Looking for advice on how to be less of a ‘yes woman.’ I’ve gotten feedback that I should be less quick to say yes or should feel comfortable pushing back on unreasonable requests, but I’m struggling with doing that in practice.

Wondering if there are any resources (coaching, book recommendations…?) that you have found helpful to retrain your frame of mind to be less of a people pleaser and feel more confident being direct or saying no. Any suggestions welcome!

Aging parents - any book recommendations to help me learn about supporting and helping a parent cope with cognitive decline, dementia, going to assisted living, aging anxiety, and related issues, etc?

Was wondering if any teachers had book recommendations for a new kindergarten sped teacher. I want to make sure i’m writing effective IEPs and providing the right modifications for them.

Post your product management book recommendations here! I'll start:
1. The lean product playback
2. Hooked
3. The design thinking playbook
What are your go to books!?

Any book recommendations for business related DEI? Or DEI in general? Not sure if there are any specifically geared towards public accounting, early career, consulting, but those would be a plus.

Any book recommendations on excel modeling for real world business applications?

Transitioning to L&E in the new year. Any book recommendations to help make the transition a little smoother?

Self-Improvement book recommendations?

Anyone has a good book reco on introverts?

I’m writing a lot, but I don’t feel like I’m getting any better. I think I should probably start reading (lol). Some fun book recos?

Anyone have any good psychology book recommendations? I’m trying to learn more about myself and find psychology interesting.

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

What are your book recommendations?

Any good book recommendations? Preferably non-fiction

I was recently hired as an event coordinator/project manager for my company. Are there any online certification courses I could take to freshen up my skills? I would also love book recommendations or trade article recommendations. Thank you in advance

Book recommendations... go

Book recommendations for using my 3 audible credits? Prefer narrators who aren’t dryer than the Sahara. Would like something business/ consulting related if exists. Also enjoy nonfiction, sci Fi and fantasy

Book recommendations: Hi 🐠, can you all recommend a few books that can help me learn a little about the following topics?

- How to go about ideating a new line of service or product? (Understanding market needs and viability of the product, designing/scoping the product, etc)
- How to define a business case for funding an idea?
- How to launch a product and/or a startup?

Starting a Strategy role and would like to use the down time to prepare. Open to other books on strategy concepts as well :)

Anyone has book recommendations about sake🍶? I have probably drank 60+ cans of sake since quarantine and it’s time to learn :)

Any good book recommendations, preferably non business related?

How soon after changing jobs would you update your LinkedIn?

What is flexible compensation part of ctc in KPMG global services ctc? Is this paid fully?

I am currently obtaining my masters of science in Human Resources at USC, hv a PHR -SHRM certificate in Human Resources and a bachelors in communication with minor in business. I have about one year work experience… is applying for Human Resources management out of the question? In southern Cali.

Hi there, looking to make a career pivot into turnaround RX, i have 7-8 years of corp treasury and liquidity risk experience. Unfortunately i dont have the traditional valuation/modeling experience, but at my role we do conduct cash flow forecasts (not 13 week, think traditional bank liquidity stress testing cashflow forecast that is 1year), would hiring firms see any value with my experience?

Hey, I graduated UChicago and took a finance analyst position. However, I am looking to switch into management consulting because of a couple factors I have realized matter more to me than I realized: 1. Team and Collaborative problem-solving, 2. Diversity of companies and industries I am exposed to because of entrepreneurial hopes in the future.

Would appreciate any likes I could dm or any comments with firms I should look into that could be a good fit and hire off-cycle or for January 2023!

I am transferring into the S&A A&C GPS practice as a C1, what salary range can I expect?

Looking to grow my practice by acquisition I am CFP,CPA,MBA located in Central PA. Please let me know if you are interested in talking about your succession plan. Thanks!!

Recommendations on a quiet, safe, pet friendly apartment complex within 30 min of downtown? Would like to stay under $1500 for a studio. Thanks!

Just had a client put a big m&a deal on hold indefinitely. Seeing this as a broader trend- investors selling, freezes on new deals. Worried we’ll see layoffs in our group soon. Anyone else?

What's Creative Circle like for an Account person?

I was interviewing in February but then had to pause applying/interviewing. I have a monthly rocketblocks payment so should I just cancel it then? Do people only get it when they have a case lined up? It’s kind of expensive.

Any comment on below observation:

In Deloitte USI Consulting -
Analyst fixed salary range 5-12 lpa
Consultant fixed salary range 11-16 lpa

In Accenture strategy
Analyst fixed salary range goes till 18 lpa
Consultant fixed range goes till 28 lpa

But for Manager level, both company's fixed pay in range of 30-50 lpa..

Is this correct observation?

Hello everyone, I've been in pharma for a year and a half and I'm looking to make the switch into consulting (eg.ZS, PwC,EY) is it possible anyone can refer me please.

