Taking leave during probation period? Joining as a consultant at a large firm but will be on probation period for 5 months. Since it’s summer time, this is obviously when I’d love to travel and take 2-3 days off in a month. Would that be acceptable or best to sit tight until probation is over?

I’m a junior associate in the PE group at a law firm in the Bay Area. I need to spend my quite generous business development budget before I lose it at the end of the year. Any junior PE associates wanna grab a nice casual dinner (no vegans please…)? I’m in Silicon Valley but can travel to the city. DM me if interested. ✌️

For those at MBB prior to COVID and were married with kids at the time, how did you juggle your family responsibilities with the demands of the job? Asking as I’ll want to have a realistic discussion with my spouse when travel picks back up again (perhaps 2022).

Truly wish Delta cut its pre flight announcements by 80%.

If I’m in the US on a visa, can I travel to USVI without my passport? Basically, is it domestic travel to/from the US?

If you had a month off in between firms what would you do with that time?

An old friend of mine is getting married during busy season. How much of an issue will it cause when I ask for a day off to attend? Wedding is on a Friday and is out of town so I would fly out Thursday evening, be out Friday, and travel back Saturday to be able to work Sunday.

How does sick pay work in the U.K.? Will I still get paid if I have the flu and take some days off?

Ubud hotels in Bali. Anyone have luxury hotel recommendations? (FS, RC, Chedi). So many to pick from and I can’t decide.

My GF has trouble standing up for herself. She's on client travel and one of her co-workers made her really upset (very uncalled for and should have never happened). She called me crying. After consoling her I told her that she needs to go to her manager and possibly HR (yes it's to that level).
She told me she can't and she's not that person (she thinks she'll get the other person fired). She knows that she should and hates that she doesn't stand up for herself. What can I do to help?

Curious to see what kind of travel benefits are typically offered?

Marriott loyalist here - seems like almost everyone who is salty about the merger were previously SPG folks. True?

Anyone know the benefits at AWS?

Best recommended annual fee credit cards? I have some large purchases coming up ($3k+). Most of my expenses consist of groceries, restaurants, and occasional travel.

Is it true that if you have to cancel or move a vacation because of a deal / work your firm pays for the changes?

Is RFB component included in the monthly salary? I am asking this because in the PWC offer it is written below the Total ( monthly) . This is leading to a confusion. Please reply. I know flexible benefits are added in monthly salary if I do not declare anything but since this amount is mentioned at the bottom, i am confused. Help!

Pretty sure the answer is self explanatory but first year with real status. Does Marriott status reset Jan 1? For instance if I need 10 nights for Platnium am I SOL if I stay 9 nights by Dec 31?

Hi Fishes,

Is WFH ends for PwC India. I am supposed to join in 2nd week of July and recruiter said that WFO started and all onboarding are doing physically.

Also I heard that lot of travelling for projects. Is it true? Travel to clients or client deputation like these things exists or rarely happens.

Will LTI pay for remaining leaves on exit???

Noob question, i have around 100k United miles for round trip to India . Which provides better bang for buck using miles to book economy ticket or use the miles for upgrade

Does anyone know if there are any implications on the bonus $$$ if I quit after finishing my program (6/30) but before bonus announcement (around end of July)?

What is the Salary bracket for Analyst at Novartis Hyderabad ?? How much can I ask

Hello fishes,

How much should I expect in terms of fixed pay for JL2 position with 2 years of experience?

I love to cook. I am trying to find a happy medium between one off beginner cooking classes and culinary school. The perfect scenario would be a multi week class that goes over advanced cooking techniques. Like stuff you may learn in culinary school but for people who just want to learn as a hobby. Any ideas?

How do you keep yourself sane during the two weeks wait? Going crazy over here.

