I keep getting stuck on the “Why MBA, why now” essay. I can list the career stuff, sure, but honestly? Part of me just wants out of my current job and I don’t know how to spin that without sounding flaky. How are you all making your stories sound aspirational without getting too personal (or too honest)? Where’s the line between strategic vulnerability and oversharing?

CISA exam on June 11. Is it too late to study???

Why are other firms already notifying new hires about the increase in salary but PwC recruiters stated that ours are re-evaluated in June if we start next month? A friend is at a middle firm starting out at 68. How lucky.

I’ve been in PA two years now, and I still don’t understand how equity accounts work. What should you know by now that you don’t?

Hello accounting Manager here just getting started. What do you guys recommend in terms of studying resources to obtain more knowledge in GAAP rules and more complex accounting entries and adjusting entries

Anyone interested for the flat near kadubeesanahalli (Bangalore)?? If yes, Dm me

Anyone have good ideas for using the 30% off $50 or more ubereats promo going on?

Week 13 of social isolation and we decided to get a cat. She’s here Monday, give me all your tips?

Does anyone else find it absolutely hysterical that people group MBB/FAANG/PE/VC for the prestige-oriented folks and they never include BB IB 🤣

Hi fishes, I m a frontend developer having experience of almost 4 years (Reactjs) .

I want to know from senior developers about the journey of a frontend developer. Like how long should I stick to the same technology? Should I switch to different frontend framework like Angular ? Or should pursue course on different field like Devops?

Thanks in advance

I was driving in Frankfurt at slightly above the speed limit and saw a light flash from the side of the road. It was a rental car. I came back to US now. What is the best thing to do to check and fix?

Have you been invited to join The Human Gathering?
Did you do it? Was it worth it?

Ideas for gifts that can be bought in bulk for a team of 35? Don’t want to get them junk, but also don’t want to break the bank.

Is anyone concerned the push for sexual equality in pay without accordant leveling of parental leave is gonna backfire?

Here’s a hypothetical:

A company has 2 candidates, aged 25-30, equal in every respect save one’s a man the other’s a woman. Maybe the woman is a slightly better candidate overall. They’d have equal comp.

Company considers the woman a riskier bet due to possibility she’ll take maternity leave — and considers the man less risky for his ineligibility to take as much leave. 🤷

Can I just say that this bowl really makes me feel thankful. Coming from the consulting bowl, I feel like this is slightly better. I’m not saying all opinions are to my liking, but it’s diverse.

Everyone, please start book marking your nominees for "Fishbowl Thread of the Year."

Planning prizes (gift cards?) for 1st/2nd/3rd place by most votes on 1/1/2021 12 PM CST

My money is on the "Singles in Consulting" bowl having some juicy stories.

I’ve had a lot of internships during UG, should I take those out as I’ve been out of ug 5+ years? Or should I keep it as this maybe a bonus if admissions looks at my LinkedIn?

If my UG gpa was within the range, but I had a D- in a programming class, would I be asked about it specifically?

Is anyone else unable to access their MIT Sloan app right now?

Do we need to send the official score to all the scores or is unofficial schools enough?

Does an MBA (US) make sense for me? Male, Indian, Age 32, Married working in tech consulting with 10 YOE. Base is $165 with steady increases and bonus is typically 15%. I eventually do want to cross the $300K threshold but I know stopping work for 2 years and getting and MBA probably won’t get me a $300K job right away. Becoming a manger in my current company/path will probably get me there in terms of TC. Also considering EMBA from a good school (Wharton Global, Duke, Kellogg, Booth).

Is anyone else having trouble adding the First Day event on the Booth app?

How does it work to defer Wharton admission?

Are gsb invites done?

For the Wharton app, what do you mention for professional awards? Can I mention “above average annual performance reviews and salary bonus”?? Thoughts??

Kellogg, Booth, CBS, Haas, SOM - please rank for someone looking to return to consulting but stay in healthcare long term.

How bad is it to defer acceptance by a year, but then reapply to other preferred schools next application cycle in hopes of getting a better offer?

Once you've been accepted, can it be revoked if you decide to quit your job? Or to put it another way, barring acts of infamy/legality/stupidity, is there anything I could do that would endanger my acceptance once received?

I kind of want to spend some time with family and travel a bit before an mba and if I get notified in Dec, I'd like to use the time I have in between on myself. I'm fine with losing out on pay, I made some smart investments that money is not the primary issue.

Anyone know what merit based scholarship options HBS and Wharton have?

Is it viewed as “not good” to go back to my alma mater for MBA? It’s a top 40 business school and got me into B4 consulting easily. School has strong recruiting presence in the region I want and I have a full ride for their FT program. Appreciate any thoughts!

Is IB or MBB more difficult to land?

How much experience is recommended before applying? I’m 2 years out of undergrad and have been working in consulting at Big 4 since graduation. Aiming for M7 and interested in Data & Analytics and Finance.

Interviewing question: for anecdotal “tell me abt a time when..”, & similar questions - are you allowed to recycle stories from your undergrad years or do they only look for post grad/work stuff? Afraid some of the stories that sounded okay at undergrad recruiting might now come across as a bit “lightweight” in this context...like would they eye roll if we start talking about that one time we did a science competition sophomore year of college (even though it taught an important lesson)..etc.🤔

How bout them Washington Football Teams!!!!!!!

Should I lowball my income on MBA applications (Europe/ Asia) to increase my chances for a scholarship, or does it make no difference ? (*income bound in non liquid investments)

What are thoughts on Rotman with $$? Debating between that and just wait another year for T15. International student looking for jobs in Canada, 720 GMAT, 3 yoe at big 4