I know this is a joke but I've been in consulting for 18 years now and my personal and family life is wonderful! Hope this encourages more people to consider this profession.

hi all, hope all is well

i left deloitte risk advisory due to personal reasons in sep 2021 (time off since july 2021) as the work got a bit much and my situation at home was complex.

i applied for a snr consultant role in consulting (strategy & ops, indus. redesign & innov.) and saw my app. got shortlisted. this role looks more suited for me and im super interested in it, more so than my prev. exp at D but you never know haha. whats the process like/how likely will i progress?

Thinking of quitting my FT job to go freelance, to provide more flexibility on where I live. I’ve gotten offers, but I’m always nervous to quit FT for a short term gig. What’s the best way to drum up work after that first one? And as a freelancer do you feel like you still get pieces for your book?

I want to give a Christmas gift to the manager of the gym I go to. She’s awesome and I just really appreciate her. I can’t think of any ideas though! Can anybody think any good ones? I do not know much about her personal life except that she’s a single mother.

Can anyone explain the Chubb underwriting associate training? Is it in person or hybrid? Interview process? Looking to make a transition from education.

Java vs Nodejs vs GO

Which is best for market opportunities for Backend Developers?

Should someone switch from Java to NodeJs or GO having total 4 years of experience in IT Industry?

SIL and BIL told us excitedly last weekend that she was pregnant (had literally just found out, so barely four weeks). This week she tells us she’s not pregnant anymore :(. They did not seem super torn up about it and were very practical about it. We said how sorry we were, etc etc. should I do anything else? Should I not mention it again unless they do?

For overseas ACCA accountants who have relocated to the US and have become US CPA's, how do you compare the difficulty level of the ACCA exam versus the CPA exam ?

Team just applied for a TS Clearance (defense agency). Trying to assess if it makes sense to wait till the clearance comes through (6 months to a year?) before I job hop. I'm hoping to get some clarity on the following:
1. Can my company withdraw or cancel my clearance if I leave right after I secure a TS?
2. In terms of compensation, how much value (% compensation) does a TS clearance have in the DC area? Places I'm considering: AWS, Azure, GCP, Data bricks, Appian etc.
Any advice, thanks!

Is the PGDM course from UpGrad good for moving forward in the data science domain. ? Please help me as I’m thinking of pursuing something alongside work as I cannot leave my work due to financial condition. I wanna excel forward in this domain. Currently having 2.5 YoE in data science and analytics.

How many people get promoted to S1 from A2? Didn’t do well in A1.

Recommendations on the best podcast, book, or other medium to learn more about “entrepreneurship through acquisition”?

I’m currently doing portfolio opps at a solid UMM shop, but exploring making a change (potentially to a bigger firm where there’s more career progression). I was recruited to my current role, and am wondering how others in portfolio opps are finding new opportunities. It seems like most of them recruit vs. post jobs. Any insights are appreciated!

I'm a new employee, and my manager told me that I'm no good at my job. How am I supposed to learn if I'm not allowed to ask questions?

Hi fishes actually needed your advice if it is good enough to switch from reactjs to angularjs?

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

Wonder if anyone can offer advice on which cert to pursue next? I obtained my CompTIA Security+ last year and wondering if I should go for the CySA+ or Pentest+ next. I also have my AWS CCP and will be sitting for the Solutions Architect soon as well. Currently not doing security stuff at work but would love to keep my skills going. I was hoping one of these next certs will help me finally break into a security role and love the idea of pentesting but not sure if the CySA+ is more beneficial.

Is breaking into equity research/coverage teams as hard as breaking into traditional advisory/M&A IB being from a non target school with a non finance degree?

Say I work in tech and have a decent finance experience. Would my 3 yoe of domain "expertise" in tech make me an attractive bet for the banks Tech coverage team? In other words, does having experience in Tech make me more hireable for IBD?

Does anyone have free or cheap resources to prep for cscp exam?

