We’re transferring to Australia and are working with through the work visa process. Are we allowed to book our flights ahead of time? I’d rather not buy a last minute 22hr flight

Anyway to get GSAP approved before your eligibility? They changed the eligibility to 2 years of working prior GSAP to 3...

Does anyone ever feel any insecurity about how they compare to their partner? Eg partner is smarter, hotter, more outgoing, etc

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

I’m a first year associate (almost second year). I work at a national firm and I’m not a litigator. When I started with the firm, I was told I could work out of any office. Long story short, I regret choosing the office that I chose. I’d like to transfer to another office - is that a difficult ask? I’m licensed in the state I’d like to transfer to. I don’t know how to make this request.

Anyone know a way to get a cheap flight this coming festive period?

Did Someone say jockstrap Friday?

What’s the salary for a 5th year associate at JL or other comparable firms in Los Angeles? TIA

Overnight layover in Tokyo/Haneda. I know transit shuts down, recs for a neighborhood best for non-clubbing all-nighter? Specific places/activities to check out? Also open to dawn/early morning ideas.

Can we take leaves while serving NP?

Bench ka Kya system hain bhailog capgemini mein?

Heard from me:

“Oh, junior person, you have edits to the monthly activity report 3 days after your deadline to review the report, and after I sent it to the client? How lovely for you."

My wife is in sales at Mercedes and she has been averaging $200k a year and growing YoY. She loves her job, however she works long days and barely gets time off. We plan on having kids within the next year or two, and it’s highly u likely that she’ll be able to keep her current gig. We want to find a career that allows her to work remote or that at least gives her a better work life balance so that she can see her kids grow up. Should she get certifications to give her a shot at adtech?Too late?

Hotel recommendations in Sydney and Melbourne?

How long do you work at new firm before you boomerang back to your old firm ? Let’s assume the plan is to go back to previous employer with a better pay and title

I have more than 12 years of tax attorney experience at biglaw and big4. Are there any big4 positions that pay more than 200k? National Tax? Anything else?

My wife and I are moving to Boston from overseas (we’re from Italy and we’ve recently won the diversity visa green card lottery).

We are looking to rent a 1BR starting in January, ideally for ~$3k/month. I’ll be working in the downtown area.

Do you recommend we go for a serviced/luxury apartment (e.g. Montaje, 345 Harrison, etc.) or hire a broker to get a “normal” apartment?

Any managed buildings recommendations within our budget? Also, what are some good brokers we could work with?

Thanks!

Looking for CSM (Customer Success Manager)/Senior CSM or similar roles. Please suggest

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Currently Senior Consultant in Human Capital (Federal). Salary about $115K. Roughly what kind of a salary bump should I expect upon promotion to Manager? How much lower would Specialist Master be?

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

How many of us are working with just a bachelor's degree and how's it going? How many of us feel like/have experienced advanced degrees opening more/different doors?

My suit pants ripped beyond repair. Is it ok to wear a suit jacket without the pants, like a blazer?

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

So surprised how many people in my group are hardcore EDM fans. Whose your fave??

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

"$20k in savings" seem to be the new FB humble brag

I hated my project for reasons both legitimate and petty. I worked fairly hard for awhile, diplomatically rolled off, and got a better project. I'm happier now. Ama!

Best consulting firms to work for in Hartford CT area?

Anyone else decline Green Choice? I've realized the points aren't worthy a clean room.

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

What resources (online prep, books, case books, peers, mental math, etc) did you use when getting ready for case interviews? I’ve seen several online — Management Consulted, Hacking the Case Interview, MConsultingPrep, etc — and would appreciate any insights on what was helpful!

Owe ~$4,500 in taxes for 2020. Anything I can do to reduce this amount? Going to contribute some extra money to 401k to get me to 19,500 for the year. Anything else?

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

Bank recommendations for a consultant who has recently moved to the US? Looking for best online service/credit card points program, based out of Northeast (NY, PA, MA)

Any recs for CIPM study books?