Morale at McKinsey feels like it’s at an all-time low. Ongoing layoffs have gutted internal teams, leaving those who remain fully checked out. Senior leadership seems totally disconnected, asking for updates from teams that were eliminated months ago. Consultants are more stretched than ever, leaving less time to develop the judgment, client skills, and problem solving that once defined the firm. This place is quickly becoming a relic of the past

Fellow consultants — I have a shot at management but suspect a likeability gap is holding me back. I'm great one-on-one but struggle in group culture: I prefer owning projects solo, skip the lengthy "chew the fat" discussions, and have a hard time staying quiet when I see a better path. I notice senior leaders say less — I say more. How do you learn to play the game without losing yourself?

My manager (a man) gave me (a woman) feedback today that I need to smile more in front of the stakeholders! New low - soaking it in!! 🥲

How much lifetime income would you be giving up by moving to Europe and working at a multinational company there, instead of a corporate career here in the US? I know salaries are lower in Europe. I love Europe so much, and want to move there. Looking for jobs that sponsor a visa is hard though. Looking at SAP and Salesforce, for example…

How are we dealing with workplace crushes nowadays?