What is your favorite quote that keeps you going when the times are tough?

Thinking about getting a nice backpack since I carry two laptops most of the time and my briefcase is no good for that. Can anyone recommend brands/models that are fashionable and spacious?

Anyone use choice grids with their students? I'm thinking if implementing them next year in my reading and writing program and am looking for suggestions.

Any insights on BX London? Specifically the credit platform (ie the ex GSO guys). Culture/comp/near term roadmap?

What have you found to be good ways to help bridge gaps left from time out of class due to Covid? I teach 6th grade. We use iReady but feel like there are other sources I could use that would help fill in learning gaps.

I have a governmental entity client in Texas that wants to offer 6 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees, even those who aren’t eligible for FMLA. After the paid 6 weeks, the employee can choose to continue paid leave using any accrued personal leave.

Texas does not have a paid parental leave statute.

If paid leave above what is required is offered for parents, do we also have to provide the same benefit to other employees that are eligible for unpaid leave?

Love consulting, hate all the admin/big4 overhead that comes with it. Who's with me!

Thinking about doing a part time MBA. Live in Chicago so either Booth or Kellogg in person or elsewhere online. Trying to hear affordable online options and pros and cons. Should make SC next year.

I know that you arent supposed to put the Commercial client names on your resume, but what about Federal clients?

I need some good career-development or finance-related book recommendations

Deloitte M2 advisory salary in SF?

I’m 29, female, is it still a good time to move from audit to FDD? Probably having kid in the next two years.

How much has stock options changed anyone’s life here? Just started at amazon and I received 1500 shares post split. But obviously the vesting schedule is so long over 4 years and morale certainly will be up and down. I feel I’d be crazy to walk away before then and miss out.

How much time did hsbc will take to release offer letter after 2 rounds of technical discussion?

Paris hotels… which would you prefer?
a) Four Seasons
b) Hôtel Plaza Athénée
c) Mandarin Oriental
d) Shangri-La Paris
e) Ritz Paris

Help! I told my SO I’d let them know before I go to bed tonight. And I have totally procrastinated.

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

i'm in Privacy at Deloitte, what other consulting firms have a comparable/ better privacy practice?

Has anyone here ever gifted a stock? Do you know the process? (Especially on Robinhood or Fidelity)

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Project is starting on July 30, just found out the client requires background tests and drug screens, do they usually make you take it immediately or is there some time?

ACN 🐠 — can you provide some insight on level and salary range for either a Senior Salesforce Developer or Salesforce Technical Lead?

Best books on business/ negotiation/ leadership you have ever read (and use practically)!?

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Joining a small firm <5 people (Co-founder is MBB former partner / my mentor). Any 🐟 go down this path / have advice?

Best places to live in Boston close to Prudential Center?

Has anyone gone through higher education sponsored by the firm. Should I be applying to colleges and only after getting the admit make a business case for sponsorship or vice Versa

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

Is there a hard limit on how frequent you can apply in a year at FAANG? (For instance: Amazon, Google)

Also, how many positions are we allowed to apply?
There are just many positions at different teams right.

Nothing worse than being sick on flyday. Any tips to make it through my flight?

Lady 🐠: In the office setting, what's the first thing you notice about a guy? Is there something visually that simply gets you each time?

Do you tip on prime now/ instacart/ other similar services? I find it strange that you wouldn't tip the mailman but you would these delivery people

I have $20k in savings, I owe $6,000 to my 401k loan, that’s the only loan I got. I am debt free otherwise except for my house. Should I use my savings to pay off? Since people are talking about unemployment and being fired, I wanted to make sure I have enough, 👩🏾‍💻... What should I do? I initially took the loan to add to my home equity when I sell my house for a new house then covid hit.

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

Hotel or corporate housing? Benefits and drawbacks of each. This is for a long term engagement in Denver. I really like getting my Marriott points, but wouldn’t mind staying some weekends in Denver.

What is the best thing to do when project has unrealistic expectations (way too much work)? Work/life balance considerations aside(there is none), main concern is lowered work quality.