Compensation in Consulting

When do you know you have gotten to a point where you are comfortable? I have been stuck in a mindset where I am saving as much as I can and passing on activities that seem like a waste but to others … more

Will be looking at joining soon as contract is coming up but what resources are available for those without a job? This is the first time that I have been in this position and have seen differing info… more

Do you think I can get a raise since my manager is incompetent and I have to do most of his job? I feel like I've earned it, but he's the person I would need to ask for the raise and not sure … more

All I want is an NYC salary with a small town midwestern cost of living. How does one make that happen? Remote work doesn't seem like an option.

Fishes - thoughts on which to prioritize: AP at IBM Consulting or SM at ACN Consulting?

20+ years of total experience.

Also thoughts on package base, RSU, Sign-on?

How are the benefits at both companies?

I got laid off today, but didn't get offered severance. Apparently, anyone with the company for less than a year isn't entitled to a severance package. Is this even legal?

Hello, looking to see if it’s worth switching from a consultant to a sales role for a consulting group. Looking to leave my firm as it is not looking good right now… I have been offered a senior sales… more

To those that have moved from the US to Europe (looking at Germany) for risk advisory in a senior associate role, what is the salary expectation for one with 6 years of experience? I’ve seen a lot of … more

How do you go about dealing with rejection? I have a brother that is going through a real tough time in life but also has gotten to a final stage interview twice to be denied the role. Besides encoura… more

How much value would you put on working remote vs in office? Just got told that we are RTO for 5 days a week and currently making $124k. I have a friend that can get me in at a place for $100k but ful… more

What do you think my chances of negotiating more PTO are? I have a job offer, and this company only offers 10 PTO days a year, for everyone, apparently. At least that's what the HR rep said. Think… more

When you started your career, did you ever think $148,000 a year wouldn't be enough to live on? I'm this close to living paycheck to paycheck again. Prices need to come down.

I'm earning $172,000 a year. My manager said if I'm willing to take a 4% paycut, I can WFH three days a week. My commute is around 45 minutes each way, think it's worth it?

Any idea of the base range for IBM Associate Partner (band 10)? In federal HC.

Can I try to negotiate my severance package? Layoffs are coming next week and I heard through the grapevine that I'm on the chopping block. When I go into that meeting next week, how can I ensure … more

What things have been most helpful in creating a work environment that you have actually enjoyed? Trying to make my workplace more enjoyable for myself and my team. My thought has been going out for l… more

Would you rather earn a salary of $250,000+ but have to deal with a crazy toxic work environment or earn $150,000 or less and work at a place you love with a great working environment? (I'm assumi… more

Those of you who earn more than like $200,000, a year what's life like for you? Is it pretty sweet?

Is your 401k matching bonus enough for you to stay at your firm for the entire vesting period? Currently getting 5% and I am 4 months away from the full vesting period but have an offer potentially co… more

When looking for a new role, have you found it better to work through a recruiter or just doing your own thing through LinkedIn or company sites? Thinking about getting a headhunter but it doesn’t see… more

How do you respond to the question: what’s your salary expectations? Just give a number or justify why (e.g: I am at this and I expect +x%)? For context when I gave my salary expectation last time the… more

What has been the most interesting place that your company has paid you to fly out and work at? For me it was being able to go to a conference in Tokyo for a week from the US. What other places should… more

Has consulting been what you expected it to be? I believe that I may have made a mistake but the majority of my work over the last two years has been staff augmentation work and nothing of what I expe… more

I want to bring up a competing offer I have with my supervisor to see if they will match the pay. How should I bring this up and what should I say when he asks why I've been interviewing with othe… more

When an interviewer asks you what your salary expectations are, how do you flip it and get them to tell you what the salary range is? I hate going first, I always worry about shorting myself or going … more

How long could you survive comfortably from your current compensation if you only have salary increases around the value of inflation hedges? I have a friend that just bought a model X and wants to bu… more

Looking to switch roles from a process engineer to a project manager in the Chicago area. Have 4 years of experience in banking roles. What is the typical income to expect for a contractor or even ful… more

For those that have “unlimited PTO” how much PTO are you actually taking off in a year compared to previous policies? I have gone from 15 days to 20 but still feel like it is not enough to get away fr… more

To the people out there that have found work that you love, how did you find it? I have been struggling to find something that I actually enjoy vs doing it because it’s open and provides an income. At… more

When you're asked, 'what salary would satisfy you?' in an interview, what do you say?

Would you take a retirement program if you were offered it? With all of the crazy layoffs happening I am getting more worried about being forced to take one. Is it worth it usually and what should be … more

Are the people at the top of the food chain the only ones getting raises these days?

Instead of giving me a raise, my employer just increased my annual bonus potential by $5,000. If I hit my numbers, this $5,000 would be more than a raise, I think. But this doesn't feel like a goo… more

I was hired with the agreement of earning $98,000 for the first six months, with the promise of getting a 12% salary increase once my trial period ended at that six month mark. I have this deal in wri… more

🪙Money Milestones! What's your net worth?

If you had the option to play professional sports or go into consulting, what would you do? A friend of mine is currently in a lower soccer league with a possibility of moving up into the pro leagues.… more