Just for laughs

Good luck to everyone on the start of your title run! Looking forward to many anxious weekends over the next 15 weeks.

Curious: are there more lowball offers during the pandemic season or is compensation levels relatively stable?

I used to do outpatient surgery part time and flex to pay my bills. Now I'm out of a job! Has anyone
gotten unemployment? I have some questions.

What groups are best at tax valuations (e.g. IP and other asset valuations)?

Is it usually done by tax service lines or advisory service lines?

Any thoughts on Phillips Lytle? If you could please provide insight on culture/billable requirements? Thank you.

Is it common to negotiate software engineer salary at smaller companies? I know it’s common at FAANG, but what about for companies with around 200 engineers? I have a counter offer from my current company and on-site interviews scheduled for end of July with google and Amazon, but I’d prefer to go with the smaller local company if I can negotiate the salary (from offer letter) up another 5% or so.

New year checklist for amex plat, CSR, Delta, and AA? :)

I had a break up and it was me who messed up. I blame myself all day and constantly have dreams of her. It’s been few months. I try to smile a lot or stay busy but randomly I cry out loud and burst into tears, I think I’m depressed. I also live alone don’t have a lot of friends and I’m 36. Can you please recommend a good therapist (I know you have to try multiple to find the right one)? And what else can I do to bring my self esteem up. Thank you

I have an interview coming up for BCG but due to some personal reasons might need to push it a few weeks. What’s the likelihood the firm will be OK with pushing / is it even worth asking?

For a top Producer of 3 years, is it appropriate to now ask for a raise in my base pay? Base was 42,500 when I started, but now inflation + 2 children later the base pay barely gets me by. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Does NTT data give a probation of 6 months for lateral hires?
Can one take leaves in this period ?

Got rejected from one of my desired tech companies, it's agitating but at least they didn't ghost me.

What is IBM CIC salary range in Leeds for band 8?Any insight into CIC UK salary will be helpful.

Big imposter syndrome today. Any good reads to help?

How do you manage your list of ‘to-do’s’? I strictly use Outlook (flags, etc) but want something more robust.

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction and non

Any KPMG Federal Healthcare Policy 🐠 in the House? If not, anyone from KPMG willing to give me a referral? See a job posting for which I am a very strong fit. Thank you!

Does Crowe offer any type of cellphone reimbursement? Monthly cellphone bills or buying a new phone?

How long to hear back from KPMG after interview? Had an interview with them last week.

Do you sleep with your work laptop beside you or are you normal?

Anyone ever received a non conditional sign on bonus ?

Is delegating work frowned upon?

Let's start a thread of Black Friday deals! Drop your favorites here!

Any must haves for consultants?

Wealth of experience working in the Bay Area with pre ipo clients going through funding/ working on pitch books etc.

My hometown has a growing tech scene but little funding. Was thinking of parlaying these experiences and starting a bit of a consulting operations to connect the two

Anyone with insight on how I might go about doing this? Would love to chat!

2yrs of post-undergrad experience at D and have offers from two FAANG companies. Worth it to stick it out for a couple more years to open up more offers down the road, or should I get out while I can?

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

I know this career takes a lot out of folks, but what are some things you’re grateful for?

I’ve been having a hard time finding energy to interview but I’m REALLY grateful that recruiters from great companies reach out on LinkedIn just based on my skills/current company. Takes a big weight off.

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

Why is everyone crazy about Austin / moving there? Have been there countless times and spent significant time there…and genuinely don’t get the hype. Would love to hear an honest perspective on why you think it’s so much better than other places, if you live here or are considering it?

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.

Went to a good but small liberal arts college no one has heard of. Want to slap some ivy on my resume. What masters programs sound impressive but are actually easy to get into?