I was only at my last consulting job (gov contractor) for 8 months before being let go due to shifting priorities and reduced resources at my firm, following DOGE-related policy cuts. I was offered a chance to find another internal contract but couldn’t. On my resume, should I add a brief note or asterisk under the job title to explain the short tenure and avoid potential negative recruiter bias towards short stints? Or is it better to leave it unaddressed and let my resume speak for itself?

Have you ever cried for joy at work ? A promotion, a deal, something that you worked towards relentlessly, and it all finally falls in place and you break down briefly with sheer joy?

Is your firm monitoring attendance? Today we got scolded like children at school for not coming in 3x a week as required by the new firm policy.

I’ve just passed the final interview for a Business Development Manager position for SaltPay, UK. Does anyone know of the commission structure, KPI’s etc to expect? We didn’t get a chance to discuss it in my other interviews (it’s been a very quick process) . Would love to hear any insights you might have in the company. Thanks!

Hi,
There was a post sometime back which compiled a list of all companies by country who hire directly from India. Could anyone please share a link to that post if you have it saved? Thank you!

Anyone have good resources (online or book) to learn about the finance function?

Hey all,

What are some PE firms (likely mid-market) that specialise in doing Entertainment deals, especially in gaming hardware, software, solutions that underpin the value chains ?

Hello, I'm looking for a referral for financial due diligence/M&A consultant roles in the Netherlands. If anyone can help please let me know. Happy to have a chat

what are McKinsey’s september start dates?

In your opinion which is the best target fund to choose in IRA Roth?

Any good wedding ring sources aside from Blue Nile?

Currently maxed Roth 401k, Roth IRA, HSA, and ESPP at 23 YO, should I consider an after-tax conversion? I’ve read about back-door Roths but I’m still far below the income limit as an analyst. Definitely looking into early-ish retirement, should I just invest the rest in a regular brokerage account until I reach the income limit? Am I even allowed to do a conversion? Any advice is helpful :)

Best high yield savings products?

My dad stole my identity a couple
years back and tanked my credit score
- brought it down to like 400. I've
been working towards fixing it so that
my boyfriend and I can buy a house in
the next year or so. This morning, I
checked my score after not looking at
it for a while and I'm in the mid 600s!
Y'all don't know how happy I am
about this lol

Who’s up? M 30

What’s your worst proposal writing experience?

For those of you with government contracts, Whats your thought on political giving in this cycle given the heightened scrutiny?

AFS manager salary? Interviewing now and would like to know what I should negotiate for.

Deloitte 🐠, How much revenue do you have to win and manage to make partner?

What happens if you quit your job while in the process of getting a clearance?

Does a C/S/TS/SCI clearance denial screw you over for public trust?

What tools do you use to conduct vendor research and select a vendor? Any helpful tools to standardize the process and keep everything organized and make it into a nice report?

If your ultimate goal is to flip badges (contractor > fed) what is the best GS level to do so in terms of maximizing career development and minimizing the inevitable pay cut?

Are firms willing to clear an experienced hire? This is coming from someone that won't mind sitting in a scif all day.

They reduced the therapy questions on the secret clearance form so that you don't have to disclose therapy except in specific circumstances. Is it still on the TS form?

Did federal contractors continue to get raises and bonuses from their firms in the last recession?

Anyone work / worked for ICF? Have a potential interview and would like to know more about the company. Looking at a cyber position. Thank you!

Can someone remind me what the deal is regarding elections for federal contractors? Can I donate/canvass for a 2020 presidential candidate? Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone. I will be transitioning from the Navy soon and want to work in the cybersecurity field. I have an active secret clearance, BS in strategic intelligence, working on a masters in cybersecurity, and taking Security+ in December. No work experience in cyber, just my education and bootcamp course for Security+. Should I still apply for job that want 2-5+ years cyber experience and/or an active TS clearance?

Is Federal/Public Sector consulting fulfilling work? I'm at a tier 2 consulting firm right now focused on retail clients, and I just feel like there is zero point to this work. Its all about increasing sales of a product that people could easily live without. As an Associate, I just move boxes around on PPT slides all day. Looking for better WLB and fulfillment in my work, thinking that might be Public Sector work.

Anyone have any car rental hacks to get something other than a compact to show as a compact on the receipt? Traveling on federally reimbursable funds, so need to show a compact car. But hoping to get something nicer but not get flagged by the Bean Counters. Thanks!

Regarding these interviews: I’ve smoked pot exactly once, about 15 years ago. Do no other drugs. If I disclose that when I ask, is that a problem?

Do you use TikTok on your personal device? I want to gauge the community if the potential risks are worth using the app. I am a federal contractor but have a clearance. I am on the younger side so TikTok is very relevant to my peers, please don't shame me haha