Listening to a generational session at DU and wondering how these generational differences influence retention rate at the firm. Do you see a difference?

How do you guys think about placing limits on your watch collection?

Is it normal in Amex that managers (leaders) are arrogant and doesn’t give a damn? Or is it just me with a sheer bad luck!

Anyone deal with taking paternity leave during a 2-year clerkship? How long did you take and how’d you bring it up to your judge?

When a company reports bitcoin securities in their SEC filings, do the bitcoin securities get reported with the regular currency interest or is it a separate filing?

Anyone else having one of those days where you just can’t seem to do anything right? I’m dropping balls left and right here

What is the average salary for an Employee Benefits Account Manager? I’ve been in the industry 6 years.

I have an annual membership to tryexponent for FAANG and tech prep. I don’t need the membership anymore and have about 6-8 months. I can share my creds for $60. The content was extremely helpful, I made it to Amazon. Let me know if anyone’s interested

Anyone ever have experience negotiating a new offer to include unvested 401k match and stock grants from your current employer? I hate leaving money on the table but there are some good roles out there. I’m not fully vested in my current 401k yet and my stock grants haven’t matured yet either. This would be at a global director level.

Any firms adopted a remote/hybrid system permanently???? We’re back in office full time and omg I hate it so much.

What holiday party did you get?
Anyone living close to an office, got a holiday party with food and drinks, and the venue started open for them until around midnight. Our remote workers got a one hour party w a DJ and trivia that let you win gift cards. Yeah it was nice to win a gift card but I found it lame in comparison to hanging out with my team in real life.

Worked a few years at a small company and wondering what it actually takes to make the big jump to MBB. Anyone willing to connect and share insights?

What do you use in your classroom for intervention ?

CA native here thinking about life in another city, state for a better quality of life. Richmond, VA and Galveston, TX have come up. Any insight on either? Or other places?

FYI Amex offer for Allen Edmonds. Spend $300 get $90

Would anyone be willing to teach me vlookup?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

What’s the worst work space you have had at client site? For me - 3 people in a 4ft x 8ft closet off of a break room with no windows.

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Which tv show best exemplifies your work or office experience?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Favorite fonts for decks?

Just fired my therapist. Feels better than it should

How many pieces of luggage do you own? If you own more than one of the same size, are you being practical or has it turned into an obsession? One brand or random?

Heard BCG laid off quite a few people this summer. Is this true?

How is the Capgemini SAP practice? Recruiter reached out recently for a finance role

About 20 aircrafts in queue to depart from PHL, no other aircraft can leave the gate. More delays.

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

Are we able to mirror our motions/voices/moves to a different location? Who wants to work on this initiative? Would be a perfect tool for WFH situation.

Joining EY soon. Should I be worried about layoffs happening supposedly in June/July?

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

Help - how do I fight claims by scammer healthcare providers?

I recently went to 2 different providers.

Dentist, made appt via Zocdoc to see a dentist that was in network. Another dentist at the location saw me instead who was out of network. I have text evidence they said it would be covered before visit. Claim was denied - asking for ~500 dollars.

Saw a specialist who’s office staff verified my insurance would fully cover the claim. Get the claim, says they are out of network. Owe 600.

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.