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I am a young professional... But every job interview I’ve had so far pretty much just wants to know what kind of person I am. They are as interested in my leadership/communication as much as they are in me talking about my experience.

(“Real jobs” in accounting, finance and private equity.)

Is this how it will always be? Or is this predominantly because I am in lower positions at this point in my career?

I'm really having a difficult time understanding how engineering is supposed to be really competitive, most of the projects I've worked on were in groups and there wasn't usually a clear "leader," we were just on a team

Do you think your friends would be jealous of you if you did well in life?

What is the leave policy in JP Morgan?

Any utilization review nurses working at an insurance company able to share if your company requires work on weekend/holidays? If so, what work do you do on weekend/holidays snd do you work s full day on those days?

Talk to me about side effects from progesterone. I’ve been on suppositories for 2 weeks in my TWW and im having the WILDEST side effects but also similar to pregnancy. I have the CRAZIEST dreams about peeing myself, helping Whitney Carson give birth in a bus. You name it I’m dreaming it. I also feel like I smell horribly. Like a new scent

2 year of experience

What’s the typical salary for an Associate Account Director in NYC working on Pharma?

Anyone got a loan with Guaranteed Rate? Started looking for a condo(Chicago) and keep seeing them pop up. Looks like they charge $1290 lender fee, but wanted to see if anyone had experience with them

Today my boss told me I need to work on showing my frustration directly to people. She mentioned a meeting THREE weeks ago where, during a meeting, I said one single thing that showed I was unhappy with not being included in a particular meeting (for a project I was leading), and my tone made it clear I was unhappy about it. She said the person I “called out” didn’t even bring it up to her; it was what she “noticed.” Cont’d...

Hi All Just Wanting to Switch, Does Naukri Premium worth option ?

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What’s the salary of a senior DAAC based out of India taking transfer to London? Please help with the right number. Is is true that the earnings in India = savings in UK. I am planning to make this move and an honest answer will be super helpful for me

This is the great resignation, right? Thoughts on jumping for the fourth time in seven years? I’m chasing the pay to get to where I want to be and have an offer but am getting reservations on making a move within a year. Appreciate any similar personal experience.

Are people finding that Uber/Lyft/taxi drivers in Arlington are still wearing masks lately? Debating whether to Uber or drive to the airport.

McLean or Dallas? (no family ties or other bias to either)

Moving from out of state - how do you read between the lines of Greatschool ratings? Is Fairfax really better than Loudon schools? Feeling overwhelmed with all the information on schools. Any tips on what to look for?

Can I load my iCloud photos to my MacBook to free up iCloud space? If so how?!!!

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.

It's such a game changer adding another blanket to your bed. You slip into a whole new level of chilly night snuggle you didn't know existed

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

Officially on maternity leave for 8 months after today!! I also got the green light for promotion, pretty happy with all things Deloitte right now! 👌🏻👏🏻

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

What firms (consulting and industry) have good medical benefits? (Using BCG's as my baseline for good)

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

Where can I get a a reasonably priced pair of tan suede chukkas? #benchthoughts

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

25 and not sure business is for me. Thinking of going into specialized medicine but don’t want to be naive, as I know it is long and hard, with no financial rewards until late 30s. Thankfully I have the intellect. Any advice?

Scotch recommendations? I’ve gotten into Lagavulin but know nothing about scotch and want to see if there’s something similar/better. Nothing crazy expensive

Any EY TAS folks done an international rotation? 6 months to a year or so

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Can anyone refer me to the Amex Delta Platinum? Thanks!

Things that really irk me while flying:1. People that are dumbfounded that can't carry on more than 3oz of liquids 2. People that just sit in first class when their ticket says 33D

Thoughts on getting a CAMS certification as a Staff/Senior?

What's Deloitte's paternity leave policy? And how long do you have to work there before becoming eligible?

RIP pop song that I'm playing over and over again to get through the day and will hate tomorrow. You were loved ❤️