Haha why is it called bench “blues”? I’m the happiest man alive on the bench. I do the bare minimum

Hi all,

i got a call today after accepting the offer that there is an automation drive happening in infosys and they want me to enrol to that. should I attend it? it's over the weekend. anyone got such a call. please let me know

What do you wish you had known before becoming a manager?

Does anyone else feel like their social skills went down during the pandemic? My new anxiety makes retail so hard.

what is the fixed CTC for SA2 in Kolkata AC for Chartered accountant?

Does anyone know if things like jury duty or bereavement leave count against your utilization? I've heard it doesn't count the same way holidays and PTO do, but not sure how that is possible.

Thoughts on the Tech investment banking scene in Charlotte, North Carolina?

I’m currently Working in Healthcare IT as a Project Manager. Thinking of transitioning into healthcare consulting. What are your tips on this with regards to companies, options and challenges

How can companies justify cutting research and development expenses when they literally have no future without it

If you are looking for a referral in EY. Please DM. We have multiple openings.

I have short neck.... should I wear polo tees...?

Any recommendations for recruiters? NY RR second year. I prefer to stay in NY.

Anyone have a contrarian opinion on a trend / investment theme going on in the private investing world, particularly tech investing? Feels like everything is painted in the “huge growing market with tons of white space” lens.

I left bedside nursing and the hospital 2 years ago. I don't feel guilty about it and honestly this pandemic
has convinced me to never return.

Anyone know any good / hidden gem bars /restaurant in central or west london? Budget would be £100 pp?

Does anyone know what this means?
"Can anyone, other than you, claim a homestead interest in the property that will secure repayment of the loan?"
My spouse and I are applying for the loan and would like to be on the title.

PwC offer letter has 2 Year non-compete clause. Is this typical on PwC offers? Is it negotiable?

Hello everyone! Looking to move from Advisory to IFS. Can any of your folks mentor me on how best to do it?

Hi! Just joined this bowl - anyone in the Houston area want to connect?

Let's start a weekly prayer request thread. Even if we're anonymous to each other, I'd love to have a chance to pray for others since I struggle with that

What’s consulting like? I imagine there are similarities to ad agencies but I keep seeing so many horror stories all over this app.
Anyone here from Accenture? I know one of the best ad agencies is now owned by them.

Will be moving across the country next summer for a job in Dallas, and really would love to have serious-minded Christian roommates. Does anyone have suggestions on any websites or sources where I could find Christian roommates?

We should really get a virtual consultants bible study together, atleast through the midst of this.

Have you ever taken a trip to Israel? If so, what tour company or guide did you go with? Considering a trip later this year or next year

We’ve been attending a church for about 6 months now and trying to decide if it’s our church home. The only reason I’m hesitant is because people don’t seem to engage with us as much as I expected. For example, I told the pastors wife about a serious diagnosis we recently received and she did pray for us on the spot, but no one has reached out to us at all to check in. Am I expecting too much?

Based on the recent event of George Floyd’s murder/police brutality, what do others think? Most of the church is silent when it comes to these issues and not sure why. Curious to know others thoughts regardless of your race/ethnic background.

Christian friends, I need your prayers! I have done a lot of thinking and have to turn my project manager into the ethics committee. It makes me so anxious even though I know it is right.

Does anyone know if Timothy Keller is still preaching in NYC? Otherwise church recommendation for NyC ? Will be flying in from Europe so evening service would be great !

Any Consultants in Chicago, looking to connect?

Good day brothers and sisters! I am hosting a virtual fellowship and worship night on Thursday 12/10 @ 8pm est. please let me know if you’d like to join and receive the link!

Hi everyone! I am planning a convention for my church and I want to get customized gifts for the attendees. If you know anyone who does customized things (mugs, notebooks, etc), can you share their instagram/facebook page here?

Anyone dealt with a Christian parent who has been backsliding since the pandemic? Is this common? And how did you deal with it?

What books have you read recently that have dramatically shifted your understanding of who God is?