Who has the power to fire people and why are they so hesitant to do it? There’s 2 guys in my group that are unresponsive, don’t check their work, and sign off early, which makes life harder for the rest of the team since we have more work piled on our tables.

If you have a love bracelet, do you wear it to work?

Senior manager wants everyone to share our screen with him for the day so he can monitor what everybody is doing. I personally thing this is ridiculous. Can I ask him send this request in writing?

Does anyone have advice about dealing with a workplace bully? Someone's already left because of them, they're a member of upper management, and I'm not sure telling HR would be a good idea.

Do you guys respond to emails and phone calls over the weekend or have you been able to put boundaries in place wit your boss?

Thoughts on men wearing earrings in office/work environments?
I know it’s traditionally been viewed as “unprofessional”, but is this starting to phase out as firms become more progressive?

How did you give notice you were lateraling to people you like? Particularly if you haven't been there that long?

I'm lateraling to another firm because frankly I think the management of this one is terrible, but the people (and individual partners) I actually work with are awesome. I've only been here for about 18 months, so I imagine that short time frame will make it extra awkward 😬

My manager micro manages everything I do, and I’m losing my mind. Wanted to see how any of you have handled a manager like this, and get some advice on how to tell them to literally stop.

A coworker asked me to do something, I should have questioned it but did it because I trusted their seniority. I got called out for it by our boss on an email. Should I say something? I am planning to apologize to my boss and mention I’ll run it by them next time. But not sure if I should mention I had checked with my coworker who was in charge of that area.

When do you think associates are usually let go in small practice groups that are currently being overwhelmed with work? Is it when it starts to slows down or when they already have a candidate to replace you? Just trying to figure out how long I have after annoying a partner 😂.

Need some suggestion. A very bad argument happened with your manager due to mismatch skill of work. what should we have to do? do we need to send a apolgy mail even though you are right?

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

I learned that I unknowingly helped my coworker with a personal problem, and it made remember that even a short conversation can make all the difference.

For those that transferred internally from Audit —-> TAS, how did you talk to your partner about making the move? Just talked to mine and he seemed pretty upset. Our business is understaffed and I am considered a “high” performer. Just wondering if this should have been generally expected/your experiences were the same.

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

Does anyone else constantly get mistaken for a nurse? I get it, I'm 5'4 and Black and work in pediatrics, but the assumption and casual racism is kind of ridiculous when the actual nurse has just told you that the doctor's coming and then I walk in the door. Doesn't really help when I'm one of the only Black on-call physicians. Annoying.

Do you think resume past behaviour is really a predator for future behaviour ? To me there has to be more psychological statistic on this to ring true as all work variable differ for each workplace, including performance expectations, tasks and evaluations.

What are some essential travel items to request for Christmas/Birthday from family? Also, any recommendations on a good, sturdy, cute briefcase for women?

There are too many men out there who think that just because I'm being polite, it's a sign that they should flirt with me while I'm at work. I thought this was 2022, why haven't we as a society gotten past this yet?

Hi friends,

I'm a new joinee in MSFT.

People in my team they don't come with me for breaks. (They blame the timings are different since they sit in crits but i don't think so because they have their own group of friends to go with)

Secondly, when my team members see me in cafeteria we expect they'll sit with us but people here are being rude they directly go and sit with their friends they don't call you to join. ( atleast they could have said they are accompanied)

People behave unpleasant

So I'm the only black advisor in my office and I feel so out of place. I walk into meeting early and people won't notice I'm there and everyone wears really expensive shoes and clothes. They all have their cliques and then there's just me.

What are y’all thinking about Kanye West/Ye?
Adidas following others dropped him today for his consistent anti-Jewish stance.

Are your students talking about it?

Anyone travelled internationally and returned in Advance Parole recently? I need my h1b visa stamped but due to delays in india I am not getting an earlier date for Dropbox. Due to family reasons, I need to travel now and traveling on AP is the only option. Wanted to check if anyone here any advice on my situation?

So many questions about staying or leaving. That window is now closed. Stay where you are. Stay inside. Wash your hands. FaceTime loved ones.

