PwC Seattle holiday party — fun or lame? Habit for debauchery me hopes?

Fishbowl gentlemen, what are you wearing to your holiday party? 👔👗👙👘🎩

Wishing you all a happy holiday (if you have one). 1st year litigation associate here. Just wanted some ideas. How would your firm organize a virtual xmas/new year party?

So annoyed,

So my work has unlimited PTO -global company. I'm based in uk and line manager is in USA. he said I'm taking to much time off and has brought it up with upper management. I have taken in total to date 22 days with 8 (4 include an operation) more to go. My performance is above target. I just feel blindsided.

Thoughts

Cannot wait for my next vacation!

3.5YOE; 26yo - 90k€ + fully paid company car exit offer as In-house Consultant for IT-Management. 37h/week, 30 days of vacation and as much remote work as I want.
Also after 2 years automatic raise to 105€k

Based in Germany.
Maybe some European 🐠 opinion?

Let's start a thread to highlight which industries and/or companies are doing right by their employees this holiday season. Share your job title and what kind of year-end bonus you are getting. (Feel free to share your company's name if you are comfortable doing that)

Do we observe a holiday on 1st November?

Does anyone know the exact holiday dates that we will have in the last week of December? Has anyone received any email communication regarding this?

Thoughts on Overstock OSTK since the holiday is around the corner at the current share price ~67?

Starting a new job next month, and considering taking two days off for kids’ spring break next month. Not sure whether it’s appropriate to request time off for a new job (I would’ve preferred not to take any time off for first three months). I may just be able to just ask for a single Friday off (so 1 day rather than 2 days).

Any thoughts on whether I should proceed with the request? I just came from big law and want to make sure I’m not making a bad impression on my colleagues.

Is there a policy preventing me from putting in my two weeks notice December 20th (Jan 3rd last day)? That would look like a week and a day of firm paid holiday and then 3days of PTO the second week.

Currently interviewing with Humana wondering how many vacation/pto days they give in total? I currently get 28 days and trying to compare

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

Anyone here going to the EY holiday party this Thursday alone? I am 😅 and i think i’d be fun to meet other gals and keep each other company!

Any United health group remote employees here? I recently accepted an accounting job and some of the onboard makes it seem like I’m only allowed to work from my home office. I usually spend a few weeks a year out of town visiting family and work during this time so I don’t have to use PTO but I’m nervous I won’t be allowed to do that anymore

There will be an annual holiday called OCCUPY WIREHOUSE where every May 18 financial advisors and their clients congregate arm in arm in front of each firm’s home office as a sign of solidarity.

Hi, we are currently updating our Apprenticeship Policy and I wanted to understand what other organisations offer in regards to:
1. Rewards for exam passes
2. Holiday allowance during study

Any detail would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Happy Indigenous People's Day! Let's hope none of the brands we work for make an embarrassing and money-grabbing attempt at celebrating today! Here's to no cringe "we see you" emails and instead just sending out donation links for Indigenous People's causes!

What is the minimum experience required for associate salesforce consultant?

Tinder or Bumble?

Any agencies out there give good bonuses?

Hello Fishes,

Any idea when we get relieving letter/service certificate from TCS?

My LWD was 16th September and I received FNF 10 days before. Also got initial release letter on my LWD.

I see so many issues in this organisation.
When I joined TCS after 5 days of joining they used to mail me every week for 5 continuous weeks and asked me every time for previous organisation relieving letter.
But they themselves don’t share it and delay a lot.


Anyone please advise.

Hi,

What is the grade hierarchy for natwest?
I have been given B6 at 3.5YOE, is that correct?

Also, what would be the salary range at this grade.

Anyone have insight as to what this new audit role at KPMG entails? Strategic Growth Delivery Center - Asset Management

Any designers with ~4 years experience in nyc looking? Agency side but work is for a finance client. DM me for info and I’ll pass along books.

How long it will take to release the offer letter after HR discussion in BOA?My LWD is on Dec 28 will it be able to make it before? Kindly suggest

Has anyone tried turing jobs here?
It is really hard to find C++ jobs these days.
Are there any remote jobs even available?

Does walmart GTS conduct it's interview by FIS global interview panelists? Did anyone face such kind of interview situation in past 1 or 2 weeks ?

I'm starting to believe my caffeine addiction is affecting me. After an hour of working today, my hand started shaking!

What made you realize that science was the right path for you?

Anyone work for USAA as a bi adjuster and doesn’t mind sharing there yoe and salary? I heard good things about them and am considering applying. I’m currently at 76k with my current company 8.5 yoe.

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

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Do mbb and big 4 do different types of work in deal making?

New to US. What happens if you get audited? Can I plan in advance? How likely? What do they look into?

Any recommendations for a mattress? Cheaper the better (although I’d love the Sheraton, I can’t afford $$$$)

I had a Big4 joke for you but the people who are really good at telling it are being laid off due to “performance” reasons. 🤭

Serious student loan interest rate question. Option 1) 4.6% fixed interest rate over 7 years. Option 2) 3.57% fixed APR over 7 years, compounded daily, applied monthly. Cont.

Final round with Acn Strategy in a few weeks. Any Acn Strat fish (especially IBB) mind taking a call on their experienced hire interview process?

So who has the record for getting to airport X minutes before take off and still making the flight? I just set a personal best at 19 minutes before take off.

Would anyone that has moved from Big 4 to MBB be willing to chat for 15-30 minutes? I’m hitting a point where I am enjoying consulting (advisory) but I’m not sure the idea of narrowing in on a specific industry and exact skillset appeals to me. Seems like MBB is broader and I’m curious (also not assuming I could even get in, but I want to explore the option).

Does anyone predict another layoff season in October?

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

Never done exit row seats, but it's the only economy plus aisle seat left on a longhaul flight I'm booking. Chance of upgrade is approaching zero on the route.

Would y'all do it?

Will companies know that you got laid off if they do a background check?

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Does 125k in Bonvoy points get you much?