What’s your PowerPoint toxic trait? I feel like I just can’t get started on a deck until I have the right slide master, it’s ridiculous and an incredible waste of time 😂

Anyone else work for a group in a different city? Any tips? Any concerns you think I should be aware of that I might be overlooking? Going to be joining a lit team in a different office in my state. While the firm has an office in my city, there are no other litigators in my office. A bit worried about being on an island. Fwiw I’ll be a mid/senior associate and I plan to make frequent visits to the office where my team is.

How has the 30 minute phone case with McKinsey been for people who have gone through it recently? I have mine on Friday and wanted to know how many questions typically get asked and how hard the math is.

Who’s hiring BA right now?

What is an Associate BA Manager’s salary at a big agency in a major city?

First HR starting co-opting our Talent Manager titles. Now Account teams are using Business Manager. Guess we’re just trend setters. 🤷‍♀️

Has UST Global opened any office in Kolkata?

What is the best way to look at historical PE investments? I am hoping to discover new PE firms for networking / sales purposes. Potentially a website specifically that tracks announced PE deals. Thank you!

After ~20-30 min on a call, I stop paying attention.

What will be the avg hike for progressing rating for manager (32-2)...joined in Feb 2022.

How long it takes to get laptop from pune office.
I need to go on 1st sept.

Hi Fishes! I am searching for an opportunity in Financial Planning and Analysis role (Finance) with 7.7 years of experience. Any leads ? Appreciations in advance !!

Any book recommendations for grieving the death of an estranged parent?

Hey folks! How are you handling the pandemic and work from home situation?

Let’s take a poll. What is the worst big law practice in terms of lifestyle and which is the best?

Case load= malpractice? Small plaintiff’s firm of 25 attorneys. I was a 2 year associate hired and given 50 active files in pre litigation status. 9 mos later a partner quit and I inherited 45 more. I got up to 105 files. Now I hover at 85 active files in varying stages of pre lit. I asked managing partner for help and was told to settle more claims to lessen my load. Is this what people consider negative work culture?

Can someone refer me in Accenture. I am currently working as Process Leader with 9 years of experience in project management and process management.

Anyone know the detailed steps of applying for unemployment in IL after you get your pin and submit on the web the first week? Phone lines are unresponsive/website gives limited details on next steps

Who has a pool 🤨

Good tux rentals in Chicago?

Are there any outdoor basketball courts with rims up in the streeterville/river north/gold coast area?

Has anyone ever had to transfer an out-of-state car title to IL? Would appreciate some guidance on it.

Bored of shopping on Mag Mile/ State Street...what are your favorite spots to shop? 25F and looking for cute casual wear, not just business!

Reading cafes near Lakeview/Lincoln park? I have a light work day tomorrow…

Anyone know of a good building for a 1bed/1bath. Need to have parking & a/c. Nice to haves is in-unit laundry, any include utilities, any amenities. Trying to keep it on the cheaper end with a max rent of 1,500, but given our line of work I can bump that up if the place is nice enough to justify the cost. Thanks in advance!

Any recommendations for a quick weekend ski trip? Possibly something 2-3 hours away? I have a car, so that’s not a problem.

Did everyone get their real ID? Any recommendations 🤨

What is up with the groups of cars that drive around the Loop with their warning lights on honking their horns? Anyone know what that is about?

New to Chicago - how do I find new friends here?

Is anyone’s apartment building (high rise particularly) gym open yet? I live in west loop and still nothing yet. I am going to contact the property manager if there are good amount of apt gyms open.

Has anyone ever eaten at one of the restaurants at Eataly for a date night? Worth it or too touristy?

Selling 2 Acer HD Dual Screens + Docking Station if anyone is in need of some WFH upgrades. 21.5 inch HD LCD monitors and an HP Thunderbolt 120W G2 docking station. Lmk if interested!

Need to quit my firm. Who’s got local projects?

Going down! And Junior Blagojevich may be coming down with him, as well as former Cook Co. Assessor Berrios. Get out the 🍿!

Selling a peloton cause I’m moving out of town in a couple weeks, ~4 months old, hardly used and in great condition, $1000 or best offer