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Direct Admit partner at Deloitte or Senior MD at Acn?

How well / hard it is to live in New York City area (including suburbs) with $700K/year and family of two?

Is the move from Big4/ACN to MBB as a (Y3) Partner really all that more challenging than from moving to any other major consulting firm where you have to rebuild your network, track record etc?

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What is the compensation (base and total assuming bonus at target) at Capgemini for VP and for EVP, in the US?
Have bonus been paid out in the recent years?

I thought GenPact only did BPO. Do they do other things like data management and AI? My brother is being offered a partner level role and asked me for advice and I am clueless. Pls share any insights … more

Is it “unbecoming” of a Partner to be shopping around your resume?

Not sure how to get other PPMDs/execs to take an interest in you as a potential hire without doing so. And the coded “informational chats” seem t… more

I recently accepted an MD position at Accenture consulting. Curious how those of you that have moved from Big4 partnerships to Accenture have experienced the transition. What advice do you have for me… more

Are you taking leverage to invest (besides home loan)? Thoughts and to what extent do you take it.

Those familiar with this topic, could you please share some details around Alpaca farming? Things such as how can one invest passively, where to find the investment opportunities, any online resources… more

Been a partner for 10 years. Love it but want to do more than just consulting. What parallel gigs have folks done? Thinking guest lecture, restaurant, others?

Got a recruiter outreach from Alix Partners. Any thoughts on joining as a senior leader in their FIG practice?

We are moving from NYC to Miami. It would be Manhattan to Brickell to avoid a daily commute. My partner is in office 5 days a week. I would like a perspective from people living in Miami on schools an… more

Hi all- does anyone have any recommendations for a tax planner and/or CPA in the US? We are trying to optimize our tax strategies and need some advice. Bonus points if you have any suggestions for def… more

Citrin Cooperman has just changed PE hands with a few notable datapoints:
- Emergence of secondary market for professional services - 15x EBIT paid up from 1… more

What is mid range partner salary at Grant Thorton? Say been a partner for 5-10
Years ?

What is the typical signon bonus range for ACN L3/2 in US? Joining from Big4, Cloud First area.

Anyone else feels like not returning to this job ever? I’m really not looking forward to tomorrow…

I am eager to hear any experience and feedback folks have had with identity protection solutions like LifeLock, Aura, or IdentityForce? A potential recent exposure event has made us (my family and m… more

Have others used the Hyatt legal services for setting up a family trust or family office legal structure? Did you use this service to source the lawyer you used? Or word of mouth?

Do you have a lawyer? I watched too many crime shows over the break and started to think I don't have the "call my lawyer" option. Do you?

Any international vacation ideas for this year? I’ve traveled extensively and looking for some new ideas!

Question for Partners on H-1B: Do you file an LCA each time you travel to a new city (for more than a week) to sell work or execute a project? I have three potential clients in different cities, and m… more

How much equity $ do you own? Awarded or paid for?

I hate my current firm (culture, pay, partnering model, leadership’s lack of strategy, etc). Looking externally. What’s the minimum bump, if any, that you’d move for given those circumstances? Would y… more

Anyone bought a coin op laundromat? How is it doing? Any tips?

Any good recommendation of tailored made suits, dress shirts and pants in the US?

Most expensive primary residence - value today and city please

How many (and who) of you own a Ferrari or a Lamborghini? Which model? How much did you spend to buy? New/used? And how much do you spend annually on maintenance?

Folks who went to industry / had a spouse do so at same level of seniority as we are — what did severance packages look like if someone was laid off? Just had it happen to me a considering negotiating.

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Do Partners splurge on luxury watches? What do you have and for how much

I am being considered for an MD>P conversion. From B4 partners, what do I need to know and think about? And yes, I have mentors who share perspective, but keen to crowdsource broader views. Appr… more

I didn’t realize how much I needed this break until tonight, when I finally felt like I’m starting to relax. By the time I head back into the office in early January, I should feel like a new person.

Partners who have left one consulting firm for another: how was your experience? In particular, (1) what motivated the move?, (2) what was the hardest part… (3) … and the easiest part? (4) how success… more

If your spouse was raised by a highly critical (and highly successful) parent and you can see the effects (self doubt, tendency towards perfectionism, inability to relax or even admit they need to slo… more

Is there a succinct explanation of how B4 partner comp works? Trying to understand how it compares to public companies (eg. Accenture). Trying to understand K1 impacts, retirement, healthcare, etc.

Whether you believe in resolutions or take advantage of the Christmas break to rethink your life choices, share your resolutions/objectives for the year with fellow partners here. You might inspire so… more