I’ve been having a rough few days and I feel guilty saying that, because in some people’s eyes, I’m privileged.
I have a stable job at a well-known firm, but I’m frustrated I didn’t get promoted this cycle and I’m unsure what else I can do.
I also chose to pursue a part-time Master’s at a prestigious university, and now I’m stressing myself out because I want to graduate with a 1:1.
Sometimes I feel like my brain doesn't allow me to enjoy life, always chasing more, afraid of my ow "mediocrity"🥲

So what is the cheapest way to get a RIMOWA carry on? Lufthansa Worldshop has great prices but doesn’t deliver to the USA

What are MBA offers now in consulting starting next year ?

Any Hyatt or Marriott recs in LA? Nothing expensive though pls

I feel like I'm going through really bad imposter syndrome, How do you manage it ?

What is the salary as software/website manual and automation QA tester with no experience in New York? I have bachelor's degree major in health science. Is there a lot of open positions in QA?

Hi fishes, I have total 10 years experience of design and developement experience in ab initio and talend. With data warehouse and data modelling knowledge and also worked in Aws s3.At present I am looking for change immediately.Can someone please help?

Hello, I have 5 years of experience in manual testing, I have been referred in Infosys for the role of Technical Test lead. Can you guys tell me what kind of questions will they ask and how can I get prepared for that?? Thanks in advance!!

Hi! After 25 years of full time employment in Ophthalmology I am done with 40 hours a week bit. Does anyone know of a part-time gig in this field? Any names of headhunters?

I’m a new associate working for a well-known defense attorney in my state. On one hand, I’m thankful for the opportunity to learn from one of the best, but he also excoriates and belittles me for my mistakes. Any advice on how much it tolerable? I am here to learn and advance my career but he can be pretty nasty. (My mistakes are no worse than you’d expect a 1st year associate to make, in case you’re all wondering if I’m a major screw-up who deserves it) I leave work feeling a foot tall.

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Annual review coming up. Looking for suggestions for asks…

8 YOE, Current 125 base, TC ~140.

Median base for my title/geo ~170 (mean ~166, 0.75 ~226).

Certs: CIPM, M365 Security Admin/Architect, AWS SOA, AN, & Security.

Vet, Inactive TS.

Highlights of the year: flew out on 12hr notice to evac E Europe-based employees & families, plugged 3 exposures before they became breaches, built TVM/privacy program from scratch, onboarded new CNAPP.

(-) Still a student (GIB: BA/MS expected ‘24)

Gen questions for consultants who moved to MM PE, how is the work culture (cutthroat, competitive), stress (insane at closings), & ability to “unplug” on vaca/wknds at your firm?

Anybody’s practices said anything about in-the-office expectations post-RTO? I know in my practice before this it was mostly in-the-office unless traveling, but this situation seems to have changed the culture.

We’re hiring a ton in our US Insights & Analytics group at AstraZeneca (Forecasting, Performance Analytics, & Market Research / Insights). Let me know if you’re interested in discussing

Hiring for many roles in LTI.

Please comment if you are interested.

Valid till end of Aug
but sooner the better

Skills:
Matillion
AWS Architect
Azure Architect
Bigdata Architect
Informatica Architect
IBM MDM
AWS with Redshift API
Azure DataBricks Developer

Let me know.

Anyone willing to chat and possibly provide a referral? Located in DC and am really interested in PM and or public policy related roles. Have 2 YOE of strategy management consulting experience at Deloitte looking to switch to a more specialized role. Happy to share resume. Thanks😊

Hiya!

I'm looking at applying to MBB (Preferably BCG) for a summer internship this summer. I'm a first-gen Oxbridge student, and while I have little experience in consulting along the lines of MBB, I did work in the city last summer as an sustainability consultant.

I'm curious how important it is to have a referral etc and what you'd recommend for applications opening in jan. Any advice is super appreciated I don't have any connections to the industry but it's something im interested in. 

should I make the jump to caliber? %30 bump in salary, same role

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!

What do you guys get your parents for gifts when they've said they don't need or want anything? My mom doesn't really have any hobbies... Or interests...

How much does utilization matter for year end once you've met the target? E.g. if target utilization is 85% but I'm at 105%, will this 20% additionally help? If so, how much does it differentiate you?

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

Currently in industry at 135k salary, poor healthcare, amazing wlb, a month of parental leave, work is okay.

Considering data science roles at :
return to Deloitte aim for SC in GPS
trying out EY GPS aim for SC
Gov job range is 100-120k and would need to negotiate up pto otherwise I’d for sure decline

-any perspectives appreciated

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

Staying at both SPG+Marriot hotels coming up, and heard you could use #s from either program to stay at both. Which program is better to maximize points/elite status? Now gold in both from CCs.

Sheraton bed or the Westin bed in terms of good night sleep? In other words, If you had to buy one which one would you go for?

Best roommate prank you've seen/done. Go!

McKinsey fishes: I’m now in final round of interviews. Realized I don’t know anything about the benefits package. What are the key things you like about benefits, e.g. the free health plans?

Thoughts on calendar being double booked? What are the etiquettes to be followed. Often people double book and it feels like “ my meeting is more important that whatever you have booked time for in yours”. If both meetings are same urgency/importance - what’s the best approach ? What are the expectations of leadership - to throw everything away and jump on to calls based on seniority ?

Had a horrible experience trying Via today for the first time; everything was great until my ride sharer got on and straight up verbally abused my driver saying out of this world racist things to him

WTF... all I hear is a girl sobbing across these damn walls.. yo go to sleep and shut up, who cares if he forgot what today was - Sheraton KoP (in case you read this, silent sobbing please)

Workday consultants- With year end compensation discussions around the corner, lets do some salary benchmarking. What company are you with, level, pay? Please add any other specifics that may help.

Sometimes I feel like everything in the world is out to get me. Born into a poor family with an incompetent father, educationally slow younger sibling, lesbian, in debt, etc. days like these....

Thoughts on CohnReznick - Data Analytics practice