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Are other Big 4 firms also setting up practices to compete at WITCH-level rates? I’ve noticed some teams billing at nearly half the rate of peers at the same level in our practice—and they seem to be … more

I’ve reached 5 final rounds in the past year and just got my most recent rejection. No feedback, generic email after 4 interviews. Honestly so fed up and makes me want to give up

What’s comp growth look like within corporate strategy teams in corporate world (f500). Knowing a lot of ex consultants come in, do annual adjustments / promotions reflect that? Or is it more like a t… more

Ai is good at interpreting and generating language. What else is it good at with reliability to deploy to business? Serious question. Taking an order at Wendy’s - great use case. FP&A related task… more

Did fishbowl break for anyone else? It kicked me out of my current company bowl. Has my old email as the verified. And my current company is one I haven’t worked at in 10 years.

Anybody has any idea why Accenture MDs are posting earnings reports on LinkedIn? So many questions

I am a manager Data engineering and Analytics domain. I have been handson most of my life but lately lost a bit of touch as things get busy in managerial activities. I don't see myself growing in … more

What are the sales, managed revenue targets for a SM / Director in consulting?
Looking for numbers for the level just before Partner

just started at MBB, post MBA level. looking for some ideas / tips - how do you all manage to stay healthy / in shape and get movement in? Feels like with travel and stuff it’s a lot of eating out to… more

I recently completed a panel interview for a Lead Solution Engineer / Agentforce SE role at Salesforce (Toronto)
Had a few quick questions:
•How long does it typically take after the panel for a final decision?
•What bas… more

Venting. I just got rejected by 2 different Big 4 firms after four rounds each. I have never felt more depressed and humiliated professionally.

I started my career at one of the big four so this reall… more

I travelled through 4 airports this week. Chicago, Orlando airports had less than 5 mins wait at TSA precheck. But Atlanta has 3+ hours wait time. New York LGA was about 10-15 mins. How was your exper… more

Anyone ever heard of e78 partners? In offer stage. 12 YoE 250k base + 25% bonus.

How crazy is it a year I tried to switch projects but my manager literally begged me to stay saying I was on a clear path to manager. Then fast forward to a few months later telling me there is no sco… more

Hi all, I would appreciate some perspective.

I finished PhD in Chemistry around a year ago and am now ~1 year into a Scientist role at a large biopharma.

During grad school, I got some traction in consulting but di… more

Negotiation timing - before or after final exec call?
Got a verbal offer from a tech co (senior IC). Want to negotiate comp/leveling, but there’s a pending “final call” with C-suite that’s described as formality, not evaluation.
Sho… more

Is a $100k base offer with EY-P for a consultant position within the deal management team worth it? And is there room to negotiate? I heard it’s the higher end of the band but not sure if that’s true.… more

Would you accept a new job in a MCOL city (having to move from HCOL) just for a pay increase? I am looking at a potential 30-40% swing on salary alone. The immediate short term increase in comp is att… more

Isn’t it fascinating that Europe was in perpetual war prior to 1948 while the Middle East was relatively peaceful—and now it’s the opposite? I wonder what changed...

I'm so bored and detached from my work

What’s it like to work in EY Parthenon? Neurosymbolic AI practice.

Parents want to give me money for no reason just because my sister needed a significant amount of money for an operation. I don't need it and feel weird taking it. They also want it to have string… more

Anyone at A&M willing to chat about the Merger Integration and Carve Out practice?

What consulting firms do alot of infrastructure/capital projects work… want to specialize in that field

Life’s what you make it…so let’s make it rock 🤘

Shouldn’t these companies pay for our mobile bills given we’re required to use our mobile phones to authenticate? I know those that travel automatically expense to the client but I’m talking about eve… more

I have been looking for work recently in London, after being made redundant from my previous company, however the journey hasn’t been easy at all. I require visa sponsorship by the end of this year to… more

How long is the application decision process at McKinsey? If anyone can please help.

Is the base salary for Consultant level at EY-Parthenon Canada truly $100k?

What would you do - Currently in Philly with a base of $167k, rarely go into the office, manageable hours. Got an offer with a base of $228k and 15-25% bonus at a smaller boutique in San Fran. Office … more

Big 4 consulting to tier 2 tech firm, 25% base salary raise with an even higher total comp potential. Currently on a long term stable contract and generally content with the work. Are you leaving for … more

I made my first liquid $100,000. What should I do with it? I’m single and 31

It wasn’t until I made partner that Converge’s smash hit “Concubine” (circa 2001) made perfect sense! (Think Taylor Swift meets Dolly Parton with just a tad more snare.)

Life’s funny like that… 😉

How is $205K base $45K bonus for 7YOE