Partner One

How do you all think about personal brand to ensure you’re staying top of mind for your clients?

Is a personal retained executive recruiter or a exec coach( I know the two are different) a good idea? Has anyone hired and seen significant value in their career ?

Do you know any rainmakers?

What are they like?

What are successful leverage models (e.g., number of Director/SM/AP, Mgrs., and Staff) partners are using to generate over $3M in billings a year?

Hi Partners, curious to know if you own multiple real estate assets under LLC or otherwise. On partner track in a year or so and want to know if that will cause any interference with decision making t… more

When people say being a Partner is the easiest high-paying job there is, are they being truthful? It seems too good to be true, and I almost don't want to believe that some people have it that goo… more

Hearing rumours that McKinsey’s balance sheet is not so great. Lots of deferred Partner comp and signs of unrest. Any truth?

Do partners trust other partners for the most part? I know they’re not your family but how deep does it go?

Any PPMDs started taking adderall at some point after becoming one? I started last year just to stay afloat with everything on my plate. it's helped with keeping me glued to work at times when I j… more

Do we have any audit partners in the bowl? I'm curious to know what a day in your life usually looks like. Please elaborate on what your main daily responsibilities and experiences are in your bes… more

How difficult is it to hit revenue targets as an audit partner? I’m sure recurring audits help in addition to scope increases from time to time, but it seems like an uphill battle in terms of new audi… more

If there was a 60% chance you make partner at RSM in 4 years vs 25% chance you make partner in 5 years, which would you go for and why? Current salary difference is 230k vs 270k respectively.

What’s everyone’s take on impact of AI on the consulting industry ? Given it makes access to high quality knowledge so much easier, do you think this is disruptive for the industry and possibly existe… more

Dear fishes!

I need help finding a role. Can you please refer me for contract or FT roles in your company.

CPA with 16 YOE. Background in M&A, Controllership Advisory, SAP FICO & GR implementation & function… more

To partners at other firms. Is it truly the market or is Accenture dead?

What’s the no. at which you walk away? I find all of work stupid but don’t think im nearly close enough

Has anyone switched to a boutique consulting firm from a large firm? How has your experience been so far? It’s a consulting firm that provides services to middle market PE firms.

Comp is decent and lo… more

How long does it usually take for getting business case approval to open a role within a service line at a Big 4 firm? How does the process work?

Any insights would be appreciated!

When it feels too hard to keep trying, how do you decide if you need to rest or push harder?

For all the SAP PPMDs..How are you feeling the market in 2025?

Junior Partners - do any of you view this whole PE trend as good? My view is that it’s good for the greedy senior partners to make a cash grab and bad for literally everyone else. Am I missing any po… more

MBB partners - I previously went through an interview process and had a recruiter lie to me. How do you manage / find out about behavior like this? Would you be receptive to being informed about it?

T… more

When did you make partner? What do you think in this “typical” timeline (I know it’ll be form dependent)?

Is Senior MD a role at your firm or is what comes after MD/PPMD, the Chairman or CEO level? In the previous agency I worked in, we didn't have an SMD but there is one in my current workplace. Cur… more

What has been your biggest investment yet, and how did you plot your journey to get there? Did you get professional help to figure out what the right investments for you would be, or did you do it alo… more

How much do FDD partners make at PwC

Does your firm give you any benefits, like picking out your financial planner, when you reach the partner/principal level? If not, how do you go about finding the right person or company who would und… more

How do we look for Managing Director open positions in consulting at the Big 5 or Big Consulting firms?

HCVT- difference between tax principal and tax partner?

Would you rather be an equity holder or a non-equity holder? Also, any ideas on why the PPMD pension is much less generous for newer partners than it was in the past?

Can any recently promoted EY PPMDs share their experience with the panel interviews? Beyond the information in your RFI/business case, what topics came up? Asking as FSO Consulting candidate for MD

Given the current economic scenario and uncertainties, how are you structuring compensation packages to remain competitive while also managing firm profitability? Are you seeing any shifts in what top… more