Why does it smell like car litter between B and C in ORD?

Hey 👋 just joined here and my second post . I started my construction business now for over two years working on residential renovations and looking to make the jump to commercial construction! Looking for a mentor who is knowledgeable of Commercial construction and can help me understand the ins and outs of the industry here in San Diego. Please reach out if you’re in commercial industry and would like to help. Would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

Looking to do a solo trip for about a week somewhere that’s driving distance from San Francisco (anything within ~10 hours) this July/August. Looking for some good hiking and food. Last year I did Bend and it was great!

Any recommendations? Would’ve liked to do Yosemite, but pretty hard to find places to stay at this point.

As a result of COVID-19, my husband’s job will be eliminated and we are thinking about moving to Dallas. Any insight on DFW agencies/opportunities/living in DFW are appreciated!

Any San Francisco peeps have a good accountant who specializes in taxes for freelancers/contractors?

Hiring ctrs in dfw area , contact me if interested

Best companies/startups local to San Diego/LA for exiting consulting?

Let’s get this bowl active and going. What are ATL fishes doing for fun this weekend?

Got an offer from Microsoft for a tech lead position. Considering the San Francisco office as opposed to relocating to Seattle. How big is the SF office, are there technology groups that sit in that office? Would it be too hard to network and connect if most of the groups sit in Seattle?

Sorry if this is the wrong bowl, I’ve been looking for the best and this seems to fit:

Anyone know agencies in DFW area that are hiring? Looking for an accounts or social role w/ 3 years exp. If not, any I should keep on my radar? 👀

This bowl has been a great resource, I appreciate your tips 🙏

Can you set automatic investments in TD Ameritrade? Looking to DCA at the start of every month into index funds without having to manually buy. Thanks!

Looking to relocate to the Las Vegas area next year. Can anyone tell me an hourly rate range to expect for a CT tech with 5 years experience?

Cisco

Pros:

- fairly decent place to work (from someone who worked with the Vancouver and San Jose offices). never met a blue badger (permanent employee) who had awful things to say.

- Ashley Goodall (their SVP, Methods & Intelligence) co-authored a brilliant book on leadership and people management called “Nine Lies About Work” that makes me believe they can be an awesome place to work

Cons:

- red badgers had low morale since they’re contract workers and can be terminated at any time

Has anyone changed your project after being selected in Jan. DCA?

Got an offer as EY FAAS manager 1 for $165k base, and $10k sign on in San Francisco office. Does this sound good? Any suggestions? Thanks.

Any openings for a commercial/corporate counsel in East Bay- near San Ramon?

What’s an appropriate comp package for an institutional investment management company in San Francisco? Interviewing for an associate director role and trying to understand salary.

Has anyone used LAS Links? What can I expect?

Has anyone taken the blue line to ORD recently? Is it open and safe to use? Debating taking the L or a Lyft to the airport

Chicago copywriter looking for a partner in San Diego, PDX or Seattle!

Hi How long are you on bench after joining brillio?

Review coming up. Is now an okay time to ask for a raise? Part of me is nervous if I get a raise I’ll be the first to go if layoffs happen with the way things are going right now

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

Elon moving here? 🥲

Anyone have a Roomba or other robot vacuum device? 🤖🔌 I can't be bothered to vacuum during my 3 days or less at home...There's a huge price range, though, and I'm not sure which one to try. Tips?

Hi Everyone,
I am currently working for KPMG. Really looking for someone interesting people for a relationship. Currently single. Any preference in Big4 is not there, just that I wish to be friends with people who don’t show any attitude.

What is up with greedy landlords/management raising rent by absurd amounts?? Just got my lease renewal and the rent hike is $1400 per month. Why does NYC not do more to protect us from this kind of predatory behavior?

I’m an L&E associate entering my 5th year at a mid-sized regional law firm (approx. 400 attorneys). Barred in PA/NJ. Billed 2100 last year but my requirement is 1950. Should I try to lateral into BigLaw or should I try to go in house? Are either of those realistic options for me? I seem to be doing a significant amount of municipal law too, which is not what I expected or wanted at all. I want a life but would also hate to take a pay cut. Interested in L&E. Advice?