So had my IUI last Friday, I go for bloodwork this coming Friday. But I’m so tempted to test, I just don’t want to be disappointed… any tips?? I waited this long what’s another few days 😬😩

My husband and I are going through our 2nd cycle. He initially asked me to allow his sister to administer my injections because she’s a nurse and I refused. I don’t like depending on people when I am capable of doing things myself. This is taking an emotional toll on me already, but I don’t want him to feel like I’m refusing his help and excluding him from the process, because I won’t take his suggestion. How do I get him to understand?

Hi All,
My company has decided to call employees back to office. Can anyone please suggest where to find stay near Emabssy Tech Village? It's my first time in Bangalore so I have least idea about places and rent!

Anyone faced this? Otherwise i needto travel to office currently i am in my hometown.

I joined cg 2 week back, laptop delivered last week and working fine. today morning showing incorrect pin when tried login in bitlocker, i casually long press the Powerbutton after that any screen not coming up only keyboard and power led blinking

Please suggest anything, i want to avoid going to office

How can I get my voices heard anonymously regarding a complaint made against a manager? Does upward feedback get reviewed by senior management?

Is a significant difference in sex drive a good reason to end a relationship?

Im working in AUM reporting side and looking to automate some daily and monthly processes that are done in excel. I know it is possible with python but I know little to no python any suggestions? Or any other software that may be able to help!

Hello, Dental Orthodontic Assistant here… I have 4 years of experience and I’m currently in Charlotte NC. I was curious as to what other people in this field of expertise were making hourly? TIA.

Kinda bored, anyone wanna chat?🙃

Can someone help with Vmware referral please?

Hey all


I’m working on the next greatest innovation in web3 direct to customers, we will become the Wechat of Web3 and the only thing you use when we drive mass adoption into web3.

Looking for crypto/blockchain native software devs, marketing, sales, and startup growth professionals to join very early startup. I can promise you won’t be disappointed on the startup.

DM if ur interested in joining us take something from ground up, into a product market that will change Web3 forever.

Is it a good idea to restudy FAR with just rewriting Ninja cpa notes and becker mcq + mocks? Or should i reread becker book? SOS

Is there any truth to the rumor that advertising falls under the “media” category for vaccine phase 1c?

Been a week since my first round, how long does it take for big4s to come back with an update?

Does Deloitte have group income protection plan? Is it a part of package or an additional benefit to buy?

Have an interview with S&, any tips?

Partners, directors and senior management: when giving an interview, how do you decide whether the candidate is a good fit? Are there things you look out for? I’m deciding between 2 candidates who are both equally qualified and personable. Only looking to hire one. What to do here

When did you move out your parents home, fellow Londoners?

Hi all, bit of a weird one - I have 2 YOE as an independent tech/strategy consultant, not in consulting with my current employer. I’d like to get into a full-time consulting position (likely associate/junior). any advice / referrals would be very much appreciated 😊

For those who have been to either/both, if you had the option of spending a weekend in Hamburg or Düsseldorf which would you choose?

How do people feel about the current stage of the UK economy? Is it still a good time to move jobs? Will there be redundancies? Earlier reported further interventions by BoE with pension funds teetering

Any fish from LEK London willing to refer? Currently interviewing with other top consulting firms in London and keen to pursue LEK
YOE: 6
Appreciate the help!

Could someone elaborate these strategy abbreviations a lot of folks use here on fishbowl:

CDD
DD
MPD
TAS
FDD

Hey 🇬🇧 🐠,
Has anyone ever invested in an EIS or VCT?
It appears to be very tax efficient and was wondering if any had any experience (returns, good fund manager, ...)to share ?

How risk resilient is consulting with the upcoming recession? Concerned if now it’s a good time too be jobs (from one consulting to the other though).

Hi anyone able to provide how much an Associate level makes at McK? And any insights into the PE practice? I.e. WLB, culture, sector strengths etc.

If anyone wants a referral to Alpha FMC - feel free to DM me

How much tax should I expect on my salary? 25%? Moving to London from California temporarily so hoping there’s a tax upside here