Umm, right?

On a call with someone who can't stop saying: “um” and “right?” so I started keeping count;

In two minutes:
9 “umm” and
5 “Right?”

unbelievable.

What is the usual hike percentage one should expect after RT?

Hello. Would anyone mind sharing a solid resource or approach to compensation alignment strategy? Currently our staff have a conversation around their comp. on their anniversary- 300 employees. Performance review conversations take place twice a year and not connected to the comp conversation. I am looking for a way to ensure the comp. conversations feel less laborious and tedious. Thanks in advance!

I was a software engineering consultant and moved to industry last year. To keep things short, I can’t see long term growth for my career and exploring options to be proactive.

My friend just offered to refer me to Twilio “when I’m ready”. When would be a safe time to make the jump? 1/3 of stocks vest in a yr. All vest jn 4 years ($180K). Base: $205K

10 yoe w/ avg 3-4 year tenure. Was at last job but left after 6 months. Current job for 2 months. I work best in a technical/mgmt hybrid role.

Where do you usually get your morning coffee? Live downtown and trying to find a new go-to, but also just like checking out new places!

Hi Fish Fam!!! My BF and I just arrived to Ibiza for three nights and would love some recommendations! We would love to turn up! 😀 Thanks in advance!!

In DC for Labor Day weekend with the bf. What are the fun clubs/bars here that we should try to hit up or any other cool events?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

I feel like the people on my flights to and from XNA and in XNA every week are starting to become family ...

What are the best ways to spend Amex points?

Are grocery delivery services like peapod still delivering during this time?

Wow! What a day! What type of company starts layoffs right before the holidays? Lost my job this morning and I am stressed out. Is there any chance of finding a new job before the holidays? I'm doubting it.

🐠 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)

Automatic ding if you uploaded the wrong docs to the wrong sections (essay to resume or vise versa)?

Any recommendations for hotels in Barcelona? Will be staying there for 3 nights in August in a group of 4.

Thanks in advance!

Are there any opportunities in the Security Operations Centre for l2 roles.
Please refer me if there are any

Thank you in advance

Hi Fishes

First step portal is not working properly for me , tried multiple browsers to download some docs from there, any idea if there is any specific version of browser it allows?

Thanks

Curious to hear how Account Exec comp is being broken down for those in Canada that do Solution Sales. After many years in recruitment I’m taking on solutions. Loving it! Just don’t know what industry comp looks like and would love to hear how others in Canada are remunerated.

Are there any opportunities at Deloitte in the Charlotte area? (Senior Associate or Manager)

New Yorkers (Manhattanites): Travel to Tyson’s Corner from NYC - fly or train (High speed train 3 hr) for commute?

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

What are some good human capital related certifications?

Just asked my s/o if she “had bandwidth to watch a movie tonight.” I’m turning into a consultant bot...

On the bright side, today was the first weekday in 6 mo that I had bandwidth to watch a movie!

Team - what is the leading practice for a remote work plan with team / client?

My mint acct is displaying one of my bank accts to have a sum of cash that is not correct ( overestimating ). Anyone know how to fix this?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

I feel like the people on my flights to and from XNA and in XNA every week are starting to become family ...

What are the best ways to spend Amex points?

Are grocery delivery services like peapod still delivering during this time?

🐠 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)

Question re. Global Entry - expires end of December.. close locations are sold out on appointments until March. Can’t seem to call them, but read somewhere they are offering extensions. Anyone know??

LEK and Parthenon fam, how often are your projects (close to) fully staffed?

HR/human capital/PAS consultant 🐠: If I have a Masters degree in HR and 2 years experience, is it worth it to get the aPHR or SHRM-CP? Or is the Masters degree enough? Should I wait for SPHR/SHRM-SCP

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

To the one who farts on flights and looks around.. I know its u asshole.. I know it's u... #flightFarter

New to consulting. Do you try to get staffed on projects based on location? Is this a thing?