Is it okay to use race as a descriptor when trying to point someone out? Like "Joe is the black guy who sits next to Bob."

If you have an attorney who you're friends with and a doc who has a practice in the same town, what are the best ways to work with these guys to bring in clients if you're a rookie in the business?

I want to find ways to build up team morale without resorting to clichés like a pizza party. What are some of your favorite ways to give back to employees?

What did you all think of that case where a woman who told her team she was taking a day off to take care of her mental health who had a supportive boss and everyone cheered them?

The counsellor who I was assigned is my SM. But now SM is asking to change counsellor to my manager suddenly before appraisal. They are saying HR mistakenly assigned SM as counsellor while joining.This is common? I just want to resign frm gds

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

Scheduling added another S3 (my level) to my engagement but acting as a manager, while I’ve been on this engagement for a few years and getting great reviews. My ego is shot and I’m insulted. Advice?

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My previous manager would track us by hours daily, made a fuss everytime anything stretched and guilt us for that and the unplanned leave too unless it was COVID. Hinted him a lot of time, this is problematic but apparently he considered it "standard practice for agile".

Now 8/10 teammates have switched within < 1 year of project start (6-7 months with him) which tbh had good work in our opinion and even team was fun to work with even though none of us ever met in person.

How do I nicely tell a director (not the one I report to) that I don’t want to work on a project that she’s trying to get me on? My manager and I already had a conversation about me not working on this specific thing (he and I both agree it isn’t something that’ll help my case for promotion, doesn’t need three people working on it, etc). Manager said he’d talk to her but it isn’t sinking in…

Thoughts on a manager texting you to ask why you aren’t online Easter weekend when all of your work is completed and another senior who can’t handle their own work decided to randomly send you their returns to review?

My natural instinct is to assume rejection if I have conflict with a partner or don’t think my feelings are reciprocated. I’ll try to bring it up with them, but I’ll say “if you want to end this feel free” so it doesn’t hurt me (and they can say what they really mean instead of sugarcoating). Someone told me today that they just assume I’m not interested because I always seem to “run” but I’m not sure how to bring up problems/feelings otherwise. How do you approach these hard questions?

Has anyone ever dealt with a flirty client? Pretty sure he's made a pass at me a couple of times but I can't quiet tell cause he seems to be a flirtatious person in general. Just don't want to jump the gun but also don't want him to think I'm okay with it.

I just joined this app today and honestly it’s a mess but one I welcome. I’m definitely not getting the LinkedIn aspiring inspirational speaker/life couch vibes and that’s great. What is clear is that y’all are a hot mess and I’m enjoying it. I’m reading about people hooking up with colleagues, one person who’s boss is unaware they work once a day every two weeks and people who just seem to hate corporate life but stay because they love money and status.

I was on a tour but where I asked a couple of older women sitting behind me to speak softly as it was 6:30 am in the morning. After that they kept saying loudly that i’m smelling and that i need to use deo and that i should keep my arm down. I confronted them later and they said respect your elders?? I want to ruin their vacation. What else can I do?

I don’t mean this sarcastically at all, but account people... why don’t you call clients on their crazy shit more? Is it a “pick your battles” thing?

KPMG: where is your strongest group, geographically? One of my clients is using you for internal audit assist, and they managed to majorly fuck up multiple areas in the weeks before we filed.

Gave my notice, HR pushed my term date up, then goes back on what they said because they realized they needed bodies to help out. 🙄 like why didn’t you double check with the scheduler and teams earlier. literally stated it in my email too. I can’t wait to leave 🥳

There is a partner that, without fail, calls on Fridays after 6pm anytime I am staffed with him. It’s extremely frustrating since his calls are usually non-urgent and I make it a point to check in early in the day to address anything. Any advice?

Do partners sometimes say nice things about your work just to encourage you and less so because the work merits the compliment? Or is my impostor syndrome really messing with my head?

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

I am the only immigrant with an accent in my office and it’s almost a daily thing now that my bosses/coworkers would explain terms to me that I already know. I’d often freeze when they do that because my first reaction is always confused. How do you talk about it with them after the fact especially when it seems like it’s not a big deal to them?

Advise on handling rates negotiations with BIPOC and non-male creators? I always want to accept first bid and get uncomfortable when my bosses push to undercut rates (especially now when money is tight), because there is a whole history of BIPOC and non-male people getting paid less. I’ve tried to push back but struggle to articulate this to them. (For the record, I’m POC female and my bosses are white males, and race/gender convos are already very difficult with them.)

