Is CBS’s median consulting salary of 190k misleading? It includes all the sponsored students. I wonder if the actual number is closer to 175k when you exclude the sponsored folks.

Does your office recognize admin appreciation day? Does your executive do anything to show their thanks?

Buy a home in the NYC area, think Hoboken, Jersey city, Edgewater West New York, etc. or continue to rent?

26 YO, make make roughly 130k TC and really wanting to get the new 2022 Accord Hybrid Touring trim. Great MPG and reliability. MSRP is just under 40k for the top trim. Good financial move or should I go with a lower trim such as the EXL or Sport which come in around the mid 20k-low 30k area.

Who’s in nyc an wants to go sledding right now

Need to get a pair of brown loafers or other dress shoes for my wedding? Any recs beyond the usual big chains are welcome, TIA

NY or London? Single F Londoner deciding whether to transfer to NY (currently have no friends/network in the US)

Just started a new job a couple of weeks ago and also today found out my wife's pregnant. When is an appropriate time to tell my new boss? Company policy asks for 3 months notice but it's a growing startup. What does everyone think is appropriate?

I got a job offer but it's 3k less than the low end of my happy range. But there will be a review in 6 months with the potential for a raise. I'd rather start at the low end of range. What is the best way to ask for that??

Hi Folks, I have an offer from IBM. They told me that variable component is not written in CTC breakup but you will get some amount each year

Is it so ?

Need your suggestions
I got offer from product based company and intiated notice period in TCS. Now manager is saying he'll intiate on site opportunity for Mexico. And asking to revoke notice only after official confirmation for Visa. What should I do now.
Offered CTC -9.3lpa
Cctc 3.6Lpa

Top 5 rappers of all time?

Any Texas Bourbon drinkers? Husband and I are looking to replace our go to favorite, Witherspoon, since it went defunct. Very much looking for a sipping whiskey that's less pain in the wallet than Garrison, but doesn't have to be used as a mixer like most we've tried.
Feels like I'm never going to find a new Texas favorite!

Any recommendations on getting into wine? I love other specialty beverages (3rd wave coffee, craft beer), but struggle to “figure out” wine.

The ability to get involved with local beer and coffee producers has been a huge factor for me, so I’m guessing the comparative lack of local wine producers has contributed to me struggling to understand more of the process, culture, tasting notes, etc.

Does anyone else struggle immensely with cleaning/keeping things clean? I struggle with clutter.
I haven’t been able to get my apartment clean since I moved in over a year ago and it’s just a disaster.
What do you do? I can’t really afford to hire someone so I need all the info.

Anyone want a free chefs plate box? They sent me an extra one that I can’t have. Includes three different meals for two people (total 6 portions). Location: downtown.

Hi,
I received an offer as Senior QA Engineer in Coforge. The offer mentions a hike of 30℅ from my current salary, no joining bonus and I'm assigned to band 3. There is also a mention of the probation period of 6 months. Can this be considered a good offer?
YOE: 6
No other offer in hand.
Please let me know whether I should go ahead with accepting the offer.

During discussion with my neighbour, came to know that, company will reimburse the fee that we opt for financial advisor. Does JPMC have any options like that? Recently joined JPMC 2 weeks back.

I had a recruiter phone screen two days ago. I just realized I completely forgot to send a thank you note afterwards. Is it still worth sending at this point ?

Has anyone seen data on how certain ETFs perform relative to market cycles and to each other? Does that indicate one should own a mixed basket of ETFs or just one or two broad index ETFs?

Pros and cons for LBS/INSEAD Vs US B-schools?

What are my chances at M7?

White male, 3.6 GPA at top public school (like UVA), 700 GMAT, 3.5 years work experience (2y in big 4 MC, 1.5y in corp dev), letter of rec from HBS grad CFO of my company.

Did you get an interview invite to Wharton? (Options in comments)

Is anyone else unable to access their MIT Sloan app right now?

What are thoughts on Rotman with $$? Debating between that and just wait another year for T15. International student looking for jobs in Canada, 720 GMAT, 3 yoe at big 4

How do I avoid coming off as a “smart but lazy” applicant? Have very high test scores but very low gpa.

Any tips on getting past 600 on the GMAT? I’m at a loss with this test.

Boston people - I have a set of GMAT veritas prep books for sale for $50. DM me if interested.

Going to Ross in the fall but went to penn state undergrad.. who do I root for 🥵🥵🥵

Does the profile of your referee matter?

How much does work experience impact your chances for MBA? Currently in a PMO function and the point of getting an MBA is to exit out lol

For the Wharton app, what do you mention for professional awards? Can I mention “above average annual performance reviews and salary bonus”?? Thoughts??

Has anyone interviewed at insead and/or applied for scholarships? I have questions about the scholarship application (I just want to apply to merit based ones but I have to fill out whole form and I don’t know what to answer to “how much scholarship do you think is appropriate?”) and unresponsive interviewers

Are gsb invites done?

Are we secretly being judged on how many of these admissions events we are attending / if we are participating?

If you could earn the same amount of $ with and without an MBA, would you still get an MBA?

Accenture tech consultant vs KPMG Management consulting for top MBA exit in a few years? Which one will look better?

Anyone know when Oxford will release interview decisions tomorrow?

For anyone applying this year, selling my applications for CBS, Yale, and Tuck - DM for details

When would be the right time for me to get an MBA given my background?

I was a teacher for 4 years and transitioned into the corporate world. I have 6 months experience in marketing and that’s what I currently do, but plan for a lateral move in the future. I’ve seen suggestions of 3-7 years experience - does my teaching experience factor in? Or should I consider the 3-7 years only of my corporate time? Or is an MBA sooner a good move because of my big career transition (and future lateral)?