To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

Please help suggest good standing desk brand!!

Met this really cute guy at national training, exchanged phone number, but he's heading back to home office tomorrow. Advice?

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

If you loved your small independent broker dealer but they had just been acquired by a much larger corporation which does have benefits in terms, mostly, in technology, but you lose your “family” in the home office, what would you do and who would you look at if you were considering a change of your own?

Keyboard shopping. Requirements: wireless, ergonomic, rated well, bottom left corner must be ctrl key, must have F4 key (none of that fn+ bs). Am struggling

How much time does it take the Home office to provide approval on CoS. Specifically for SVW?
CoS is taking more time than anticipated and it is getting difficult to plan the actual joining date and put down notice at current firm.

Got an offer as a Senior 2 in EY’s FAAS practice for $117,500 base and $12,500 bonus. Home office is San Francisco. Is this expected for that position? Any insights?

Hey beautiful people,
I’m 27Y and work in tech. Unfortunately my carpal tunnel is getting worst slowly. I’m worry that I still have like 45 years more to be retired and can’t stop working because I have a f* mortgage to pay 😭 I have a super ergonomic workstation, but I know my hand needs a long rest, and I can’t do it… Does anyone relate? What do you recommend?

Interview tomorrow for a tax associate opening at RSM. Been working in a mid-size city (different firm) that is about 70 minutes from this new home office in a larger metro. How flexible is WFH or dual model going forward post Covid? Am interested in this position and going to tax, but not be able to relocate for family reasons. Don’t want to drive 700 miles per week M-F. What will dual model be like going forward? 1-2 times week, 4-5 month? Seems like tax was more flexible than audit pre-Covid

Have you ever tried to bring about a change/stood up for something at home/office etc. Did it succeed/fail? How was the experience?

Hello my fellow shoal of fish. I am seeking recommendations for a lounge chair in my office. I currently have the adjustable stand desk and a relatively comfortable office chair (not when reclining) but the other half of my office is empty. Im putting in a 55” tv and need a recliner, lounge chair, or something of the sorts to put in front of the tv. Something where i can put my feet up. Conference calls are such a drag when i have to sit at my desk.

Anyone has insights into whether we can claim depreciation for our “home office” due to WFH? Not an expert here but looks like it’s for self employed individuals only, but maybe the individual tax experts in this community can help everyone out a bit 🤪

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

I’m thinking purchasing a standing desk. Anybody have recommendations on brand? Your experience?

There will be an annual holiday called OCCUPY WIREHOUSE where every May 18 financial advisors and their clients congregate arm in arm in front of each firm’s home office as a sign of solidarity.

Any United health group remote employees here? I recently accepted an accounting job and some of the onboard makes it seem like I’m only allowed to work from my home office. I usually spend a few weeks a year out of town visiting family and work during this time so I don’t have to use PTO but I’m nervous I won’t be allowed to do that anymore

Any standing desk suggestion for 2 people for WFH? We have four monitors in total. Budget desks will be preferable.

What is one thing you bought for your home office since quarantine that was the most worth it?

Hi everyone! I’m a Bain AP and on the side applied for medical marijuana licenses in Ohio. I’ve won 5 and looking for help launching the business. Immediate need is short-term (1-3 months) but open full time too. Offering cash and equity. If anyone’s interested (or know someone who is) pls contact me. Thanks!

Just between us, I was boiling ravioli during my last call.

Well since this is the cannabis bowl: if someone gets their hair highlighted w/ bleach every 20-25 days, what’s their chance of passing a hair test if they consumed a few edibles 45 days prior?

So annoyed,

So my work has unlimited PTO -global company. I'm based in uk and line manager is in USA. he said I'm taking to much time off and has brought it up with upper management. I have taken in total to date 22 days with 8 (4 include an operation) more to go. My performance is above target. I just feel blindsided.

Thoughts

Hello Fishes :) I am looking forward to change my domain from customer service to HR. I have one year exp as CS and operations analyst in Natwest. I'm looking for a role in Talent Acquisition, Kindly refer me if there is any openings in your organization

Hi Fishes,

If anyone is interested for Referral at Oracle.
Kindly DM me, would be happy to give you a Referral.

Is Senior 2 formally called as Assistant Manager in EY GDS?

Is it possible to move into Management consulting roles without an MBA?

If yes, which companies can I apply to?

How is WLB at Citius tech ? Are we pushed to work over time ?

How much variable pay percentage on CTC in HCL for Teach Lead position

Anybody have any insights into working at Withers Bergman?

Anyone witnessed these protests first hand?

I believe there are good sales people and bad sales people. I also believe there are great sales people with shit territories, and shit sales people with great territories. Agree or disagree and why?

How do you recommend finding recruiters who specialize in a particular geographic area? (Tampa Bay specifically)

For writing samples in clerkship applications, can you edit/revise a final work product already submitted to the court? For instance, if there's a typo or something. Can more substantive edits be made to improve the work product?

Why are airport neck pillows so flimsy? $15 and it didn't even survive coming out of the packaging.

Most productive lunch break ever: went to a tailor and ordered a new custom made suit #winning 🙌

Thoughts on this summer’s interns automatically getting full time offers?

Has anyone gone back to traveling? Client wants us back on site. Can I refuse without risking my job?

Meritocracy. Not really. It's all about who you know.

Just curious, at Huron, what are the career levels? And what is the highest level one can reach?

Have an offer from a competitor that is 30% higher than my current firm. Any chance my current firm matches?

Best places to find apartment share? Not Airb B please. It’s overpriced

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

1 year until next promo at ACN Strat, with offers at other T2s in hand and option to interview at MBB later this year

1) Stay at ACN Strat and try for MBB in 6 mos
2) Take T2 offer now (OW and LEK)

Just set up my home office to really get going on this side gig... fingers crossed I get to leave this travel life soon!

Is Facebook still a desired exit from consulting? I feel like everyone is talking amazon google microsoft these days. I’m in final round FB interview and worried it’s in the decline and may limit my opportunities in 5 years.

What time frame is used to measure our utilization metric? I'm pretty sure it's not our fiscal year, but sometime around April '16 - March '17?

To anyone working in M&A, CF, DD, etc. how to you show your transaction credentials on your cv? Do you just highlight some under the job, do you have a separate section, other ideas?

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?