I'm on an engagement and a manager jokingly told a new associate "you're fired" and the associate jokingly said back "f*** you". Do you think that was appropriate? Should that get held against her?

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

What’s your best advice for dealing with an insufferable manager? I’m being gaslit and micromanaged to wit’s end.

How often are you talking and meeting with your director?

Should I be alarmed that I haven’t had a conversation with my director in a week +? (Any tips for coming to terms with being laid off for the first time?)

Is it safe to join PWC india at this point of time. Are we expecting any layoffs?

I need to perform well after months of bad performance for 6 months to not get fired I'm scared but want to do it impossible?

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

Your opinion of “reply all” emails?

1) genuine interest
2) signaling
3) overt office politics
4) other explain

Annoying, especially when they aren’t relevant to everyone in the cc line. Discuss

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Is it in poor taste to reach out to a professor at a school I already interviewed for but am waiting on a decision from? He used to be a partner at my current firm and we have similar backgrounds so thought it would be helpful to discuss a few things with him

I’ve been thinking about looking for a new job, but given everything going on with the Coronavirus and layoffs, it doesn’t seem like this is a good time to start looking. What do others think?

My manager was sharing screens with me a week ago, and by mistake, he overshared some of his bachelor party plans. Now he is all embarrassed. I think his plans were funny, but I don't know how to don't make it awkward anymore. Any advice?

I put in a lot of effort to show my client properties that fit their requirements, but they ended up working with a different agent just because they wandered across an open house. I'm so frustrated right now. Has anyone else experienced this?

Lesson learnt:

Never tell your colleagues where you are joining beforehand.
Not all are good advisors, some will ruin your mind with their opinions.

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

Boyfriend has seemed to be dropping a ton on me lately, even after I got bad news that my company is t doing so hot this week and layoffs are approaching. First it was that we may be moving to another state for his job, then it was that his brother may need to move in with us for a few months after he graduates

It’s just a bit overwhelming at this time and I’m not sure how to communicate through all of this being thrown at me. 3 yrs together and we were friends for many years before that.

Any word on layoffs at JPM?

6 months in, so small sample size but seniors really do give worse snapshots..

New to Ontario. Are there tax saving strategies I should be aware of?

Ladies, what is your skincare routine? What do you think makes the most difference / is your holy grail product? I always have the best intentions for a 7 or 10 step skincare regimen, but would love to simplify my routine.

Friends are ignoring me after they got promoted and I didn't. Really didn't think I would see this day :( How should I handle this?

How are all the lovely ladies doing today?! It's one of those days for me... Trying very hard with every breath to not check his profile and see what he's up to...
He broke up with me almost 2 months ago and it's just been death.
Some days very good and busy and powering through. Other days are hell. Pure hell

Any producers have any apps or programs they recommend that helps with the job? Beginning of the year and I always look into new tech or programs before I am too busy with jobs😎

Hi all,

Are there any jobs related to Finance BPO/Generals accounting/ Record to report process in Indore ( M.P) or are there any companies related to this field who are providing permanent work from home??

Anyone knows about banks hybrid model in 2023 ?

Rumours are bank will start 3 days mandatory WFO for all teams.

Copywriters, what are your main responsibilities on a shoot? I haven’t worked on many and am never sure if I’m being helpful enough. I’m always ready to do rewrites on the spot if need be, but don’t know if there’s anything else I should be helping the team with on set.

I am interested in speaking with FAs approaching retirement. Many have no continuity/succession plan. I want to help develop that plan and find them a successor. Do you know anyone I can assist?

Anyone here has taken the PMP certification ? Is it worth it over MBA and if you're managing projects in Advisory?

Taxpayers are abused the most in this country across the globe. It’s frustrating to see that only 1.5% of Indian population pay direct income tax, still govt. is milking them like anything and unable to do anything for these taxpayers. I’m paying 1 lakh tax every month, and what’s my return, 🔔🔔🔔,

If a tax payer loses his job , govt. is not even paying even few thousands for unemployment allowance, who have been paying lacs to government as tax. What’s your thoughts on Indian taxation?

What is the appetite for tax policies consultancy in North America?

Anyone looking for a junior Copywriter in Minneapolis?

AirPods for valentines.. too much?

Going to easily hit A List Preferred this year. That's a lot of flying.

You ever get so sick of prepping for a walk through you just say fuck it and wing it? I mean really, the pressure should be on the client to talk about the process, not on us 🙀

Anyone work in Global Mobility at Grant Thornton? How does it compare to big four?

Anyone have any good book recommendations around building passive income sources/building wealth?

Good bar spots around 345 park (KPMG) lol

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

if a guy (senior) on ur engagement team asks you if you want to join him for one on one lunch or dinner during workday, is it a sign of interest or just being friendly?

What the hell.... new office Chicago and you already have to change things up???

Is it normal to ask for a cost of living adjustment? I am fully remote

GT people, how unlimited is your unlimited vacation? Or is it more like limited vacation compared to a formal PTO policy. I am thinking it has to be harder to take vacation now than it used to

I'll probably get shit for this. But please explain to me the purpose of letting women off the elevator first. Half of the time it's ridiculously inconvenient.

Wife sent me unsolicited nudes while I was at work today (I know, she's a keeper) but my director was standing behind me when i opened the text. Talk about awkward.

Anyone know how to do 6002.10???

What’s a good wireless printer?

Does anyone know the billable hours goal for managers at EY?

Counselor never talked to me about my year end review and it was never released to me, I still haven't had my comp discussion. Didn't get the comp email or any PPB in my paycheck, am I getting fired??

Anybody interested in these billion dollar cuts to HUD? How will that effect the audit industry for LIH?

Can I turn my computer into a different office in my region than my home office? My last day will be a couple days after Christmas and I don’t want to have to go back just to bring my computer back

I’m in real estate tax group and looking for good books about RE fund/investments/accounting during non busy season. Any recommendations? Thanks!