Partner One

Do all equity partners (except those in public firms) get paid via a K-1? How massive is the tax hit when paying taxes in all states where the firm does business? Also, how big is the tax hit on havin… more

Partners, when you think about good Directors/AP’s/etc. are they originating and closing their own projects or just originating and then you are helping to close? Want to understand if the expectation… more

Joining a firm where travel will be more regular than before (Before was PE diligence work mostly so local). I live in CA but have clients in Washington & Texas.

For the days where I am in a different State where ther… more

For those that two levels below partner either at an SM or just a tenured M, how are you spending your time with clients each week? For the partners out there, what do you wish you did differently at … more

In profession for 15 years. Make 350 base with bonus in range of 275-325 . How am I doing? Live in Los Angeles and I don’t consider my job high stress

For those in Financial Services, are there times where you wish you went the MD at a bank track vs. the partner at consulting track?

What has been folks experience working with places like PIF in KSA? how is the culture of the OVCG there

What is Big 4 Partner buy in and starting comp in tax in NY?

Hi all, I am considering the following three roles and wanted to get your inputs:
1. Sr. Manager at Deloitte
2. Associate Director at Accenture
3. Associate Partner at Infosys

Do you see these roles as… more

As a young partner I never understood when I encountered people that had left Big 4 or other partnerships for a role in corporate. After 15 plus years as a partner I understand now more than ever tha… more

I am a manager and my boss, currently going for partner, is changing cluster as there he has more chances.
He invited me to go with him. Should I go or should I stay in my cluster?what should i consider? Any advice on next steps?more

Any thoughts on an MD role vs a Principal role at KPMG vs Deloitte in a consulting capacity?

Recently joined ACN as an MD. Anyone at Accenture's MD program can share whether the "vested" shares that you get from VEIP/ sign on process, are they marginable like the ones that you … more

Any idea what MD comp is in Toronto? Talking to a Big 4 now (Supply chain)

Are exit opportunities for new Partners who do not survive the first 2-3 years of partnership concerning?

I am in line for nomination in ~4 months (for a Jan ‘27 promo). One of the partners supporting… more

Partners, how did you jump start your network and sales efforts when making that transition from delivery to client development? Any tips and tricks? Realizing I should’ve started cultivating my netwo… more

How much of making partner at a large firm is just outlasting your peers?

any views on Korn Ferry, evaluating a senior client partner offer. Comp is good, any info on culture, ways of working?

For those who have transitioned to a new firm at the Senior Manager or Director level to start or build out a new line of business or practice area:

* What advice would you offer based on your experience?
* W… more

Partners that are moms. How do you do it? Do you feel like you’re still able to be present for your kids and family and still be a badass at work? Coming from a struggling mama trying to climb the cor… more

If you made Partner in 2024, did you get a raise in 2025?

For those partners who have been around for awhile - how has the industry changed the most & stayed the same since the merger of Coooers & Lybrand and PW, the fall of Arthur Anderson, introduc… more

What do people spend on vacations in a year, and what is your annual income. I do nice vacations and quite a bit of them but there are certainly nicer things I could do (first class plane tickets, lar… more

Thinking about an exit. What executive recruiting agencies handle Capital One VP+ roles?

Partners, is becoming a partner still with it? I feel more and more the luster dying out and the sacrifice not with the value. Thoughts?

Is there a typical quota to compensation ratio to judge "good" partner pay?

Ie. If quota is $5M and expected TC is $1M, is 20% good?

Fact: Fishbowl is owned by Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor. This means your 'anonymous' workplace venting and salary sharing is ultimately owned by the same corporati… more

Anyone consider transitioning to a bank as MD?

Curious what others think and feel about the current senior executive ranks in US (clients and consulting firms). Feels way out of balance with way too many late career boomers not retiring and not pr… more

How did those that came before me manage the stress in the year of your partner candidacy? What would you have done differently?

So burned out. Wake up, work, housework, parent, and do it all again the next day.

Curious what others think: are parts of our work (DDs, benchmarks, heavy research) at risk of being outsourced to specialized/tech-enabled shops?

Clients know data crunching can be done cheaper, and AI… more

@EY partners, what’s the highest salary you’ve seen for an external Executive Director (ED) being hired?

Also, would it be fair to say that typically it takes about 2 years runway to transition from ED to Equity P… more

I have a friend whose a brand new manager. They have a brand new employee who consistently does not do the tasks they ask them to do and prioritizes other low priority work (without explaining what it… more

What happened to the posts? Did the bowl get wiped?

I am an MD at Deloitte going into year 3. Anyone has made a move (direct admit) as Partner to any other Big 4? For MDs who have done it, what’s the recommended way. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Hi, have a Question specific to EY:
Are your service line partners not part of the promotion discussions? I did not get promoted and some PPMDs I know are shocked / some say that it doesn’t make sense … more