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I recently accepted an upward offer and moved from Accenture to a higher position in a direct competitor. Before the move, I was being reached out by recruiters on a weekly basis (consulting, industry… more

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Got a reach out for a MD position in Deloitte. Currently at a MBB… I am not seriously considering it but am curious as to how the MD role at Deloitte compares to a Partner role, and overall how it is … more

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I’m as close to burnout as I’ve ever been in my career. Just exhausted. All I do is work or think about work and it’s impacting my personal life, my relationships and my overall mental health. I can… more

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Has anyone ever been asked to participate in a sham performance review process? I am being asked to sit on the sidelines while a known low performer with mountains of documentation around client, exte… more

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Salesforce: What seniority level is a “senior director” reporting to a SVP? Is it appropriate for an equity partner from large consultancy?
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Is Sustainability still a thing at your firm?

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Office politics at my shop are out of control. Like people make their minions spy on you or call ethics or hr with unsubstantiated claims. It is wild. My business is net new and booming. How to naviga… more

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I’m considering a move from one of the Big Four firms to a smaller consultancy such as Baringa or PA Consulting. Has anyone made a similar transition, and what’s it like working at either of these com… more

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Need advice- I am a Partner at MBB. I have been a Partner for 3 years, just starting my 4th year. I feel my compensation is very low compared to the fees I generate. ( around 4/5% of total sales I do … more

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What is the difference at EY among Partner, Managing Director, Associate Director and Director?

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Need advice — i have been a partner 10 years and built a team from scratch. We have been successful. I have taken care of the entire team by giving inflated reviews, high year end ratings, pushing he… more

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Anyone here tried a thing called “Base” (link below) to find a good crowd to mix with? I am looking to rebuild my social circle after separating from my spouse after a couple of decades of being married, during… more

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I am starting a medical leave and wonder if it’s a one way door? Is there a chance I can return and pick up where I left, or is it out of sight out of mind? With job market as bad as it is - I am… more

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Hi partners. My household joint income from W2s (wife and I) reached around $550K and we ended paying back taxes for the first time. We have maxed our 401K, HSA and IRAs. Are there any other ideas thr… more

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From MBB TMT Partner to State CTO?

Would love insight from folks on an offer I’m considering. I’m a TMT Partner who does a lot of digital transformation. An old client of mine recommended me for a job… more

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Looking for new ideas for Admin Professional Day this week. I’ve already done flowers, gift cards, Harry and David gifts… any new ideas?

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Any folks with experience on buying a business through bizbuysell? Any tips?

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If you had to choose between PwC, Accenture(L2), Oliver Wyman and Alvarez Masal which one would you pick coming from BCG being a technologist? Assuming same level of P.

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Looking for employment lawyer recommendations in New York who can advise on mutual separation agreements.

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Does anybody have any opinion on Northwestern Mutual for term life insurance?

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Long story short: I took a year off to take some time to reset mentally and physically after a health scare. I kept the brain and skills sharp by advising a couple of startups during this time. Now th… more

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What is the leadership culture like at the consulting arm of Kyndryl?

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It’s time to go, but if I’m being honest - I’m scared. Haven’t looked for a new job in a decade+. Have an idea of what I want to do, but it’s different from what I’ve been doing. Not really sure who t… more

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Have been getting a lot of ads for these trading bots/algo based platforms (EFX, Korvato etc). Has anyone tried them and can share your experience?

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What's the story with all of this "Fractional CXO" stuff? I'd never even heard of it until 6-9 months ago and now it seems everyone on LI is a Fractional CTO, CFO, COO, even CEO in … more

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Is it feasible to negotiate a 4-day work week as an MD? Has anyone tried it anywhere successfully?

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Anyone have a resume format they really like geared toward the executive level?

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Got a recruiter ping last week for a Managing Director role at EY, and I have questions. Is the firm actually hiring? I thought there were all these layoffs - are you all done? Also…I have about half … more

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Have you ever challenged internal investigation findings related to a code of conduct issue with no direct or indirect impact on employees, clients, or etc.?

Appreciate any pointers ...

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Has anyone here ever consultant an employment lawyer to manage exiting a firm? If so, what are key considerations in finding the right attorney?

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As former Deloitte, I wonder if DOGE and federal cuts will change the playbook? For the last several cycles, the Fed leader has become the Consulting CEO in the US. I assume this is because it’s like … more

Anyone else getting repeated sponsored messages from BoardSi on LI?

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How is Public Sector doing at A&M?

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Serious question: when do you think this bloodbath will turn into a buying opportunity for folks that have a nice cash position? I’m still DCA-ing every month like always, but this seems like either A) a pending once-in-a-decade buying opportunity, or B) an utter collapse a la Japan in the 80’s.

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Holy crap. When do we get rid of Trump?!??

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How are things at McKinsey right now? Asking for a friend.

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Comp question: I work in continental Europe - 3rd year equity partner and make more or less 550k euros plus some additional benefits worth c50k in the strategy practice of a big4 - I perform fairly we… more

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How did you all celebrate “Liberation Day”?!

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What are the worst fortune 50 companies to consult for? I’ll take what ya’ll come up with and run a poll.
Metrics for what makes it bad - toxic culture, unstable leadership, consistent backstabbing, limited focus … more

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Anyone have a tax preparer that they’d highly recommend? (Not looking for support for 2024 filing, but my person is retiring shortly and I wanted to connect with folks after the busy season)

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