Anyone here from Milwaukee? Have never been but have a job interview there soon. Pros and cons with living there?

Anyone here work at Baringa? Would be great to chat with someone there about their experience.

Another predictions post
What’s your Red Bull - Alpha Tauri driver line up?

This Friday 7:30pm. Den Social Lounge in NYC. M30 looking to meet more people! Comment if you can make it. 😃

I keep trying to push for working with more Black owned and Latinx partners, but get push back that they don’t drive efficiencies and can’t deliver on our KPIs compared to GM media. Any advice on how to deal with trade off of working it smaller partners that have “limited capabilities” in comparison to bigger “GM” companies?

Best shoes for work that aren’t Rothy’s. Go! (I recent bought a pair of Tom’s slingback heels and a wedge and they’re both pretty decent.)

Has anyone been successful at creating “boundaries” in the workplace both with duties and relationships with bosses and not been gaslighted to believe they just aren’t being a team player ( or in other words highly agreeable)? I’ve seen it happen around me and I’m waiting for the day it directly effects me. I would love to learn from your experiences and success stories…

How have you told your reports to take care of themselves? I have one telling me about busy weeks where they skip meals, working out, and cut sleeping short.

They agreed to start giving me a heads up when they work OT, which will help me better balance their workload. At what point can I say, “Choosing to care for yourself is a personal responsibility?” We’ve had a handful of discussions about setting boundaries and speaking up about unrealistic timelines, but the message isn’t sticking.

If you have an opportunity to go work with someone who used to be your boss in a previous job life, would you? I’m in a similar situation where I saw a position posted at the company she is at currently and I reached out to her about it. She was happy to have the conversation with me but … to be cont in comments.

If you could give advice to your 25Y self, what would it be?

To Fishies with an admin: Does your admin have a copy of your electronic signature? Would you feel comfortable letting them affix your signature on documents with your documented email approval?
Am asking, for it seems the norm with other division heads in my company and I feel unsettled if I don't read what I am going to sign.

Is it common for companies to not disclose pay grades?
I started a new job last month and the position title is very vague/fluid and they wanted someone with a master’s degree, but they got me instead who has two bachelor’s degrees and seven years of experience in my field of digital marketing.
I asked my managers if I could receive my pay grade information to keep with my own personal records and they said, “In the interest of confidentiality we cannot share that”.
Anyone else w/this issue?

Does anyone know where I can find a reasonably priced career coach? I need help with getting to the next step in my career but can’t seem to do it by myself at this point.

Design question for my work from home ladies - how did you decorate around a standing desk, large monitors, etc?

I find that with a large monitor there’s not so much I can put on the wall without having the monitor partially cover it - especially when the desk moves.

I don’t mind if the decor is covered when I’m using it standing, but want it to look nice when it’s lower down. Also find that with the monitor/laptop another square on the wall is too much of the same shape - any inspiration?

Anyone use the Watson Style group? Care to share experiences?

Last day at firm tomorrow & project manager hasn’t told client I’m leaving the firm. The client loves me & calls me “the brains”. Manager has always been rude to me. Is he throwing me under the bus?

My recently appointed direct supervisor decided she wants an hour by hour report of my activities. No one in our office has to do this. In fact, her direct supervisor, loved the same template I turn in to her, and asked me to share it with all staff. It is a daily breakdown. I asked if there was an issue with my productivity or if the director had asked for it and she said no but she wants to be proactive. I replied it sounds like micromanaging. A colleague said it was harassment. Thoughts?

Hi guys,
I am currently looking to change
companies. I have about a year and
half experience in the supply chain
field & I have a couple offers for temp
positions but I am hesitant to accept
these roles as I would be moving from
a stable to job to a temp position but I
have been having a very hard time
getting any traction when I apply to a
permanent position Should I consider
taking a temp job in hopes that I am
hired permanently? Does anyone have
any tips on how to get an offer for a
perm job?

Went to a happy hour yesterday, and while I remember almost everything, I do not probably remember 5% of convos. I’m not someone who acts stupid/immature but have been dealing with some stuff personally. Really kicking myself for my behavior and feeling stressed. If I said anything shitty, would people ping me to tell? Work went on as normal today, but still feeling uneasy..

What is the salary range for a proposal manager with 3 years of experience?

My close group of friends (10 of us) are 28-30 & have really successful careers! (We’re all first Gen working women too!)
I have a new friend who is in her mid 30’s & doesn’t really have a career. She’s in a relationship & mostly relies on her partner.
I feel bad because my close girlfriends & I are always doing things (spa days, dinners, brunches, travel) and she can’t afford to go.

I always want to be inclusive and think of others - what would you do?

To high performing manager level women: Anyone else feel like they don’t have a future in consulting because they won’t be able to sell?