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A bowl for partners, principals, and MDs in Consulting to commiserate about life and work
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Y2 Partner here, with a small, strong team that I built from the ground up. We are 30 ppl incl. 2 Directors. We have our niche and are creating value.

My Vertical Leader wants to do some consolidation within my vertical and b… more

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There’s a lot going on in the world of audit/consulting atm - PE buy ins, end of the Partnership model, cost led org restructuring, a stagnant advisory market - yet ACN’s share price has risen ~50% in the last 1… more

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Thoughts on the Deloitte restructuring?

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Has anyone explored going to PE as a partner?

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what kind of payout are partners getting in these PE- consulting/audit transactions (GT, BDO)?

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Has anyone started a side business (excluding real estate) in addition to your day job?

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I'm a 2nd year consulting partner, 35 YO. Had a great first year and 2nd year not so much, I feel like I'm getting burnt out already and find it to be a very lonely role. Nearly all my "… more

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I am looking for partners who can refer me. Not sure what technology consulting companies are hiring at PPMD levels?

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Looking for salary ranges, expectations and negotiating MD salary on the business consulting side at Accenture. Likely MD3 or 4 level. High COLA. Thanks in advance

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Anyone willing to share your experiences with AlixPartners? Currently a tech consulting partner in a large firm. How mature is their technology consulting practice and quality of talent? What’s the… more

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Do any of you feel like you have genuine friends within the senior levels of this industry? Our circle of PMD is fairly small once you take into account our circle of influence within the industry/sec… more

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Recruiter reached out about C suite role. I sent my CV but was told it wasn’t ATS friendly and was asked to put it in that format. My first response was, WTF, this is C suite but I set my ego aside an… more

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I hate sales!

I just hate it. Prospecting, Credentializing, Competing, Following-Up, etc. I feel like most of being a Partner is about constantly getting in front of clients and convincing them by being somewhat a… more

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What firms out there are hiring partner level roles? My impression is that hiring continues to remain largely frozen…

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Alvarez & Marsal Thoughts on the outlook at Alvarez & Marsal? Is it a good culture and place to be - or is the years long reputation around being sharp elbows, eat what you kill, eat what you bill… more

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What kinds of question do they ask for MD position at Accenture? And what does the overall process look like?

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Is it possible to make a switch to PE at the Partner level from a consulting firm?

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I’ve been approached by a founder operated firm as one of the first “new partners”. Base is high, and the standard bonus provides a nicer kicker into a good secure salary.

In addition, the firm has a s… more

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Why did Citi decline my application for Platinum American Airlines card? They made me unfreeze my Experian credit report so I know thats the one they used. When I unfroze, I checked my FICO8 score … more

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I am a direct admit consulting Partner at PwC. I have found it very difficult to succeed as an outsider. I have been searching for resources and help in getting traction without any success. My experien… more

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McKinsey & Company Bain & Company What is the partner comp like in Dubai at MBB (base and bonus)? I obviously know the wide range of bonuses depending on partner tenure and productivity - but say a 3-6 years partner (pre Senior Partner) with revenues of USD 6-10M per year. Bain & Com… more

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Alvarez & Marsal McKinsey & Company Bain & Company How was 2023 for consulting firms (McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Kearney, Alvarez & Marsal, AlixPartners) … more

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Early in my career (like up to SM, maybe even D), I’d do cold outreach to prospective clients “Hi, I’m xxx, would love to chat about your needs/our offerings etc” to initiate a relationship and lead to some BD. It sometimes … more

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What does it take to go from Partner to Senior Partner at McKinsey?

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Thoughts on the Porsche Macan? Is it a reliable vehicle, or am I going to find myself frequently in the shop with massive bills?

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Friends any insights on EY-P vs OW in NA?

How do they stack in culture, potential growth

3rd year partner at one of the MBBs but tired of the sharp elbows and general stagnation

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Looking for some guidance
What are the retirement targets for folks and how do you do Retirement planning?

Came to US as 36 years old, so relatively late start - currently 48 years old net worth of $4 M (75% liquid investments) can save … more

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Anybody set up their own consultancy - and then sold it? How did you go about it? Specifically, what did you do to grow enterprise value to sell it (rather than have a larger firm just hire you individually)?more

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How would more senior partners advise an MD on how to advocate for more comp? My productivity and book are very strong and my comp is way out of alignment with market.

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I plan to retire from FT work in a year or so. No one outside of my wife and financial advisor know that. When should I let the firm know?

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Are there any K1 partners principals who do their own taxes? I typically have done my own taxes (I am a tax nut) as an MD but just heard that partners and principals have to file in all states their f… more

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Is anyone familiar with the VP salaries at Gartner?

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What is a typical rough ratio of total comp to NSR for Partners in Deloitte Consulting?

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Any Direct Admit EY Principals out there - curious on package to expect for DA entry.

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Hi Deloitte Fishies, Anyone willing to provide a referral to Deloitte Digital for a PPMD role? Deloitte Deloitte Digital

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Hi all - I have been a partner for over 10 years. Given the recent growth of my company and the increasing structure I find it harder and harder to breathe. Clients and teams love me - our novel gener… more

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If you’re in advanced discussions for a PPMD role elsewhere, how much visibility into metrics etc is it reasonable to ask for? E.g. sales and rev targets, util targets for junior grades, rate cards/margin thresho… more

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I’m a recently retired B4 consulting partner with 30+ years in professional services. I am completing my executive coaching certification, and I am looking for volunteer clients to get pre-certificat… more

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What’s the best way to bow out of a job offer that doesn’t feel like a fit? It’s been months in the making which is why I’m looking for the best way to decline.

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How does searching for a new role at exec level work? Do you reach out to some recruiters?

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