Partner One

Coming to the understanding that people want a good WLB more than most other things that were considered paramount. I'm curious about work-life balance strategies at other firms. What innovative p… more

Does anybody here do it on 45-50 hours a week? Am an SM thinking about my future a lot lately. I genuinely like the work (less the admin) and my practice, am very comfortable in professional services,… more

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Im currently an audit associate at PwC and would like to transition to consulting. Help a brother out and refer me please. Job ID:477267WD
Industry:Government and Public Services
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Have you ever felt stuck, under appreciated, or overwhelmed in your career? Had a career rock bottom? How did you transform or pivot and continue succeeding?

My wife and I are both up for partner / MD level roles at our respective firms this year and are wanting to start looking at a better financial adviser / tax planner. Any ideas on where to start to fi… more

Is it realistic to think that when you're at the MD level, you can stay until you want to leave? Or are you forced out after a certain number of years? I'm curious to understand how this works… more

I’m considering joining a partner who is building a brand new practice within a large consultancy, what are some pros and cons to consider from a career standpoint? How could this accelerate my career… more

Has a certain skill/lifestyle helped you be invited to internal/ client outings with senior people? Say golfing or wine-pairing dinners? What was it? And how did you build them into your life before y… more

Being an MD is part of the bigger plan and it's surely far away from where I am, at least as of now. But I have no doubt that I will get there one day! To the MDs on the bowl, what does it feel li… more

Does anyone have any insight into Partner and Senior Partner comp at West Monroe, specifically in the PE M&A practices? Ideally, I’m looking for total cash comp and an idea on what the partnershi… more

My kid will soon be going into 9th grade. What are some things she should be thinking about in order to be setup for success in high school and college?

What jobs pay better and provide better lifestyle than consulting partner? (Excluding technical roles like SE)

Those who started their own shop, what would be your advice for those about to make the leap?

How should I respond to a most petty situation? A Partner who used to mentor and support me, has unconnected from me on LinkedIn. It’s petty, yes. He was a Partner at a Firm where I was not yet any… more

Forgive what’s likely a naive Partner tax question. Im a Director and live in WA state, where there’s no state income tax. From my understanding the partnership pays taxes in all 50 states, presumably… more

How many Partners usually exit to become Operating Partners in PE? Any push back on not having industry operating experience? Is it even an “exit opportunity” or a lateral move with additional at risk… more

Idle thought - do you golf? How much has it been a prereq for your success?

Anyone here with experience charging at risk fees? Specifically, positioning fees as a coinvestment to PE clients or actually receiving shares in companies. Curious if this is common practice and addi… more

Hello Partners, Monday morning question -
When is the right time to inform clients that PM on the team will be going on parental leave once the existing project contract ends. However it’s highly lik… more

Is it doable to stay a career MD? What would be the pros/cons (outside of the financial gain)? Im in FDD and like the work/pay but started my career late and also just don’t see myself wanting everyt… more

EY partner ramp sucks. Y1 to 5 EY partners make significantly less than rest of Big 4. True?

How is partner pension sustainable? Other companies like airlines that had pensions went under.

$300k as a first year audit partner seems low. Are y’all at GT and RSM doing better?

BDO - what is the difference between tax principal and tax partner ?

How often do partner de-equitizations happen?

How do exislt opportunities compare between principal and partner(equity partner)?

Trying to figure out if its worth going thought the tough partner evaluation process

Public accounting partners: your (real) thoughts on the entrance of private equity?

Any advice on how to find an underserved space / market within a large organization such as Deloitte? As in, what signs should one look out for to identify such a space?

Trying to figure out how to pos… more

Going through a MD/Partner level interview process. Things I need to think about and present will be my 3-, 6- and 9-month plans as a newly hired MD/Partner at a firm. What are some key items that I… more

Partners: what specific skills/mindsets and wins do you need to see in directors to think they will be good partner material?

How does the pension work for Partners at big4? Or at pwc?

Partners - if you’re mentoring someone and they came to you transparently that an offer was put on the table for them and they wanted your advice. What’s your reaction? If they choose to stay do you s… more