Nothing more depressing than seeing other Chicago workers get out at 3-4 pm and hit the beach/enjoy the weather while you’re still in the office slaving away until 7

I know notice period at thoughtworks is 2 months .
Given there are a lot of people on the bench , is there any chance that the notice period can be reduced down ? I'm not on the bench . Recently I joined a new project .
Developer+ senior consultant

Any books/self help materials for someone who is constantly worrying (and waste a lot of unnecessary time)? E.g. No matter if i pass or fail an interview, there is always something to worry about. The worrying/anxiety multiplies when I proceeded further in the interview stages. Now that I signed the offer and is pending background checks, my anxiety is off the roof as it itches closer to my starting date.

My company went toxic in the last couple months. Chose me and started interviewing. Had a very successful interview with Amazon but recruiter is working hard trying to place me and said there’s no knowing how long to find a team. Meanwhile I just received a Director offer for a company with a 29% pay bump July 1. If Amazon or any other FAANG/large co gets back to me, is there an acceptable way to not burn bridges with new job and accept or delay start date with FAANG? Or fuck it just hop?

I always thought of Oracle as the evil empire, but for real, what's it like working for them?

Found an attractive posting and I don't want to pass up something good over an opinion I formed as a high school linux geek.

Leave B4 FDD (145k TC) for micro boutique IB (230k TC). Worth it? Pros cons? Have been doing FDD for 2 years.

Does anyone have their PHD or DBA? If so what are you currently doing and was it worth pursuing? I recently obtained my MBA and I’m looking into some programs but trying to see what’s the best fit for me.

Hi folks, looking for 11 likes to unlock DM, please help me out, thanks

hello! i’m from chicago and will be visiting perth for 1 week at the end of november and would appreciate any recommendations for things to do and restaurants! i will be checking out the central business district, rottnest island, the pinnacles, and fremantle. if you have any other suggestions, please let me know- thank you so much!

Is there such thing as a true account role at major branding agencies? Ex. Interbrand, Landor, Pentagram...Sounds like in many cases it’s actually just PM under a different name.

😇 word on street is that we are all getting pay increases next cycle

Any KPMG FDD associates willing to chat?

Trying to better serve the work and would love any of your thoughts on the following...
How can a strategist best serve your process? What does your ideal brief / project kickoff include?

Just scored 700 on my GMAT and I feel like a bag of crap. For reference, I put in 300+hrs into my studying, which is overkill but the course I signed up for took this long.

I wanted to use this to strengthen my app to BCG as an experienced hire and possibly for an MBA in the future.

For the MBA programs I'm looking at this score is fine but is this a score that can help my BCG app in a MCOL Canadian city?

What's your one regret from your time in the MBA program?

Are there any outdoor basketball courts with rims up in the streeterville/river north/gold coast area?

Anyone know the detailed steps of applying for unemployment in IL after you get your pin and submit on the web the first week? Phone lines are unresponsive/website gives limited details on next steps

Candy is 50% at jewel & target FYI 🥳

Good indoor sports options in Streeterville/ River north area? Squash, tennis etc?

Could be a silly question — i am beginning to look for a new apartment in the city and ideally want to rent from private landlords rather than going thru Apartment People / @ Properties / Compass, etc. How do you find private landlords?! I have good credit and am very clean! A landlord would love me lol

What is up with the groups of cars that drive around the Loop with their warning lights on honking their horns? Anyone know what that is about?

Any recommendations for a quick weekend ski trip? Possibly something 2-3 hours away? I have a car, so that’s not a problem.

Reading cafes near Lakeview/Lincoln park? I have a light work day tomorrow…

Who has a pool 🤨

Anyone with Grant-Thornton? Looking at a "Strategy and Transformation" position.

Bored of shopping on Mag Mile/ State Street...what are your favorite spots to shop? 25F and looking for cute casual wear, not just business!

Best preschools and elementary schools in downtown area?

Anyone looking to sublease an apartment in downtown Chicago for the month of June ? I have a 1 bedroom in the aqua building(225 n Columbus) corner unit, fully furnished. 850 square feet, with a balcony and amazing views. Steal deal if someone is interested with an option to extend the lease.

Anyone else fee like old town is a super young crowd now?

I’m 28M and I used to think it was a place for ppl in there mid-late 20s. Last few times I’ve been out there I feel like half the ppl barely look 21?

Looking for recs for an outdoor party spot this summer. 20ish people on a Sunday afternoon, chill vibe, not too loud, somewhere people can easily come and go. Best I’ve got so far is Kaiser Tiger or metropolitan tap room. Any others? Thanks!

Anyone been to the DMV at Diversey recently? Curious if you have any tips on when to go, etc. Thank you!

Selling a peloton cause I’m moving out of town in a couple weeks, ~4 months old, hardly used and in great condition, $1000 or best offer

Need help looking for a 1 bd, I’ve tried domu/Zillow but none of the options are appealing. Should I be using a realtor?

Budget: $1,200
Areas of interest: LP, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Old Town, Streeterville, West Loop, River North

Anyone subleasing a place for June and possibly July? Looking for a 2 bed if possible. Thanks!

Anyone know of a good building for a 1bed/1bath. Need to have parking & a/c. Nice to haves is in-unit laundry, any include utilities, any amenities. Trying to keep it on the cheaper end with a max rent of 1,500, but given our line of work I can bump that up if the place is nice enough to justify the cost. Thanks in advance!