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Vendors are very good at optimizing for RFP scoring models. They know how to answer questions to maximize points, not necessarily to maximize success. Long answers, familiar wording, and confident sta… more

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Interesting how strategy consultants, ibankers, and SWEs acknowledge AI will impact our jobs yet Big Law attorneys are adamant that AI can’t touch them. Would think the latter is the most screwed, no?

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For how long have you folks been consulting for? What is the max amount of years before going FTE and/or having your own business?

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For those that have ADHD, how do you cope with it in this career? I feel like I’m going to fall apart when I hit manager / EM level

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Looks like Cinema HD is dead or crap now.

Any alternatives to “legal” streaming of movies and tv?! On the television not just an app…

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Anyone at A&M’s PEPI practice open to chatting. Really interested in the practice and would love to learn more about your experience and in particular the CDD work. I’m have my MBA and 5+ years of… more

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Need meal delivery service reccs. Ideally 2 meals a day for 5 days. Price sensitive but will pay a little more to avoid crap or very small portions. Tried googling but found pricing to be somewhat vag… more

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I have a Deloitte ops and tech interview coming up for their capital markets division. Any suggestions on how to prepare for the behavioral? The recruiter said they will also ask technical questions.

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Thoughts on deciding between offers from two practices in the tech diligence space? I currently am an SA at PwC. Both of these options I would be lateraling in as an SA:

1. EY Parthenon Software Strategy Gro… more

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So I tried to use my phone charger to power my USBc laptop but it won’t work. What kind of a brick do I need to actually work. I’m done with the fat laptop chargers.

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Does anyone work at OC&C in the US? Curious to learn more about company culture, WLB, etc.

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EY EY-Parthenon - Director level role in EYP, have 1 interview left with a partner later this week. Have read a lot on here about how long their timelines are.

If all goes well with the partner what t… more

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Anyone at Marsh willing to provide insight into your experience? Broadly like pay, work, WLB, eyc

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👀What are some signs your boss dislikes you?

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How hard is it to snowboard vs skii for the very first time?

I'm going on a last minute skii trip with my m8s to France.

I've skiid before when I was like 12yo but that was 7 years ago + snowboarding seems much coole… more

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Sorry if this is going to be controversial…but in light of all the events a key question has to be asked that should hopefully have only 1 right answer. Do you think a country has a right to defend it… more

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Shouldn’t they be promoted for being pragmatic instead?

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I’m staff with 5yoe up for promo to senior. I’m looking to switch big 4’s for a senior role for more money. I’m grossly underpaid. Is this possible and how should I proceed?

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What should I expect for a verbal case and AI assessment during an interview? Thank you!

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Does Deloitte provide a financial advisor I can speak to?

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If you’re a restaurateur in the US seeing this, quit adding extra fees on the check. If I see “healthcare fee”, or “energy fee” or anything like that or, worse, a fee that’s specifically labeled to advance a poli… more

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I’m a SM at Accenture and meeting with my MD to get feedback on my performance and seeing how I can help with this account or others. Any MDs here care to share some insight into what they look for in… more

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Hi, does anyone here have experience working at Deckers Brands? In London

I had a phone interview last week and reached out to my recruiter afterward, but I haven’t received any updates yet. I am in my hopeless stage as i ne… more

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Would you be willing to live in a very mediocre non-metro area if it meant a 750k-1M steady salary with decent WLB?

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The biggest RFP mistake I see is describing systems instead of outcomes. Companies explain what they want to build, not what they want to achieve. Vendors then respond with technical solutions that ma… more

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Weird, I work at Booz Allen Hamilton and no longer have access to the bowl, anyone else?

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Stay at FAANG for $450k or join promising startup like Kalshi or Waymo for $250k cash + $200k paper equity that could multiply? Early 30s without family commitments

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What are the hours like in the big 10 (not big 4) now in internal audit- Advisory as a senior? Is it really better hours and work life?

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Can I get more context? Deloitte failed to implement or had incompetent staff lead a transformation. If they win, are companies getting precedent now to sue consultants at the slightest things go bad?

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Does PwC UK audit Tender? If so, what is the implications to the US firm? I know we are separate entities, but it is giving me Evergrande vibes.

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Anyone ever exit to Humana?

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MBBD confirmed

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money saving hack: if you buy directly from the store/restaurant and not thru DoorDash, the prices are quite cheap, and no fees or tips - y no one told me this before

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What’s the worry levels of everyone for the consulting industry (and economy) with the current developments of AI?

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Hi has anyone worked at EY Studio? What has been your experience so far? How is leadership like? Is it different than the culture in EY regular tech consulting?

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Anyone just leave Big 4 and realize, “Wow that place was really dysfunctional and messed up…” I switched to another boutique consulting firm with real technical consultants, and the management and cul… more

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What are people’s thoughts on Canada, UK getting visa free travel to China ?

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Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal folks - can you work from your offices? Debating an offer and I actually prefer to go in an office 1-3 times a week. Have heard anecdotally that 1) it’s primarily… more

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Besides consulting what is a job that lets you travel a decent amount for projects or clients? Not too many barriers to get into.

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