“The longer I put off starting my own firm, the longer it can remain a dream and not something I screwed up at.” — Ted Mosby, How I Met Your Mother

Tips for someone that’s trying to get pregnant but struggling with fertility issues

EY leave department hasn’t been the most helpful with the exact details around maternity leave - so just wondering for any EY mamas - how do we initiate getting the two weeks before due date off? Just a doctors note or ??? Thank you!!

Had a miscarriage.. it’s my 1st baby and we didn’t find out until 12 weeks (via ultrasound) that the baby passed away at 9 weeks and had to get a dnc. My body is still recovering.. Just want some hope or I guess stories of success after having a miscarriage. I do have pcos so it’s harder for me to get pregnant.. but it still happened. Anyone have any thoughts or advice? Does it get better..?

Anyone have recommendations for nannies in the Jersey city area? I start work after maternity in a month and would love to start them a little early if possible….

Recieved a verbal offer from Deliotte and a written offer from a teaming partner firm. Told Deloitte and asked for the offer in writing. Felt like it was a dont put baby in the corner moment..(cont)

For those that work at big4, does maternity leave benefit only kick in if you’ve worked for the firm for at least a year? Or does it apply immediately?

Have a shoot next week that’s coinciding with a blizzard. I’ve yet to deal with Mother Nature interfering with a shoot... any tips / tricks for preventing this from turning into an utter shitshow?

I went to a networking event today, but deep down I want to marry a prince/ trust fund only child and be a stay at home TikTok wife/mum .

Any one please give me some clarity on TCS maternity policy. My wife is 5 months pregnant now and my joining date in tcs is 21- March. I'm I eligible for insurance amount for maternity expenses. If yes how much.

Looking to relocate, we're house hunting right now. Which would be a better neighborhood? We're an active, child-free couple. Solana Beach or Gaslamp Quarter, or Downtown?

What big 4 have the best maturity and paternity leave policies?

Has anyone used Productboard with Jira? I’m specifically looking to understand how you manage epics within the Jira backlog. Currently our backlog contains the child issues for each epic

Really struggling with a few students in my kindergarten class this year and looking for suggestions. I've been teaching K for 10 of the 16 years I've been a teacher, and have never felt as disrespected by students as I do this year. Several students continually talk, yell, and laugh over me, or make noises when I am talking. They are sent away from the group to reset and make a better choice, but usually continue when they return. Parent contact has been supportive, but hasn't helped.

Reviewed a student book as constructive as possible.What I liked first about it then pointed out what needs work. Kid replied by criticizing my feedback in a rude condescending manner. What do i say?

Hi
My husband and I just went through a few very difficult months. His mother passed after an aggressive disease and struggle, we had another family member pass, Covid, political climate, +. Just under the surface we are so sad. We have a very easy baby but a young child is still demanding. We are not motivated to work and I can’t figure out how to return to “normal.” I am not pulling my weight at work and generally can’t imagine being motivated like I was. Please send advice.

I have been married for 3 years. We have been trying to have a baby and found out my husband is shooting blanks and requires surgery to possibly resolve that. Recovery is 4 weeks and he refused. He is also not open to adopting or fostering or using someone else’s sperm. What do I do now?

37 weeks today! We are excited :)) the waiting period is weird though. When will baby come???

Starting the interview process with another company in industrials, and my current TC is ~$600k. Headhunter wants to chat about comp expectations - anyone have advice on how to approach? Is there a minimum bump people tend to shoot for before making the jump (e.g. 25%)? Trying to keep it clean and focus on annual TC, but plan to also communicate I expect to be made whole on my unvested RSUs . TIA!

Hello guys,
Can someone please help in getting refferal to any job opportunities in Mumbai, in operations/ Analyst profile.

I have an experience of around 1.5 years in financial service industry.

