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How is the bench at your firm?

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What do you think of FTI? A good place for long term career? Given current market conditions..

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How much does the pre-MBA consultant/ associate role at MBB pay? Monthly salary+housing allowance

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Do promotions this cycle feel typical, or fewer than usual in your companies?

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Are there any expected layoffs at PwC in the region ?

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Has anyone else had their KSA visa rejected recently, even after being approved in previous years? I’ve heard several people are facing rejections, does anyone know why this might be happening?

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Anyone here have an offer from/work for Revolut? Would love to connect to learn about your experience. Thanks!

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What type of projects are you working on these days?

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Has anyone in UAE left their company to go freelance / set up their own LLC to do consulting in the region? Any issues with non competes? How are they handled here?

I set up my own company and have some clients li… more

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When do you guys think layoffs will happen? Dec or Jan?

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What's going on with KSA multi-entry business visas?

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Has anyone moved from Accenture US to Accenture Riyadh in Tech consulting? Curious to know pay package coming in L6. Do they offer housing allowance? If yes, then what’s the ballpark range for that? A… more

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It's very difficult for me to take this job seriously. Granted there are important topics we consult on, but the seriousness we give is funny.

I kept hearing about the "prestige" of this job, but it … more

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Hi all, has anyone explored technical sales exit opportunities from Consulting in Dubai? I've got 9 years of experience (mix of Industry and Consulting), looking to enter technical sales.

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What would be a reasonable offer to consider when moving from Canada to Dubai for a Data Engineering Manager position with 13 years of experience?
This move would involve shifting from consulting … more

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Dubai peers: Does anyone know a place to do professional pictures? Think linkedin picture style no photo shooting etc. necessary. Happy for any recommendations :)

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Anyone work at BCG M&A, PMI and Transactions team?

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when will this region start allowing work from home / remote work?

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Help a fellow ex-consultant with advice.
I worked for 5 years in a tier 2 consulting firm in strategy/Ops role. Then moved to Canadian banks in transformation/ strategy roles.
Recently, I got the offer in Riy… more

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Selling 6 tickets to Pitbull’s show in Dubai tomorrow at face value, if anyone is interested please DM me

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Does anyone have any recs on health insurance for one month between jobs in UAE? Leaving soon to join a new company with a couple of weeks between jobs and would like to be covered - appreciate any in… more

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Pure curiosity question: Which firm pays the highest at post mba level in Riyadh? I have heard OW is about 65k sar/month

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Applied to McKinsey without a referral. What are my chances of progressing even if I do well in the game?

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Is Boston Consulting Group hiring any GCC 2-3 years experienced candidates. Careers page is dead on the BCG website 🫠

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Does anyone know if K hired another consulting firm / appointed an advisor to handle its full revamp?
Because, you know… the strategy guys can’t strategize for themselves.

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I was having a discussion with an MD, and he was telling me how in the near future creating slides would be outdated and consultants should focus more on soft skills and building relationships. He was… more

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Is korn ferry a good company ? What’s their focus ? What are their salaries for managers ?

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Do you know of good headhunting companies I can reach out to, for UAE? I get random messages but would like to connect with credible headhunters

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Has anyone heard back from Bain Dubai recently? I applied for the experienced AC role and completed the online test a few weeks ago, but haven’t had any indication of next steps or interview timelines… more

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I got an offer from Oliver Wyman implementation practice at their Doha office. The offer is 25,000 QAR. Is this negotiable as I feel it is a bit low?

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Anyone experiencing issues with multi entry Saudi business visa? Rejected twice despite being a US national.
Reason given: Apply for temporary work visa.
Extremely frustrating

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Hi all. Wondering if consultants in this bowl think about starting own businesses? And do you take active steps to do that? I dont see a lot here talk about that, compared to exiting to other employment.

I used t… more

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Anyone at McK or Bain Doha or Riyadh open to chat? Junior PL considering the move.

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Do you guys invest in metals? (Gold and Silver more particularly)

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Interviewing for SA role in Big4 in tax (mainly PwC).

If anyone is willing to share what they’ve seen recently in terms of salary ranges, allowances, benefits, and what’s usually included when relocating (if coming from outside UAE), I’d really appreciate it.

High-level guidance is totally fine — just want a realistic picture, not official HR numbers. Thanks!

PwC EY KPMG… more

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Best transaction advisory firms in ME - talking ODDs, PMI, value creation - in terms of pay, scale & rep?

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Any info on work life balance in Revolut Dubai? Heard that they manage you from the UK but you work here

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Bain & Company I’m hearing a Bain & Company <> Kearney merger is being considered?

Any truth to that?

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