If we have a prolonged recession because COVID lingers much longer than we had hoped, won’t the consulting be kind of fucked for the next 1-2 years? Like no travel benefits whatsoever, long hours, no learning from being at client, limited project opportunities for most industries, always worrying about utilization, layoffs, etc.

It’s been 3 years since I (27F) moved to Seattle and still don’t have a solid social circle. Not necessarily a big group… I’m talking 3-4 friends who are easy going and not flakey/ hard to make plans with.

Idk if it’s due to Covid, Seattle freeze, a combination of the two or other factors. Any transplants out there who are NOT the outdoorsy type and feel the same? And if so, how did you get past it?

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

What will be the case if client doesn't like my performance.

Will they release me from there project before contract ends or any action in terms of termination from job will be taken by client or Nagarro.

Just wanted to know, has anyone went through this kind of situation???

Recently started my own firm and interested in others thoughts. Are there resources out there for practical advice or is it only something that comes with experience? For example, I can take let's say a 601A client and use the resources available to me to learn how to do it. But if a client asks me is it better to marry my fiance in her home country, bring her here on a K-1 or have her visit on a B-2, that's not learned from a book or webinar. How does one learn how to evaluate new cases?

Can we change project in Capgemini?

Hi Fishes,

Most important question:

1. I was on bench in my company since April 2022, So since may I was started looking for the opportunities for better pay but didn't got any offer still attending interviews.
2. In June 2022 i got know that I will have to work on 2 client's project which will be 50% 50% allocation on both sides.
3. I will be getting offer soon from one of the MNC, In that case what should I do?? Should I resign or go ahead with 2 client's project in my organization??

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

Hello Everyone!

I am an ETL Developer with 9+ YOE. I have job offers from the below companies with almost same compensation. Can you suggest which is a good option to join if job security and work life balance is of priority?

1. Luxoft India LLP (A DXC acquired company)
2. HCL Technologies
3. Legato Health Technologies
4. Cognizant Technology Solutions

Looking forward for your feedback and suggestions.

Thank you in advance.

PPMDs, what tips you would give if your client is a Member Firm? I am an incoming project manager, lateral hired from industry. Please share your thoughts about how to make an impact from day 1.

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

Hi guys can we leave Virtusa in a day? I have got a better offer? Also how is Google account for wlb?

Best areas to live in if have to commute to DTLA two days a week and partner has to travel to Riverside next year? Ideally we don't want to move twice. Hoping to not have longer than 1 hr commute with traffic in either direction. Please be kind I know LA traffic is horrible- I don't need a lecture about how bad it is lol

Dear Friends, I am looking for an IT Project Manager job. Let me know if you have any opening for this role. Work experience: I have 13years of experience in the IT industry.

Key Skills: Project Management, Customers and stakeholders management, worked on Cloud migration project, worked on new customer transition, Transitioning project to BAU,IT operations

Technical Skills : AWS, Azure, VMware, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

Hello Fishes . Anyone works for delta here ? I need your help . Want to know about work culture and job security .

Anyone from NYC? What’s a good restaurant here? None of the restaurants look good to me

Anyone here looking for a study buddy?

Hello fishes, will be really insightful to understand cost of living in Doha for a single person. Rent + food and other expenses manageable at 8-10k QAR/ month?

Hello seeking referrals for consultant roles. Have ~1 YOE in healthcare consulting and previous RA experience as well. TIA

My friends and I brought up the black and blue dress, and it's amazing to me how many of them still see white and gold. What do you see?

Which RB should I start in addition to Saquon Barkley in this 1 PPR league?
-Alex Collins @ CLE
-Javorius Allen @ CLE
-Dion Lewis @ BUF
-Aaron Jones @ DET

Any advice on moving from L4 to L5 in Amazon?

I've been thinking about my career a lot lately. I feel like I've hit a wall, and I don't know how to get past it.

I've been at this job for almost 5 years now, and ever since the day I started, there have been problems with my coworkers. It's not just one person—it's everyone in my department, and they all seem to be working against each other instead of together. Should I leave?

Recommendations on good car body shop? Bumped my car while parking. Small dent and scratches on the rare door. I live in downtown, so preferably in the city.

Hi Fishes,

I have nearly 4 years of experience in Manual Testing. Is there a way I can switch to SAP technology?

Appreciate your inputs!

Also leave a like so that I can use DM features.

I want to be qualified / informed enough to be able to reasonably brand myself as an ML or/and IoT expert. (Consultant) what's the fastest way?

Hi,

I want WFH to extend it for a few more months but I'm not vaccinated but they are forcing me to take it to come to office for work. Can anyone help me in this to extend my WFH culture plz.

How do you take skills from restaurants, retail industry and transfer them elsewhere? Helpful advice appreciated!!

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

Has anyone looked into starting a property management business? Repeat clients, scalable, and can run smoothly once you figure out the right team/systems. Any general thoughts and or recommended resources/books? Haven’t done much research...just sharing shower thoughts here

Looking to put 10k into ibonds (maybe another 10k next year but not sure yet). Is treasury site easy enough to use? I initially stayed away because I heard it's awful but if set up is doable then I'll reconsider.

Also, should you have a separate emergency fund until you can withdraw your ibonds? Can't withdraw if you have an emergency in the next 12 months.

Had a salary discussion with headhunter, who really lowballed me and told that the employer is not going to pay more than X.
The final interview is scheduled for tomorrow should I be expecting any salary negotiation during the final interview or after or is the number that I informally agreed to with a headhunter is set in stone?
How bad is it if I refuse to accept the offer? Will I be banned from working with that headhunting firm?

Has there ever been a consultant’s union? Would you consider joining if one existed?

What are your book recommendations?

Has anyone left EY and submitted a wageworks reimbursement in their last two weeks that they got paid for?

Rolling off a project always reminds me of the tagline from Drive: "There are no clean getaways."

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?

Anyone else prefer to stay at extended stay hotels when traveling weekly? Which do you stay at?

My preference is Hyatt House.

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Best standing desk for home use?

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

Book recommendations for a vacation?

Best affordable office chairs for the back?

I feel like I’m burning out and really need a vacation. I was thinking of taking 2 weeks at end of August/beginning of sept (aka taking advantage of Labor Day) to go to Asia... I just rolled cont...

Looking for some book recommendations :)

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

What are IT audit/assurance director/SM salaries and year in NY metro? Looking to make a move to other big 4 and want to get an idea of range.

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

A colleague mentioned to me that they bill self study instead of pto. If I’m utilized at 100%+ and staffed on a client and take 3 days off wed-Sunday, they say bill self study and save pto. Advice?

J-dubs buckhead...anybody else??