Is anyone out here from Kantata? What's it like?

When negotiating during review, do you counter formally by presenting a letter w supporting info? Never done this before

Has anyone here worked (or does anyone currently work) for Bernstein Litowitz (aka BLBG)? Very interested to learn what inside associates feel about the firm, its culture, work-life balance, billable hours, etc.

Do you find that what you find attractive physically has dramatically changed over the years? Everything from body type to facial features I swoon over is so totally different

I think the Matrix is broken, I just had a déjà vu.

Do you think your company will stick to remote work culture?

Will the customer support future be led by chatbots or will we still be necessary? lol

Let's vote! Which startup type is most likely to have a dysfunctional or toxic work culture:

Helpful: Single founder bootstrapped startups
Smart: Single founder funded startups
Uplifting: Multiple founder bootstrapped startups
Funny: This poll is dumb.

Comment if you would have selected multiple founder funded startups!

You made it! It's Friday and the week is over. Anyone have fun plans for the weekend/halloween?

About to be a new dad. Starting to look into childcare but feeling a little overwhelmed. Would love to hear thoughts/opinions on what to look for besides convenience.

I’m starting my PhD in environmental engineering and would like to know what jobs there are to apply to after I complete my degree. Is it true that companies are hesitant to hire PhD-degree holders, and if so, what can I do to advocate for myself in job applications?

What is the best tv show you’ve watched during quarantine?

Hi fishes,
One of my friend is looking for a switch. He is looking for a data engineer role. He is currently serving notice period. Will u pls help to refer?

Brief about him.
He is having almost 2 years of experience apart from two internships .
He is looking for a data engineer or data scientist role. He has worked a lot in AWS and python.Also he is been handling a team and giving out multiple solution to a problem.

How do you shave/trim your beard without dropping the hair in the sink or on the floor? 🙏

How many law enforcement agencies are at play and how do they coordinate when trying to stage something as massive as the raid on the Trump residence?

FFD senior 1,2 and 3 salary in HCOL?

Losing motivation and drive as time goes on , and I’m only 27 . Nothing I’m passionate about and money just seems like it’s ever enough ($160k total comp) . I was lucky enough to be making that much at McK while solving social problems within education , Econ dev , and public health

However , social good isn’t pleasing my soul neither is the income . I’ve switched jobs to healthcare where I’m impacting people’s physical and mental health . Still no passion / drive

I feel lost / bored :(

Is stimulus check based on gross or net 2019 income?

Anyone else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

Book recommendations for a vacation?

Just saw a house and think I’m going to buy it. Never done this before. What should I consider my fish?

Moved to industry recently. I used to feel super guilty and anxious if I stepped away from my computer even for a bit. I had a micromanager prior to my current job which I think is why I still feel guilty if I’m not always online. Even for stepping away for lunch, I make sure I’m always checking my teams app on my phone in case something pops up. But they don’t, because people value their WLB here. How do I stop feeling so anxious or guilty whenever I take some time for myself?

Best non business book you have read? Looking for a some staycation reading.

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

How do you deal with annoying people?

To those who went to a fancy private school: do you think it was good for your psychology? We are lucky to choose to send our son to a very good public school or a well known private school. (Cont)

a close friend’s parent passed away. what is the norm here in the US? i’m not american so unsure what is the practice here.

How do people on here make a side income? How profitable is it and how did you get started?

What's everybody's typical work routine / time blocks for a work day?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

Thoughts on Prosci or SHRM-SCP certification? Which would be considered more valuable or highly regarded? Currently focused on Change Management but have a HR background (industry experience / area of study in college).

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

Online when I research MBB partner salary it seems most things state 600k base and then only increases in bonus. Is this true? Or does a partners base comp also increase with tenure?