I signed an offer letter at a firm and am set to start on Dec 1st. However due to certain circumstances I no longer can join the company. Am I legally allowed to back out if I’ve signed the offer letter?

Is salary credited for KGS today or will it be tomorw

What would be the hike percentage for getting promoted from Associate consultant to Consultant?
Will I get the promotion percentage + year end cycle hike percentage (let's assume that I am getting 3 rating) or just promotion percentage?
YOE : 6+

What is the TC (and breakdown) for a business analyst at Google? Location: London, YOE: 6 yrs

We are building a SaaS product for product owners to make informed decisions on product strategy and improve product roadmap process using data science and NLP. We are looking for pre-seed round.

Recommendations for an Alps ski resort between Zurich and Munich by car (Switz, Austria, Germany)? There are so many but looking for a developed village with lodging options and good lifts. Any faves?

What are everyone's thoughts on resume services/coaching? I am a leader/exec that was laid off (first time) and have spent over 15 years in various roles such SVP Operations, Senior Director Product, VP Solutions, etc. at different companies.

I am struggling with putting my experience/qualifications on paper...

Hello Fishes,

I would like to know the appraisal cycle in UST, If I join by December, when will be the next cycle(april to april or dec to dec)?

Any agencies need a freelance AD?

Greetings- is there anyone who works in entertainment/ media sales. I’m approaching my second year in public accounting & need to make a career pivot asap, as this career isn’t for me. I understand entertainment/media industry is hard to break in, but I’m doing my best to network on different platforms with hopes to find someone who’s willing to offer leads on a starting point &/or willing to have a informational interview. Please comment, I’d love to connect/ learn more about you. Thanks!

Not that I'm complaining, but I have a hard time understanding why my (small) retirment account continues to go back up

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

Thoughts on magnani shoes and boots?

Anyone buy catgirl?

Hi all,
When is the payment cycle for EY GDS, generally on which date do we receive our salary. I'm a new joinee.

What's your favorite restaurant in Houston, hands down? I'm trying to test out all of the best spots before I move! Please drop your favorite

I’m looking to get into the banking world. I have 3 yoe in FinTech as an analyst and a manager. I’m interested in becoming an analyst at JP Morgan or Raymond James. Can anyone share what the WLB would be as an analyst? Or any suggestions on other companies I’m not thinking of? Located in Tampa, FL.

After the 10/15 deadline (Tax), so excited to get on my Tuono and ride for hours. Have been working every weekend for months now with very little riding. TIME TO RIDE!!!

Any group rides in the Long Island NY area!

Got laid off but found a job. Unfortunately I can’t start for like 2 months. Any ideas on jobs I could do in the meantime? Can’t drive so no Uber. Willing to do minimum wage, anything will help

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

What are the best (or worst) rankings for management consulting firms? Ideally looking for some that break down by client industry and geography

On late nights like these, I have so much respect for IB guys…I don’t know how they do it day in and day out. I’m crazhin by the time 10pm hits

Has fishbowl disabled the ability to search for people by name? Used to be able to see who was on this.

Any recommendations for items to shop for this holiday season? Thinking great gifts, quality of life improvements, that sort of thing.

Currently building my Thanksgiving week shopping list 🦃🦃

What's the closest non US place to go to for vacation other than Canada

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

Does anyone have any pre workout recommendations? I’m always so tired from working long hours and need a supplement before I go to the gym.

Would a failed PIP still pay severance at Big 4? If so, how is severance calculated?

Who are the top consulting firms for competitive strategy?

How is the attrition levels at Grant Thornton strategy? Is it doing well this year?

What are personal goals I should set for myself as a fresh grad out of college? I live in an apartment, have healthy eating/exercise habits, and close family but not many close friends and often feel lonely

Partner quit their job, and according to job contract, have to pay back "training costs" since they left before an agreed-upon amount of time. When it comes to taxes, how should I treat this amount? In the past, I've been able to use a W2C if I payback sign-on bonus, but since the "training" was not income, not sure what to do.

Since we’ve all been working from home for months now, what’s the best office chair out that y’all are using for our long work from home hours? Looking to invest in a better one than my ~$150 one from Amazon.

Which is better HBS or Wharton business analytics certificate course?

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

How do you know people like working with you? I always feel like I’m not liked

Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp