Overheard & awkward conversations

What do you think about Vice President who forgets what’s discussed in the last meeting and have to start the business story from the scratch again? Attending a meeting unprepared every time. I don’t know where he uses his brain for. So uninspiring.

I have been working for a large corporation for over a year and I new to the company. What re peoples opinions about seeking a promotion or applying for internal jobs? Do you make a move or do you stay in position longer?

If anyone in the group works for Fannie Mae…do you have any tips for the interview process? I have an interview coming up.

I’m also unsure of what to say for a salary range, I don’t want to cut myself short. It is a risk management associate position. I have 5 YOE in mortgage ops with transferable skills

Is anyone still going to Sawcon this summer?

Any 2bhk flats near ITPL whitefield or any preoccupied flat (female) Budget:6-8.5k per person . Any leads dm me

Anyone else feel they have less responsibility after exiting consulting? I used to be in the room with C suite, did many board presentations etc. Now my TC is double and I’m dealing with mid-management and have less stimulating work.

Hi,
I have some ques
1. My current Package is around 24LPA (including all the components). Is it a wise option to join ISB-PGP program? Provide post 1year I will land in a job with approx. similar package.
2. How you prepared for GMAT along with job? Will you suggest taking any coaching?
2. Study materials you used?
3. What GMAT score to target? (10th ICSE 69% 12th ISC 84.8%, B.Tech. in ME 8.54 CGPA, 3 years work ex in April)
4. How to prepare for interview?
5. Anything else to consider while prep?

Please let me know the process of H1B amendment. Does it requires slot booking and stamping again?

Hey Metafishies! I’m looking for a mentor for pivoting into AR / VR design. I’m a recent grad and Art Director in advertising but I have some translatable skills in UX that have netted me a good amount of student awards - I’m still so early into my career, but I see so much that I want to contribute to in this next advent of human interaction. If anyone has any connections or can chat about this I’d really appreciate it :)

“What do you guys see...a mouse or a blue screen”

I want a puppy, but I am not sure I am ready for the dog. Does that make sense?

What's the future with Adobe Coldfusion.

What are your book recommendations?

Dr. Birx said EVERY American should follow the social distancing guideline so we can start bending our curve, but not everyone has been doing that. So PLEASE, no matter what state you’re in, follow it

Hot take. Is FAANG even a thing? Or was Cramer just worried about the acronym if he took out Netflix?

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

Weirdest place you’ve taken a conference call?

Dependent FSA reimbursement- Seems like they only require provider name and service date? Validation not required? Trying to use my fund for my nanny

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Tax question: I had a traditional ira which I moved to my employer 401k recently. I’m planning to do an after tax 401k to ira conversion. Would prorata rule apply since I had a traditional ira balance earlier this calendar year?

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)

Best International Delta Lounges? Flying to Europe and seeing where I should make my layover

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

Moving from a boutique (<30 employees, MBB competitor) to the strategy practice of a Big 4. Have only worked for boutiques in the past, so I’m expecting there to be some major differences in terms of working style.

What are the major differences and ‘watch outs’ you would point out to me? Could be anything from culture, to red tape, to compliance etc.

Any procurement expert 🐠 willing to jump on a quick call? Working on a startup idea and can use some input/challenge

I just connected some dots and got a colleague off the bench and on some billable work. What a great feeling! 🤓

What do you do when you’re bored? Currently booked but have a good amount of downtime?

I used to have açaí bowls for breakfast while traveling because of per diem. Now that I’m bracing to be WFH for the long run, I want to start making nicer breakfasts to make me happier. Where are the best places to get açaí? Not the powder, the frozen packets