I’m looking for a new job, working remotely, that doesn’t require a Bachelor’s. (I’m currently going back to school to get one, as I only have an Associate’s in Mathematics right now)
I had positions in private sector that allowed me to supplement having a degree with experience but not in public sector. I’ve seen coworkers get positions they aren’t able to do simply because they have a degree and then leave a mess for me to clean up but I’m not allowed to have the position. Any suggestions?

Anyone looking for a GMAT study buddy in London? Been self-studying for 1.5 months but doing it with someone would help stay focused.

Any know the salary for a senior solution analyst at BCG in the Chicago area? Glassdoor doesn’t have that job title listed, surprisingly.

Interviewing for an internal role and hiring manager wants to finalize it before YE. Is the odd of slightly higher if HC round is passed?

Hi all,

I would like to hear out your opinions on internal salary negotiations at the back of promotion.

I'm a Business Analyst with over 10 years experience, been in the same company for the whole time, Currently, I'm below Average Industry standards by approx. 10% for my (current) role.

I have applied for internal job which is effectively one level above, meaning it would be a promotion.

I got the job, awaiting offer.

Average Industry Salary for the new role, according to online research,

Hey folks,
What is the minimum year gap required for Affidavit at TCS?

I am working as React Develpor in IBM ISL(India software Labs ) with decent WLB. Recently got an offer from EY GDS with 30 percent hike. Role : Senior Technical lead .
Being a married female, i am little bit concerned about WLB in long term.
I have heard in EY they tag you in more than 1 project.
How is the quality of work and team management .
Need some inputs , do give some insight.

Hello Guys! Anyone looking for Service Desk Lead role from Noida location. There is an opportunity in HCL noida location. Pls ping me if interested. Immediate joining only

I have not been reading books in a long time due to raising kids, hectic work and just day to day life.
I really really want to get back to reading.
Do you buy all the books ? I used to read only physical books. Audible books are not appealing to me cos I have hearing issues. Please provide me tips / pointers. TIA

Anyone here engage with Insight for their DGS onsite team? Interviewed a few weeks back and went through 2-3 rounds and haven’t heard anything back yet so jw

How do y’all meet people (networking/prospects/otherwise)? Something besides mipster/muppies would be solid :)

Any advice 24m

Never dated before. What confrontational questions I should get out of the way?

Both looking for marriage. Get to know each other a little bit then bring up marriage with parents.

Hi! Does anyone have any Christmas gift ideas for a 30 year old female (currently pregnant)? She loves almost all designer brands, but I’m hoping to keep it under $500... (sister-in-law).

Looking for a new VC associate for a small early stage fund based in London focused on deep tech. If looking, please feel free to DM.

Thoughts on Bloomberg Industry Group?

When is the prime-time in life to get an MBA? Is it only worth it in this industry to get one from a top-tier university? (Senior Analyst at Accenture)

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

At PwC(S&) are evaluations (career roundtables) driven primarily by utilization? How much do reinvest and snapshots play?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Any Slalom 🐠 participated in the equity program? (Was invited for a 25k buy in)

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

CFA or CAIA?

Best consulting firms to target for Supply Chain & Operations Strategy apart from MBB after graduating from MIT SCM

How do you keep your docs organized on your PC? By client, industry, technology, function, source, or what? I feel like searching for content can be a mini-project of its own sometimes!

New first: lady singing out loud next to me on plane while playing solitaire

🐠 that wear button down shirts to work: do you all iron your shirts in hotel rooms for the week? I iron at home but still have to iron a bit in hotels to get rid of folding creases.. (cont)

You just finished a project, and have nothing lined up. Do you a) not network hoping to ride bench really hard b) network hard -you love work!!! or c) network half heartedly hoping to not get staffed?

Curious, how much student loans did you have and how long did it take you to pay them off (or will take, if I’m progress)? Trying to see if I’m moving too slowly (paying off $50K in 2 years).

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

What sort of career growth and opportunities exist for people skilled in business intelligence/data visualization?

For those who have left and are in exec roles:
- Do you participate in paid expert network opportunities eye GLG/Alphasights?
- What is your company policy or personal approach on joining external BoDs?