Working at the home office today and had to pay for lunch. It's kind of a weird feeling. Bought the best value item on the menu instead of the most expensive.

In Dallas for a few weeks. Are there any good bars that have line dancing and two step? Or any other recommendations on “things to do”?

Anyone know if the wellness subsidy would cover an office chair? Or does D cover office supplies or nah? Looking to upgrade my home office. Thx!

What movie title would you use to describe your current job?

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

Is anyone’s company offering to pay portion of your rent as home office expense? Especially if company is no longer paying for commercial office space?

I want my pre Covid abs back, but I also discovered that I really really like food. I eat healthy all day until 2 pm :( what type of snacks to keep around not to feel like I am depriving myself?

How to be good at Sales and have a charismatic personality?
Any words of wisdom? Any great books to read? Any other recommendations?

Does anyone have any fun online games to play with the team for well-being breaks?

Looking for recs for an outdoor party spot this summer. 20ish people on a Sunday afternoon, chill vibe, not too loud, somewhere people can easily come and go. Best I’ve got so far is Kaiser Tiger or metropolitan tap room. Any others? Thanks!

Just landed a full time gig, looking to get some furniture so I’m not working on my parents’ kitchen table during this remote period. Any recommendations for desks and chairs? I’m hoping to find something that’s easy to assemble and break down for when I need to move, and something that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

I know everyone has a different kind of setup that works for them. I currently have a laptop, drawing pad, second monitor, and a desk riser.

Good bars in Midtown West / UWS to watch finals today?

Do you put pop tarts in the toaster or the microwave?

If you want a great 30 min podcast listen, check out Science vs. PANDEMIC episode. It was made in September of 2019 and is a war of the worlds type show on a pandemic spreading through the world. It even features Anthony Fauci before anyone knew who he was.

Earlier Gamestop was supposed to file for bankruptcy, now they could make many more file for bankruptcy.
Play safe!

I have desk whiskey in my home office that I use for most days that end in “y”.

Fun bars near Barcelona Wine Bar on 14th? Got a birthday dinner and not trying to venture out to U or DuPont

If you were to invest ₹10L today for a period of say next 5 years. How would you do it?

Target is to have 15L by end of 5th year and NO investment can be made into real estate.

Is it just me, or are things getting gritty here?

Hi Fishes,
how's the area around Manesar toll plaza. I see there are multiple societies available in that area including emaar palm, vatika, dlf, etc. Just wanted to get an idea on how's the area and how much property appreciation you guys expect in that area for in next 5 years?

Someone push me to study please

Hi,
I am looking to renew my contract with a telecom giant in Toronto, Canada . I am a back end java developer with experience in micro services. Overall experience of 6 years . What is the market per hour rate for the above skills ? Don’t want to undersell myself . Need your insights !
Thank you !

Today I was thinking about different sales experiences I’ve had–both as the buyer & the salesman. What was the best and/or worst sales experience you’ve ever had as a customer?

Hi Fishes.
I am an engineer plus MBA. Senior Associate 2. Have around 8 years of experience after MBA. What is salary range offered in pwc ac for this skillset for Dynamics 365 CE? I am expecting 1st hike now, so want to analysis if the hike keeps me in high range available in pwc ac.
Thanks in advance.

I interviewed with PwC for sf dev two weeks back. Last week I called up the HR who got me interviewed for an update on it but she just said that give us some more time we will get back to you. Is it pretty usual in PwC to take this much time?

Can anyone share the questions PwC AC Kolkata will ask for interview in assurance for CA as A2/SA1?

Hello all,

Can anyone please confirm the compensation structure at PwC AC/SDC? Like Fixed+var etc..and how much is the average range for each component? I'm looking for ERP technology.

I hope Ac and Sdc are same?

Hello Everyone, I had an interview on Friday and the interview went well. Now I'm waiting for response but I've not received any updates yet. Can I contact the HR person who had organised the interview for the update on the same?? Please guide.

Thanks in advance

Can anyone explain the Chubb underwriting associate training? Is it in person or hybrid? Interview process? Looking to make a transition from education.

Hi everyone, should a Java Spring backend developer (2.5 y.o.e) go for SAP Hybris? Hybris uses Spring Framework internally as I am told but I want to grow as a Java backend developer and want to work with microservices based projects. Hybris looks like a different ball game altogether. What should I do?

What’s a fair expectation for my first raise? Publicly traded co with ~2500 employees. I’ve been doing litigation with the company for almost 3 yrs and have only had a 2% cost of living raise so far. Graduated in 2014. Base comp is $127.5k in the Philly area. I see salaries all over the place in this site and it’s hard to tell whether mine is competitive.

How hard is it to go in house from a real estate practice?

Does anyone else constantly put off putting their time in as they go and then hate their life at the end of the month? Then once you get caught up, you don’t want to enter more time, and so you fall behind again. It’s a vicious cycle.

Are there any role and responsibility differences between being an full time ACD and a freelance ACD?

I’m sure this question has been asked before... any suggestions for women’s flats with good support? Bad knees and my feet have been killing me lately

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

Are you seeing more beach time recently at your firm?

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

Entering my 15th week unstaffed for the year. Does Deloitte do layoffs for low utilization? Mine is around 60%

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

What does a manager have to demonstrate in order to get promoted to the next level?

Every hour I'm asked to stay past 5 is another hour I'm working less tomorrow. GFY shitty manager.

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Anyone else watch Forensic Files most nights while on the road?

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

Why aren't more people going independent?? We have skills, we have a rolodex, surely we can earn a lot more doing independent consulting?????