What’s the point of firm holidays for those in client service? If our clients are working...we’re working. Seems great for internal people though.

Have you ever worked on a government research project? Can you share anything about your experience? Curious if it’s something I might be interested in pursuing

My firm’s IT (especially system saving and file locating function) is so bad 😐😞 and they keep doing updates no one asked them for just to mess with the stuff we already got a hang of without doing anything about the issues we actually need fixed. Anyone else in a similar boat? Do you bill the client for the time it takes to fix the IT issue (or IT inefficiency generally, like time taken to find a file in a convoluted system)? Or is that supposed to be our non-billable time?

What is the hourly rate for a Project Manager with 3-4 years agency experience?

Hello Fishes,
I need a suggestion.
I have 3.3 YoE in sap po with knowledge of sap abap.
I am interested to work in development for po and abap both. Now i am in po sustain team but in a good project.
Should I switch? Is there any future or opportunities as sap abap and po developer?

As realtors, have you ever faced harassment from a client?

Can you please tell me what is procedure of changing project in HCL Technologies

Hi Fishes,

Anyone have idea on the Marriott international project in Accenture?

So this person on my project doesn’t do any work, he just coordinates things and communicates well & the partner and client all love him. I’m very technical in SAP and don’t get much attention, fair?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients (businesses or public figures) on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential lawsuit while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

I have this client who recently hired a BW to work with her. For context, I am the token black female on my team. Since she started she has dressed inappropriately for virtual meetings..cont.

How’s Goldman Sachs project in PS for Java Microservices Architect with 12 YOE? I joined recently only, and going to request for this project.

Google project management cert- anyone here gotten it and felt it helped them in their career?

Can you be put on a PIP after one really bad project where you were rolled off, assuming the previous year you got a high rating. Or do they wait for year end consensus?

Any body working in tech here? I just started Coursera project management certificate and wondering your thoughts

What does it mean when you file for weekly unemployment and they ask about any weekly earning “excluding self employment”? What if you just worked on a freelance project for a couple of days?

Thoughts on + 1s at client dinners? I think they just shouldn’t be there. A creative asked to bring his gf in front of the crew & client. I felt I couldn’t say no and regret it.

Upon promotion do we need to file any amendment with USCIS? Working with same employer, location and project. Only change in title and salary. Please advise. Thanks

Attending a company holiday party where they're doing a white elephant gift exchange. I barely know anyone except through emails and IMs given that most of us WFH. Fun but office appropriate gift ideas $30 or under?

Fishies, thinking of leaving to go in-house. Any advice? What are the major pros/cons?

Tired of the crappy culture in the healthcare practice and leadership playing favorites.

In your honest opinions, when do YOU actually take a creator seriously/ have respect for a creator? (can be an influencer/ UGC creator/ Tiktoker/ Youtuber/ Twitcher etc.)

Is it by the amount of followers, engagement rate, their professionalism from onboarding to off boarding, our personal opinion of their content, or?

I’m keen to know what is it that you do (if you’re in marketing/ social media or corporate) and your thoughts.

Thank you! :)

Hey guys.. quick question. Assistant manager is which grade? Senior 2 or senior 3? Also what is the grade for associate manager?

My AD is an absolute gem. We’ve been a team our whole career. A place I’m kinda obsessed with reached out to me—but they only need a CW right now. Take it and try to bring my AD later, or no way?

Need your opinions. Wife is currently 14 weeks pregnant and I’m expecting a job offer in the next week or so. Do I sign and accept an offer and then tell them about needing to take paternity leave once I begin or do I discuss this before I accept? Not wanting to start off on the wrong foot but don’t want to risk any potential offer

Former FS auditor looking to transition into a part-time outsourced accounting/managed services role at the manager level. Anyone know of some opportunities or good places to start my search?

Any firms currently hiring in Dallas or Austin for Strategy / Finance / PE roles? Currently have 2 years of experience in Financial Services

What’s the salary for Strategy&, Senior Associate level, in Financial Services? Job location in Chicago or New York.

Have an upcoming case interview with McK. Any case partners here looking to practice too? Thanks.

