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I haven't been able to find a firm that aligns or is willing to take me on due to needing TN status. I got laid off after my last engagement ended with Protiviti. I am ex big 4 but can't seem … more

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I needed something to help me keep focused cranking out excel and PPT for 4 or 8 hour stretches at a time— created some relaxing piano nature videos that have really helped me to boost my productivity. Sh… more

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I am looking to make a move from Deloitte to a smaller firm that is supply chain focused. Any you all would recommend to look into?

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Visiting Cabo at the end of May, I will be with my three-year-old toddler. Any recommendations on things to do, places to visit, food places?

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Should I go back to consulting? If you or someone you know made that move, what was the reason, and did it work out or end up being less stressful?

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Does anybody have a spare Hyatt Guest of Honor? I’m surprising my partner with a trip!

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Is the bar for MBB casing that much higher than other T2s? Seem to be able to cruise through most T2 case interviews but MBB ones are truly a grind

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My firm was acquired by PE 2 years ago.. 0 layoffs in my 4 years before PE took majority control.
Post PE: 5 layoffs. 2 this year alone. I’ve seen Partners, Directors, staff, others managers fired aro… more

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A few offers to consider. Need some help on weighting perspectives: other Big 4s as a Managing Director or MBB / Tier 2 strategy Boutique as a Principal? Of course, the compensation is higher as a Man… more

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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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Anyone work a contract role alongside their FT consulting role? Noticed a lot of AI companies are hiring for contractors with consulting experience so would be great to hear if anyone has done this.

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Heard GT is doing layoffs. True?

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What is your favorite boutique consulting firm for financial services? On the hunt for a smaller place.

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I recently completed a Salesforce HackerRank coding assessment for a role I applied to at Salesforce. Is there a required waiting period before retaking it, or can I take the assessment again if I app… more

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[Strategy consulting managers] How do you control/authorize your consultants to use AI within their day to day work?

Seeing rampant usage with no critical thinking employed. Sometimes easy to catch (e.g., ridicul… more

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My lead developer is very ornery today. I didn’t know it was possible to disrespectfully steal screen but he managed it…. 😒

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So I’ve been unemployed for over a year now considered long term unemployed my severance ran out and my unemployment benefits ran out I’m a bit on a pickle here! So I need to find ways to make money … more

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I love AI, but it’s making me go crazy. People are using AI to draft summaries for their slack canvases and they are SO LONG and filled with such nonsense. I’m fatigued from having to then use AI to s… more

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Great environment and energy. I really feel like home here.

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Can I get honest idea of hours you work?? Company, division/area, average hours per week?

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So the accenture Avis code now limits to 600 km?!?

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Considering an exit from McKinsey as EM with 3 year tenure post MBA to financial services in tech org. TC is $325k with strong growth, WLB drops from 65-80hrs a week to 40-50hrs and no travel. Would you take it?… more

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I recently attended a meeting where one big 5 partner spoke about AI disruption in consulting. Specifically, competitors leveraging AI in lieu of human experts to lower fees. Ultimately driving more l… more

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McKinsey & Company Who is better in AI McKinsey & Company or BCG X ?

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What’s the salary range for a SM at EY?

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Move to NYC or stay in London?
170k USD or 80K GBP. This is base, significant equity and bonus on top….

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Does anyone have an experience of working in Australia specially the melborne part
.I am intersted in taking the step and moving there but I need some insight.

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McKinsey & Company Interviewing for McKinsey & Company Summer BA. Had an R2 like this: brief intro, straight into a standard M&A case, no PEI.

After framework, did market sizing. He said my cl… more

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McKinsey & Company I have the solve assessment for McKinsey & Company in a few days. I don’t even know how I got the invite tbh. I’m in people consulting and have barely any experience in this typ… more

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For those who are moms, when did you stop traveling before giving birth?

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What do you think of the title "associate partner"?

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What is best in terms of future career opportunity?

1) Stay at current company in AI strategy for a large financial company in nyc (~240k tc) they filed my perm a few months ago

2) Go to S&O hardware role at b… more

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Have an offer from West Monroe in the Operations Excellance practice as an early career experienced hire in the New York Office. Thoughts on there vs Protiviti ? What does career progression look like… more

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Just seen details on Bain’s and OpenAI partnership and reads like a strong strategy that’ll help them steal more market share with PE clients.

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Any tips for McKinsey Solve?

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Tech companies across the U.S. are laying off employees, including people who gave years — sometimes decades — helping build those companies.

What feels difficult to understand is this:

If AI is increasing efficien… more

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Is Accenture a good career accelerator if you’re coming in as a manager? Trying to break through to the next level and this is the only door opening at the moment. Practice is banking & capital ma… more

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Work-induced insomnia and stress have left me non-functional today. Am I burning out, or is this a sign I should quit?

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🤔 Do you feel comfortable saying no or setting boundaries at work, or does that feel like something you can't or shouldn't do?

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