What is the future earning potential of a Talent Acquisition Manager in London?

If you eventually move into a Head of/Director of Talent, how high can the salaries go?

Currently on £40K + Bonus + Equity

This is my first Ramadan being unemployed. I am looking at the glass half full. Being unemployed has given me more time to do dua and read Quran. Get closer to Allah (swt). It is a silver lining, blessing in disguise. I ask that everyone in this group please pray for me that I find a job soon, iA.

Hi friends,
I have 2 yoe in sap sd and I'm a certified consultant.
I am looking to switch over , How much salary i can negotiate.
Current CTC - 5.25 lpa
Total yoe - 2 years
Notice - 90 days

Long story but I’m now the sole guardian of my younger siblings (both teenagers). For those with older kids, how do you do juggle family stuff during the week? What do you do on wknds?

Does anyone’s practice seem to ebb and flow based on seasons or time of year? If so, what practice area and when are you busiest/slowest?

What are some myths you all have heard to figure out if you’re having a boy or girl?

Hi Everyone,

I'm Snr Lead Recruiter with a US staffing company and looking to transition my career into the role of a Business Analyst. I have a PG Diploma from Great Lakes in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence. Would appreciate any leads.

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

Hi! This is post is for a friend who was recently laid off due to budget constraints at their company. They’re actively looking for new roles in Business Analytics, Finance or a combination of both. Any referral would be extremely appreciated.

Hi People,

I wanted to ask a query on how consultants work. A friend of mine is working for a company in Toronto. The work is super hectic. She works for about 12 hours per day. Also, they say she’s not allowed to take days off for a year. Is this even legal?

Hi! Just checking in about “distance learning” for you all... what have you been doing that works? Or find isn’t working. Hope you all are hanging in there!

What sampling methodology do you use and what’s the source? I’m part of a new internal audit department for a recent ipo company and we need to create a sampling methodology from scratch

Last week I had to explain to my child what “politics” (as in office politics) is. My child is going to a new high school and wants to play volleyball. There was a 3 day open “tryout” for incoming freshman for 2 teams. After the first day, she noticed that
1) there were obvious favorites (coaches are not even hiding that fact);
2) some can’t even play and got on the team,
3) some that can obviously play but did not get on the team;
4) decision were obviously made before the first day was over.

Got home last night from a client in EST time zone, I’m in central time. Passed out around 9pm last night and now waking up at 5:30am. WTH I need my weekend sleep in back!

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

Skiers- I’m looking to buy some new all mountain skis and boots. Any recs or deals to be had this time of year? Not opposed to buying last years model for a better price. Thanks for any intel! : )

Interviewed for a job - final interview the Friday before last. 1 week and 2 days - still haven't heard back. Recruiter said she'll update me early next week. Is the timeline normal? Or is it a no?

If Accenture is successful in implementing a 80% regional model, will this be a future model for all of consulting under a cost savings basis for clients as travel can be up to 30% of total costs?

Need to plan a reunion (16ppl) early June for friends. Max two hours drive from NY. Any suggestions with locations? Not into party scenes. Think big house, heated pool, some outdoors activity...

Anyone on the 1:56 pm United LAX-ORD? If yes, then please send a drink over to my seat. 7B. 🙂

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Does anyone have recommendations on a watch, bag, suit or jeans I can buy so that I can look like everyone else?

Any Canadians moved to US? Canada is a pretty great country with free health care, wondering if I am missing out...would love to hear your experience.

Anyone successfully onboarded/trained someone remotely? Any advice? (My small firm still having a few interns this summer and I’m training them, trying to plan ahead to ensure they’re successful)

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

On a project (A) with a role that's a bad fit. Have been approached by a partner on another project (B) who wants me staffed on his engagement by April. How do I transition over from A to B knowing ..

There is some major manspreading going on next to me. WTF 😒

anyone here who is in Salesforce projects? product seems to go out of hand, now hard to know what’s available, what it can do and not. classic to Lightning seems to have a steep learning curve.

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

Do you have to return the sign on bonus if you get laid off, sign on period (2 years) has not yet passed. I would also like to know the firm's severance policy.

Do you "work" other than transition or KT after you are told you're being laid off? Just curious what level of work I should provide til my last day.