Predictably, Elon’s antics are running Twitter into the ground. Advertisers are down 42%. This was always a terrible move, but I think him making himself CEO and spokesperson was even worse. He could have brought in a competent person with social media experience who wasn’t controversial. If this trajectory does not change Elon will be forced to sell, or a competitor will emerge and eclipse Twitter.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitters-advertising-truth-hurts-11670706720

I feel burnt out by how ruthless the tech industry in US is, but I also know I’m making much more money than people outside of tech or consulting.

How do you adjust your WLB?
I’m so burnt out that I wish I could yell at people who were not kind or supportive to me, but those people often unfortunately were in position of power.
I don’t like unkindness, but my anger is just very bottled up…
What can I do to stay level-headed even when the other side is disrespectful?

Who needs a day between Saturday and Sunday?

My joining in EY India is on 3rd Nov. I have not got any details regarding 1st day. Anyone having same issue ? When should I expect the first day onboarding email ?

Does EY allow change of sub service line within Sat form TD to VME,TSE et all ?? Really not happy with my service line . just joined

Hi guys, I'm currently a senior (grade 3) / principal consultant with 9 and a half years of total work experience. Any idea of I'll be automatically considered for promotion to manager on completing 10 years of work exp? Also any clue on what fixed salary components for manager get in EY GDS (India)?

Is citi calling employees to work from office or employees are working from home

Was just reached out to by someone from Barton. They say they recruit people for day-by-day contract work for PE firms. Are there any other firms that do this?

Is commercial building a good investment channel? Any insight would be greatly appreciated

Welcome everyone! This bowl is intended to inform those working in the banking industry in the US regarding salary ranges and designation levels. Let’s help each other out, and let’s please be kind to one another.

Any EY friends willing to provide a referral lol for the a pursuit strategist role?

What are all the agencies “return to work” policy? Are most agencies offering flex schedules / reserve a desk approach?

Anyone in Big 4 health (payer) consulting practices have any insight in to current or upcoming openings for SM level roles?

What's your controversial Houston opinion?

If I want to go M7 to get a shot at MBB (because my chance of getting into M7 is very slim as of now without a referral 😅), should I say that in my essay (particularly the “Why [M7] essay part?)

Those of you that interviewed at aws sales, did your interviewers go through specific bullet points on your resume?
I understand its lp focused, im just curious if ppl used examples outside of their resume for majority of their stories.

Did they ask you specifics of your resume bullet points?

Anyone hear anything from their coaches??

Trying to get ahead of late payments & revisiting my invoice template. What do you guys use? Do you include the due date?

New to UR travel portal. I keep seeing that I will get 1.5x back here -- does that mean if I have 20,000 points originally, it becomes 30,000 points in the portal? (cont.)

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

Stay at big D or move back to my village back home in Pakistan?

Anyone with psychologist partners or friends? Trying to help my wife figure out next steps in her career. Currently is a clinical psychologist seeing about 20 ppl/week for 120-130 dollars a person (she currently takes insurance). IMO this limits her overall earning potential. Trying to figure out if she could: drop insurance and charge more, scale out and build her own practice, and/or work more (could maybe see 26-28 ppl/week). Curious if anyone can share thoughts or brain power!

Any EY friends willing to provide a referral lol for the a pursuit strategist role?

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

Is mgmt consulting (tech, strategy, hr, etc.) a promising field for the next 10-20 years? If you can invest in MBB and big fours, would u invest in it?

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

If anyone is graduating and needs a referral for a tech consulting position let me know

Does Deloitte folks get a week off during the week of July 4th, similar to PwC? I am jumping ship and have some vacation scheduled.

Does a 40-hour week mean 9-5 or 9-6?

Any idea why EY is not on the list of Vault 50 top consulting firms but it is on the prestigious list?

First year in consulting, is it worth purchasing a car this early? I’m living at home and about a 45 minute car ride away from my home office. Any suggestions? What have you done?

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction and non

What is the tuition reimbursement benefit like at your company? I’m in Accenture Operation and there’s no such benefits. (Only strategy and CDO have it). Is it typical?

Power napping throughout the day. #wfh what are some things you do while wfh?

One of my cars on the insurance policy is in storage mode, I was told I can call and add comprehensive & collision coverage whenever I need to drive it. I need to drive it tomorrow but it says I have to wait 4-5 days. Anyone’s experienced this? Any solutions?

Talk to me about burnout. I'm exhausted and unmotivated right now. What has helped you get back on track?

Outside of M7, what is the best MBA program for consulting exit opps? Looking at employment reports, it’s looking like it may be Ross —> ~70 MBB hires