If you uber to the client site, is this reimbursable? Thinking about not driving tomorrow as I'm not sure how clear my driveway will be

Have any of you taken "low bono" clients while working at a firm? I want to take on a low bono client or two but not sure who would get the money. This is a contract opportunity through a non profit so I'm assuming a 1099 will be issued. The per hour rate is significantly less than my billable rate. I would (obviously) like the money but my real objective is just getting experience/networking since I recently moved to a new state and don't have clients of my own.

Anybody know if there is a way to automate a Gantt chart in excel when building out a roadmap? Essentially want to recreate the functionality of ms project because my client does not have project and wants a nice visual for the roadmap

Is there any resources someone can point me to about the potential legal issues and more information from an HR perspective about contingent employees (temps, contract workers, part-time workers) versus normal FTE’s?

I’m working on a project for an HR class and finding good sources with real evidence about this from SHRM and news publications has been rough. Thanks!

Hi all

Wanted to know if anyone has any idea of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank as a client. The work location is on-site which is Abu Dhabi

TIA

I want to hear your horror stories as a service provider. I'll start. At a previous company... we were contractually obligated to have deployed (and provided 24x7 monitoring of) an AT&T Cybersecurity product suite for a managed network client, but we never deployed the solution. They paid us for the 24x7 monitoring and the software for MONTHS. When they realized it, we owed them almost $27k.

If the ultimate goal is to move in pharma/biotech (bd / strategy type role), does prestige of consulting firm matter? Or would it be better to work for less known firm that may have more client facing opportunities?

Hi All, I request you to please help me with my query. I have joined capgemini three weeks back. They told me direct project but they tagged me to bench.

According to current scenario, what would be the timeline in bench to get the project. I got an mail to get the project within 30 days so If I am not able to get it , is there any consequences on it. Please help me my queries.

Ethics Q: my client created fruaduant medical documents in order to try to recover extra benefits from her injury. My thought is to settle her case with insurance company for whatever nominal amount is offered ASAP. However, this might be lower than her case is actually worth despite the the fruad. I would rather end representation as soon as possible. Thoughts? California ethics apply.

Lol a client just emailed saying they want to sign a $1.5bn deal (we are sell side) not at some point before or by, but rather ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

What the hell is wrong with people?

Dad got laid off. Drinking got worse. Attempted assault on sis and mom. Had to put up in hotel. No clue on next steps (legal and personal). Project is complete shit show and SM is not getting it. Idk man...

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Hi All,
I've received an offer from LnT (29 LPA), is that good enough to resign now , considering my CCTC is 25.8.

Also, I'm almost 90 pc sure that i may be released within a week of resignation as my project contract has not been renewed and we're in handover phase.

Could you guys please advise me, as to what should be my course of action here? Should I resign and can I get better opportunities in the next 1 month?

Skillset: SAP SD
YoE: 9+

Hi frds,

Any openings for automation tester in Chennai. I will be released from my project this month and will be transferred to Chennai. Please help

My client is telling me about how painful she finds PAID overtime. While she gets💰, I get %.. & utilization doesn't pay the bills!

Opinions of the Google certificate for project management with a specialization in sustainability?

Yoe 9
Relevant 4 years
Location : almost remote always (as i requested)
Package : 17lpa +2v + 1joining bonus

Feeling like lowballed by hr.
Though i had counter offer of 17.3 (15.7 fixed)

Queries:
1. Will exl pay the variable pay fully ?
2. Hr mentioned for client meetings i may need to come to Noida on my own expenses ( from chennai) but may be once in a year.
Is that true ?

Who in the agency would you say has the ultimate responsibility to come up with the agency’s pricing & services model? Biz Dev? Finance? Ops? Project Management? Other? (Context: we have an ongoing issue where a biz dev / accounts person will eagerly be coming up with half-baked solutions for a prospective client, and it always feels like a cluster F when they want to know what resources, budget, and time we need in order to execute said service - which they thought of in the first place!)

PDM at Deloitte and recently told my current PM that I receive an offer to be on a different project and would like to rolloff my current project. They told me they have to check their WOA before they can confirm my last date. Is this a legit reason or something they made up just so I can’t leave?

How much time does Deloitte USSI takes to give the offer letter? For me its taking more than a week after salary negotiations. Any suggestions?

One pager or two pager resumes at PL/EM and above? I have around 10 years of experience fwiw.

I like my job, and my team, and what I do. But damn if I’m not underpaid 😅 small company problems lol. I know I’ll have a salary review next spring (one year) but I’m working a second job cuz student loans blow ass lol. Gotta repay those degrees I don’t use anymore 🙃

Don’t mind me just venting lol. Carry on!

