List of the worst of the worst people, those unfit for society: - Those who recline their seats on airplanes - Those who don’t return their grocery carts - Those who listen to audio on speaker on public transport Am I missing anyone?

Got laid off from a smaller consulting and the separation memo mentioned that I can’t work for some of the banks. Considering an offer from big 4, do I need to let the new employer know about the memo that I signed?

The key to being promoted (beyond capability) is to be likeable. To be likeable, you need to be relatable. To be relatable, you need to have a wide range of hobbies and interests and appeal to familiarity - eg have kids, watch sports, play golf, etc.

Tech companies across the U.S. are laying off employees, including people who gave years — sometimes decades — helping build those companies. What feels difficult to understand is this: If AI is increasing efficiency while companies are still highly profitable, why should employees experience only the downside of that progress? AI should not only reduce costs. It should also create room to invest more deeply in people, creativity, learning, and long-term human potential.

How do you respond when at Partner starts yelling at you/your team? How do you respond?