Would a consulting firm not hire you on the basis that you couldn't do the mental math on the case fast enough? Any tips on mental math prep?

Any recs on places to go/things to do for a 30th bday in September? I live in NYC but looking to get out to celebrate. My initial plans included being in Mexico with my boyfriend, family and a few friends but it looks like hurricane season will be in full swing during my trip week so now I’m trying to find alternative plans.

Are you the type to go in for the kiss or do you wait to be kissed? Why?

Pillsbury Ny thoughts?

Signed up for improv theater to break my presentation anxiety. I'm freaking out a bit - but hopefully it will help. Wish me good luck.

So Zulu just won an award for culture. Is this BS? I’ve heard it’s a terrible place to work. What’s the vibe?

Recommendations for burlesque classes in NYC?

How much did your nyc wedding cost? (All inclusive). Trying to figure out if destination wedding in Mauritius is cheaper

I want to go out and pick up food instead of ordering, but the cold has me frozen to my couch

Visiting nyc over nye with family - is there any way to do a low key dinner at a restaurant or is everything ticketed

Hi AWS fishes. How bad are layoffs at Amazon? Hearing news of more than 10000 people getting laid off. Are they happening within AWS as well? I am about to join AWS in few weeks and getting bit worried considering the situation. Thanks.

I just joined 2months back ic3, am I eligible for hike this year, is there minimum number of days to be served for appraisal?

I have created Algorithmic Product/System for the client to take out inventory not-in-demand for long time to save storage expense and also provide an approach to prioritize Work Orders based on Market Demand. It’s more like an Manufacturing Plan. I want to get into Product Analyst/Lead role. What approach I should take? Any books to start with? Any events to attend? Any groups to join?

What’s the best place to work in pharma these days?

I would just like to take this time to tell everyone that no matter what your role is, or who you work for.. that we work to live, we don't live to work.

I understand that statement has some degree of privilege.

However when things are all said and done, a lot of us won't be worried about the extra dollars we made or an additional title we got, but what we were able to do with the time we had.

Are most new houses being built with induction cooktop? What has everyone experience been like? I personally had non compatible cookware with induction cooktop and wondering if I should just buy a new cooktop (electric, gas etc).. Other reason is that I read that it's also not healthy due to electromagnetic waves?

Hi fishes,
I will be promoted to A from this Oct . Pay scale will change from Oct . So will I get yearly hike or they ignore it ?

CAIA vs CFA?

Fiancé doesn't believe me when I tell her the middle seat gets both arm rests...

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

CAIA vs CFA?

Suggestions for home office chairs? Back is killing me; I can’t take the dining table chair anymore

How soon after a final round at Deloitte can one expect to hear back? My mentee interviewed on Thursday, consultant position, and was told they would hear back shortly following internal discussion. Since it’s been 3 days safe to assume it’s a no? They have another offer.

Why are tv channels different everywhere? What purpose does this serve?

Anyone can share when did you start asking for projects if you haven't started the orientation/training yet? Time to spill the beanz

Just got funded at Y combinator with a valuation of $7MM. Would you quit consulting at my age (23) to pursue this idea?

When you're working on a deck and told to keep it simple but add more depth...

BCG folks, I hear rumors of layoffs happening given the slow pipeline. Is it true?

I run a 10 person team in strategy I just inherited 3 months ago. Should I be getting revenue or in mms or what do I need to do to make sure I get credit for this from a rev standpoint? New to Accenture so feel like colleagues taking advantage of me and usurping my revenue? Does it matter? Don’t know the performance management process

Anyone have a test bank for the Azure 900 cert or have any recommendations on how to pass it asap. Also looking into AWS cloud practitioner

Tips for getting around pre-presentation nerves? Have my GSAP preso this week and have never felt so nervous! Have done presos in front of large groups before and been fine but this time it's like 10x

Anyone knows the compensation range and level for Microsoft Corp strategy and development senior manager?

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

Can you recover from accepting a bad role at a good company? Trying not to beat myself up for accepting this role. Can’t decide if I want to wait it out a year, ask for my old job back, or just keep applying (from a resume, bridges, and comp perspective). All the talk of freezes and slowdowns have me depressed

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.