Just finished a vacation in Iceland... and there’s Deloitte and KPMG offices all over the place - even in really tiny towns (Höfn, Heimay, etc)

Can anyone explain? Why bother having offices there??

What companies offer the best vacation policy and sabbatical packages?

I accepted a new job, they said PTO was “generous.” I find out it’s 19 days a year of PTO (which includes sick days). I have two young children and we like to vacation 1-2x a year (no more than a few days away each time). Am I crazy that this is pretty limited time off? 8 of the normal holidays off during the year (working the week between Christmas and NYE). Thoughts? I dont know if lack of PTO is a good reason to back out, is it?

Have you felt the below, how did you overcome (apart from leaving!) Exhausted or demotivated, took a vacation to come back fresh. But post joining did not find work interesting anymore. All seems to boring and losing interest

There will be an annual holiday called OCCUPY WIREHOUSE where every May 18 financial advisors and their clients congregate arm in arm in front of each firm’s home office as a sign of solidarity.

The firm I work for is not closing for the hurricane. Staff were told to work from home or take PTO if they could not come in to the office (and the building is now closed until Friday). Is this normal?!

Holiday office party coming up tomorrow and I still haven't bought a gift... ugh. Any suggestions? I never know what to bring.

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

Hi! Anyone know how many vacation days Managers at Sia get?

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

Check out Boohoo for awesome plus size clothing for holiday parties. I find they have on trend items for really inexpensive prices

Starting a new job next month, and considering taking two days off for kids’ spring break next month. Not sure whether it’s appropriate to request time off for a new job (I would’ve preferred not to take any time off for first three months). I may just be able to just ask for a single Friday off (so 1 day rather than 2 days).

Any thoughts on whether I should proceed with the request? I just came from big law and want to make sure I’m not making a bad impression on my colleagues.

We are seeing more pushback from employees on working 40 hours. We offer flexibility (wfh), 11 holidays and another 3 wks PTO. Seems like a good gig, I think, at 40-45 hrs. Anyone seeing this too?

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

New to Seattle.
Does anyone know any good locations to host a holiday party for 20-25 people? All adults mostly.

I work in a sucky IBM cic, making $54k. It’s a full time job with regular benefits and vacation etc, it’s working with government clients. The job isn’t what I applied for & constantly changes. I don’t like that, but I’m a full time employee which is “stable employment”. Btw, I’m in the DC area.

I just got hired for a government contract through Accenture for a Business Analyst role. Pay is $65 per hour. 3 year contract. Benefits too. No PTO. Holidays off with pay, after 90 days.

Thoughts?

If you were in a private company assistant controller position being offered $10k more to switch over to public and much better PTO days and fully remote as opposed to an in office position that I’m currently at in a Real estate growing company. Would u do the switch back to public (left public just recently)?

Question on compensation for a small co with a huge independent contractor workforce that is looking at big expansion into Europe. Reports to the general counsel. 1 other lawyer. Bonus 10-18%. Last year was 15%. No 401k for highly comped employees. I asked if they would be open to having me set up a safe harbor 401 k and they said yes in the future but it won’t be part of this offer. 16 pto days. They moved from 205 to 210 but that 230 is not possible even tho posted salary range was up to 233k

Hi All,

Hope you and your family is safe !

I am an US tax consultant specialised in Fiduciary Tax services. I am looking for a prep/review jobs in PwC. I am well versed in prep and review of 1041,1099, hedge fund K-1s, and additional tax returns required for a trust/estate.

Please let me know of any job opportunities in the firm.

Thanks in Advance :)

Hi Friends , One of my relative holding these offers , Please suggest ..
Siemens - x LPA + 2 Lac Joining Bonus
Nagarro - x+ 6 LPA , No Joining Bonus

Which company is worst EPAM Systems or Epam Anywhere?

Hi all,

Any Australian EAs on here? Or am I the only one so far 🥺

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Does Deloitte India give goodies and joining kit ? Though people are posting with pics in linkedin. I have joined Deloitte. But I got only laptop and bag. 🥱🥱

Do sales engineers need to create their own slide decks for demos or can they walk through the software itself? Thanks!

Why are airport neck pillows so flimsy? $15 and it didn't even survive coming out of the packaging.

Fav intl ETFs?

Hi fishes,

As per my Offer letter there is component is Engagement PB.
Will this i get monthly ?

Hi everyone

Please help me to know where C1 falls in EXL hierarchy and what should be the range of pay cycle for C1 band

Thanks

Can you practice for leetcode without knowing how to code?

Hi folks,
I've been hired as a data Engineer in DWH. My joining date is 1st aug. Can you please suggest something i can learn based on the skills/tools used in tiger?
Yoe : 4 years

Rescheduled my Level 1 exam from December to February. I’m worried that changing the date will means I need to buy new study materials, but how much of the curriculum could actually change? It seems like it should be the same.

How long is too long to be an intern? I've been interning for about a 1 year and half now at 4 different agencies. All extended me until I'd leave for another agency. I was told bad timing/layoffs

Any insights on corporate strategy role in Hilti? Reputation, WLB, comp, exits etc.

Do you think libraries will open this summer? My little guys love to get books at the library. How else can they read books this summer for free?

When do you think we’ll have to come in to the office or start traveling again? Prefer to wfh for as long as possible lol

I am currently expecting, have informed my team. Since the organisation is in hybrid mode, when discussed earlier i was told that it is flexible in terms of wfh depending on my health condition. But now my department wants me to be in office twice a week irrespective of the prior discussion. Still half of the office is on hybrid mode. Is it a fair ask?

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Anyone know of United status challenges going around? Going to be doing extremely heavy duty international flights so a challenge would be great

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Hey 🐟 fam. I’m starting a new gig next week that’s 90% WFH. I’d love some recommendations on a second monitor. Nothing crazy pricy, but something that’ll work well with my MacBook Pro. Thanks y’all.

Is it a bad look to put in your notice after coming back from a maternity leave? Would it burn bridges or not a big deal?

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

Thoughts on Prosci or SHRM-SCP certification? Which would be considered more valuable or highly regarded? Currently focused on Change Management but have a HR background (industry experience / area of study in college).

Anyone own a condo and tenting it out in the DMV area? What HOA/Condo Fee are you looking at? Is $590 too much for an investment property? TIA!

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

Hi, anyone here willing to offer a referral to Amazon? Found a posting that matches my background and would really appreciate any help to get out of consulting 🙃

Is it too late to buy the FAANG stocks? Still feel that Amazon and Google are undervalued.

Looking for advice about workplace accommodations for mental health - calling all people with mental health issues and managers who have dealt w that. More info in comments

Barack is in the Waldorf Astoria!

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

I have a final interview with a partner at KPMG (advisory). What should I expect during the interview and how many days till I hear back post interview?

Do consultants get fired from a client for moving furniture around? (like a stand alone monitor) from an unused room he was given to sit, supposedly reserved for auditors. Asking for a friend 🙃

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.