Partner One

What is the salary band for an MD in audit? Also is there a promotion bonus for MD?

Partners/almost-partners who lateraled (from industry or other consulting firm) to another firm as a partner, how were the interview conversations and what were they mostly about? First time interview… more

When SMs meet with Ps to talk about their careers, what are some tips on things to discuss? Feeling like a new analyst again and unsure how to talk to them suddenly lol

Now that I'm in manager position, I find myself, like many other Deloitte consulting colleagues, questioning how long I should stay.. especially as I want to start a family in the next two years. The th… more

Is it true that the real big moneys for an MD actually comes from the annual bonus? I found some sources indicating a ~250k base for Directors/EDs and ~325K base for MDs, but didn't see too much c… more

How does compensation for a Big 4 Partner compare to a VP/MD at a public firm (e.g., finance, tech, or Fortune 500), considering long-term wealth creation, job security, WLB? Specifically, is the earn… more

How much do the heads of the big4 make? $15m ++?

Is the $450K ~ $475K range very high, or what's considered standard for an MD in business consulting? I'm asking more in reference to smaller firms, outside of the Big 4 consulting world. For … more

My wife's friend's partner was over for dinner last night and pretty much let out an hour-long discourse about how he'd be much happier at a smaller firm ... but I can't stop thinking … more

First or second year Big 4 partners: What do you wish you knew going in that you didn’t?

Can anyone at EY share typical base comp for MD in business consulting (first year)?

As an SM building a new business with a newly minted P (the P is also the new signing partner for everything I sell), how do I differentiate myself enough to also make P in a few years?

Are we Great yet? Did any of you honestly vote for this clown? And if so, do you regret it?

What do you think of Alvarez & Marsal sale and AlixPartners selling a minority? Will this change the competitive dynamic between them and MBB/T2s

Partners - What’s your view on the longevity of the partnership model? As someone who is on track but still a few years away from partnership, it feels like the landscape of traditional partnership is… more

For those whose firm went through a private equity transaction, did you have an opportunity to invest your own money? If so, at what minimum or price range and were you required to be accredited?

Fellow Partners I want your unbiased perspectives on a talent management matter. I’m at MBB and a superstar Principal/AP has had an offer from another MBB with higher pay and quicker progression to Pa… more

Has anyone tried a PR firm to boost your profile apart from your firm/company? Publishing media, tv interviews , articles, etc? Any experiences to share?

Average Partner Comp in Big 4 Core tax? Are they clearing 7 figures?

Big4 MDs, by which year do you start making 7 figures (if ever)?

What’s the best way to look for MD roles at Big 5? Currently MD in delivery for tech consulting.

What are general best practices in your mind on sales presentations/pitches? How do you prepare and decide on things like team size/makeup and depth of materials?

At what point in your consulting career do you typically make $500k consistently annually? How many years into Partnership?

Those who started their own shop, curious to hear your story? How many years are you in? How many employees? Challenges? Success stories?

I’m in federal consulting, have an MBA, and am thinking of getting a JD, am I crazy?
I’ve been in consulting for a few years with one of the bigger companies and have always done well. I’ve gotten top … more

Anyone ever been apart of starting a new capability/practice within Big 4 or MBB that ended up being successful? Can you speak to your experience, how long it took to get up and running, how did it ac… more

Currently an MD focusing on Finance tech - a lot of EPM + SAP, looking to check the market. Anyone recommends any headhunter? Specially interested in EY, KPMG or Deloitte.

Which consulting firm is best known for developing your sales and client management skills?

Contacted by a headhunter for an MD role at Alvarez & Marsal. What’s the production expectation and model? I’m in a firm with a more team-based, collaborative selling process and I get the sense… more

If you told a partner on Monday that something was due on Thursday and they’d get the draft deliverable for review mid-week and you saw them nod and write this down in advance…am I right to be confuse… more

How long before you can confirm you've plateaued in a role? Is 4 years the max because if so I'm there and then some. I’m not sure if I’m just feeling burned out or if it’s actually time to lo… more

What does Partner track actually mean? I feel like any role before partner (SMgr/Dir/AsscP, etc.) is on the “partner track”, but anything before those roles can’t be put on a “track”. What am I missin… more

I’ve got a $100k senior consultant who’s stalling out. She's five years in, no manager title. Another firm’s dangling $125k and a Partner pipeline. Tell me straight - should she jump ship or tough… more