Walking home from the office today, I walked past an AE store. Walked in on a curious whim and I accidentally bought a new pair of chukka boots. Can anyone relate? 😂😩

What is the pay difference at consultant level between Dubai and Riyadh? Thanks

After a decade of experience at big American banks plus consulting, with an American education and passport, how expansive are my options with big and/or small names in the region?

Looking for recommendations for a hooded dryer. Mine is about 15 years old and it’s served me well, but it’s time to upgrade. TIA

Actually, I gave Interview for BackEnd Developer @ Itilite. I was selected in the interview process (2 Tech DSA Based + HR) and got a mail stating that our interview panel is really impressed with your domain related expertise in order to proceed with offer negotiation please submit your documents. Now after 2-3 days of document submission, they came up by saying they cant move forward with my candidature.

I am still amazed how can they do this after asking my documents.

The creative team is cutting back my content. I’ve explained to them that this will hurt their SEO, but they don’t seem to care. I'm sure they’ll freak out when they see the lack of organic growth.

Anyone want free SEO consultation? So comment and we can connect, looking to build my professional network by answering any questions or providing some guidance.

What’s the deal with RFPs? I’ve spent countless [non-billable] hours on several of them only to find out that I’m not included in the actual proposal (the document sent to the client showcasing the proposed case team). Is this normal?

Any trans folks in nyc? maybe start a new meetup group?

Does anyone think it’s safe to drop your dog off to get groomed? She part collie and her undercoat sheds bad. And she’s also just super hairy at the moment.

I feel like I have way less energy now that I work from home than I did when I was working 9 hour days at the office. I don't understand...

I am currently working in PayPal India, have completed 2 years in my role.
My career goal is to move to US, that's where all my friends are.
how can I make an internal switch to US office ?
Any suggestions are helpful Thanks.

Best family friendly places to live in Dubai?

I was recently offered a Zoom interview. The school had 10 interview slots for me to choose from. Three were one day this week and the rest are next week. I chose the first time slot available. Should I have waited until one of the last slots so I was fresher on their mind when choosing a candidate? I am just sitting here stressing out until I here something. Also, do interviewers still appreciate a hand written thank you for the interview?

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Anyone here play Clash Royale. I'm addicted to this game. It's all I do besides study for the CPA exam

How many intervals do you have to bill time at? We’re at 15 minutes intervals for professionals and six minutes for admin.

Feel like audit scheduling is always done on a knifes edge in that the timeline and staff schedules are enough so that if everyone works 60 hour weeks and no issues are identified then it can be filed on time. But even small things that increase the work can wildly throw off the schedule and cause hours to skyrocket for the staff on the job. No real point here, just ranting.

What are other career options for tax professionals? #sickntiredof busy seasons

Filed time to get laid

Do all big 4 firms “even out” experienced hire salaries over time?

Is financial reporting a work life balanced job with decent pay? Current an audit manager 1 thinking about leaving public accounting. FR folks, What is your hour and pay level?

Ladies, Trying to to turn a ☘ and begin a new diet for the summer; what's your goto summer diet?

I feel like I've been listening to Lookin Exotic all day today....such a good jam

Novo: guys, there's been Labtop theft at the office before, what should we do to prevent it? Normal ppl: better security? Novo: Na, just lock up your laptops and if you don't, we'll confiscate it

Hi, is anyone at Deloitte willing to refer me to their SOX accounting & advisory roles they have open? TIA!

If you don't log in to work hungover Monday morning, you haven't fully utilized your weekend. Change my mind.

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

When leaving as an audit manager, if you’re going to a competitor and they ask you to leave the day you give notice, do they always pay you out the 2 weeks or are you technically fired?

What Spotify playlist is your favorite for work?

How come I have a snapshot that has all partially at level but the comments are all super positive?! The words for development is to keep the attitude and work up... (my first ever snapshot here)

I’m a CPA and am weighing going back for my Masters, maybe an MBA?

Will I get any benefit from going back to get my masters?

Anyone experienced lack of motivation in your last two weeks? I want to leave Deloitte in good terms but can’t focus.

Can’t decide between reporting + technical roles vs corporate accounting roles. Coming out of audit and I like both aspects. Has anyone tried both sides and have any insights? Does one of these have higher salary potential? Does corporate accounting give you a higher chance of reaching a controller position since you’re actually in the GL, whereas technical + reporting will probably have you in a specialized group in larger companies?