My office still has the holiday decorations up. Anyone want to take bets on how long the management team will keep the tree up? It has to come down sometime in the next week, right?

I think all the directors working on my account are just plain dumb and over controlling. But I have nowhere to go, so i'll stick around for a bit.

Quite curious, why are there so little dining places in SoMa given the number of high risers here?

Looks like a place with high concentration of middle class just asking to be served, but the are is mostly dead in the evening.

Is it just me or the average billable work in infrastructure transactions has blown off steam in the last couple of weeks?

Do we have to sign a bond if PWC buys out an employee from the previous company?

How to politely decline an offer?

Context:
you have other offer in hand, that you think is better for you
or
In general

Please share your thoughts, it would be helpfull.

Obligatory Rosh Hashannah post:
Shannah Tovah to my fellow Jewish consultants!

What's a guilty pleasure you indulge in at work?

What’s your least favorite thing about your job?

Can anyone tell me about the Rosslyn practice in Deloitte? Is it any good? Are they winning so much that they get tired of winning so much?

Any wizards fans out there? Love to see this team gel so well this past month

Seeking recommendations for communication coach who does remote sessions.

Has anyone heard anything about Up or Out? Got an invite a couple of times, but trying to figure out if this is a scam or something.

Any opinions or insight on Butler Snow?

How do I tell a firm I screened with that another firm I screened with is moving forward with full rounds? I would prefer the former firm, even though the latter firm is ranked higher. Thanks for any advice

Does anyone know the salary for a 3rd year junior associate at Squire Patton Boggs?

Do you give the office manager (who does assist you with admin tasks from time to time) a christmas present (aka cash)? I have an admin assistant so that's an obvious yes but I don't know how to handle the office manager or receptionist!

My boss is asking me to “reconsider” the way I approach a client… I am in charge of this annoying corporate maintenance thing that we do for a client (I.e., making board of directors meeting to comply with some regulatory reporting required. I always end up missing deadlines. How would you reply?

Are any of you sleeping all the time? Like all the time? I wake up, get some coffee and then I have no idea what to do from there. I have no reason to be awake.

What are tips to stop “hate scrolling,” ie looking at social media opinions/profiles that conflict w your own? Sometimes I find myself doing it just to feel something, but I know it’s bad.

PwC 🐠 - health insurance coverage. What are the deductibles for the high-deductible plans? Still want to use the HSA. Thanks!

Interested in getting opinions on Wipflis benefits

What firms have the best compensation for MCOL area

How common is it for a firm to contribute to an HSA on an employee’s behalf, and what is the largest contribution you’ve seen that an employer gives?

Deloitte Cloud practice vs. Accenture Cloud practice. Which one is better?

I do sales for a major engineering firm. Focused on new business and exploring new markets. Last year I was in the top 50% for order intake, and first in number of projects won along with number of new customers. I think this is extraordinary given the effort it takes to win new business.

For next year my goal increased by 2.5X, and less of what I bring in counts towards that target. I really enjoy my job but I will essentially be getting a large pay cut. Lost in what to do besides quit??

Who has the best parental leave policies? Need advice

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

If I decline health insurance at IBM, do I get a cash payment? I have an offer from another firm that gives me $5k... does IBM give anything?

(Wife has free health insurance via her city job)

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

Does Slalom offer fertility coverage? (E.g. IVF)

I feel like I keep finding out these random benefits that I was never aware of. What have others found to be their favorite benefit?

Can someone recommend affordable health insurance? I left the firm earlier and am expecting a gap of medical coverage until I find a job. Currently not actively seeking either...

At EY is I was reimbursed for a stationary bike 2 years ago. Would EY reimburse me for a road bike this coming year? There's a stipulation that says every 5 years but I'm not sure if that means for another stationary bike or if I can get a road bike and be reimbursed.

Does EY help pay for hearing aids? Starting full time this fall and I think I remember reading something about it when I interned but I no longer have access

Do you all feel that the Health Insurance choice is actually all the same? The coverage is absolutely copy and paste for Bronze to Platinum and the deductible/copay is very similar.
I just don’t understand why we have the illusion of “choice” if the offer is the same and it is really bad (in our case).
Going from $61 per paycheck for 2.5k deductible 75% copay to $500+ per paycheck with 500 deductible 85% copay.
Other firms have better health insurance?

Any tips/success stories on getting your firm to retroactively apply their MBA sponsorship program to your student loans? (My firm sponsors current employees. I'm a new employee with a top MBA.)

How does pwc’s wealth builder plan work ?

For advisory folks at KPMG, what's your meal limit for breakfast, lunch and dinner?