need advice about how to grow a thicker skin. I feel I'm easy to stress out whenever I get complaints from the client or criticism from my manager

Anyone know anything about Bakery in Austin? I like the sounds of a creative and R&D agency and their client list is impressive. But their site provides little info other than that.

Any Program/Project Managers in this bowl? Moving into this role and would love to connect for some advice!

Been looking at LinkedIn profiles for the acct/finance staff for a client. Many of them have B4 experience, but they all seem like they're doing dead end work. Makes me re-think exit ops. Advice?

Creative director for Disney Plus? This would be the first client side job I’ve ever had. No idea If the salary is more or less than what we see in ad agencies. Any tips / insight?

Hi bowl, I'm not okay today. I woke up feeling off, then my project told us that my workstream is ending this coming Friday. I feel like an after thought, I feel so anxious and so tired. I know I should eat today but I just want to lay down in bed and disappear. I'm sorry for this post, I just needed to write this and cry as I do it.

As I’m preparing for the week ahead, I just know that everything we are doing is just contractual obligations and is not going to benefit the client as much in the long run. I’m only a year in consulting, so I don’t know if it gets better. But I really do want to do something more meaningful that adds real value to whoever I’m working for! 😫

My partner & I are flying back from Aruba to the US on a delta SkyMiles hidden city/ skip lagged fair before getting on our revenue flights to client sites. Can I cancel our second legs after landing?

I have a review soon and I’m due for a promotion (so I’ve been told). I’m taking the lead on a big project right now (for our biggest client). If I am to be offered a raise, can I negotiate? Continued

Agency project managers: how many hours a week do you ACTUALLY work? Sometimes it feels like I barely work 10 hours a week, with a few super busy weeks scattered about.

What's the norm for consulting firms during a shutdown? Do people on non funded projects usually get furloughed or kept on? Asking because I've been at a bigger firm that kept everyone on during the last shutdown, but I'm at a much smaller company now that is going to furlough on a project by project basis (if your project is shutdown, you get furloughed). Just curious if this is commonplace among smaller firms/what the norm is for bigger ones as well? What's been your experience?

I need advice on when I am, and am not, permitted to buy publicly traded stock shares in which (A) the company is a firm client and (B) I did work for the company. In both scenarios, I lack material nonpublic information about the company; however, I also don’t want to risk the SEC asking questions. Is a 6 month or year-long cooling off period a good rule of thumb? Say after the IPO and doing zero work for the company? The trade would be under $10,000. Any advice would be appreciated. TIA.

Have two brand new hires (Analysts) on project. Feels nerve wrecking as their manager sometimes.. i will forever be their first manager; want to make their experience with remembering.

Trying to go client side after being on the agency side for 3 yrs (ignore the title below, I'm a sup but can't change it). How hard is it to do? Know most places req 5 yrs or an MBA. Any suggestions?

I want to start taking the hijab - going back to work after a break and am client facing. Should I inform my partner beforehand? Anyone who has done that before?

Anyone else tire of the “plant mom” and “dog dad” me too conversation? It seems to be more frequent. For example, company says, “Parents, please share pictures of working from home with your kids during Covid” for a diversity and inclusion project. Undoubtedly someone responds, “what about my plant babies? 🤣”. I don’t want sympathy but I find it childish. Just give us the courtesy of understanding that plants and pets are not the same. Stop “me too’ing”

I need a little guidance on this one: I have a team member whose role is to make certain key decisions for our client. When she joined, I learned she has kids in school. I run our meetings. I’ve been incredibly flexible for her schedule, changed meetings around, and have never asked twice about her having to miss any. She hasn’t stepped up in her role compared to others in her position. I assumed she’s shy and constantly ask for her opinion so to encourage her confidence. Today I…

Anyone have a long distance significant other in their client city? How do you deal with expectations to see each other everyday / be out at a reasonable hour to hang out?

Does anyone else here have a passion to eventually start your own company someday? I really just want to work for myself, be my own boss, make myself money, etc but I don’t know where to start. Should I start a side project on the side? Figure out what I’m passionate about, what can make me money, etc?

How to make long days at the client go quicker?

How would you design an intern program for a project with a long onramp and few low-hanging fruit?

Fis 15lpa ( includes 10% variable pay ) plus 1lakh joining bonus. ITC Infotech 16 LPA fixed. Ey :14.5 fixed plus 50k joining bonus Which to join ? Considering wlb , career growth. Need quick response guys. My lwd is 29th sep. Yoe : 3.5 yrs. Tech stack: Java and springboot.

If there was a Super League of Consulting firms - which firm would map to which club? MBB = Madrid, Barca, Man Utd? Deloitte - Arsenal? (relevant purely based on brand and old glory, folks don't get paid well, attrition, resource scarcity no one wants to join them etc.) KPMG = Totttenham?

I created an Amazon Wish List for my classroom. Now what?? What platforms do you use to share it? Has anyone had success with this??

Anyone know anything about Bakery in Austin? I like the sounds of a creative and R&D agency and their client list is impressive. But their site provides little info other than that.

How are people "networking" now that we are wfh? I mean, you are barely even aware if people still work in the same company. Previously, you at least saw them every now and then at the office but now... They could have fired half the company and I wouldn't know

Atlanta 🐟: Anyone investing in multi-family real estate here? Any tips for finding opportunities besides LoopNet or other lessons learned?

Do you have a place where you're able to lock up your stuff in your classroom? I don't and I'm not sure if I should make a big deal about it.

Going for a PAM interview. Most of my PAM experience is with deploying for user accounts. They’re looking for Hashicorp/Conjur experience. Anybody have any advice?

I see far too many consultants at the Georgetown Westin. Drinks next week?

Really feeling defeated about trying to change my career to accounting...considering my choice. I have a masters in accounting, but the CPA exam is really giving me problems. Advice?

Tell me what you know about partner pension for Big 4 and MBB.

Does MBB have drug tests after extending offer (or any other point in time?)

Interviewing with Accenture with a range of $175 -185k for first year Senior Manager. It seems low to travel for 4 days a week. What’s typical for 1st year SMs?

Are MDs at EY pension eligible? What"s the formula?

Fired without severance...haven’t signed anything yet. Is severance something that can be negotiated with HR? I have a call with them on Monday to discuss.

How to find a good recruiter?

Zoom drinking games

It's been around 14 weeks since I filed my tax returns along with a new ITIN application for my wife through an in person appointment at the local Chicago office. My profile is still not available on the "Where's my refund" page. Called the ITIN helpline couple weeks back and they said neither application was in the system yet and this could be due to covid processing delays. Anyone else facing lengthy delays for ITIN / tax refunds. Thanks!