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Fellow partners, what are your tax saving strategies? I am on a K1 with a national firm and pay about 45% in taxes (federal + state). Maxing out my 401(k). What else can I do? My company tax advisor h… more

Anyone live in a luxury rental building? How much do you tip for the holidays? How does it shift based on the number of units in your building / number of building staff members / your level of interaction with e… more

Fellow Partners, am planning for next year and wanted data points without making this is a bragging contest. Sticking to %. What % of your gross income do you save/invest each year?

My savings % has come down each year and i'm … more

Thoughts on whole life insurance vs term insurance. If you went with whole life, was the tax shelter worth the high up front fees? If you opted not to, why not?

Are Financial Advisors truly worth it? Do they provide any truly bold results in terms of tax and investments performance? I’m pretty knowledgeable on the financial market and derivatives since my uni… more

What do you expect total comp to be if you bring in 5-10m in profit a year ? Any rules of thumb

Which consulting firms in your view have truly mastered the matrix model of accounts x capabilities, and the Partner incentives and behaviors therein?

Has anyone here paid for a matchmaking service, and if so, was it worth it?

M42 - Year 2 advisory partner at T2 accounting firm- I’m in an intellectual rut. Have a masters engineering degree. Exploring a masters degree or emba. Thoughts/ suggestions/ reccos?

Was in the process of transitioning to a client in a senior role and the process suddenly stopped with the CTO saying to me “we went with someone internal”
Recently I found out that the CTO had reached… more

Former Big 4 partner, 13 months into my new gig. Signed a 2 yr, standard NDA. Do I really have to wait 2 years to call a former client?

Looking for thoughts from smart folks here. Currently a Big 4 MD. Expecting an offer from FTI. Offer is for MD level with significant comp bump putting me at par with 5/6th year partners. But the lev… more

Need recommendations for top family lawyers in the Atlanta area. Thanks in advance

For those in large consulting firms, what are your policies regarding occasional international telework for partners? For those that prohibit it, what's the reason?

What’s the policy for business class travel at other consulting firms for international travel? Partners in coach? Business class? NY to India

How are job prospects looking for folks in the tech / digital space? Considering leaving soon but prospects have not sounded great recently

Do people tip their EAs at EOY? How much? It’s pretty common / expected at McK but always weirds me out — I am not their boss; we both work for McK. Would strongly prefer this custom is eliminated and salaries sh… more

Need a recommendation for a divorce lawyer - PHL suburbs - maybe somebody who is good with mediation and uncontested divorce? Anybody you can recommend?

What makes for the successful transition from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1 firm at partner level?

Anyone here is or was a SVP or EVP at Capgemini and can comment on striking differences with other firms?

Has anyone taken a long sabbatical? Like a six months to a year? How did it work out?

What’s the real difference in compensation and prestige between a Managing Director and a Principal at Deloitte? If you were offered both roles, which one would you choose, and why?

My wife and I constantly argue about my working hours.. I work regular corporate hours and I do not work on weekends. My wife believes that I am inefficient in my job and she does not believe what th… more

Not partner related at all, other than we are all middle age or close to it. I found out tonight that a close high school friend went into hospice today (stage IV metastatic colon cancer diagnosis in … more

Looking to finally enjoy some down time after grinding for too many years. Has anyone done a “round the world” ticket business class? Star alliance and One world both have this. Is either one better t… more

Offered a COO role, but asked for a compensation proposal and could use some help on data points or resources to assist my research. What are typical compensation structures and ranges for COOs in hea… more

What did you treat yourself to when you made equity partner?

1. When speaking with two or more companies or recruiters, and all discussions are progressing, how early or late in the process is the best time to let them know that I’m also in talks with their competitors?
2. … more

For those in dual-high-powered career roles with young kids:

What is your childcare model? Do you have someone living in? We have a newborn and are beginning to think that’s the only way to make things… more

Would it ever be worthwhile to undertake a MBA at 46 when already a partner?

When switching to another consulting company, which advices do you have to propose a 100 day plan?

Do any of you have friends or family in the fashion industry? My wife recently ventured into this space and launched her own brand, despite having no prior experience in the field. While the first few… more

Does anyone else find their firm culture to be increasingly disrespectful? Not particularly talking about woke-ism, but more toxic professionalism, weaponization of value statements, etc. Feels like o… more