Partners Only

What is the internal partner promotion to external hire ratio at your firm? (And similar ratio at public firms for PPMD or partner equivalent )

For those that transitioned from consulting into senior industry roles (VP+, Fortune 500 type), any advice on first few days/weeks in a new job? What did you do to set yourself up for success? Startin… more

Anyone doing first dead lending (hard money real estate lending). My advisor has suggested it to balance the risk in my portfolio (95% equities) as an alternative to bond funds. What rate are you ge… more

How much do you target in your kid’s 529? Given tuition inflation, and the vast cost difference across public and private schools, how do you think about a target number? I currently have ~$60k saved … more

How do you compare PWC vs Deloitte partner benefits? What are the major differences in benefits like Pension? 

Looking for advice…and to check my thinking. After I returned from LOA, I am not able to get any traction: not getting pulled into pursuits or any work, excluded from calls I used to be part of, and… more

Solved my own problems so far in life, achieved success in every way measurable, yet wondering about taking care of my mental health now. Anyone want to share tips/tricks/psychological approaches. Med… more

Need to find an anniversary present for my wife. Anniversary is tomorrow :). Any help with the appropriate gift for the 12th anniversary (under 1500)

Debating a good time to retire. Would $10m nw incl real estate be good enough a kitty if kids education is funded?

How much does one make as a board member and what’s the typical time commitment?

Curious to hear thoughts and stories about growing within a firm when you’re in a niche area. I am in a specialty area which although unique will never be as large as many other practices. I enjoy wha… more

Questions for McK & Bain 🐠: - What’s the level progression of your expert track? What are the titles and is there a minimum tenure required to progress? - Is there access to equity partnership? F… more

Is anyone in Marbella? On a project in Spain and spending weekend here, but on my own and very bored 😑

We’ve got some spare cash and my BMW 540 lease is coming up soon. For my next car, I’m considering a Ferrari or Lamborghini or McLaren, less than $250K. Any advice as I explore? I drive 6-7k miles/yr,… more

I am curious to know leaders’ thoughts on managing out of the pandemic …. What are other firms doing around vaccines? And what are your personal thoughts on whatever your firm is doing?

Considering a move to ZS as a tenured direct admit partner. What is the average salary for a Y2/3 Principal at ZSA? FWIW, coming from MBB

Any partners who switched from B4 to MBB, if so what was your experience and how was the transition? Would you do it again?

If money was not a factor, would you continue your job? What’s driving you to get up in the morning? Through a series of lucky investments this year, I multiplied my NW to a level where I could easil… more

Which title sounds more senior: Associate Director or Principal Director? It’s a pure ego question to be answered with your guts.

Hi fishes - I’m with an MBB as a 2y Partner looking to move to B4, for a bunch of reasons. In active conversations with two of them. While compensation levels seem similar for now, the other posts on … more

is partner at a big-4 better than a equivalent role at accenture? is there a comparable role? in pay and prestige? as i understand there is no equity concept at accenture but may be pay wise they can … more

Was approached for an L7 job at Amazon. I’m making $1.5m right now. Is it worth even having a discussion?

Is there a (recent) ex-Accenture MD that took a principal role at Deloitte or PwC be willing to DM? I have started the interview process at these 2 firms and would like to understand compensation, cul… more

Partners & Principals, If you have offers from couple of big-4 (Deloitte, PWC, EY and KPMG) & also mid tier such as RSM /Grant Thornton etc. What is your advice? It appears the starting sa… more

My SO is moving from consulting to take an executive role at a F500 company in a couple of weeks. What are a few best practices you would recommend before starting the role? Is it normal to reach out … more

I’ve received a very nice offer from a competitor consulting but my company will cover it and add more cash bonus on top. How do I politely decline an offer without closing the doors in the future?

Does anyone know the rough salary range for tech MDs at a tier 1 bank (US based)? I understand that it’s going to be a wide range, I want to get a sense of what the floor and average is. I’m consideri… more

Deloitte PMDs - does anyone know where to request our non-compete agreement?

Question for the big-4 partners & principals, relative to the previous years ,was there a big jump in per share or per EPU(earnings per unit) for FY21? associated to operational spend reduction wa… more

I’m sure this won’t come across well but I have to say it… my husband and I make good money (about $600k combined) and are grateful for it but these Biden tax increases are going to kill us. The trul… more

I am struggling with motivation. My job is good - it’s interesting and engaging. My health is good - I’m exercising regularly and I feel pretty healthy. Kids good, spouse ok - but I just came off PTO … more

Considering an imminent offer from Accenture. What is the entry level salary range for a Principal Director (Level 5)?

Is the tech consulting industry under disruption? How do you think the tech consulting - especially the big4 tech practices will evolve in 5 years time?

Does anyone have a clue IBM 'band D' pay in Asia? Is it similar to US pay or is it marked down?

Just made MD at KPMG. What type of pay increase can I expect?

How do I go about pivoting from customer facing roles to internal roles? My company is too small (health tech). I am burned out on executive relationships, customer facing demands, etc. I really enjoy… more

I’m curious to know the average hours worked per week at IBM GBS Consulting as an Associate Partner. Anyone has a reference?

Those who have contributed/evaluated 529 lump sum limit of $75k (5 yr advance) - Are we supposed to contribute entire 75k in one transaction to avoid gift tax etc. or can it be spread over calendar yr… more