Missing out on life working in consulting. It’s a freaking love hate relationship and this morning I really felt it

Female 🐠 - if your husband has mostly non-muslim friends, is that a problem?

Did yall hear about the Chicago mom who had her kid taken away because she wouldn't accept that her child was transgender? As a parent, that's actually kind of scary that the government would that with no basis of abuse or neglect. Smh

Has anyone ever been to the Alo Restaurant? I have never been there myself but I was wondering if this would be a good setting to propose?

There’s no worst feeling that to be rejected by someone you love. I gave my heart and time to someone I thought felt the same towards me for more than a year. They decided to end the relationship cause they didn’t feel the same, and even though I appreciate the honesty, it hurts a lot!

Okay finance gurus, I have an idea and interested in your thoughts. Might be a bad one so be gentle 🙂. I have a 2 yr old and another on the way. Need to start planning for college. I was thinking of buying a condo or 2 in lieu of saving and selling them down the line for tuition. Condos downtown are pretty inexpensive (T3) so it’s financially feasible. But is this a good idea or too risky?

I’m in this business to cure my inferiority complex. Making lots of money, working with fortune 500 clients and walking the streets of NYC with a suit, tie and briefcase makes me feel important and worthy.

I often wish I could be like my law school friends who either moved to small towns or have public sector or non profit jobs, wear sweaters and jeans to work and make far less than me, but are happy with their lives, feel a sense of meaning with their work and don’t need external validation.

Anyone file for divorce without a lawyer if both parties are consenting? How does it work when you don’t have any joint assets (separate bank accounts, no house) and no kids? Married <5 years

Does anyone have any advice for supporting and coping with someone going through withdrawal? My husband is trying to quit his weed addiction and he has been irritable and mean since he quit. His mood is erratic and he is constantly annoyed w me. I don't even know how to bring this up without setting him off. Just feel like I'm walking on eggshells and I'm emotionally exhausted at this point. Is there anything I can do to help him? Is there anything I can do to help myself cope?

Any book recommendations to gift my cousin sister? She studied (masters) psychology and is a trained classical dancer.

Best self-care tips for dealing with loneliness/sadness this time of year? This is my first Christmas without my mom and it just feels like nothing will ever be the same again 😭. If you’ve lost a parent can you give me advice on getting through the holidays? Being a parentalish figure to my students is both healing and heartbreaking.

Anyone else have family know you are struggling to conceive and then when their kids act out they turn to you and say, “you sure you want kids?” I guess they are trying to lighten things but I find it really hurtful.

What do you do when you feel the goalpost has been/is being moved re: billable requirements? Like there's a spoken vs unspoken? I chose this job based on billables vs salary and what I'm being told I'm expected to do now is 20-30% (at least) > than what was initially agreed upon. Given my other life responsibilities, this is creating a huge strain & I feel like this is slowly getting harder & harder on my spouse & kids. I'm grateful to have lots of good work but not sure how to course correct.

Growing up was rough. On my 8th birthday my dad had an accident that led to this death a few days later. He was a good man who took care of us all (I had 3 siblings now 2; lost 1 few years ago). I'm in a good place in life right now I only find myself in the last 5years shedding a tear once a while when I'm alone. It startles me because I was a tough kid who didn't cry and just soaked it all in and rolled with it. I'm almost 40 and can't explain what's happening with these tears.

Best divorce lawyer in NYC?

Has anyone dealt with the death of a parent while working in public accounting? How did it go? My dad is probably going to pass soon and trying to prepare, I guess.

Any moms on here that absolutely love their company and feel 100% supported?

Question about inclusion…. I’ve been teaching inclusion for 5 years so I’m still a newb, but a first year coworker of mine said she got points off on her observation because her kids were scattered in the classroom and she was having to move from kid to kid to assist. While I see the point of putting them together for convenience, I don’t agree with this at all! To me this is like singling them out by putting them all together instead of INCLUDED amongst peers. What do y’all think?

Anyone marry their law school sweetheart?

Anyone know how much assoc brand managers at Spotify make?

What are some of the truly impactful, long-term cost curve bending opportunities you have worked on for health systems?

Anyone marry their law school sweetheart?

Any good rec’s for mens jewelry companies? Ie gold/silver bracelets and rings?

Is anyone hiring? I have sales experience in the telecom industry and real estate. Looking to relocate to the Bay Area. Looking to crush 2021! Thanks in advance.

Uniqlo stretch wool custom jacket. Is it good ?

Ok guys, I'm gonna link things up wild. The following are facts
1. David Marcus, former head of PayPal and a top guy at Facebook who was leading Messenger (FB really put in a lot of work into.. cont.

Who is trying to get together for a meet up in NYC? Want to start bring minorities in our industry together.

Best leadership books you’d recommend? promoted to manage a large team and looking for some books to get practical advices!

What blogs, podcasts, twitter accounts, newsletters etc. should ever planner follow?

I have a awesome design for luggage that is designed for people that usually fly first class. It keeps all clothes in travel on straight during any flight and optimizes the use of first class luggage

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

I'm studying proton therapy (radiation) and it's the most amazing thing I've ever seen. The fact that we can target tumors with so much accuracy is incredible

Hi Fishes,

After reading the pune office location, I Google Mapped it and came to know that the office building is still under construction, can anyone confirm this if you know.

Why is it so difficult to make the next career move within your OWN company. I have over 7 years of experience across multiple departments and yet an external company is more willing to give an interview to select roles than your own home company for the same role internally!!

Where is the loyalty in that !!??

If you are on a billable project but happen to have a day we’re you aren’t asked to do much, do you still bill the 8 hours for being on call. Or do you only bill the 1–2 hours you work that day on client work? Less than 1 YOE. Curious on your thoughts on billing 8 hours a day even if you don’t necessarily work the whole time. Is this something you have done? I also under stand that billing less than what you work is not ideal, “eating hours.” But what about billing more than you “actually” work

Looking for a Customer Service strategy/Consulting Role? Any roles or references please?

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

All these layoffs reminding me that loyalty is dead

I left EY 1.5 years back and now wanna go back, do I have to go through regular interview process or simplified interview ?

Have you ever quit a job without having something lined up? This job is taking a toll on my health and I’m not in a tough financial situation (23 years old,75k saved, no student loans). What would you do? Would i be an Idiot to walk away from a decent salary?

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

I enjoyed the nyc speakeasy post. Now for LA: any cool bars/speakeasies?

(Apologies in advance that this isn’t directly consulting related)

EY SC Tech Transformation.

Told during HR screen that I'm looking for 135-145 but have space to negotiate. Given verbal offer and currently already getting background checked. HR calls me and says they can only do 110 with no sign on bonus? She even asked me if it's too low to continue. Is this even normal?
NYC and 4 YOE. 2 in industry.

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

SM asked us to shifted client billing hours to non-chargeable code... Will significantly impact utilization... Sucks

What book have you read that was helpful for your career and/or that you would recommend? Could be a technical book, management, etc. For me, it’s a book I read a few years ago: The Phoenix Project. I never thought I would read and like a novel about DevOps but I recommend it to all my managers.

My portfolio is killing me. Help!!!!

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

What’s it like working at CME Group? Work-life balance, benefits, salary ranges.. I just completed my MBA and accepted a job in industry but am getting bored, so considering a change. Thanks!

Tour favorite secret order at in'n'out burgers?

Anyone here has insights on AWS business development manager role for PE clients ? A recruiter reached out and the role looks interesting. Curious if it’s all sales work ?

Ladies I’m thinking about gifting my girlfriend a nice bag, what are some of my options around $2k ?

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction and non