McKinsey & Company Re: the $100k housing assistance loan, can I get it after I close on a house or do I have to take it before closing? Would like to get into a home before I start work, but loan isn't available until after starting afaik.

Is it a good time to buy bonds now?

Stock market melts down.

Is 80k cash + 20k company share a good deal for a junior dev role in the bay area?🙏

Would it be possible to offer professional tax advice/services on websites like Fiver? I am looking for extra ways to earn income.

Where can I purchase I-Bonds?

Hi Fishes,
I'm having 9 yoe and till last year my saving was around 18lakh that I used to take home with loan of 30L for 10 years and now I'm paying around 35k emi. As of now I have 1lakh in my account as emergency fund. I feel that I'm not saving well. Can anyone tell me how can I mange my saving better? I earn 1lakh/month and no family support.

Brits! After you max out your yearly ISA where do you put your money after that?

"Stock Market Today: Dow Starts Week on Strong Footing as Energy, Tech Gain"

If my parents are over 70 years old, can I start their life insurance now so that when they die me and my family are protected financially.

Hi lam an independent college student
and I work as a health technician making
36-40K a year. I don't have a support
system to help me grow. I am here to
inquire about what I can do to obtain
additional source of income. Are there
any skillsets I can learn to help pay for
school expenses, home, car and etc. I am
new and eager to learn information out
of my scope of profession as well. What are some apps I can download to start investing?

So pumped. My portfolio went up from $1000 to $1015 yesterday. So much gains. Maybe I’ll put another $1000 in. I’m not telling you any of my secrets.

Best high yield savings account with no minimum or monthly fee?

Do you still take profits even if you plan to hold long term?

What do u charge for flat fee $ of Financial planning for client net worth of 3mill, investable assets of 800k? Then, if doing asset management, with planning what do you charge? 2different questions

I am looking to buy a residential plot of land in FL for investment or for building a second home in 10-15 years. What could be potential costs other than annual county taxes? Do I expect higher taxes as land gets developed e.g. curbs/sidewalks/sewerage/water connections, etc. Currently live in Midwest. Any advice will be appreciated.

Someone help. I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to investing/planning for the future

Google not helping me - so I thought I’d ask the bowl? What are the different type of cryptocurrencies like I’ve seen (Bitcoin and altcoins): (traditional coins, stablecoin, CBDC) ; (different utility types)

Looking to transfer points over to Hyatt for an upcoming stay. My wife are trying to pool points – I plan on keeping the Hyatt account as I’ll be traveling more. My wife has 90k points on her sapphire preferred, I have 50k on my reserve. What’s the best way for us to combine/transfer into my Hyatt account?

Is it possible to make a million in any sales position? I see so many classes and books on how to be a millionaire by selling. Seems like BS.

A good friend of mine has been having some bad luck with finding a job post MBA. I've worked with him before, and he's excellent. He's looking for something based in the Seattle area in Business Development. Anyone have any leads or companies you'd suggest he look into, especially tech companies (he's keeping an open mind to everything)? He'd prefer an in-person or hybrid role. Thanks!

Has anyone tried Amazon pharmacy?

Growth Marketing or Program Management? Which career path would be the most diverse, fulfilling, and creative?

could someone give me a referral in one of the FAANG companies in the UK 👀

Hi all, I’ve been working for 9 years now from technical support for 4 years to DevOps admin. Base salary is 105k right now. In the Bay Area rn from Asian countries. Do you know think my company is paying me low? If so what is the justified base salary range? Thanks!

Are you supposed to send a thank you email after the second round interview? What if you don’t have their email, would you contact the recruiter? Or is it unnecessary

I’m worried that my voice, communication style, and body language comes across as too effeminate for our straight clients and peers. I’m transitioning to sales now and am insecure that my personality and appearance may hinder sales gen? Client industry is very old school. Can LGBT partners//Ds/MDs chime in how they managed the same transition?

I hooked up with same dude twice in three days. Each lasted over an hour. I don’t know how to describe it but he’s so gentle and shy and cute and strong at the same time. Ive started developing feelings.. 🥺

Has anyone left public to do an accounting rotational role? Thoughts?

