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For those who have been in consulting for a long time (20+ years), what were other "X new shiny thing is going to kill consulting" and in retrospect, how did that change the job?

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Nearing the end of a recruitment journey for a #big4 - and wondering if folks clear up, or reduce their social media history before an offer phase?

I haven’t been in on my socials in a while, and wonder if anyone… more

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Left consulting for industry and just don't like it. I want to boomerang but go internal. I've jumped jobs some trying to find a good fit. How bad would it be to boomerang?

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When you speak to AI, what gender do you assume it to be? Asking so I know which appropriate expletives would be appropriate.

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Career Planning Question - Just started a Director level role at a F100 healthcare company. I want to get to PE PortCo C-Suite (CDO, CTO, CCO, CIO, or COO) as an end goal.

My goal is to jump either internally or e… more

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Consulting response to consulting phrases. If someone says in the meeting, can i ask a stupid question. Just say “better than everyone I know” and then let silence do the rest.

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I have a job opening which aligns with my role it's part of the Digital Product strategy under Song division. Accenture USA

This is my first time applying to accenture. I have some questions and would appreciate some help.

What are your rol… more

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How do you manage your tax filing? Do you go around and download documents from all different banks and systems or is there a way to do it more easily?

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what happens if you fall in love with a client

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Senior consultant at Capgemini frog or consultant at Accenture song Chicago office. Previous comments told me to go for Accenture … however I am early career neurodivergent queer woman and im not sure… more

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My current client is so relaxed. It’s super common for people to just say “I’ll be out for the rest of the day” via email.
It’s got me wondering….. is this what it’s like to be European? 🫠

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What does a sap delivery executive do ?

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You never forget your first time😢

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How do you all deal with 7 hrs of straight back-to-back meetings?

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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… more

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Seems like if you were a generalist consultant who got laid off this year, the market is exceptionally unforgiving - almost all the jobs out there are looking for deep expertise, especially with AI 🤷… more

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Would you leave for a corp strategy role in tech?

Currently a Principal-level consultant. $260K base, 25-30% bonus. Have an offer for a corp strat role at a major tech company with $180K base and more equity… more

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Why did we kick the hornets nest in Hormuz again. Smh.

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I put in my two weeks and after interviewing a couple of candidates to backfill for my role, project leadership decided not to hire anyone and instead "make the most of my capabilities with the t… more

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How many hours per week are MBB partners working, excluding travel?

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Curious to hear from current and former Big 4 employees how accepted are visible tattoos in consulting?

Specifically: neck/hand tattoos that can't easily be covered by standard business attire. Are we talking… more

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Recently got laid off. How do I get back into the job searching world?

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Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal Do you use personal cards or company provided cards for travel?

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Anyone in PwC Salesforce practice able to chat? Getting reached out and wanted to see how’s the practice in NYC.

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I have an interview with Grant Thornton but I’m not based in any of the cities they listed on the JD. Will they allow me to work from the city I currently live in? They also have a presence in ATX and… more

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Starting to believe that certifications are really just corporate MLM schemes disguised as qualification to do a job.

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Every consultant and their grandma is an AI expert on LinkedIn. These pros put out more “think pieces”, white papers and expert takes than those from OAI, Anthropic, Google, AI research labs, deployme… more

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KPMG peeps - how has the unlimited PTO been in your experience? Can you actually use it at will? Does stigma vary by team? What’s the longest you’ve taken?

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The power trip of TSA agents should be studied

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What do we all think of Cerebras IPO tomorrow? 185/ USD a share is wild.

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Survivor Guilt is real. Help me prove it?

We focus on those let go, but what about those who stayed? I’m a grad student researching the mental health cost of "silent firing" and layoff practices in Tech/Prof Services.

I need 190 sur… more

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Im sitting on a lounge chair by a pool, listening to Mr Blue Sky on my AirPods. No more calls for the day, not a care in the world 😎 happy hump day ☀️

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Would someone with Deloitte share what actually changed with benefit reductions? Is it true that parental leave, PTO, etc were reduced? Would appreciate hearing facts of the change. Thanks

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Interviewing at PwC. How much should I except for a SA in the consulting/advisory umbrella in a MCOL?

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I hate sitting in a conference room and working on a laptop all day vs having monitors

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When it comes to making strategy decks and playbooks, is Claude the best option or does anyone use Google? I can’t handle how generic ChatGPT is, but the Claude usage limits rack up quickly when askin… more

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what’s the best path for accumulating wealth trying to pivot out of life sciences consulting (think biotech/pharma strategy)

planning on leaving end of next year with 3+ YOE

is it leaving for industry… more

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Anyone know how Capital One referrals work? Are they tied to a name vs email vs something else? I received an official referral via my work email and I used a personal email to apply. I just realized … more

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Would you take a pay cut from $205K base to $180K base to go fully remote + can live wherever (from 2 days in office in NYC).

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