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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

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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

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McKinsey Peeps, do you have any insights? I don't want to pay for the article lol.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rather optimistic of this poster to think we'll make it another seven years, lol. But seriously, if the wait was seven months... maybe a year or two, I would hold out for the $700k, but seven years? Psssh, give me that $200k today. What are yall doing?

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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.

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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?

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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10 years of experience for a Senior role and this is the salary range they're offering? WITH

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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🪙Money Milestones! What's your net worth?

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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

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