This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Several years ago a gay male acquaintance said he didn't date Black guys. It made me bristle but I was not surprised. Now he's married to one. I feel in a way vindicated every time I see his loving social media posts with his Black husband of like 5 years or so now.

How did he get over his apparent aversion to Black men enough to go and marry one? Where would he be if he hadn't had a change of heart?

I wish there were a tactful way to remind him he said that and watch as he eats his words...

Any female lawyer who has a baby in their first year in BL? How was the experience pre and after the baby?

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

Does anyone have thoughts on being roommates with someone who is recruiting for the same post-MBA gig as you (IB/MBB)? Should you try to get someone going for the same thing/is it advantageous as you grind through recruiting together or does it not really matter?

Coming up in 2 years with my girlfriend and worried I am beginning to get the feelings I started to feel prior to breaking up with my last girlfriend. I never felt before the way I felt about this

Breakup etiquette- we broke up and I was supposed to go to his relatives’s wedding in a couple of weeks. I know the couple, not super well, but have hung out and texted individually as well. Should I let them know I won’t be attending and wish them well or don’t reach out to them?

Mid 40sF, recently separated, seeking intelligent convo. For the love of god, do not be dishonest. I don’t even care if you’re married and lonely. I get that. Looking for same age range.

Help!
Planning on moving to London from New York for with 9mo baby in January. Would love some advice on the following topics:
1) Areas to look for affordable housing in a good area - potentially 2bed within the 1500 range?
2) would you recommend owning a car or would public transport be sufficient?
3) How does child care work (nanny/daycare)?
4) Is there an option to hire help for regular cooking, household chores, etc? If yes, what are the prices charged?
5) how does pay work with a transfer?

When you’re wondering if you need marriage counseling instead of looking forward to vacation planning 😔

Any success stories out there of couples who come from different socioeconomic backgrounds? I’ve heard this difference (statistically) can be a huge barrier to success in a relationship. I’ll add more context in the comments if it helps.

I dint feel happy when my bf proposed me for marriage.. i am not able to understand why..he is very nice guy, we have been dating for almost 4 years but honestly, in these 4 years, i never had that butterflies feelings with him never ever. Its just that we are comfortable with each other as a person thats it and we started dating.
Whats wrong with me..i am also not sure if i want marry him..

I’m (early30s) about 8 months into a relationship with a 40m. Things are wonderful in every aspect, but he is absolutely atrocious with his finances. I felt it becoming an issue about two months ago. He forgets about auto payments and just generally doesn’t care. I sat down with him and looked at everything and even after talking it out he still continues to stress and it’s now causing me stress. I had a final discussion with him today about it and he went on abt how love isn’t enough for me…

Does anyone wants to chat with me. I’m almost dead of boredom and I’m in need to new friends. 🥺.

Hi,

Just started a new job less than a month ago in the tech sector. It was the industry I was fixated on when leaving for. However I realise that I don't think I can cope with the fast paced, lack of wlb, with no support - it's really impacting my mental health already....

I try to hide it from my boyfriend, but its impact is flowing into my personal life.
I feel like a failure, but recognise it might be beneficial to cut loss and quit. Has anyone been in this situation?

Any advice?

Do you think marriage is necessary? Why do we need the law to regulate the relationship? Isn't being committed emotionally enough? Would like to get different perspectives from both women and men.

Are you lonesome tonight
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?

Not to get philosophical... but why is life unfair? In both the micro and macro ways? My example - One of my parent’s is somewhat recently deceased, and the loss has made my living parent unstable...

Home for the weekend, and I'm find it more and more difficult to relate to my old high school friends. Anyone else feel this way?

The last guy I was with is back with his ex girlfriend. I know he’s been unfaithful to her for years. Ways to tell her? Or just let karma get him eventually? I’d just want to know if I were her.

Could you Please DM me if any one working in AMAT


Thanks in advance

I’m starting at VMLY&R on account side and was asked if I want a PC or Mac. Not trying to be the odd one out - what do most account folks have?

Information needed on Wells Fargo chennai projects tech stack. Does any of the projects have the latest tech stack. I heard most of the projects are running on the legacy stack.

I will be looking for an opportunity on java 8, spring boot, microservice backend stack. 9+ yoe. Please throw some light on what tech stack is used in project and are they latest?! Thanks in advance @wells fargo wf wellsfargo

What's the maximum budget in 7A BAND in IBM?Anyone got above 20LPA?

Hi Folks
How many rounds of interview conducted at Oracle for SeniorSystem Administrator position?
I have cleared first round . But they are telling there are other rounds too. I am curious please clarify if anyone from Oracle or recently joined .

Cleared the technical round.I have received an email to submit the docs. But none were called me regarding the salary discussion. Usually how many days it will take to get the feedback

Will Infosys revise my offer letter if I will show them other company offer which is paying me more.
Infosys offering : yoe6+ SR. Consultant (5A)18lap with 15% variable

Is 20 LPA good CTC in Kone India with total experience of 8.5 years in SAC ?

I'm in finance/tech FPA, looking to go back to the defense industry for a 25% increase in TC. But wanted to see if I should leverage the new salary with current company to see if they'll match.

Background: got a promotion at current company that didn't come with sufficient increase . After stating my case I was told it would be evaluated next October, which is what prompted the initial job search.

Current TC 103K [88/15], offer 125k base [+discretionary bonus].

Cab someone tell me what is a good salary for a business analyst based in Germany?

Reporting to company management?

Hi Guys, please give 11 likes to enable DM, Thanks in advance.😊

Does Deloitte Consulting often pay the full amount of its Annual Incentive Program? I have a job offer with 16% AIP but want to know if I can expect that each year. Thanks!

Hi, i recently joined jio in march and my payslip wasn't generated for march and cannot i raised the concern to HR asking the same and there was no response from them, now even for april i cannot see the payslip can you guys please confirm when is payslip gets generated for new joinee

Anyone have a referral for a retail field trainer? We are a luxury, Seattle based brand. Location is remote with about 50% travel. Preferably located in the LA market. Salary range is $90-$100k plus bonus and competitive benefits.

What should be the expected salary of 7.6 yrs experienced Java, Spring boot and Cloud(Gcp/AWS) resource in current market scenario?
Current salary : 13 LPA Fixed

To take advantage of the next big economic downturn, should I set up a Robinhood or Charles Schwab account?

Would you say being a partner is more demanding than being an industry exec?

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

For partners with kids ~13 and up. How many sporting/music events do you find yourself missing? I’m making it work with weekend stuff, but I know as they get older more happens during the week.

How many of you were direct admits to Partnership? From other consulting firms, or from industry? Was it a lateral move, or a step up/down?

The reason I ask is: I’m a Y3 Director at Big 4, always been a consultant and probably 2 years away from Partner. I have an offer from industry for VP at a F50 company, but am wondering about how difficult it’d be to boomerang back if it doesn’t work out.

TIA

Starting apartment hunting in NYC soon. Any tips and recommendations for studios & 1 bedrooms in the city in terms of price range, ROI, neighborhood, down payment, best time to invest etc.

Any tips to manage third party vendors and their employees from a contractual point of view to make sure they deliver well.

Practice has been growing rapidly but I’ve been in a rut as a few projects went on ice due to COVID, and have been swinging and missing on BD. In parallel, my Practice Leader has been crazy busy because of said growth and has missed last few check-ins with me. He’s also my main PPMD sponsor. So am feeling demotivated and a little unloved. Trying not to take it personally, but any tips on how I can get out of this rut?

At some Big 4 companies there is a Partner / Principal group that has equity and are part owners of the business and an equivalent Managing Director group that does not have equity and are essentially employees.

How does it work at McKinsey / Bain ? Do those same distinctions exist across partner types, owner vs non owner?

Does Big4 have AMS (Application Management Service) seevice lines. Does Partner comp / targets differ for AMS vs rest of the service lines?

PwC is getting a lot of hate out there :(

Discuss the pros and cons of a partner who boomeranged out to industry and came back vs. a partner who’s a consulting lifer. Who does better in the long run?

Hi partners. How confidential is the partner process? I’ve been asked by a partner reviewing a candidate regarding the candidate. This candidate has been manipulative and deceitful to me. I don’t Cont

Hi partners, do you have an MBA? What are your thoughts about getting an MBA for someone who already works in consulting? Thank you :)

Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

Do Big 4 partners need to maintain any level of independence in retirement?

What’s your sales target for this year?

As a Senior 3 who's already performing at an M Level, moving officially into an M role - what can I do to be a successful Manager 1 (or perhaps 2)

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....