Can someone suggest best and reliable Headhunter Website?

How does the staffing model work at Bain? I hear it's "local" but no clue what that means. For example, if you're in Bain Toronto, are all of your projects Toronto / Canada?

Any good resources (books, websites etc) to get started on investments and understanding investments for someone who knows nothing about it? TIA!

Have people received inflationary raises? My dad received a letter stating that they’re giving him a 6.5% raise + a one time lump sum of $750 bc of inflation, retroactive to July 1st. He works for a university and is part of a union. Kind of feel like my company is being shady because I work in CRE & we do raises + bonuses in February which was when I was planning to ask for an inflationary raise. But I feel like a lot of companies have done this without having their employees ask?

I recently had my first baby and I’m trying to be as practical as possible, I did not get a bunch of baby stuff I just got the essentials, I think they sell you too much unnecessary things. I do appreciate people showing affection with gifts but feel kids now a day are over gifted. Would it be taken wrong if I suggest that for birthdays and Christmas instead of toys people deposit whatever they were going to spend in my baby’s 529 account?

Anyone wanna confess anything? It's been a while 🧐

Why do teachers (and people) move so quickly into personal attacks when others disagree? We teach our students not to do this. Why can't the adults behave in the way we teach others to?

Went to a happy hour yesterday, and while I remember almost everything, I do not probably remember 5% of convos. I’m not someone who acts stupid/immature but have been dealing with some stuff personally. Really kicking myself for my behavior and feeling stressed. If I said anything shitty, would people ping me to tell? Work went on as normal today, but still feeling uneasy..

Im a MBA holder and currently pursuing CISA. It's been awhile since I have started to have high interest in pursuing a career as IT auditor. Anybody here would like to refer me into any Big 4, very open for entry positions.

So this person on my project doesn’t do any work, he just coordinates things and communicates well & the partner and client all love him. I’m very technical in SAP and don’t get much attention, fair?

Can you be put on a PIP after one really bad project where you were rolled off, assuming the previous year you got a high rating. Or do they wait for year end consensus?

Does anyone know a rheumatologist around Chicago area?

On bench and extremely sick. How to bill time and tell BD requests I can’t get out of bed? Help

Does anyone have insight into A&M WLB, comp, benefits, etc they are willing to share? At a high level I get that the bonus is a portion of billable hours*bill rate* collection %, but any additional insight is greatly appreciated! Interviewing for a manager position in PEPI

SO is really stressed about a few things this week, many of which are easily solvable. We’re fighting a lot and I think they are picking fights with me but they think I’m picking fights with them. Is the nice and empathic thing for me to do is roll over and take it and write it off to their stress?

Let’s discuss something tried and true. What’s your favorite and least favorite airlines. I’ll get it started.

Favorite - Delta. On time. Organized. Friendly.
Least Favorite - American. Late

Any podcast recommendations? Looking for anything that helps expand my horizon.

What’s something fun that you’re spending your EOY bonus on?

I miss having an expense account.

Since you guys travel all the time, question: I’m going to be flying United this week. I’m bringing 1 carry on duffel bag, and a suit in a dry cleaner bag. Can I also bring a laptop bag with me?

Anyone with AA Executive platinum completed a mileage run to get them to the 100k EQM... Was it worth it? Are the system wide upgrades flexible or bogus low priority? Thoughts and advice welcome 🙂

Hey 🐠 what are some of the best books you’ve read that have made that biggest positive impacts on your career?

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)

Anyone else starting an MBA at gw this weekend?

Hi Bainies, when’s the best time to apply for exp hire recruitment. Specifically for C or SC roles

Not work related at all - but to the married fish out there, we’re you 100% sure that your significant other was the one? If you weren’t, and still got married.. how did it end up?

Moms, how did you get through the first trimester nonstop sickness while working? I'm struggling and obviously can't tell my manager yet. Looking for tips.

Has anyone else from big 4 been pulled onto the audit side for their busy season? Seems kinda messed up, and I haven’t heard of this ever happening at any other big 4. I didn’t sign up to audit....

CFA or CAIA?