I’m working at an insurance defense firm, trying to target my practice to L&E. I’m overworked and underpaid, but gaining valuable experience I hope to pivot toward an eventual in-house counsel position. I recently was offered an opportunity to lateral to a national firm for a significant pay increase (150% salary increase, much better benefits, hybrid WFH options). Problem-I would be shifting gears to Toxic Tort. I’m torn between my passion and the money. I’m a second year associate. WWYD?

Can someone give insight on the salary range for a mid-level associate at Jackson Lewis and Littler in Atlanta?

Weird American thing. Friends usually love to have us over but not over Thanksgiving b/c they are nervous around their family. So weird.

Hi, need urgent help!
Office in UB City, Bangalore. Please suggest where should I look for flats? Need one room in 2/3 bhk. New to the place. Your suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Partners, what's been the impact to ongoing sales conversations? Do you think we're all screwed for the year?

are there any engineering fields that you can get an online degree in?

Interviewed for the 2023 Enterprise Strategy Senior Consultant role at IBM. Went through to the behavioral interview after the case and am waiting to hear back. Any idea how long it usually takes?

Does anyone work at Genpact in NYC? I got an offer from them at the VP level and would like some feedback on working there. Please provide guidance, thanks!

Does anyone have a contact for the recruiter in R/GA Singapore and Tokyo?

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

All these layoffs reminding me that loyalty is dead

Just in time rooms are for farting

Does anyone else smoke sheesha regularly? I’ve got a nasty habit of doing this every weekend. Wondering if it’s bad for health

Looking for a 6 month lease in manhatten, anyone got a room? Anyone at all? Someone has to have a room. Starting Jan 1. Let's do this people

Took five days off. Came back to no meetings before 10am AND zero fires to put out. Regardless of what you think, your team can likely function a few days without you with the proper OOO plan. Take the time, get sane, work is not everything.

Last night I was asked why I left PwC by PwC folks and I responded "because PwC is shit". 🤦🏾‍♀️ And that was before any alcohol touched my lips. Anyone else have awkward dinner convo stories?

I got a covid drive thru test in July and now the medical provider sent me a $700 bill for that and my Uhc insurance has rejected this. I know healthcare in America is screwed up but did not realize the extent of this. Does anyone know what my options are? I thought covid tests need to be covered by insurance under CARES act

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

Wk 2 and still on the beach (waiting for SOW to be signed). Kinda bored and trying to enjoy the downtime. Happy Monday all!!

That apple pie though. 🍰☕️🙄

Has there ever been a consultant’s union? Would you consider joining if one existed?

Any more artsy / musical / etc etc people out there in this consulting world? What made you decide consulting over doing what you love? Want to see how many of us realized we really do care about...

Does anyone have 120K bonvoy points they’re willing to sell? How much?

Looking for advice fish fam. Deloitte vs EY-P. Same level - Manager/Director. EY-P pays $50k more for base and maybe $10 to $20k more as bonus. Currently at Deloitte. Is the extra $60-$70k worth giving up my network? Plan to stay in Consulting and hope to make SM/SD. I have a family and my wife is a homemaker. So money does matter. Would have left easily for an $80k bump. Wouldn’t leave for $30k or less. Don’t know what to do with $60k. Pulling my hair out here. HELP Please!!!

Are people at Deloitte actually germinating "MBBD" or is it just a FB quip?

So I’m only contributing to 401k enough to get employer match, and I’m saving an additional ~20% and putting 90% of that into my vanguard mutual funds. Reasoning is that I don’t want to lock away all that money maxing out 401k. Have 3 months expenses liquid in a savings account. Is this really dumb? Essentially trading tax for the option of actually using my money.

EY SC Tech Transformation.

Told during HR screen that I'm looking for 135-145 but have space to negotiate. Given verbal offer and currently already getting background checked. HR calls me and says they can only do 110 with no sign on bonus? She even asked me if it's too low to continue. Is this even normal?
NYC and 4 YOE. 2 in industry.

Please help! I have 2 great offers! 1 for Exec director at a tier 1 US IB, another for an SM role at big 4. Which one would you fishes take?

I tried asking this in my own bowl with no responses, so seeing if other consultants have run into this situation. I’m on parental leave, I got an offer for another firm, great opportunity and pay. How does one go about a resignation mid-leave when you would start the new job before the leave ends? Two weeks notice or just say I am not returning effective the day of the new job? Any things to consider besides potentially repaying the employer healthcare premium?