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How do I pitch my management/ client facing work under tech/sap consulting to a when trying to move into m&a?

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Is anyone doing ETA (entrepreneurship through acquisition) here? What’s your experience with it?

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works at Deloitte
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Has anyone exited or considered exiting to a business broker role? Currently in pre-deal M&A and was curious about what it would be like to support smaller transactions as an intermediary

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Mentor

Sunday Scaries anyone? 🫠

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I wish the U.S. would adopt 4 day work weeks.

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What are some top notch firms known for tech due diligence?

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Hope not too many of you are having to work today like me😅

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Anyone have info on Baker Tilly (or other PA firm) IB groups? How are the hours? May be wrong, but I imagine hours are significantly lower than typical IB with significantly lower pay. Is it legitimate IB or look… more

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works at Gartner
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Alvarez & Marsal How comparable are Alvarez & Marsal Pepi vs Amplify for comp , engagement types , leadership?

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Mentor

Happy Saturday 🐠!

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Hope everyone had a good thanksgiving and is enjoying those leftovers!

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Happy 🦃 day!

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Mentor

Hope everyone finishes out the Thanksgiving week well!

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Currently working in a strategy type role at an acquisition heavy F500 CPG company. Wondering if anyone has ever internally transferred to an M&A role with no banking experience. Would like to mak… more

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Mentor

Happy Tuesday 🐠!

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Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving week ahead 🐠!

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There is a specific partner and director who are running people into the ground. Should I speak up? We have lost a really good employee because of them. We are supposed to provide upward feedback but … more

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a Senior Associate
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What is going comp for a manager in mcol?

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works at PwC
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DT/DDV anyone hear back on promo yet?

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What is the best piece of advice someone has ever given you?

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Has anyone else noticed a change in tone from top management? Seems like as soon as economy dips they know they can f*** you.

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Hope everyone is having a great weekend 🐠!

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Who has to work this fine weekend? 🙋🏽‍♂️

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Offers at a boutique PE shop with AUM under $350 million or national Transaction Advisory practice? Which is best?

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I am over this week.

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Happy Friday 🐠!

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Those in the job market, how are they looking? Is it better to exit as an “acting manager” 2nd year senior associate or 1st year manager if the goal is manager in industry?

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Hope everyone had a productive Thursday!

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Corp dev in FAANG or for a PE portco - which would you choose and why?

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How has your week been going?

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Happy Hump Day 🐠!

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I thought deal flow slowed down near the holidays…

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Happy Tuesday 🐠!

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Happy start of the week 🐠!

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How much do you have to travel for FDD?

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works at Deloitte
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Is anyone still hiring? Was just let go

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a Senior Associate
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How long does it typically take to go from senior to manager? Any tips for trying to work towards that goal?

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Happy Sunday 🐠!

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How much PTO do you usually take around the holidays? Seems like everyone at my current firm always works even when on PTO.

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