I’m 51 and a consultant. Am I too old to be this level. Starting to feel like it.

What are the kinds of questions I should be prepared for, for an interview at EY Law ?

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Barclays HR said they do not give Joining Bonus to anyone. Is it true ?

Has a new joinee been removed from a project in the 1st month itself?

Which all companies have good job security. Job security here is something that if you are good at work ,company should have enough amount to keep resources without simply removing from job like how bookmyshow did during recession. For example Fidelity Investments , TCS are such kind of companies

I constantly have to fight to be included in updates and meetings. Both managers and the other senior are men and they never fail to include each other. I’m so tired and discouraged.

Is it possible to get Project Manager role without having any certifications? If so, where?

My BFF is turning 40 and of course we are not getting together.Was thinking of dropping a bottle of champagne to her door & doing virtual toast together.Doesn’t feel like enough. Any ideas?

I work with an “of counsel” that thinks everyone is super incompetent. So, I refuse to proofread work I send them. Nothing like letting them win their stupid mind games. Especially when they don’t realize that they’re never gonna be a partner (as heard from partners 🫠).

Received RFE for H1B transfer (changing jurisdictions) - curious to know if anyone else in biglaw has been in this situation?

Genuinely curious: how do M&A bankers get paid in PE transactions? Do they get paid a retainer, a percentage of transaction size on deal close (ie. Work on contingency)? Are the economics different for M&A bankers advising the seller vs. advising the buyer?

Anyone ever deal/dealing with severe physical symptoms of anxiety? Weakness, constant tension/pressure in back of head. All medical evaluations have come back normal. This makes no sense.

Someone I work with was not promoted, and works like a maniac. Instead others were bought in to groom into future leaders. I guess why would the boss do that. The person was really hard working and did all the admin for the account. He got angry and left the team. I question if I should remain on such a team. I did get promoted, but it seems fishy. I guess I don’t want to work and later be told I’m not going to move up the ladder. I just question it as the boss lost a work horse.

Most people focus on how tough it is to get into consulting, but getting out is tough too. Multiple rounds of interviews, each with interview prep, cases and take home assignments, having to manage ongoing intense projects, yet rejections at the end of it some times due to pay issues. Honestly very drained, anyone felt the same?

In my last two (big) agency jobs, I’ve been paired up with Art Directors who have design backgrounds and very little, if any, conceptual experience. This means I end up coming up with a bunch of ideas, and they may bring one to the table. Should I ever bring this up to my CD? I want to be challenged by my partner and grow while coming up with even better ideas together. Not sure if I should keep my mouth closed to keep the peace.

The mornings are when I’m most productive and it never fails.. my one friend/coworker comes over to talk to me about meaningless BS every time i start getting momentum. Nice guy.. but leave me alone.

Just looked a presentation that I created during undergrad and I cringed. So many formatting mistakes. 😩😩

How is Certified internal auditor (CIA) course for a CA Inter candidate. I am hearing very good things about it but got a bit concerned when i saw some people saying CIA is valuable as an addition to CA degree which i dont have.
So is there anyone who can help me on this dilemma. Will CIA help me achieve growth in internal audit arena in india or maybe in Dubai, USA, Europe.

53 here and thinking about the future - looking at a major decision point at 60 and then seeing where I am at that point. Opinions and plans on transitioning to “the next phase”?

Has anyone here ever tried negotiating “at will” employment terms in the US? I’m curious what specific terms folks have asked for and how the potential employer reacted.

Would you date a 30 year old? If so, why?

Anyone else have trouble separating who you are from what you do? I think a lot of our generation built our self identity around our work. If I take my work away, I'm not really sure who I am.

Do you use or have you used First Command Financial Planning? If so, what’s your experience with them?

Any thoughts on the put down, “Ok, Boomer”
??

What are the benefits of a trust in estate planning for a single person with assets around $2m?

At what age did you exit Consulting? Do you think all the traveling has affected your health adversely?

We're aiming to live long enough to spend it all. If we die younger there is a substantial estate and only nieces and nephews. I have three topics that I'm requesting your thoughts on before I engage an attorney;

How many of you have had to curse out our Millennial/Gen-Y friends about calling us old and inept. 

Feeling like my life is racing by being on the road 20 years, and saddens me that when I get home tonight my SO leaves on a business trip.

Do big4s have any history of offering early retirement packages?

At this point in career, would you take a step down in title to grab a transfer opportunity and get out of a toxic work environment ?

Anyone experience ageism of late?

Don’t think if my self as depressed, but definitely struggling to give a sh!t recently. Covid, WFH and the craziness of the political drama is definitely a factor, but can’t help but think age and career point is more so - struggling to get excited after 30+ years of the grind.
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