It's crazy outside in Manhattan and my only worry is how am I going to make it to my client site tomorrow in PHL for an important meeting on Monday!! FML

Any defenses to put in an answer regarding violation of the IL Residential Real Property Disclosure Act.? Buyer is suing client pro se after discovering mold in the property from a tenant after taking possession. Seller didn’t know but there was a leak issue in the past. Other advice is appreciated.

Hi , I have joined IBM 20 days back, got rejected in two client interviews till now ,the interview was full deeper . From last 1 week there is no update from anyone. Worried about the future. Had another offer from cognizant which I got before Joining IBM but it has 30% less CTC and the joining date is 26 dec

Any idea what is the best decision to take. Can I stay here on bench for long time
Tech stack - spark,Scala,Hadoop,hive

How do you get through to a client who doesn't get the cultural references in your work because they're too old and frankly uncool without saying "hey you're old and uncool, I know better"??!

Hi all, I am trying to DCA bi-weekly into Vanguard ETFs, (VO, VTI etc). It seems like Fidelity does not support auto buying of non-Fidelity ETFs. So I was wondering which of these options you think is best?

1. Open a Vanguard Invest account
2. Look for Fidelity ETFs that are similar to Vanguard ETFs
3. Use smaller brokerages like SoFi l, Robinhood etc.

I really do not want to manage nor be active. My goal is to log-in like once every 6 months.

Thank you all.

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

I work for a small agency and manage our internal marketing acct. We had very few processes in place when I started. I’ve since created, implemented, and trained our dept. on project mgmt for clients and am trying to convince the owner to apply those principles to our internal jobs. They are resistant because they just want the work to be done and don’t “want to keep spending money on internal jobs”. I’m confused because we’re doing the work either way and “spending” in labor/resources.

I’ve very fortunate to have a new job. I wanted WFH, but I guess it wasn’t in the cards. Do you think people who work from home are that much happier?

Any one know that total comp for bcg dubai at project leader and manager level? Ideally split by base, housing allowance and target bonus.

I would be very grateful for the info

On a Thursday at 6pm, in major airports (ORD, ATL, DFW, etc.), what % of travelers do you think are consultants?

It's officially client holiday season...
🌲😒

Anybody know if there is a way to automate a Gantt chart in excel when building out a roadmap? Essentially want to recreate the functionality of ms project because my client does not have project and wants a nice visual for the roadmap

If you were to schedule a meeting to ask someone on your project to be a recommender what would you put the meeting title as

Need Suggestion.

I am the only developer in my team and my manager has assigned me a project in which I need to create a tool from scratch although that is currently running in production build by third party and we don't have access to that code.

I am on notice period and I am 100% sure that project won't be completed before my LWD.

What should I do, I asked him to put some extra team members but he didn't agree, seems like he will add extra team members 2-3 weeks before my LWD.

Hello fellow fishes,
I'm 5 YOE in analytics, mainly CPG/Retail business understanding and solutioning with a touch of python.

I'm planning to enter in freelancing. What could be a potential stream and how to break through into that first project.

Hii All
How is dbs project in ibm for application developer in terms of wlb , growth etc.
TIA

Client is out in the north shore suburbs of Chicago. Any recs on hotels and restaurants? It’s close to Northfield.

Hi Team,
I have worked in a project for more than 1.5 years now for a non scripting tool. Feel no learning and skill enhancement here.Can I get my project changed. QA Automation. Will there be any consequences if I do so?

Hi fishes,
I have recently joined in a project as a Oracle JD Edwards finance Functional Consultant.
Is this a good ERP to kickstart your consulting career and whether there are good opportunities for this ERP in the future.

In December, my goal is to
- lose 5 lbs.
- lose 1 inch from my waistline.

This is part of a broader goal to lose 45 lbs overall.

I will have a weekly update on my progress.

Buckle up, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride

What’s the salaries for network architect these days ?

My wife got offer from deloitte and mindtree for the same package.. Which one will be better to choose? What about work life balance?

