my appreciation

Girlfriend has a few years of experience in Data Analytics at Neilsen. Think she can make the jump over to consulting? I think she could probably do well in a data group

Any suggestions for interview questions to ask a first-time manager? I’m applying for a potential role, and the Hiring Manager (potential boss who I would report to) has never had any direct reports. I’m not sure what to ask them to find out if they would be a micromanager or a bad boss. The questions that I’ve seen online all start with “Tell me about a time when …” but there are no such times!

Onto the acid reflux stage of pregnancy. Why does no one warn you about this things?!?!?😭 I go to grab and antacid and sure enough, I notice for the first time pregnant women are specifically on the instruction label🙄

The feedback I keep getting is that I need to speak up more in meetings (im in a collaborative practice group and it’s awful). But when I do, I usually get shot down and feel like I’ve just shown everyone how dumb I am. How do you speak up when you have nothing to contribute?

Need 11 likes to enable dm. Help me fishes.

Petition to elect a new bowl leader with actual style

Is it possible to jump to a DoD contractor on the mission side of the IC for $200K? I’m at 4+ YOE in consulting, and simultaneously 4+ YOE as an intel reservist.

I love working the mission but I also want the big paycheck. Am I being unrealistic or is something like this attainable?

What is the maternity leave policy of PWC and for how many children it is available?

2021 grad looking for my first full time role. Haven’t gotten an offer yet and starting to feel dejected. Gotten pretty far along in the interview process for a few different roles but nothing has panned out thus far. I’m targeting any/all opportunities at financial institutions in the NYC area. Any advice on the job search, leads on banks hiring entry-level analysts, or advice on how to stay optimistic?

Tips for organizing an email to client in which we discuss categories of documents produced, privileged items, work product items, and problematic documents? It’s a huge net

thoughts on clerking at the DE Chancery Court for an M&A associate?

Any recommendations for a men’s overcoat that hits mid-thigh? Looking for something to wear with a suit or dress down with jeans

Totally not ready for the Monday dramatic games aka “work” why can’t we start on Tuesday and skip all the chitchat awkwardness trying to make sure no one offended? Am I alone?

Hi! I am looking for a WFH job. I’m not having any luck with finding any HR positions.

I recently took a week a off and realized I want more flexibility and don’t want to be tied to the office plus I was recently assigned ALL onboarding’s (virtual and in-person) and I just want a new job because I didn’t sign up for this.

Did you ever do something embarassing or "disreputable" in your younger years that you think people would think "no one that's made partner has ever done that"?

“I feel like I’m the stupidest person here”
“You are not stupid. You literally work at one of the top consulting firms in the world”
“I literally got a 6% in one exam during undergrad”
“Well damn I guess you are stupid”

" no one is going to be at your funeral giving a eulogy about how many requisitions you've filled"

- an irate coworker in Recruitment

Ortho sales reps look like they could be the next contestants on the Bachelor. 💀💀

“Where are we on the website pickles?”

*Pixels

We were talking about website tracking pixels… Highlight of my day.

Creative 1: “Just closed on my house today.”

Creative 2: “I’ve been seriously considering buying a second pair of jeans, but I’m gonna do some more research first."

CxOs in a consulting firm say discovery phase is a bad thing to say. Instead, use roadmapping or planning. Edit: I’m confused. What’s wrong with discovery?

"Everyone should go to a Jimmy Buffet concert at least once"

Nope.

"...likely goes without saying, but obviously we can't..."
– an account director

Translation: "I know it's not my place to say (and everyone knows it) and we'll really have to work hard to get this done (and everyone knows it). But I want to be on record as being against it before there's any whiff of complication or controversy—and before the client has an opportunity to be for or against anything."

Ah... teamwork.

100% confirmed Apple getting into self driving Vehicles.

CW: the peloton ad is white culture

How does Amazon ask for relocation back if you have signed the agreement with them and left the company before completion of the agreement? Do they send you an email on how to repay the money or they send a letter to your mailing address?
And this whole process takes how many days?

Is it a common practice to double deploy consultants ? I.e., bill them 8 hours to client 1 and 2-3 hours at client 2? And do you do that with/without clients knowledge and consent?

“What will the account think?”
“We’ll burn that bridge when we get to it.”

Friday the CEO sends out an email proudly proclaiming that the company made $22 billion last year.
Two hours later I am told on our team meeting that the bonus/raise pool is down from last year.
I just have no words.