Signed up for a job that’s 80% travel. Realistically- how much is it now? (Covid- post covid)

I hate the cultural norm that makes drinking and eating rich food almost mandatory for client entertainment and/or team bonding on travel jobs. Any tips on how to stay fit and stick to a healthy diet?

Have you ever taken a career slow down? I am feeling burnt out from COVID and the incremental responsibilities thrown my way over the last 5+ years. I feel like my health has deteriorated. I like my company, but I want to do less. I don’t need to be a HR Director, CHRO, etc. With a career slowdown, I am prepared for a lower compensation and would want decent benefits. Any lessons learned or success stories about career slowdowns?

Hi guys, i made a profile switch into Advertising just before covid and started as a fresher. Currently i have 2.5years of experience and 4L CTC as an Account Executive. Just trying to find out the salary brackets for this role in the industry and what should be my ECTC in case of job switch.

The COVID creative slump is strong with me these days. What are you all doing to combat it?

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

Partner told me that they will give me an offer with Deloitte ARA. Does anyone have any experience with the group. Hours, type of assignments, travel, pay etc?

Is it just me or does anyone else know or have an inclination that their employer committed fraud after receiving PPP loans during COVID pandemic?

Hope everyone in IFS is hanging in during this crazy COVID-19 time.

Thoughts from any insiders at havas? Is there appetite for good work, how has the agency adjusted to COVID, are there any new openings on accounts?

Successfully made the jump.

Places where I applied and got an interview so at least I know they look at fed backgrounds. Might want to check them out. These were DC area.

Amazon
Google
Marriott
Visa
Facebook

Lease ends October 31 but no news from landlord on renewing. Currently paying $500/month less than market in my area due to a sweet COVID deal. Are there any disadvantages to not reaching out to negotiate a new lease? I figure we’ll let it expire and go by month-by-month. I’d like to live here for at least another year

I have a game I love to play at the airport. I find someone who has the most vague resemblance to someone famous and then insist they are that person.

Like "Oh my God, you're Tom Hanks! I love so many of your movies and I think you are great and so funny in interviews. How are you feeling? I heard you had covid?"

Guy who very very vaguely resembles Tom Hanks insists he isn't. Then I keep insisting he is.

This is a fun way to pass time during layovers.

Did expediting L2 EAD work for anyone? I am currently in change of status but I need to travel to India as my dad is too alone.

Looking to buy 35K marriott bonvoy points. Let me know if anyone’s willing to sell?

Do you think independent agencies will be in better shape to handle COVID-related client budget reductions and/or losses?

Or does it not matter and layoffs are equal across the board?

Out of curiosity, if I had a secret clearance but left my previous firm and my new firm does not do any form of public consulting therefore does not utilize my secret clearance, and I am planning to travel abroad; who do I notify? How do I notify them? Any form of help would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone own Loro Piana Summer Walks? What is your review of them?

Christian friends, I need your prayers! I have done a lot of thinking and have to turn my project manager into the ethics committee. It makes me so anxious even though I know it is right.

Guys off topic
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Hi All, I heard from someone that wipro is stopping recruting ex-wiproites like tcs? Is that true?

I’ve gotten to the point that if I’m not completely slammed busy with work sweating my ass off, I feel bored and have caught myself before asking for more work, trying to remember to enjoy the lulls

Rising 2nd year here: been rethinking my choice as an M&A attorney. I've had a rough go of it over the first year-and-a-half of practice and am thinking about moving to a different practice area. I'd like to stay on the transactional side, but am not quite sure what areas I can leverage my corporate and M&A skills in. I was thinking T&E (i.e. business succession planning, etc.)

Would greatly appreciate input from others.

What are the best finance conferences in the US?

Looking for recommendations for Cyprus. Best areas to stay and visit for remote working for an extended period. Interested in insights on lifestyle there. Thanks!

Data analytics or fullstack developer?
If I want to switch from non IT.

My inboard portal is showing wrong dob and phone number and i m recieving mails to complete the document process plus the hr is not responding to my mails or calls. Should I submit the documents or wait for them to respond??

Welcome to the Philosophy bowl! The goal of this bowl is to discuss principles in philosophy that we can apply to our lives and fortify ourselves for life using our collective knowledge. It is also to help one another as we all struggle at different points in our lives. Personally, philosophy has served as my northern star that I use to navigate through life’s storms. Hope you all enjoy and please share this bowl with anyone that you believe will benefit. I will be posting later today

8 year android. current 16 ctc.
ibm offer 7b and 20. is it low? can i negotiate without counter offer?

Hello! Has anyone ever built a campus recruiting structure for a company? Meaning they started from scratch and built out campus recruitment? What was the pros and cons? Also, what was your salary, how long did you stay there and did you enjoy building this out?

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

Does anyone own a Mirror center (similar to Tonal)? And would you recommend it?

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

Help - how do I fight claims by scammer healthcare providers?

I recently went to 2 different providers.

Dentist, made appt via Zocdoc to see a dentist that was in network. Another dentist at the location saw me instead who was out of network. I have text evidence they said it would be covered before visit. Claim was denied - asking for ~500 dollars.

Saw a specialist who’s office staff verified my insurance would fully cover the claim. Get the claim, says they are out of network. Owe 600.

For those who interviewed for FAANG, Snapchat, TikTok or other tech companies, do they typically offer signing bonuses, like consulting firms? Or if asked for one, do they usually give?

Does anyone struggle to visualize and storyboard their content? I’m good at content delivery and analytics but I have a hard time being creative and visualizing and story boarding. If so, what have you done to improve?

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Does Deloitte official can get paternity leave in his 1st year ? If yes, for how many weeks he is eligible ?

Good questions to ask your manager on first day?

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Any book recommendations for someone who worries way too much about work? Have already read The Subtle Art...looking for other good ones? Specific to consulting would be awesome!

Anyone have any recommendations for HR certificates that are worthwhile?

A friend who’s degree is in polisci is trying to move into the hr space, either in L&D or culture/employee engagement. Initially was hoping to use transferable skills to get a job in that field - but all the descriptions ask about HR experience and not as much seems to be biting.

Which tv show best exemplifies your work or office experience?

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

When giving your salary expectations, do you say one number, or do you give a broad range?

So I’m only contributing to 401k enough to get employer match, and I’m saving an additional ~20% and putting 90% of that into my vanguard mutual funds. Reasoning is that I don’t want to lock away all that money maxing out 401k. Have 3 months expenses liquid in a savings account. Is this really dumb? Essentially trading tax for the option of actually using my money.

HHS government contractors to return to office come January. 👎 Not me though, I’ll be with another client before that happens

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

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