I work on a global team, and there’s always someone awake sending messages. I feel guilty if I don’t respond so my day keeps stretching longer and longer. What's the best way to set boundaries in this situation?

Thoughts on a HYSA vs Vanguard Money Market Fund. Most HYSA are at ~1% and Vanguard MMF is at 1.3%. Should I park my money in a MMF long term, even when banks raise their interest rates?

When is the right time to buy a second home (primary investment/ secondary vacation home)?

Recommendations for how to allocate 401k with Fidelity. Just switched jobs and have to move from Merrill Lynch to Fidelity

I had a baby almost a year ago. I should start a 529 account for my child but I am originally from France which also makes her a French citizen and she could easily go to college in France for not much money. It’s pretty much free there, I have 0 Student loan debt. With that in mind, a 529 would not be super helpful if we go that route. Should I consider other options? Do you have suggestions? Thanks so much!

How to avoid immediate staffing after completing the one project?
Somebody advice on this please.
I literally need 1-2 weeks bench/off time.

Is it a red flag to not use your current employer as a reference or would this not be noticed? I have other references I want to use who I think can better attest to my skills for the job but don’t want it to raise any questions.

I’m a 4th year and I’ve never billed contemporaneously for even a one full week. I guess I’d just rather have one day of torture recording all my hours at the end of the month than that extra little torture daily. I’m wondering how common or rare this is in BigLaw. Thoughts?

Is this the official Amex Fishbowl?

Has any companies given their employees good raises to help with the rising costs of everything? I was a top performer and only got around 3% this last year.

Any recs for amazing AD(H)D docs/psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, PA? I am not having success.

Which SPACs do people still see upside for?

I’m tired of the arrogance and male techno-superiority. Where are the humans with feelings, vulnerability, joy in all of this?

Are puns always bad? I like them as cheat codes for making boring things slightly more entertaining. I don’t want to spend hours thinking for a line for a social post we are just doing to fill up a content calendar

Does anyone know ACTRA contract well? Does ACTRA have the same thing as SAG where you can pay an integration fee to use a background performer across different spots without paying them a session...

What fee percentage are you paying your Union talent payroll service, aside from P/W?

Can account people just be honest with us producers and title a postmortem meeting as “your funeral”? And be sure to mark the meeting location as “under the bus”? 🤣

Hi Sharks,

Has any of you attended interview with ServiceNow company? I am shortlisted for second round, want to know what to expect in 2nd round and what to prepare.

What should i go for TCS 9.5Lpa or Rategain 11.5 lpa

Would you suggest writing a cover letter when applying to consulting roles? I know it's typically optional... but I'm guessing it's important to show you put in the effort? They just mostly seem like such a waste of time.

Directors and Managers- how often do you find yourself rolling up your sleeves to re-do work done by your team because you tried to set expectations + iterate but ran out of time?

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

Your best practices on how to not be a bottleneck while reviewing previously assigned work & distributing new work to staff. I always end up with half a day they don't have work and I'm scrambling.

Anyone at ATL delta lounge? Got here really early and have some time to pass. 🍺🍹🍸🍻

Does MBB do market research projects? Or projects involving market research at least?

Anyone done a 3 hour flight on American in first recently? Trying to figure out if I should grab a bite at the airport or if they actually brought back edible meals

TFW the 30 middle school kids at your gate start boarding a different flight. 😀

I just want to thank my team for going the extra mile and pulling through for the client and firm. Way to go, team!

25 and not sure business is for me. Thinking of going into specialized medicine but don’t want to be naive, as I know it is long and hard, with no financial rewards until late 30s. Thankfully I have the intellect. Any advice?

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

Heard BCG laid off quite a few people this summer. Is this true?

Looking at my google photos - they make album categories based on pictures you take (like food, sunsets,beaches). My categories include Beer and Whiteboards...Pretty much sums up consulting.

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Stay at big D or move back to my village back home in Pakistan?