Is Friday a holiday? EY please announce the holiday, do the right thing.

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

I have a phone screen with American Express. Does anyone know how many days of PTO is allotted?

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?

All I am lookign forward to is the holiday list?

Can I use the floating holiday after 9/30 or is it gone?

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

Question: an employee was asked by his boss for same day turn around on responses/deliverables on a days he requested PTO. He completed the work. The manager wants to know if she can still deduct PTO time for the days requested, even though he completed work on those days. Help.

Is it true that AFS doesn’t allow people to start with a positive PTO balance?

Anybody have to take time off for long-covid? How has your HR handled it? I feel like any info I have gotten on FMLA and disability is because I’ve brought it up and have had to follow up multiple times.

Where are your favorite vacation spots? Getting used to this not drinking thing..

I just started a new job 2 months ago, benefits and PTO don’t start until 90 days in so I still have a month before I can take off any time, and today found out my company doesn’t offer paid maternity leave.
I’m really struggling handling the symptoms and maintaining my full time job. Thinking about looking for a part time job to have more time to myself through the pregnancy since I won’t be getting a paid leave anyways, but lost on where to start looking. Any recommendations?

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

How do you survive on a PhD stipend knowing it’ll be years before you can afford luxuries like a vacation or brand-name ice cream?

Almost all the high holidays fall out on the weekend this year! Might be the first time I’ll have rollover PTO!

EY 🐠 - potentially starting with the firm soon, and my partner is due to have our first in April. Given the 1 year service requirement for leave, would I have the option to take PTO during birth and use parental leave after my 1 year of service? Appreciate any guidance here

Do you work the holidays into your lesson plans this time of year? Or is it too much of a distraction from your routine? Teaching a SPED music class this year and the students have finally *mostly* become comfortable in the room and with the instruments + noise. We usually work on the same songs each week for one month, but I'm thinking of switching it up and doing Christmas/Holiday songs next week as a send off into break. I work with mostly autistic students.

I am an elementary school teacher. My oldest son is feeling drawn to ECE. He loves children, loves to help in vacation bible school, wants to work directly with people to help them. Thoughts?

In 2023 I'm wanting to help make my management more effective. So, I'm looking for a book or a couple of books to gift my team this holiday season. I would like books that focus on communication and taking ownership. Any recommendations?

What's going on this weekend? Any fun holiday shops or pop-up bars I could check out?

Does anyone have a POC at TikTok regarding gaining access to their self-serve paid Ads platform? Anyone having trouble gaining access to it?

Hi, how big is the Arlington office, is parking provided and how often are you going into the office?
Thanks!

No uproar over cab here? Thoughts?

Sterile processing technician

Is it true that if your project changes (client and work location changes) you have to file amendment on H1B? Does this apply to L1A also?

Hi how can i get a bona-fide certificate from EY india that I work there...for visa process...is there any application from where it can be generated?

How much days it takes to get Deloitte laptop after joining from remote location?

Anyone freelance on the side of their full-time job? (Remote, obviously. Is this a thing?)

Hi all,

What's metamorphizant session? Can anyone explain what exactly the purpose of this session?

Anyone know about what "Business Review" status mean ?

Ever since Risk Assurance busy season ended, I feel like I’ve been kind of coasting. I’m still getting all my work done but my utilization is slipping. With CRTs coming up, how worried should I be?

What are some really fun government jobs?
(Assume no barrier of entry)

Be honest, do you see yourself staying in the game to make partner?

Is 30k bump in pay worth the move from a large bank to a series D start up?

Has anyone on here moved from IB to management consulting as an experienced hire? How do you view the decision in retrospect?

Honest question: how many hours do you work a week, what type of consulting do you do, and what is your position? Thinking of switching from big 4 consulting to MBB but seeking this feedback.

Where can I buy big four swag?

Travel every week from Chicago to Arlington VA. Urban area -not bad for diversions but for what it is--am I missing something--it's expensive, kind of stuffy feeling, and food is just okay,

When the shots of espresso outnumber th hours you slept 🤦‍♀️

Funding was cut but unsure how it will affect the team. Rumor has it that 2/3 will be off by the end of 1/17. 1 mgr says to start looking for new projects and 1 said to stop looking. What do I do?

Tried getting to the office early, badge doesn’t open office doors... have partner meeting scheduled at 9am... kinda concerned now. Meeting is a mid-year CRT discussion.

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

What's the best all-in-one credit card for traveling consultants that pay for their own expenses? I want to maximize rewards (whether it be cash back, points, miles etc.).

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

Any day trip suggestions for Iceland? Staying in Reykjavík but renting a car to visit other cities.

I’m curious how much people here earn per hour given the total hours worked each week incl. commute time. Factoring in 401k and post tax salary, I make $34 an hour. How do u compare?

Thoughts/reviews on Indian Matchmaking?

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Do you feel like your MBA prepared you for the consulting interviews? Like after the MBA, did you understand how to size up a market and so on?

Do Accenture/Deloitte/KPMG/EY do pet diem for daily expenses or actual? If per diem what is the daily rate? Just curious.

Suggest a congratulations gift ($150)for SO for a professional achievement. F/28, scientist.

Recent song stuck in your head?
For me, it’s Kodaline - ‘All I want.'

Any recs on similar track / band please.

Any idea on Mckinsey solutions ?