Is there anyone here from West Monroe willing to chat about their recruiting process? More specifically, about the final round/in-person office visit?

What is “the 71”?

How is Marsh & McLennan regarded in the MEA?

can i get hike in march 2024 if i join in feb last 2023

How much are you all paying for yard work and house help in the bay area? New to the city. New house. And no time to take care of these. But also worried about spending too much

Do optum hold last month salary on resignation.

I’m in an interesting dilemma. Very interested in leaving my company, but I am also going through IVF. I know most new jobs require a year wait before you can go on maternity leave. Does anyone know a great company to work for that does not require this? Obviously, I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, but if this works, I don’t want to accept a job and not be paid for maternity leave because I am doing this solo. Appreciate all the help!

For people who post links to news first - how do you do it? I send stuff to people and they're like oh saw that, and it was two hours ago...

acd: “would you do meth everyday for a year for ten million dollars? you'd be able to choose where you rehab for free and —”

ad: “i’d do it for one million”

This is twice now in back to back weeks my boss has asked me where the disconnect was in our communications because I didn’t deliver on what “was asked”, even though I know damn well what was asked and what was done were the same thing. I’m not sure if he’s changing the meaning or isn’t communicating what he’s envisioning or what but it’s embarrassing to be called out like that, and to have people think you’re the dumb 23 year old.

“Bad news, we’ve had to eliminate the position that we were supposed to finalize your promotion to. Good news, your current position is still available and the prestige of your current role is now increased”
Not the money, not the title, bonus or anything, but oh the prestige.

Recent client discussion (on a million + dollar dispute over secured FF&E).

Client: we need to do some thug shit to them.

Me: I don't typically recommend thug shit as a litigation strategy. Here's my thoughts...

Client: well I guess we can do this legit. Interesting...

Looking at switching roles from an automotive sales manager to a dealership relationship manager with a lender. Trying to get an idea of what salary/total comp looks like if I move to the lending side. Any insights?

If you join pwc with an approved I140, do they start the green card transfer (perm, i140) immediately ? I was told by recruiter it will start immediately after H1 transfer . I Wanted to know how true this is if anyone been through this

05/11 check in:

How’s it going everybody! What’s y’all workout plans for today?
I walked to the office and will be doing 🦵🏻 🍑 tonight!😼

Need hearts for chat..please help.. thanks

How important is the language test for INEAD - non-native speaker planning to apply with a language I learned and tested on in college

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

Can anyone recommend a good resume/cover letter review or writing agency? Either digital or in NYC
I’m not getting the response I’d like from my applications and want to try switching it up

how badly does a project have to go for the team to get fired?

Best International Delta Lounges? Flying to Europe and seeing where I should make my layover

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Overheard & awkward conversations

I had a Big4 joke for you but the people who are really good at telling it are being laid off due to “performance” reasons. 🤭

Should I get the iphone X or wait for the next iphone?

For people in consulting - do you often read books about project management and motivation? Would appreciate your recommendations (preferably the ones with more than one thought for the whole brick of text 🤨).

What is PwC’s 401k match? Do they sponsor b school?

I think I'm done with southwest. Can't take the passengers, seating methodology, and general lack of options. Thought flying a budget airline wouldn't make a difference..stroopwafel here I come

Slalom folks - have a few questions. Any 🐠 open to a quick Q&A?

What are your book recommendations?

Insights into the best consulting firms for public service/ nonprofit work?

Inspired by one of my kids' favorite books, I penned this masterpiece of an Ode to Consulting:

One senior partner all alone
Calls two managing directors on the phone
Three associate partners at the door
Bring along another four
Five senior managers come overdressed
Six managers show up with a guest
Seven senior consultants arrive in a sack
Eight associates sneak in the back
Nine analysts come to work
ALL THE CONSULTANTS GO BERSERK!!!

Ok, I'll show myself out now... 😂

A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Have any US 🐠 gone abroad for their MBA? Looking at LBS / HEC. Pros, cons? Not looking to exit into MBB, FAANG.

A week or so ago, someone shared a stacked bar chart of each MBB/Big 4 firm that highlighted the percentage of consultants that say they work 40, 50, 60 hours etc a week at each firm. I have searched endlessly to find that chart but haven’t had any luck. Not even on google. Does anyone know the chart I’m referring to?

Deloitte fish: I’m an alum trying to do some retirement planning. I was an SM2 vested in the pension plan (I worked in DTTL for 7 years ending 2013) and want to find out what my actual benefits will be and at what age. I have no paperwork and 800-Deloitte does not seem to have a way to route me to the right people. Does anyone have a human contact or procedure that can help me get this info?

I always poke fun at Canadians, but your country is an inspiration. Thank you, Justin Trudeau