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What affordable brand or type of shoe is best? Training for another half marathon.

I am a male and a solid 12 min/mile runner 😂.

Might move from agency to a premium car brand. New position is contract, not W2. Currently making 64k , bonus, 401k, health insurance, 15 days PTO. What $$ ask would be reasonable to recoup benefits?

My dog keeps licking his paws. We think its because of all the salt on the ground from the snow, but getting worried his feet hurt. I am not sure he will like it if we get him shoes, what do y’all think?

Hi, can anyone refer me in IBM for Python developer position.

Torn between two offers-
Citi IA (MRA Validation - Risk) or Morgan Stanley IA

If base comp is equal, which one would you choose?

What are some good websites, news sites, and sources to keep updated on M&A news and trends?

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Tradeshow tips? Any ideas on good promotional items or games/raffles that make prospects approach and leave an impression?

Can we change project in Capgemini?

Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA

For all the 🐠 that switched from consulting to product, which role provided you with more tangible skills? I know I’m making some broad strokes here, but thought it might open other discussions as well

Best deal sourcing database? Is pitchbook the best? Other comparables? Private companies but could also include public. Range of industries preferred, but definitely inclusive of tech services companies, solutions/products, too.

Best way to approach networking with MBB if I am planning to apply for roles in Jan 2024 (1 year from now). Do people start with their school alum and get referred to partners?

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Thinking of getting a used Mercedes C 300 2018 in the Bay Area. Finding listings for $24,000 - $28,000/- certified pre owned for single owner under 30,000 miles.

Moving from Chicago and have never owned a car before.
Any advice on how to go about the search, red flags, negotiations, pricing, etc.?

Thank you.

I currently work for a private automotive service company with a little over 6000 employees. I am in the treasury department, working as a cash and liquidity analyst. I have my MBA in management from a small college and two years of experience. I’m trying to figure out what would be a good salary for my experience and education.

I am manufacturing engineer with 4+ yrs of experience looking for a career switch. Please suggest

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

May be this is off the topic..
One of my friend who is a doctor & is an international med graduate. He passed his United States Medical Licensing Exams with above average scores. He has applied fr the match last yr & was nt able to match. Match process costs around USD10k; this year he is applying again after borrowing funds frm different sources bt he is under tremendous pressure to get match. I feel his pain as he has studied for 10+ yrs and is struggling to match nw. I m nt sure hw I can help

Do we still need suits?

Gained that covid weight - now trying to figure out if thats still a thing and I may need to get a new one. I mean it is kind of weird sitting in a home office/spare bedroom on zoom or w.e. in a full suit and tie to me.. What do yall 🐟 think?

Anyone else decline Green Choice? I've realized the points aren't worthy a clean room.

How challenging is strategy and planning (industry) roles? Trying to pivot but lack the actual experience. I understand it's framework and analysis driven. Been more focused on risk management, operations, program management etc. Curious to hear thoughts

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

This McKinsey report from NYT is insane. Suggesting ways to incentivize pharmacists to provide more opioids, including rebates if someone DIES from oxycontin. Provided Purdue a roadmap to increase sales of Oxy.

Any fish in Melbourne Australia looking to exit for a role in cybersecurity??

Does anyone else feel like the work they do doesn't matter?

I constantly feel like I'm not contributing but am paid fairly well and am more fortunate than others. On the other hand, I have no clue what I'm doing and feel like I'm just going through the motions.

How long before Amazon Consulting eats the lunch of McKinsey and Accenture?

Since we’ve all been working from home for months now, what’s the best office chair out that y’all are using for our long work from home hours? Looking to invest in a better one than my ~$150 one from Amazon.

Has absolutely nothing to do with consulting, but I’d like to ask a very personal question of some of the gentlemen fish on here... how did you approach your girlfriends parents to ask for their blessing to marry their daughter?

How long does Accenture usually take to give feedback about interviews?

Placement time:
Avatar bending nations (earth, air, water, fire) x The Big4🚨🚨🚨

Good luck to everyone in Chicago! Heard it’s meant to be -50 with windchills. Stay safe my fellow 🐠

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Any thoughts on getting a degree from Harvard Extension School? I’m thinking of getting a grad degree in Management Info Systems instead of getting an MBA