PSA: The MSP SkyClub has self-serve bar. Rules.

New in San Diego and want to explore the city? Me too 😂 comment bellow. I’ll send a message 🙌

Has anyone else seen ads for the musical “Shen Yun”, EVERYWHERE??? To date I have seen billboards, social media ads, posters, and received a mailer yesterday. Their media budget must be massive.

I think the Rainforest Cafe takes the whole rainforest theme too far.

This one time I was sitting there eating my chicken tenders and they bulldozed 40% of the restaurant.

Who are the best musicologists out there? Thinking about price, experience and also easy to work with. And anyone to avoid?

can a writer explain the new season of Dave to me?

I thought it would be good to have a bowl where we can post book reviews / recommendations.

Let’s get this bowl active and going. What are ATL fishes doing for fun this weekend?

How hard is it to unload a lease in CLT? Has anyone done it before?

Soliciting ideas for a big closing lunch with clients - near or close to bryant park, my first pick was Gabriel Kreuther but they only do Thurs/Fri lunches (ours would be Tues). Ideas for upscale restaurants appropriate for corporate clients? They said “anything but steak” ha.

98 almost 99k base salary in San Diego, CA not including the bonuses or OT… is this too low or reasonable?

Looking for a position in Las vegas !?

Would you trade Davante Adams for Sammy Watkins?

New bowl for music lovers of any/all music types and eras .... with the idea to share tunes via YouTube URL that relate to consulting, traveling, work in general —- but whatever you like.

What’s your theme song? The song that helps you get your head in the game when you have a big hearing or meeting

Are there any other 2021 grads who feel super let down about their MBA experience due to the global panini? I ended up taking a safety job in consulting because of it and I’m miserable. I have asthma and couldn’t take the risk to build my network in-person when things were peak awful, but now I feel like I missed out on something critical

How to broach taking time during the day for Ramadan for myself as a junior consultant - on a COVID related engagement so I’m reluctant if it’ll be received well...
Also how much time is okay to ask for?

New to Fishbowl, currently working on a career pivot! I graduated in May with my MBA and have experience as a Director of Operations as well as recruiting and HR experience. I am looking to move more into Change/Project Management or Director of People Operations roles. I have been at the application game now for two months with only two interviews and over 20 applications sent out each week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Feeing a little defeated over here. Thank you!

I have received an offer with a 6 month probationary period, during which time I can be terminated with 1 weeks’ notice. Are these normal terms? I just want to be sure and have very little familiarity/context.

Getting into Tech with a company that focuses on Managed Print 1st and hardware second in the SLED vertical.

Will this experience help me move into SaaS or dev sales in the future? The money is attractive, but looking to sell in the tech space long term. Is MPS as the primary product a bad way to start my tech sales career?

What is your coffee cut off time?

Is it CHOP or CHAZ or are they two different entities?

Hi..any idea what are the product management courses that can be taken up?

Doctor just prescribed Wellbutrin to add onto my adderall. Has anyone tried this combo? What effect did adding Wellbutrin have on you?

Haven’t done the dating thing in a while so need advice! (F here) Met a guy at a party on Sat, followed each other on insta, then I dm’ed him my number saying “lmk if you want to get drinks sometime”. He then texts me and says something along the lines of “yeah let’s do it” but doesn’t offer any concrete plan. Does this mean he’s not super into it? Or am I overreacting and I should initiate the plan? I initiated the insta follow and the dm so I feel like it’s his turn…?

How many dates do you give someone if you don’t feel a “spark” in the first 1-2 dates but genuinely enjoy their company (I.e. talking and learning about them etc)?

After being underpaid and undervalued at a previous employer, I’ve now doubled my comp in less than a year. Taking my talents to FAANG gang! Don’t give up! TC: $250K

Can someone from KPMG India let me know what are the roles and responsibilities of a FRM consultant.

What sort of projects comes in for a FRM consultant.

How is a Partner’s sales bonus at your firm calculated? Also, what if multiple Partners have connections at the same client when a sale is made? How is the bonus fairly distributed?

My firm’s IT (especially system saving and file locating function) is so bad 😐😞 and they keep doing updates no one asked them for just to mess with the stuff we already got a hang of without doing anything about the issues we actually need fixed. Anyone else in a similar boat? Do you bill the client for the time it takes to fix the IT issue (or IT inefficiency generally, like time taken to find a file in a convoluted system)? Or is that supposed to be our non-billable time?

Don't be fooled. Recruiters never have your best interest in mind. Find your own dream job.

Have an interview coming up with Amex for project management roles. Recruiter said they are considering me for multiple open roles? Can anyone give me some insight into this? There’s a behavioral and American Express technical interview

I need to get married to spread my health insurance plan. It’s that good.

Any other fishes apply for the Schwarzman Scholarship? Nervous but excited and crossing my fingers for an interview 🤞

BCG folks - any other benefits besides the major ones that I should be aware about (e.g. gym membership reimbursement, mobile reimbursement etc). I’m joining at the end of March. Thanks!

Anyone else feel like sometimes the people around you keep you from reaching your goals?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Already have received 5 resignation emails this morning from colleagues (with a couple more throughout the month) before the holidays and already know of more coming this week... this isn’t normal right...

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Any recommendations for cross country movers ? Planning a move from Chicago to California. 1 bedroom apartment.

Roth or traditional 401k? I already have some in roth with previous employer.

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

So, what happens if you miss your utilization/billable hour target by like 70-150 hours? Tons of "impactful" PRD work

Would you accept slightly lower pay or no pension for a better 401k match?

Hey D1, you left a copy of your resume in the conference room. You know who you are. Now the entire team knows too.

Anyone ever gone from Consulting to working for a financial firm? (i.e. Associate for Goldman Sachs or something like that). What was the pay jump like?

Book recommendations? All genre welcome but I usually read nonfiction