What laptop is everybody using? Are MacBooks as annoying as some people make them out to be during an MBA?

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Some schools only allow tablets in class (assuming in person), so get a laptop that can flip into a tablet. I got the Lenovo Yoga C940 and love it!

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I’m using a PC, but my roommate has an app. Doesn’t seem to be much of an issue, most programs are cross compatible these days

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This might be a long shot but I'm looking for a volunteer who is trying to break into a federal career. Maybe a transitioning veteran, recent grad, or career-changer.

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Newish to data analytics. Have some experience in power BI, sql, and R. I wanted to get some exposure to aws and saw the AWS cloud practitioner as an available course at my job. Is this cert worth it? Or should I try one of the more advanced ones ? The data analytics one for example but wasn’t sure if it would be difficult to get through as a beginner. Will it look good on my resume?

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Can anyone refer me in
consulting?

B.Pharm grad + MBA (new IIM) with 2.5
years of prior work ex in pharma R&D (Drug
safety/pharmacovigilance). Working as an
SAP consultant in Deloitte USI since Aug-2020.

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Hi all. I wanted to ask for some guidance on when to start applying for MBA internships with consulting firms. I recently started a new position and so not want to come off as a job hopper. I currently work as a grants account for a hospital in Philadelphia. I am a first semester MBA student at the moment while also working g on a Goole data analytics certificate. Any tips, recommendations or referral will be greatly appreciated.

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Anyone considered renting furniture vs. buying furniture for their apt?

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Having a lot of trouble deciding between two opportunities, Sr. PM at Amazon or Gaming Producer at Warner Bros. I’ve always been very interested in joining the gaming industry, but unsure if it’s worth giving up the security and brand name of Amazon. Would also have to reneg at Amazon but I’m not too concerned about that

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