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Just had to turn down a $350 voucher, free night in Vegas, and a first class seat for volunteering to be bumped because of a couple meetings tomorrow. Damn.

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Should have just called in from Vegas

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“The forced me off the plane boss! I didn’t want to put the firm or us at risk by declining and making headlines in the next viral video!”

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@ZS1 Did that today... Would be in the air tomorrow during the meetings, so no go.

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Can I start the petition to turn us into more of a travel firm? My status has been disappearing slowly ever since I left my last company...

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Mine too... Should get back United Silver this year but only because of a personal vacation to Europe.

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I’m pretty sure I’ll still have the miles for AA EP this year (mostly due to personal travel) but won’t have the spend. My spend has been killing my upgrade priority lately (used to have a >90% upgrade rate)

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When people tell the flight attendant “I fly a lot” when they’re asked to do something they don’t want to do 🙄

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Yes, that’s how we control illegal immigration

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Anyone work at recovery centers of America get laid off?

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Read this and thought it was spot on. https://www.npr.org/2019/08/06/744121321/even-a-grammar-geezer-like-me-can-get-used-to-gender-neutral-pronouns

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Tips to prepare for FDD case interview or CMAAS technical interview? Would be greatly appreciated 🙏

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7 months

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Hi UK Fishes,

I am expecting an offer from PwC UK as Manager in the Consulting practice. I have 9 years of total experience in FS consulting. What base pay range should I expect/negotiate for considering the current market? Currently working in Deloitte.

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Looking to hire a boutique social media agency who has expertise in helping launch a CPG home cleaning product. Would need support primarily on social platforms. Ideally, the firm would also be able to create content and help determine who the target market is through data tracking and analytics. Any ideas?

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4 months

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Hi all,

What joining kit did you get as lateral in GDS?

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Hey Strat 🐠, has anyone found a really insightful research report on Trump voters? Like multi-dimensional and without surface level generalisations?

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Conversation Starter

Opinions on this watch?

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Anyone aware of any good HR podcasts? Whether it’s going over new policies, events, etc?

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How is corestack(startup) for 5 years of experience people, currently working in legato.
Corestack offering me 16 lpa.
Legato 11 lpa.

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8 months

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What firms actually hire consultants to help on the investing side?

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This is my Bitmoji classroom for distance learning - activities that can be done with it include 1)scavenger hunt for different websites around the room 2)finding new websites for the classroom 3)how the link to the classroom should be designed. Have fun exploring

Mr. Leopold's Bitmoji Classroom

docs.google.com

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Anyone else feel like they don’t fit in at work? I’m a second year at a new firm with no POC associates. I’m a social person outside of work, but in the office I feel like I just shrink and succumb. It’s an odd and lonely feeling.

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MD: "Who here collects watches?"
D: "I don't get paid enough to collect watches... "

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Any career fairs worth going to in the DC area? Especially for Top Secret (TS).

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What’s the best choice between the three firms if your goal is big bucks, travel, and strong network across industries to launch a tech startup a few years down the line

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I am salesforce developer holding offer from HCL Technology, IDFC FIRST BANK , Nokia. HCL Technologies IDFC FIRST Bank

Can any suggest me which one will be good in term of work life balance and learning opportunity.

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Hi! Does anyone from Deloitte know the hiring managers in Forensics, and willing to pass my resume along?

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What is Consultant salary like in Accenture Technology?

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EY 🐠: Interviewed for a 1st round data role last Thursday. I thought the interview went well. I have yet to hear back from the recruiter and they haven't returned my email. Are they ghosting or still interviewing?

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a year

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Saw a book on negotiating your lay off. Essentially said to ask to be laid off and negotiating it properly. Anyone try this? Feels like a laughable idea

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In 2020 I promise to stop FW CPA’s (aka glorified personality deficit sociopaths), to stop acting like staffers above me are wise sages & to cop more slide decks and Visio presentations. Horrah!!! 🤘🏼

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Lol. New firm wide comms from Steve Howie disses PwC and KPMG..

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Thoughts on working for FireEye doing cyber security? Has anyone here worked there have any feedback?

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Can anyone help explain the clause in the stimulus bill that protects corporate workers (us) from layoffs? Can’t find it anywhere...

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Any EY 🐟 in cyber advisory? How's the work life balance? How deep is the bench?

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Does anyone here know the consulting/industry scene in U.K. for Cambridge or Oxford MBA’s for internationals ?
(I am planning to apply there and previously worked in consulting with a Big4 and prior to that with a Buldge Bracket IB middle office)?
Does MBB, Tier 2 consulting or decent industry roles look reachable ?@

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Rising Star

Do any moms/dads feel like all they do all day is prepare meals? I realize this question is somewhat ridiculous but I find myself constantly in the kitchen making food for my family...and we eat leftovers!

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What would you rather study and why?

- The way internet and data shape trade, and their legalities?
- They way a new technology product (especially digital) needs to navigate existing laws?

Need help deciding between two courses offered for my Masters. Thanks in advance!

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Tips on improving your communication skills and/or client-relationship skills? Especially around first impressions and first time meeting the client

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So you tip hotel valets when you pay for parking 5 days a week?

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Graduating in May with about 20k in cash+investments. At what point should I get a financial advisor? (If it is even necessary)

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Oracle Open World is here again ... here we go.

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Best level to switch from big4 to MBB?

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Working with a severely disorganized manager (forgot to save file after 2 hour review session with Partner), was planning to roll him off gently. Today, he tells me he's had enough of the project!!!

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Did not know he got fired from D. Always thought he was one of the rare consulting exits who made it good outside!

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Charcoal suit and black tie appropriate for a black tie wedding?

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Thinking about getting FUE hair transplant. If you’ve had it, any advice you can share or things you wish you’d known? How to pick a Dr/clinic?

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Just had to turn down a $350 voucher, free night in Vegas, and a first class seat for volunteering to be bumped because of a couple meetings tomorrow. Damn.

Should have just called in from Vegas

“The forced me off the plane boss! I didn’t want to put the firm or us at risk by declining and making headlines in the next viral video!”

@ZS1 Did that today... Would be in the air tomorrow during the meetings, so no go.

Can I start the petition to turn us into more of a travel firm? My status has been disappearing slowly ever since I left my last company...

Mine too... Should get back United Silver this year but only because of a personal vacation to Europe.

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