If your apartment search came down to a place in Stuytown, and a place in Hell’s Kitchen (West 43rd). Which would you go with, assuming they are both similar prices?

Parents who live in new Canaan, Westport, - where do you work? If Manhattan- any commuting tricks?

How does everyone manage SAD during the winters. Feeling so down and not sure what are the best ways to cope.

A partner just walked from his office. By passed 4 or 5 people who are generally more knowledgeable on our banking logistics straight to the only black support staff employee to@ask if today is a bank holiday.

Any tips on best value Marriott points redemption for a beach vacation? Preferably Europe or Caribbean, and luxury resort.

S&P + IHS Markit Merger - what are your thoughts?

We all have beautiful names and we should all be addressed by those names and the pronouns that we identify with. I particularly like Erik and you can refer to me as He/Him or They/Them.

At MNP, we foster an inclusive and safe environment for all to openly share their pronouns. We respect the pronouns that you choose to identify with.

Looking for folks who can refer for Energy and Utilities space for Consultant/Senior Analyst designation. For BCG, McK, Bain for India location. Any leads are appreciated

Between AbsolutData and RenewPower, which company should one join?
Given both are hiring for Data Scientist position and offering similar package

How is Persistent in terms of Appian projects? Does it have good development projects in Appian and what are the chances of growth?

I had my kind of hr round with TCS
They did not have a detailed discussion regarding the compensation .
But they told i will be getting link for uploading documents and then hr would be discussing for compensation.
Its been 2 days. No update. Can anyone guide. Why 2 hr rounds ? N how much time it takes?

PwC AC Bangalore: In 2 months notice period, do we get salary month wise or all 2 months salary together around LWD in full and final settlement?

Can anyone share Scrum Master interview tips for Fannie Mae?

What random skills do you possess that can help during the pandemic? I'll go first-

I can make soap, beer and mead from home. Im gonna be drunk and clean!

Need a little perspective: Did you get faster at brainstorming ideas as you went along in your career? I’m one of the only juniors at a mostly senior agency and having trouble keeping up.

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Any pros and cons on either getting the capital one venture card or a credit card with United. I want to start traveling more and mostly fly with United since it has a lot of flights out of my nearest airport. Debating on which one would be better.

Gluck to all those studying for the CFA, seriously applaud your dedication. this amazing weather is just too hard to pass up. nothing like sippin an ice cold beer out on the patio...

Is getting back together with an ex always a bad idea?

How's everyone's weekend going?

Ok VC firm names - GO! I'll start - Vandalay Capital, with a focus on import/export companies

I received an offer last week but requested an extension on the decision while in the last round of interviews for another firm. The company of first offer gave 1week extension. The second company has not provided their final decision yet. 1 day remaining on the extension.
Any guidance on asking second company for earlier decision and/or another extension from first company?

Work hours change scenario: 8hours/day for 4 days per week or 6hours/day for 5 days?

My $10,000 bonus came down to $6,200 after deductions. Does that sound right, almost 40% withheld?

Federal funds rate at 0 before we’ve officially entered the worst of this crisis has me worried about monetary policy firepower going forward

Is all m&a considered investment banking? My pledge bro claims he's an investment banking analyst when he works for like a 7 man shop lol.

London crowd: know if the US version of Netflix is that much superior? Thinking about buying a VPN, but what not make sure that it’s worth it.

What's the most you've ever paid for a single drink?

What international city would you want to live and work in and why?

I am considering moving within teams at EY. I saw a capital markets senior position available but I would like to know how it is as a senior capital markets analyst at EY and how long the process for moving within teams at EY takes? I currently work as a structured finance analyst at EY but I want a change.

When leaving IB for corp finance, what is the best role to take? Fp&a? Corp dev? Treasury? I want mo ey and wlb.

Any good book recommendations for profitability and performance management for banking industry? Or books on best practices for calculating economic capital?

If you're interviewing at a competitor of a firm you used to work at, what are the chances they call your old boss?

Former consultants, is the life on the other side really so bad?