🚨 Arriving home to Ohare and was approached by a guy offering taxi rides and handing out business cards in terminal 3 baggage claim. DO NOT ACCEPT RIDES FROM PEOPLE OFFERING THEM!!! Whether they ‘can do cash or card,’ don’t buy it - they’ve got you once you’re in the car. Told airport emergency hotline and they are investigating.

Stay safe and don’t get got!!

I think I may have finally had it.

A couple of decades in this field and now I want to just walk away. The grind in tech is soul-destroying, and the vast majority of the time, coworkers outside of UX have no idea what it is, what it’s for, and how it’s applied. I’m at my wits end and the constant problem is a kind of “willful misunderstanding” of our process and value.

After wasting too many years on design immature companies, It’s senselessly depressing. I’ve given away too much of myself.

Is anyone's agency currently looking for a Senior or ACD position?

Best area to live in if you're in your late 20's? Specific apartment building reccs also welcome!

If I do boot camp T/Th (10 lb dumbbells, typically full body strength but occasionally emphasis on one area + hiit), what workouts should I be doing mwf? I had been running but now I’m wondering if I should try to do more strength training. It would be very challenging for me to make it to a gym but I have weights/peloton at home. I’m female. Weight is healthy BMI but on the brink of overweight with all my extra weight being legs and butt.

Started vyvance. I’m eating a lot, super hydrated, no caffeine and I still feel super weird. I’m calm and my brain feels great but physically my eyes are soo dry and my body just feels disassociated. It’s only been three days. Does this pass?

Just getting little depressed after being rejected from interview. Anyone else has the same feeling.Could have done better.

Does your company split data science roles into different practices like data & analytics and software engineering? Does this inhibit collaboration & Where does a data engineer fall?

Does NYC or SF pay more all else being the same?

YOE - 11
Current CTC - 33 ( 30 fixed + 3 Bonus)
.Net full stack ( .net + azure + react)
If I change switch now how much I can expect?

What would you consider "Advanced" or "Expert" level Excel usage?

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

My complexion and under eyes get very pigmented when I don’t sleep well. I have a wedding to go to in a few weeks and I know I should sleep more to look ok but I don’t. Any tips on looking healthy and getting some glow for brown skin? I used to get facials pre covid but can’t anymore.

Can we consider cars from the 90s to be classics?

Sub question: what's your favorite 90s-era car? Extra points for pics.

Why am I always sad!!! Why am I always anxious!!! Why is there a career barrier that I cannot break through!!! Why is there injustice in this world!!!

Boss (around my age) is being weirdly competitive with me and leaving me off meetings. Chats about it not going anywhere and the situation is stressing me out. Taking tomorrow off to reset my perspective. What would you guys do in this situation?

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

MBB folks: out of the big4, is there anyone in particular you have historically hired more from compared to the remaining 3?

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

My office chair stinks even though I wash it with carpet cleaner every few weeks. Fellow 24/7 WFH workers, how do you keep your office chair clean?

Wife and I WFH with a 5 month old. It doesn’t feel like we need a full time nanny but it seems impossible to hire anyone for less than 40 hrs. No chance we will go to a day care in a pandemic. Nanny is $3200 a month. What are the other options that are cheaper

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

As I become a Manager, I started losing my spontaneity and easygoingness at work. I used to be known as a very fun, people person. Now, I feel too uptight and people feel rather uncomfortable approaching me for casual, open exchanges. Help!

What % utilisation is considered good?
I know it depends on firm to firm, but in general?
Also, is it wise to put in CV or say in interviews about your utilization if its good?

Anyone feel general anxiety that you won’t be successful? Seems like most people climb the ladder or reach career success in some way or another but it’s pretty intimidating just starting out

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

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.

Worst comment accidentally sent to all in conference call?

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.

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

Chicago peeps found a 1 bedroom apartment on North Michigan ( Magnificent Mile) for 1300. Is this a good deal or am I getting cheated? It’s 800-900 sqft. Is this a nice place to live?