So TSA at EWR pretty much dumped my whole laptop bag last week because too many cables or something. It got me thinking about what the must haves should be. For me it’s really only the og apple (cont)

Can anyone describe the overall competitive landscape of strategy consulting firms in SEA region?

ATL airport a chaos this morning... Regular check point an hour long to clear..

Anyone willing to refer for any company in Chicago, LA, or San Diego area? Feel tired and exhausted at EY and want to try something new. Currently first year senior consultant

Best stocks to buy/DCA into during the continued recession/incoming pain?

Do you DCA or lump your December & April bonus into ETFs?

Hey DFW, TX folks. We're going through comp and merit raises, I suspect you all are too. This is the first year we're using pay ranges from payscale. I am completely surprised of how low compensation is in TX. For any of you that have visibility to pay ranges what is your experience with pay ranges for your company?

ATL Pride anyone?

What’s the culture like at Ogilvy San Francisco?

Looking for a luxury 1bd apartment (stainless steel appliances, nice pool, etc.) for less than 1.5K. Is this realistic? I was looking at Gables Water Street & Crest at Las Colinas ( both are in Las Colinas area but also considering Uptown and Frisco). Any suggestions?

I am planning to move to San Jose and looking out for salary range offered to audit seniors. I am in the middle of my CPA and just need to pass one more paper. Also I have audit senior experience with EY as contractor for 5 months and 3 years of Audit Senior experience with a mid size audit firm based in houston. Since San Jose is overly priced, I would like to get an estimate that how much EY offers in that location.

Hi all,
I’m a practice manager with about 7 years of healthcare industry experience, 4 of those at a managerial level. My background ranges from research, process improvement, business development, some data analytics. I’m really looking to find a remote (or hybrid) position in San Diego, CA. If anyone has suggestions on organizations hiring, etc. would love to chat!

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

Hi all,
I'll be moving out to San Diego for a few months and wont have a car, can I get around downtown without one? Also, what areas within downtown are safe?

Are there anyone here that can help with finding a job in health admin or admin position not having any luck on indeed!? I’m a New York native, I just moved to Las Vegas and I worked for the state for 12 years in New York and I came here to take care of my mom and as a contract worker for state of Nevada education. I was fired for discrimination reasons and now I’m out of a job I have a bachelors degree and applied to 123 jobs on indeed to be denied because I’m over qualified. HELP ANYONE

Hey, work at Big 4 in San Diego office doing fin services - want to move into something techish related in San Diego. Any thoughts?

Looking for solid, affordable Airbnb or hotel options in SFO

Which SF neighborhoods to consider? Lady 🐠 looking for safe 1br with public transit / walking accessibility to FiDi and not far from SFO. Hoping to spend $3k-$3300, but could go up to $3500.

Is it too much to ask a home health company for someone to shadow/orient? I was just hired PRN and that was something I asked for during the hiring process and the recruiter agreed. Never heard back and it’s been several weeks yet keep getting texts from the schedule if office to see patients. Is this typical for home health or a red flag? I have only worked in SNF and acute so I am new to HH plus this company specializes in lymphedema therapy. I am a CLT but want just a little but of training.

People that moved to San Diego, how did you move your stuff and do you recommend a moving company ??

Any recommendations are appreciated

I was paid a retention bonus last year which I have to return - couple of questions: Will I get a corrected W2 ? If yes, how much time does it generally to generate a corrected W2? Should I wait for corrected W2 to file the return ? (with the current comp - I owe taxes however with the W2C - I will probably not..) thoughts??

Where are my consulting /advisory people at ? Does anyone feel like not much work coming there way but some pressure to still be billable ? I’m getting an odd vibe lately but could just be me

Darcy is engaged?!

Compensation throughout all retail sales is less than adequate. You can make just as much working at McDonald's without nearly the amount of stress from Sales goals and other standards you need to meet.

How does Google whiteboard on video interviews? I'd like to practice with whatever app they use.

Hi all, insurance question - anyone know which is better in CO -Aetna or Anthem?

How long of a layover recommended for transfer in Singapore (Frankfurt to Bangkok)?

Hello - moving the NL with my Dutch husband this Summer and am interested in MBB. I don't have a masters (not common in the US), I have my bachelors. Is it possible for me to still get into MBB? Is anyone willing to chat about office culture and willing to give a rec? Thanks!

Any Saudi folks here? Alf Mabrook!

Pakistani people-born and bought up in Pakistan. Anyone married to an Indian muslim girl or guy?
How different were cultures?
How did your folks and extended family react?

Hi fishes,
Want some feedback for Employees Assistant Program (EAP) by Capgemini which provides facilities to connect with Therapist.
Actually I am going through some tough times(going through a divorce), want to connect to EAP to discuss my mental health issues.
I had connected once and they say that the conversations are strictly confidential.
Just wanted to know do they really keeps stuff confidential or can they inform my Manager regarding the personal conversations.

Any suggestions on how to save a alcoholic spouse?

Hi Fishes - Anyone who has completed Wings2 program in TCS?
Need some guidance..pls IM/comments.

Electrical engineers, what is the minimum salary I should consider after a few years of work?

Who is your favorite director you have ever worked with and why?

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

Got a call from PepsiCo. Any idea what the company culture is like? Been thinking of moving to industry.

Book recommendations for a vacation?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Have any of you transitioned from a software consulting role to a product owner role? What was that transition like?

Has anyone at Deloitte gotten a mid-year promotion because year end was underwhelming due to being at top end of pay band two years in a row? C to SC

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

Left a career in banking for consulting. Ended up working on M&A post merger/Documentation as I’ve experience in the field. Life is funny.

Anyone has any good corporate codes for Hilton? Downtown Chicago if you need an area specific?

Anyone else notice how ever since that research came out that said performance reviews are BS, HRs everywhere have been saying “We don’t do a traditional performance review.”

Meanwhile I’m over here with you telling me to rate employees on a 5-point scale. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck…

If I book travel with my amex plat, will I still receive the benefits the amex gold skymiles card offers because I'm a cardholder? I've called amex 3 times and those window lickers don't know.

What resources (online prep, books, case books, peers, mental math, etc) did you use when getting ready for case interviews? I’ve seen several online — Management Consulted, Hacking the Case Interview, MConsultingPrep, etc — and would appreciate any insights on what was helpful!

I can only focus with headphones and white noise playing. My attention span is nonexistent

Recruiting call: "We've had a number of applicants turn down offers because they're afraid of flying." LOLOL. That's like applying for lifeguard and being surprised when there's a pool. 😂

I'm trying to buy a bigger than normal whiteboard for my home office: any recommendations?

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!

90% utilization, great snapshots BUT no relationships with the partners in my practice + currently on beach. Everyone I've worked with is shocked. Was told there were HC quotas. Not meritocratic.

Heard BCG laid off quite a few people this summer. Is this true?