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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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Anyone here managed to transition from advisory on energy/ oil and gas / energy transition to infrastructure finance?

I'm advising infra funds / PE/ Oil Majors on energy transition in my current r… more

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Anyone ever felt that the work is repetitive and joyless? Despite great commercial success nothing really matters? How to understand if it is time to move on?

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Planning to leave with a few of my folks and start a small shop (5-8 of us). Commercial details are mostly sorted. What titles have you seen people hang on themselves in this situation? Should I be pr… more

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I started a single member LLC last year and am looking for the best tax software to handle that plus my personal return. Any recommendations?

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Planning to retire in a few years but wife and I have been doing some soul searching and can’t decide what we want to do, exactly. We will be in our early 50s and have one kid still in high school. He… more

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Partner at a 1200 people firm. Want to make direct admit Partner at a Big 4, since pay is better. I also love the pension options for Partners with 10 years experience. Targeting PwC and Deloitte but also okay with EY. My sp… more

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Thoughts on Avanade? I’m being approached about a global line of business lead role, and just not familiar with them. Thanks!

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Man in the US here. Trying to slowly move away from the traditional dark black leather shoes to a more casual, but still high end style. What shoe / sneaker brand do you use?

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Do you use any CPA for tax planning/strategy? I feel I am not maximising tax benefits and giving too much to Uncle Sam! Are they worth it and what is the typical fee?

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What’s everyone do for financial advisors? Seems like the standard is % of assets under management (seeing sliding scales starting at 1% and moving down with more assets) with some doing flat fees but… more

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Anyone heard of Execore before? Some leadership network. Sounds like Chief. Curious about it.

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How does one go about getting a senior-ish role in Federal government? I don’t mean like Hope Hicks/in the Oval Office. But say the Exec Director of a small agency or sub-agency? Few hundred people re… more

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What is a typical package and difference between principle and partner at zs? What are package ranges?

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I’m looking to connect with some Deloitte MDs. Please DM me. I’m being recruited by the PMD recruiting team and they said the only openings for my practice area is as an MD. I’m trying to gauge if bei… more

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What is the "Strategy and Transformation" practice within Business Consulting at EY?

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I’m feeling like I’m ready for something different in my life. Has anyone taken a break to figure things out or exited to another field? If so, how do you feel about it?

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I am exploring a potential Principal role at EY and am in the midst of serious discussions with their leadership team. Would any former EY Principals be willing to have a quick chat on their experienc… more

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My firm is making a huge push for partners to work from the office and/or be on the road 4 days per week. After being largely remote for the past 4 years, this is tough for me to swallow with kids at … more

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Any firms out there looking for a leader for their Microsoft Practice or Digital Transformation Practice? If so please DM me.

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Can anyone share info on Charles River Associates? A friend that’s not currently a PPMD is being approached. I’m not familiar with their work, comp, or even ownership structure as a PPMD (do they get … more

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How's Genpact in traditional consulting work and overall culture? Have been reached out by them for a consulting leadership role. I am a partner at B4.

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So according to the FT Baker Tilly have just taken a PE investment for 50% of the firm… How much further will PE push into accounting and consulting and will anyone be tempted to go after one of the B… more

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Ladies, need some advice on where to get a few new suits for boardrooms and exec meetings, and a handful of more casual blazers. Looking for some nice investment pieces and am considering a personaliz… more

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A small $100M consulting company is interested in hiring me as one of their top 5 partners. Company has around 300-400 people total. I need some input from Partners here on the starting point for the … more

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First time flying on the private corporate plane (G6), US Midwest to Europe. Will be me, a few client senior execs, a few slightly more junior execs. I’ll be one of two women out of 7-8 total (if th… more

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Curious if you are happy you stayed in this profession? I enjoy the work, but sometimes wonder if I’d have been just as happy in an industry role, not living on the road, and with a nice stock package… more

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Been a Partner for a year. I don’t think I’m enjoying it: lots of admin/process; despirited by targets and metrics; I feel like I’m constantly stepping around eggshells with the internal politics of accounts, cap… more

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Is it true that at EY, interview process for an external Principal may take up to a year, with a mandatory Board review? Thanks!

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Are folks taking leverage to make investments?

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