Partner One

Partners, if I’m a mid-career consultant at another firm who is interested in joining your practice, what’s the best way to word a cold email for you to take notice - and an intro call - with me?

How do you deal with work stress effectively so as to be 'present' and enjoy the time you spent with family and friends at night? I can't seem to get the stress out of my system and I look… more

Currently an SM in last 1-2 years before PPMD. Have 2 offers to jump to other firms as direct admit. Very tempted by opportunity to avoid next 12 months and ensure no disappointment if I don’t get pro… more

When people ask what do you do, do you mention you’re a partner? Or a consultant in xyz topic?

Are there any special funds for partners at the Big4? Afraid I have to sell off a ton of my stock portfolio once I join the partnerships?

Partners: where do you park your money?

Okay Big Bosses … need some perspective on hiring. Do any of the big 4 do recruitment for folks that require immigration? I.e. at partner level?

Partners - we are a diverse group. Does anyone want to share their specialisation/age/sex/location? Because it’s hard and Partners cover many demographics.

Need guidance please

I find it mildly challenging to plan a week out, and when I do, it's increasingly hard to stick to plans. Note: This is specific to non-client work.

For instance, I have a BD g… more

BCGers: Can Senior Advisors at BCG be paid a salary or is the compensation entirely variable? Also, can partners at BCG be older than 60?

Any 2nd or 3rd partners like to share how was the first year of partnership? Did you hit your KPI/targets successfully? How much did you end up earning as “gross income” in your 1st year?

What’s the partner culture like at Simon-Kucher? I’ve heard mixed reviews about partner groups there… Simon Kucher & Partners Simon-Kucher & Parters

Is it possible for partners to be successful and work 40 or less hours a week on average? For these unicorns, what are your tips?

How to best structure the business case for a specialty service line, with minimum direct clients but a good incremental to the total revenue and value add to the overall service / clients.

The hurdle… more

BCG and Bain folks: Is it possible to be a partner at BCG or Bain if you are older than 60? Also, can Senior Advisors get a salary or agreed upon fixed compensation/fixed retainer or is the compensati… more

Partners,

What are some must knows for an executive? I am good at my job but would like to be conversant or knowledgeable about things that matter to our clients. But there's a whole big world out there - what's a good target to … more

What's something that money can't buy? 💸

What's some of the worst advice you've heard someone give? 🤔

Question for partners who had or have an entrepreneurial itch. Do you find being a progressional services partner scratches the entrepreneurial itch or at least gives you a large sense of autonomy/sat… more

Has anyone here received an invitation from Yanik Silver of Maverick1000 to an entrepreneur focused retreat? It looks both intriguing and like a scam, and initial internet research is inconclusive.

Question for EY partners (current or former) - is there a difference in comp/benefits/retirement between an EY consulting/audit/tax partner versus EYParthenon partner? Would appreciate any insights he… more

How does sabbatical or maternity leave work for partners?

Is it common to make less money as a first and second year partner than as a senior manager?

Partners - what is the mandatory retirement age at a Big4 firm, and do you absolutely have to become a partner by a certain age to be vested before retirement? What happens if one is older - they cap … more

I want to buy a couple million dollar house (in UK ) . What would be the suggestion from the group to pursue the partner path or go on my own to achieve my goal quicker.
Thanks,

The marketplace is getting increasingly competitive with clients tightening their belts.

How are you responding?

Partners, if you could make partner and work for 10 years and retire or start something else on your own and the end of 10 years your share is worth $xM. What would minimum $xM need to be for you to f… more

Big4 partners - what is your estimated partnership equity value at the end of your vesting period? - 5M? More than 5? Less?

Which firm has the most stressful partnership admissions process?

Pay is $400k in income and $400k in equity. Equity is inaccessible until retirement in simple terms. With that said, how much house you think I can afford? Income should grow progressively to $1.5-2M… more

Do any partners here regret their career choice? If so, why?

Do you feel like you need to drink to be successful in our role?