Is there a risk of consulting job offers being rescinded with the Coronavirus outbreak and the global economy slowing down?
I am kind of worried :(

Has anyone taken Cymbalta for depression / anxiety? Do you recommend it? I’m so scared of meds!! WhAt side effects to be aware of (short and long term)

“Let’s postpone this meeting for two weeks. I’ve been tested positive for COVID”

We’re all working remotely and I’ve faced this situation 6 times as it is. Y’all wild but stay safe!!!

I’ve known this for about a month now, but I think my project is affecting my health in an extremely negative way. Woke up last night and puked even though I wasn’t actively worrying/thinking (contd)

Any parents here? How did you originally explain the Covid pandemic to your children?

How can I sign up to be a Moderna test patient for the vaccine?

One of my relatives just asked me if turmeric will defend against Covid...noooooo

Have you ever been injured at work? I feel like our jobs are so high risk!

Thoughts on Alcohol and SNRIs? I'm supposed to be starting on Pristiq. I've drank while on SSRIs before with no issue but wanted to see if anyone has any experience.

Also - general SSRI v. SNRI advice ?

What are peoples thoughts on lockdown? Seems weird that it is likely to continue beyond April given all vulnerable will have had at least their first vaccine by then

For those of you in consulting/finance/high intensity jobs, what medication do you use for anxiety? Currently using a beta blocker as I’m afraid anything more will cause cognitive impacts.

Anyone have tickets to Dallas arboretum for tomorrow they don't plan to use?! 😬

Do you think Post-Covid when offices reopen will you able to adjust back to work?

Curious to hear the story of anyone that has overcome or going through cocaine addiction. Given that people in this bowl make enough money to support such an expensive habit. Take me through your story - how bad did it get in terms of daily consumption and total money spent? Please share if comfortable.

Have a spider mite infestation on a lemon tree I brought indoors for the winter. Anyone have any ideas for how to kill them? I looked online and have tried neem oil, but it doesn’t seem to be working too well. Help!

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

Hello all, I'm a very green attorney, never tried a single case or even was second or third chair, but managed to land a litigation associate position at a Plaintiff's firm. Does anyone remember their first trial? How did you feel and how did it turn out by comparison? Anything you wish you did differently?
I know in THEORY what the process of trials are but thanks to COVID I haven't been able to observe them in real life so I'm very nervous for the day I finally enter a courtroom.

Anyone else realize they haven’t used an alarm clock during the quarantine after using one every day previously?

How many physicians do we think use stimulants or other things to "get through day"

Any medical transcriptionists in Canada? Wondering about the job propects and reality of the job itself. Thanks!

How do I keep my sanity? Weekly massages. Expensive? A little? Worth it? Absolutely.

Anyone know why AlixPartners is the only firm that doesn’t seem to have any active job postings for M&A or restructuring, while all the other firms out there are hiring like crazy?

Hi fishes,

How is tredence for Data Scientist role in terms of wlb ,learning and hikes in comparison to Tiger and overall? Do they provide onsite opportunities?

We bought a property and the house next door fence post is on our property line. We’re planning on putting a fence on our vacant lot. What do we do about the fence post? Since no one owns the house? It was foreclosed on and I think a bank owns it now.

Is it okay to request to delay the joining date by 2 months?

What are some smaller production companies making great work these days? Not so much the big multi-director lead commercial prodco’s but the creative upstarts? Who ya a fan of?

Hi everyone,

I had offer of a well known company but they said position is on hold so they will be thinking on that and I have resigned from my company

I'm currently working In a good company as a Big Data Engineer having overall work experience of 2 years.


Skill Set: Python, Hadoop, Spark, SQL, Hive, Sqoop

Please refer me in any suitable position.

#referral #help #dataengineer #job

Anyone work at Datastax? Curious 🤨 if there is a lot of turnover

Hi all
I started out as a graphic designer. Worked for about 4yrs in different roles. Then i started a digital design role for 2 yrs and then made my transition into ux. i have been in a ux role for 5 years. But i want to steer my career towards something more creative. Like in 5-10 years I wouldn’t want to be a specialist or a ux director. I d like to be an art director or creative director. I love branding & marketing but also product. Would love something that allows me to do both?

I was asked about compensation before the screening call. How much do I ask for TC for a second program manger position that’s non technical in accounting?

Thoughts on this offer? $145K base + 10% bonus + $5K signing (TC year 1: $165K). No stock. No RRSP matching. Role is BizOps Senior Manager (IC). Industry is Insurance. Is it too low? Thanks.

Hi fishes,
My LWD is 18th July and I chose vendor pickup for my assets(expected pickup is 10th July).
Is there any limitation or chances of facing issues on Not having laptop with me(for other exit clearances).
Also it would be great if someone can give guidance on exit clearances as I'm worried that I will miss out something.
TIA.

Anyone find themselves waking up with a migraine, naseau, and throwing up Saturday after a work week? Been happening to me for almost 4 weeks straight now

I need an assistant/paralegal. Probably part time at first. I live/work in a small city in Oklahoma, solo practice. I would like approx 10 billable hours/week (if part time) from them. What do i look for in one? Pay amount? (Most here make around $12/hour). Incentives for bonus money?

I know this is small dollars, but my firm only pays $25 per months for my cell phone. We all work remotely, so using cell a lot. Is it silly for me to push for full reimbursement? Is that pretty standard?

Based on your experience how many targets does a buyer evaluate for each deal that closes?

What's your favorite example of a product that you don't understand how they even pitched it to the CEO? My current favorite is this bottle of water that says "lo cal." Hahaha

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.

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

New first: lady singing out loud next to me on plane while playing solitaire

All these layoffs reminding me that loyalty is dead

I have a first round interview at Uber and curious to get some perspectives from Uber 🐠. Want to get thoughts on the recent layoffs, current culture, and perceived future of the company. Anything to help set comp expectations would be helpful as well. Thanks ahead of time!

I feel like the people on my flights to and from XNA and in XNA every week are starting to become family ...

What are the best consulting firms for pricing (consumer goods focused)?

I do a mix of strategy and tech engagements, is it just me or do strategy folks seem to waste the most time? Constant status updates, tweaking slides that are perfectly good. It's frustrating.

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

This WFH situation would be much more bearable if I had X. Or, now that I have X, I don’t mind WFH at all even for extended periods of time. What’s your X?

Curious, how much student loans did you have and how long did it take you to pay them off (or will take, if I’m progress)? Trying to see if I’m moving too slowly (paying off $50K in 2 years).

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

Ran so fast to my close-to-departing gate that the gum I was chewing fell out of my mouth and in my hair. How’s your morning going??

I have about 13 years experience in public sector healthcare doing program management and PMO work on systems implementation and integration projects. Which firms can I target outside big 4 for similar roles? Seems like most firms are doing only healthcare strategy work which is not my area of interest. Thanks.

Any good travel tips for those of us who travel mon-thurs? New to this and looking for some advice before I get staffed.

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

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Anyone else constantly checking their airline/hotel/car rental apps thinking their miles/segments/nights/points is going to go up magically? 😭 oh. Just me?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.