McKinsey pushed back my start date. How likely are they to do it again?

Is Woodford reserve double oaked worth the hype?

What does being a “great lawyer” mean to you? The term is thrown around so frequently, it sometimes loses its meaning and probably means entirely different things to different people.

Just came back today to the office from a 3 day bereavement leave. Performance reviews were apparently done Tuesday. Senior partner who does the reviews left out of town Wednesday. Concerning?

What are some good professional goals to set in your first five years of practice? For context, commercial lit associate at boutique firm, so lots of opportunity for hands on experience. Just want some ideas of what I should be thinking about and aiming for. Thanks!

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 (𝐛𝐲 𝗺𝐚𝐣𝗼𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲) 𝐭𝗼 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐠𝗼 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝗼𝐝𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝗺𝐚𝐧. 𝐃𝗼 𝐲𝗼𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝗼𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝗼𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭?

Wonder if anyone can offer advice on which cert to pursue next? I obtained my CompTIA Security+ last year and wondering if I should go for the CySA+ or Pentest+ next. I also have my AWS CCP and will be sitting for the Solutions Architect soon as well. Currently not doing security stuff at work but would love to keep my skills going. I was hoping one of these next certs will help me finally break into a security role and love the idea of pentesting but not sure if the CySA+ is more beneficial.

Have been hunting desperately for childcare bc spouse and I are both FT lawyers trying to handle 4 immunocompromised elementary age kids at home but have been striking out. Have even been considering having one of us take a leave, going part time (career suicide/knock us off partner track) or quitting. Just found someone highly recommended, experienced, patient, etc. Interview went super well but candidate disclosed they are in recovery for substance abuse, last relapse 2 yrs ago. DUI. Thoughts?

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

Hi any advice for someone who has 1 1/2 year experience in industry and wanting to switch from market access to medical affairs. I'm open to any job opportunities in small or midsize pharma or guidance I have a vaccines and neuroscience background

Are most companies paying for you to learn new skills? When acquiring new skills are you mostly self taught? What are your best go to sites for learning animation or video skills? Trying to gauge the norm on expectations for new hires who need to know everything from print, web, video, social and animation. Can you do it all?

Looking to get an Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti sometime this year. Brand new the MSRP is about 45K and despite the reputation of the old Alfa Romeo’s from the 90’s these seem to be night and day more reliable. Would you recommend buying new, leasing new, or buying used? If I bought used it would be anywhere from 2019-2021

Felt a connection

ਧੂੜਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਸਦੇ ਸੀ
ਮਿੱਟੜੀ ਦੇ ਜਾਏ ਹਾਂ
ਅਰਸ਼ਾਂ ਵੱਲ ਨਜ਼ਰਾਂ ਨੇ
ਜੂਹਾਂ ਛੱਡ ਆਏ ਹਾ

ਰੋਹੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਵਾਸੀ ਸਾਂ
ਬਾਗਾਂ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ
ਕਿੱਕਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਾਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ
ਕੰਡਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਤੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ

-ਕੰਵਲ ਸਿੱਧੂ (13 ਜੂਨ, 2020)

My firm has a LGBT group at the national level but at the office/region, a LGBT group is formed on a case by case basis. Before I joined last year, an ally started the group... by first, arranging...

Hey guys, newbie here please be gentle with me 😅. I have recently accepted an offer but my gut tells me it might not be the best for my future move. As usual there a probation of three months during which the notice period is half the time as compared to if I was a comfirmed staff. Do you think I should start looking and make use of the shorter notice period during my probation?

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

14 YoE (12 in U.K. & Europe + 2 in KSA). All with ACN. Retail Banking Delivery E2E, Neo-Banks/Digital, M&A and Integrations. If anyone has suitable SM or above openings let me know, happy to share CV. In Riyadh but willing to relocate within KSA, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar etc.

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

Hi All- I’d love to hear from the community what the focus areas are for Tier 2 firms in the region Are there certain sectors the various firms specialize/ focus on? It seems like everyone focuses on public sector and tmt. Currently interviewing at a few and would be great to get some feedback. Thanks!

I have a close friend who is interested in tech consulting in the region (Dubai/AD) in particular Accenture and IBM, would anyone be ok to have a chat? He’s keen to learn about the space and is looking to intern summer 2023, has completed multiple internships in Dubai.

Is there a North American new comer hangout/get together in Riyadh?

Can I live comfortably in Dubai on 25k a month? With wife and kid too?

Clients are pain in the ass out here

Recommendations for best suits in Dubai? Good quality but not 10k either.

Any PPMDs who moved from the West open to chatting?

What is the best way to prepare for public sector cases? Is there a specific casebook or cases I could refer to? I am currently doing case prep for recruiting in the ME. Is it correct to assume most case interviews are focused on public sector or energy?

Hi - what are the top renewable energy developers and IPPs in the middle east? I am looking to move to a project finance role in the Middle East and looking to understand the landscape.

Looking into credit card, most likely between emirates nbd Bonvoy card or the Emirates offering. Anything better out there? What has been your experience. My understanding is you can convert the emirates points to Bonvoy? Not sure if the same works Bonvoy —> emirates.

Currently being recruited for Alvarez & Marsal (Dubai or Riyadh). I’ve checked with my irl network and no one has worked with them before. Anyone here working with or for them who wouldn’t mind answering a few questions related to my proposed function; Strategy & Implementation?

2021 Recruitment: What are the recruitment expectations for your firms this year? Is it going to be similar to last year with little to no recruiting in the UAE and some in KSA, or you reckon will be generally better?
My firm, a small boutique in the region, is only recruiting on a case-by-case basis this year.

Done with final interview round of BCG for lateral placements and the HR has asked for a call for communicating final result. Generally they do this for communicating yes or no? Super anxious!