Why are people so selfish? Mark Zuckerberg gave $25M (more then most of us will ever make in a lifetime) to COVID research and all I see is people complaining about how he should have given more. Why?

I’m 25 years old, totally healthy, working from home. My parents want me to come visit for a few days given the uncertainty with the virus. Is it safe for me to visit? Both are 60 and in good health

Can anyone recommend a good psychiatrist who handles medication that isn't crazy expensive. Thanks!

Where do you like to buy your gym clothes? What brand workout wear do you like the best? I have really only tried Old Navy.

Anyone feel like self-control is more difficult on stimulants in general? Like reflecting back on things, thinking before speaking, holding out on pleasure activities

I experience anxiety attacks, more frequently as of late because of the leadership changes at my current job. Does anyone have any helpful tips to dealing this anxiety attacks?

Is anyone here a member of Equinox Sports Club in West LA? Curious how crowded it gets, particularly in the evenings around 8.

Failed REG by 2 points... I feel defeated and honestly don’t know if I can do this anymore

Anyone feel like their hair lost a lot of volume since the beginning of covid? And thinning out?
Have you found anything that's helped you?

--KSG--

Is your blood pressure and anxiety rocketing or are you normal?

Brb, still busy refreshing emails

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

Advice and/or consolation anyone? My wife and I (both above average health 30year olds) were trying for 11 months before getting pregnant and then had a week 5 early miscarriage a few months back. If the stress and surprise of just how difficult it apparently is to get pregnant wasn’t enough, the miscarriage put us over. We got back to it and have been trying for the last 2 months again, still no luck. We’re freaking out… all we want is a family. Any similar stories? Advice? 😢

Starting second trimester, has anyone had really bad upper back pain like inbtwn shoulder blades? If so, pregnancy pillow help? Also starting to get pain lower abdomen/stomach. Think it’s everything stretching inside, but didn’t know if something could help!

I’ve been depressed for years now and this past week I lost a dog I’ve had for 15 years; he was one of the only bright spots in my life and I’ve just found it so hard to focus or motivate myself on anything after this. I genuinely feel like I’m at rock bottom, Idk if I’m crazy to feel that way bc of a dog but I used to be able to control this and put up a front but now my depression and anxiety are starting to leak into my work conversations completely unintentionally, I wish this would stop :(

My mom has been sick for nearly a week now (fever, fatigue, nausea) but isn't able to get help or tested because she doesn't have respriatory symptoms...yet. Our numbers are definitely underreported.

Best type of workouts to maintain high GKI? Have read mixed studies on heavy weight low rep vs. low weight high rep. Trying to see if anyone here has done enough DD and has successfully been able to

I forgot to wear a mask in my apartment building common area. Ran back upstairs to get it but nervous and paranoid that I’ve been exposed. Is there anything I can do but quarantine and wait a few days to get tested? So mad at myself right now

How do you manage your own expectations while staying motivated to hit the gym? As a smaller guy, I’m struggling to reconcile the things I can and can’t change about my body and not get discouraged.

Hi Fishes,
My Appraisal is due this september. Can anyone of you tell me how much hike can i expect.
Cctc:6.5
Designation:Engineer
Exp:2.6
I joined in jan2020 but the training period of our entire batch was extended due to covid. Hence getting first appraisal in sept 2021.
Thanks in Advance😀

Has anyone here tried pregmune?

I’ve been a nursing assistant for 35 yrs I just got a new job as a Lead care manager working from home but this job is not what I expected I want to find a new job working in a hospital or doctors office as a receptionist or administrative assistant or something but I have little experience does anyone have any ideas they can help me with please thank you

Anyone know any decent web developers that can quote for a project?

Someone I know (really...) sent a note to HR that says "By the advice of my therapist, I will no longer work in corporate full time, let's contract!" (I'm paraphrasing of course).

Many took a moment to reflect.

Anyone have fee based fiduciary financial advisors they’d recommend? TIA!

I'm on the verge of a panic attack. help

Anyone have senior leadership bragging to the trade press this week about how great their agency is at handling staff’s mental health when in fact they’re personally responsible for leaving disaster in their wake?

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

I’m hosting family from America in my home in Europe this week. Being away for just a couple of years has made me really aware of American tendencies. They’re fat and literally are only always thinking of their next meal. We can eat, and they want to talk about dinner. They always complain about their knees and feet even though they’re also only in their mid thirties. I’ve decided to no longer host friends/family from America because it’s always like this 🤦🏼‍♂️ 🫃🏼

Has anyone seen firing in Deloitte India? Is there any process or employees are fired directly like few companies?

Recommendations on local Austin sites for home search we are looking to find a rental for 6 months for ex. Sulekha in northeast is pretty common among Indians. Interested in condo/house type living arrangement v/s renting with apartments.

Is it just me or the average billable work in infrastructure transactions has blown off steam in the last couple of weeks?

Standing desk people: do you get a mat or anything for your feet?

Is it possible not having a car in LA and still getting around safely? I‘m European and used to superb public transport, but I don’t want to use public transport at night and running the risk of being robbed or murdered! Any suggestions?

Looking to get some lingerie! Where’s your favorite places to order from?

Been wanting to start a Consultancy that offers employment help to individuals. Any ideas on the success rate or how to start networking to have actual clients coming to me? What are the pros and cons?

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

PwC parental leave benefits?

Deloitte guys - Serious question.
How is Analytics & Cognitive doing at D? I have an offer and I am not sure if there will be layoffs again. I am on work visa so will be difficult.
Role will be for Google Cloud & Analytics. Current job doesn't suck much though.

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

Hey all! Any podcasts worthy of a listen for folks working in tech / management consulting? Thanks in advance

If you had a magic wand to create an app that would make your life in the consulting world better, what would that app likely do for you?

Best recipes/cooking 101 websites or blogs for these self isolation era? 🤗

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

What is the salary ceiling of a data scientist assuming they dont start their own firm?

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

Best ergonomic chairs for neck and back pain that aren't $1000+?

Anyone know the PE Ops comp for a VP role (mid-tier)? Approx base + bonus? Is 300k base reasonable?

Quick vote - do you typically use your client’s PowerPoint template or your firm’s own?

Our firm told everyone no bonuses this year due to the pandemic. However, people like myself with high utilization received a “bonus” in terms of a gift card. My director notified me of this, but the other day my boss was mentioning how no bonuses this year really sucks. I was told by the director to not mention it to anyone but I figured if anyone knew I got one it’d be my boss. I feel super uncomfortable now because do I essentially lie to my boss because I’m not supposed to talk about it.

What’s the interview process like for an Accenture consultant (lvl 9) position? Is it the same as their college interview process?

New job starting at the end of Feb - when should I inform my current firm? Should I do more than the customary 2 weeks?

If WeWork ends up collapsing, do you think that will trigger a recession? If a recession does occur, do you think tech companies will be the ones taking the biggest hits?

How many 24 hour days have you done in your consulting career?

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?