Merry Christmas to you all.

And thank you for the voices of sanity this year!

I’d like to transition from consulting and corporate strategy/dev to sales and business development…

Selling was a part of my experience thus far but I don’t have formal sales credentials.

How do I find out which part (SDR,BDR, etc.) I’d be best at?

A+ Network, interpersonal relationship building is my best skill, 5y consulting experience, NYC.

Advice appreciated. Ping me if you could use someone like me on your team.

What are the top consulting firms in the retail/CPG space?

How is the variable paid in pwc? Is it given straightway from joining?

I am actively looking for PM opportunities. I
have 14YOE varying between Risk/Threat
Intelligence Management (Military) and
Project Management (Raytheon). Currently I'm a risk manager at Amazon (grossly underpaid). I am open for new opportunities.

What does the branch transfer process look like for UBS? I'm wanting to transfer from my current office to one closer to home.

Any thoughts on leaving M&A tax Senior Associate / manager position for a tax attorney position at the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel? Considering the person would have to take a pay cut to join the IRS, is it worth it for professional growth and learning?

I have an interview coming up with the hiring manager for a senior tech writer role. Should I have data to back up a lot of my examples/experience?

Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of data/numbers to use I just have a lot of anecdotal evidence.

Anyone from RBS, tech stack Java API?

What is the FIT team at Kroll? Can someone shed some light

Any tips to prolong nail polish wear? My nails chip in less than 2 days with regular nail polish. I don’t want to get gel or powder because they ruin my nails and I only want to have my nails polished occasionally.

Best place to find area rugs online or DMV area?

Is it a realistic possibility to move from articling at a private firm in Windsor to an associate at Bay Street? I'm currently doing corporate commercial work.

Shopping for roommates and apartments for July 1st! I'm male, mid 20's, have phenomenal roommate reviews, and looking to spend $1400 or less. Shoot me a message if you're interested!

Which one is ideal in terms of WLB and job security?

Altimetric
Epam
Encora

Going to Oktoberfest with some buddies from college. Any tips from anyone who has been!? We’ve got rent reservations but looking for any info that may not necessarily be online

Anyone been to lisbon Portugal lately?

I’m 51 and a consultant. Am I too old to be this level. Starting to feel like it.

Anyone else have trouble separating who you are from what you do? I think a lot of our generation built our self identity around our work. If I take my work away, I'm not really sure who I am.

What do you suggest people under 30 do to put a stop to ageism?

I'm so tired of working. I just want to buy a little place in the country and live a simple life.

What are the benefits of a trust in estate planning for a single person with assets around $2m?

Has anyone here been able to recover from career setbacks caused by Dot Com, 9-11, or Great Recession economy? Just turned 40 with 15 years of relevant industry experience, and my Big 4 employer brought me in at a level designed for 25 year-olds. Career progression is apparently based on time in role rather than performance, so I’ll have to spend 8 years climbing back to the level I was at pre-recession. Is there another way, or is my career stuck in neutral?

Any one considered doing part time Consulting engagements via Services like MBO, Catalent GLG etc. Seems like a good way to stay in the game earn some extra income but do it on an Ad hock basis.

We are buying a house and my knee jerk response was to look at a 30 year fixed mortgage (because that’s what I’ve always done). I realized last night that a 30 year mortgage might outlast me. Having a bit of an existential crisis now.

I just realised that all the women over 50 in my practice have been "counseled out" (including me) or put on a PIP this year.

Do big4s have any history of offering early retirement packages?

Is anyone changing their retirement plans based on COVID-19 realities and the future of work.

Wonder how much more of this rat race I can take and starting to think about where to retire. What places are on your list and why? I need ideas and inspiration!

What age do you plan on retiring?