When PwC goes rupt, who want to give me a job? And no, not that kind of job...

It’s ok to be incredibly thankful for a job but also feel exhausted/dissatisfied/unfulfilled. Idk…just a reminder I need sometimes. 👍🏽

Has anyone else’s husband just never really given them complements? My husband refuses to because he says it would make it meaningless when he says them (so he doesn’t say I look nice in case on the ~5 times he says it a year it would be ‘watered down’). I really struggle with it sometimes, and it’s also hard because he expects little affirmations from me (which I happily do anyway because I want him to feel loved)

If you’re not competent enough to solve real problems in the organization, create a few minor problems that you can solve and look like a hero.

But you have to ensure the org feels the pain of your decision before promising to fix it. It’s like the three parts of a magic trick: the pledge where you float your idea, the turn where you inflict your idea, and the prestige where you fake a way to fix the mess you made on purpose.

Only works managing up, tho.

What performance rating do you need in consulting to be competitive at the top PE funds?

Help me out friends - what was that site with all the different methods for coming up with concepts? Something like “creative tool box” but that’s not it.

I’m kind of impressed by Vayner’s ascent. Two years ago they were a laughing stock, now they’re winning D&AD and One Show pencils.

Hello Fishes! I am looking for Cybersecurity Role at Atlassian, need a referral.

Position : Snr. Security Engineer/Consultant Roles

YoE: 5

Currently I am with EY

Good books/resources on playing corporate politics? I feel naive when it comes to this stuff coming from a working class background where this doesn’t exist.

McKinsey plus opioid and FDA - the combination that never gives a dull moment 🧘‍♂️🛩🧘‍♂️

How many hours do you work a week (typically)? First month in and averaging 80 :(

I’ll be joining McKinsey & Company very soon as an Expert AP & I am excited. I got so many personal welcome messages, which was nice. I’m entering the firm with dedicated sponsors & I feel supported. I know that there will be some long days, hard work, & travel, but I am ready! I’m really eager to learn the McKinsey approach to strategy, problem solving, & communication. My ask is - If you are currently at McKinsey (or have recently been at McKinsey), & you have any advice, please share it. TIA!

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

Preparing for a BCG 1st round. Looking for some case partners, please DM if interested. Have passed MBB 1st rounds before & T2 interviews. Preferably would like to partner with others who have also passed MBB interviews or strategy consulting interviews before

Anyone willing to provide referral for McKinsey?

McKinsey & Company

Will you take a pay cut to join a strategy consulting firm? Though it’s painful, I think it make sense for the longer term

Received BCG London offer for Consultant role. Excited to join however no mention of sign on bonus, how likely is this to negotiate as an experienced hire from IB? Thank you!

BAIN ADAPT fishies - is there a path to equity partnership?

At my current firm, been seeing a lot of people get extended until eternity on the same project / clients. One of the big draws of consulting was the variety, which I am not getting here. Just signed with an MBB. Will I finally get project variety or will I continue to work at one client for up to a year?

What are the career levels at Bain? And what is the average time needed to move from Manager to Senior Manager.

I have a sibling that wants to work at the same firm I work at. Work is what I have to myself, and I don’t want them there in my space. It feels icky but it’s my comfort zone, what do I do?

Joining McKinsey soon and got the email about social media checks. Do I need to give them my account links or can I just pretend I don't have it?

I keep FB on private anyway so my accounts can't be found unless you're a friend of a friend, and my IG is private too

Anyone available for fit prep tomorrow at 5 pm est?

Did anyone ever confirm the BCG Post-MBA level pay increase to $175K? If so, has anyone matched it yet?

anyone able to case me? I’m looking for difficult quant cases if anyone has something readily available

I'm one week in my first project and I already know it's not my cup of tea - how long do I have to stay on before it's acceptable / reasonable to roll off?

a bit of an open-ended question, but what are the general predictors of on-the-job success at MBB? (both tangible things like test scores, case interview performance, and intangible things like character, drive etc.)