Turning in my laptop tomorrow.... Should be happy, right? WHY am I getting so emotional? Stockholm syndrome?

How is Xoriant pune for automation testers? Also how is job security in Xoriant as one of my knower is on bench since 3 months since joining. He is worried. Guys Please suggest.

Are Uber/Lyft drivers reluctant to drive from DC (Logan) to BWI?

39M in West LA, looking to meet someone for drinks and see where things go! (Never married, no kids)

"There's no whining in baseball!", said very seriously and earnestly ..... to the office dog.

SO and I got in to a disagreement on the background of Indian tech CEOs. It appears that they are all from 1 or 2 major communities in India.

While he thinks that its genetics/being naturally gifted that got them to where they are I believe it's the environment & discipline that made them successful. We are not from said communities but curious to hear your thoughts on who is more accurate.

Any suggestions on good books on consulting for reading during holidays

How do you calculate IRR for a write off? Is it just 0% or should it go negative? There’s no cash moving after the initial investment so not sure what to do.

I regret choosing Deloitte India over USI, salary is same but i liked the clarity of my leadership team, which is still the same they are awesome, but USI people are getting many benefits, on time Hikes and appraisals, but i don't get all of those, which is kinda depressing.
I probably should have choosen USI

How much are dental office managers making these days in NYC?

What was your worst day at work like?
I’ll go first: I had a long night, didn’t charge my phone, phone died and I woke up 5 hours past my usual alarm… missed two important meetings, I was supposed to lead one of them 🥸

Just out of curiosity, have you ever started a new job and thought what the hell am I getting myself into?!?
If it was the wrong fit how long did you grin and bear it? 6 months / 1 year / longer?
Did it get better with time or worse? (For instance just a case of lack of know-how)
If you left did you find securing a new job difficult due to only being there for so little time?

Y’all are extra judgy in this bowl.

I think I may have made a huge mistake today. My skip level director sent out an email about something and asked us for feedback. I sent back a note and provided some. One of the things I said was that our job satisfaction might be improved if we could do more of X kind of work instead of Y kind of work that we do so much of in our group. The next thing I know, I get a ping from his EA to set up time for me to chat with him and my director tomorrow. I am getting in trouble tomorrow, right?

What work/life event (if any) made you arrive to the conclusion “this is just a job”? How old were you? At what point in your career / How many years of tenure?
How did your attitude towards work and work-life balance change?
Have you ever revisited or regretted your conclusion? Why/why not?

Grinder is so much more convenient for hookups. Anything similar for straight men?

How many of you roll/ use MDMA ? If so how often?

What are some good personal finance books?

Productive ways to pass time while unassigned? Besides WBLs.

Don't look for your happiness in a job or a career. You will always be chasing it. What makes you happy?

What happens to my 401(k) now that I’m leaving the firm?

Why can't I focus anymore? I'm worried my productivity has fallen since the end of the last tax season

Introverts or extrovert? Which are you? Do you ever feel misunderstood?

Is a CISM or CISSP in higher demand? What’s the better cert?

Thinking having a 24’ HD and a 28’ 4K monitor setup. Is 4K for excel not necessary? How about 28’ monitors?

Just switched to advisory and working directly with a talented SM time to time. How can I show humble but also not acting like know nothing? (Say you have related work experience and did some hw...)

Does anyone have any good books or podcasts about how to develop leadership/ managing skills?

On this busy season Friday, I am thankful for dry shampoo 🙏

When does working weekends start?

if you have your bachelors and a certification (cpa, cisa, cia) relevant to your practice. is it worth getting an MSA or Macc? benefits? also has anyone tried online MSA (I heard sac state was okay)

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

How is compensation determined for an advisory experienced hire?

Is anyone familiar with Morgan Franklin vs Ankura vs Connor Group? Any particular distinguishing qualities that set one apart from the rest? Looking for more strategy and operational consulting opportunities and considering those 3.

Podcast recommendations? Looking across all genres, business, news, politics, health etc.

Funniest client interaction?