My hotel wouldn’t give me a plate to heat up my dinner, so I am sitting on my bed eating microwaved chicken out of a paper coffee cup with my bare hands... we lead sad lives.

What are parents paying for baby sitters these days? Wife and I going out tonight for about 3-4 hours and have a local college student babysitting our toddler daughter tonight. Low-medium cost of living city and daughter will be asleep for most of the time. We’re thinking $15-20 per hour and make sure there are plenty of snacks around. Appropriate?

I gained weight during my last relationship (probably around 30 lbs, and I’m 5’9”). Before my relationship, I felt like I could get any guy. But I’ve been single for 2 years now and it’s been so hard to date. I’m not sure if maybe I’ve lost confidence, but I legitimately don’t know how to get a guy to be interested. Any pointers?

Any dads out here? Wife is 20 weeks pregnant with our first and want to connect and know from fellow dads on how are they coping. How are you helping your partner? Feel I am not doing enough. Except for getting ready with the finances.

Pregnant moms, feel free to provide suggestions on what your partner is doing which you really appreciate. I got the foot massage part covered. 😉

I think living a frugal life and aiming to retire early makes a lot of sense.

Recently, some of my family members are diagnosed with a rare diseases. When you look at the statistics, these are so many of these ‘rare’ conditions and cumulatively they are not rare.

These family members conditions made me reevaluate how I want to spend my life. I am 35 this year and I can’t decide if I should take great vacations with my kids or keep living a frugal life. Do you have the same dilemma?

What is something you found about yourself after moving away from family that you would have never imagined? For example the food you like that you never imagined before or sports or the kind of person you date?

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

American Airlines points are worthless. An international travel can cost up to $700 in taxes and fees after redeeming miles. Thoughts on redeeming the miles for something of value?

Hello folks, any credit card suggestions with good benefits and cash-back? Please advise. TIA

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Thinking of heading to Maui (for the first time) for thanksgiving and seeking recommendations for a hotel (considering Ritz but open to others) and things to do. TIA!!

Does anyone have any leads for government contracting roles that involve international travel. I also have a security clearance

I feel lonely in NYC. Working long hours without life. How to make new friends in NYC?

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

Currently looking to get back into the Job Market after a layoff in May. I have Been consulting on temp basic but looking to get back into employment full time. I have about 20 years of experience in Technology Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Fintech solutions. Any pointers will be welcome. I am seeking, remote, and location-based Jobs. I am open to working in the African Region or in the United States (I don't require any visa assistance)

Any tips on how to maximize fun and convenience at COTA ? Going to a Grand Prix after 11 years and first time in the US. Ill be flying into Austin and appreciate any inputs from folks here on stay , travel , seats and other general inputs. Thanks a lot 😊

How much $ is needed for 2 weeks in Europe? Considering that flight, hotel, and travel has already been paid for.

After I joined the force I noticed some people I considered friends have slowly distanced themselves from me. Anyone else go through something similar?

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Anybody willing to help a broke kid out with some mock interview prep?

7 years experience in Admin role. Looking for a change.

When adding spec work to beef up your portfolio, how do you choose which brand to work on?

Is a sloped floor of 1/2” over 10’ noticeable? I have to make room for conduit and cannot trench in my current place

Please share experience with Agile in IA. Seems like a lot of time spent in meetings.

What are the best consulting firms for PE and VC exit, please include boutiques not just obvious ones

My new job occasionally requires me to review vendor agreements. I don’t have any background in this area and am trying to get up to speed. My department doesn’t have a document management system, so it’s tough to find old agreements as precedent. Any recommendations for books or other sources - or any words of wisdom? Thanks!

Hello Fishes,

I've officially resigned from Amazon. I've a experience of 3.8 months in accounts payable. Can you please help me get a job.

Would you say your job got easier or harder since Covid started?

Would love insight into the workforce readiness practice… good/bad/ugly :)

Partners, what are the financial benefits of retiring as a Partner at PwC or other Big 4s?

Hey there, new and curious fish. Are you considering a position in pharma? Worried about how creative you can be? Thinking if the salary is worth it? Ask your questions about entering the world of healthcare advertising here and we’ll answer.

Which is better to join EY or Amadeus?

Hi! Just joined this bowl - anyone in the Houston area want to connect?

Bring back Trump’s market.

What are some good breed options for a first time pet owner in Brooklyn? I’d like a very small, quiet dog. being energetic is fine as I’ll be working from home soon. I really like toy poodles but they’re so expensive…

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

Hey Fishes, Recently I got offer from Nokia.
Can you please help me with How is WLB at Nokia & what should be the average expected CTC for job grade - 7. Currently I have offer of 14LPA CTC from a different company.. Nokia

McKinsey fishes: I’m now in final round of interviews. Realized I don’t know anything about the benefits package. What are the key things you like about benefits, e.g. the free health plans?

What the hell is PWC's human-centered design badge on LinkedIn that every intern and new employee posts? It's horrid but now I'm curious.

Think I’m going to get the J&J vaccine. Has anyone had anything weird happen to them since doing this one or heard of anything weird? I have had COVID already and have antibodies but feel like the walls are closing in on me here.

Since we’ve all been working from home for months now, what’s the best office chair out that y’all are using for our long work from home hours? Looking to invest in a better one than my ~$150 one from Amazon.

Any recs for CIPM study books?

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

Hi All,

Moving out of IT consulting to Product Management side in the next couple of weeks.
The new company I will join is an e-commerce division of a leading food retail group.

Any suggestions about books/ videos that I can access to learn the basics of the product side?

Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

what’s the ratio of equity/stocks to bond/fixed income in your Merrill lynch 401k plan?Do you make any modifications or just use recommended distribution? First job with 401k and not sure what to do!

Just had an interview with Netflix and at some point I mentioned “GAFA” (even joking that it’s probably GAMA now) and completely forgot they’re in FAANG 😬

Will this be one of those moments I remember when going to bed for the rest of my life? Yes.

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.

What are the best things to specialize in if you want to be a CEO of a bank one day? I feel like I've been a generalist thus far in my career and want to narrow my focus. Should I go work for an investment bank for a few years? Focus on product maangement for a retail banking?

Would appreciate any thoughts or insights. Thanks!

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

Lots of us are skilled at delivery but most sales books seem to focus on the pitch and closing... What are your best resources for learning to develop and nurture strong, lasting client relationships?

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?