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Has anyone here ever worked with or competed against Portage Point Partners? Curious to get perspectives on their culture and reputation.

A recruiter from Capco reached out. Any thoughts?

What advice would you give to someone who feels they were discriminated against as part of the partner promotion process? Trying to remain objective to the claims merits, but give good advice on next… more

Options for semi-retirement? 51, close to but not quite at my number, kids heading off to college now, completely debt free with house paid off (and looking to downsize soon). Would be bored out of … more

What should a 3rd year MD be making? $300-$400, or is this insanely low?

How does KPMG Principal comp stack up against Accenture, Deloitte, EY? A recruiter reached out.

Having conversations for a new role outside current firm. If I resign from current firm and do not have a new role at that time, how would it affect negotiation over non compete restrictions, if at al… more

How is consulting structured at Accenture? For example, in most B4, consulting is a business line that includes everything from strategy consulting to cloud migration and application managed service. … more

I am seeing an uptick in “I need a mental health day” among staff up to senior managers. Or “I don’t do this particular cognitive thing well due to this diagnosis or impacts of this past life experien… more

Is it typical for a hiring firm to ask for proof of current earnings?

I guess they want to figure out whether I’ve been truthful in what my current comp is (I haven’t)

Has anyone here negotiated a proactive exit from their firm? What did that look like and what are reasonable asks? How long did the process take?

Thought I would ping this group - any ideas for a hotel/resort in Mew Mexico or Arizona for early July with activities that a 15 year@old daughter might enjoy? Thinking hiking, outdoor excursions etc… more

Have any females dealt with constant undermining at work? I have never played the female card or felt this way with 30 years of work experience. Now I’m one of the only female leaders at one of these … more

Would you go to a rave or EDM thing with your team?

Thinking of leaving consulting and taking some time to figure out what to do next. I’ve got enough financial cushion to not have to rush. How would you make the most of your time off? I don’t want to … more

2nd yr in partnership with mid sized co. Been working very well with a client and it’s really been my anchor. But getting increasingly pushed by a couple of key stakeholders. Have tried having frank conversation… more

In conversation for a role “two levels from” C-suite at a F250 (they found me). Have had a couple good chats with my potential boss there. It seems they want me but I still have lots of qs about the role and their strategic … more

Any thoughts on Roland Berger? Good place to be? Good place defined as comp + culture, but mostly comp.

What are the best ‘next acts’ for successful, mid-career partners that focus on technology strategy topics?

Has anyone been approached or thinking about joining one of the many PE backed rollups in our industry (Ascend, Crete, Springline, Citrin, Moss Adams, etc)? If so, which firms and what do you think ar… more

I landed my first partner role last summer. Coming up for 1 year. I was hired in too, rather than promoted, which I think is fairly unusual. I had a pretty large target placed on me from day 1 and I’v… more

What was your path to Partner?

Honestly speaking, is pure-play advisory (strategy, org design, process improvement etc) going to significantly scale down because of AI? Is the future Tech Tools + Human-centered Wraparound services?

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Posted in another bowl but wanted to ask here also. Potentially accepting a Partner role at a non B4. What admin/Partnership questions should I be asking about the role that you can share knowing what… more

Seasoned Cybersecurity Principal based in Toronto with 15+ years shaping and executing Cybersecurity strategies, enterprise security architectures, and GRC frameworks at Big 4 and T2 firms. I've s… more

Currently a Partner, looking to move as most of my sponsors have left. How do I even start having a Partner/MD conversation with other consulting companies?

Is there an app or tool to help visualize manage a multi month calendar for consulting? Not for day to day meetings but more macro - that allows me to see broadly when current projects end, when new o… more

Would you take a sector leader role at a WITCH or is it still career suicide? What exits do you think could come from it?

I got reached out for a Slalom MD role. Is this considered a real PPMD equivalent to Big 4 or alike?

Any fathers out there who transitioned from a tough career (am an MBB partner) to something more conducive to being an equal parent? Every week kills me, but the paycheck also brings a lot of benefit … more

How many hours of interviews/conversations with folks do you typically have to conduct due diligence on a potential opportunity at another firm?

Requesting my third meeting with the Practice Leader (fi… more

Partners, can anybody help with an email address of a J&J person? Trying to send a personal letter supporting my executive role application/referral. Don't judge - I just can't run like a … more

General thoughts … pros and cons of PPMD in different Big-4. What do people think?

Do any of your'll have any recommendations of Executive Search companies that helped pivot a consulting career into Industry? I am finding it tricky to use network and not really sure what corresp… more

Can share how is the work culture in Kyndryl consulting?

WWYD? Have had a couple interesting - and flattering opportunities - come my way recently and in active convos with both:

1. Set up a new regional practice within an established industry vertical in a T2 strat firm

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How much do partners pay for medical benefits for families? Looking at a partner role and considering what the avg is for this expense. Thanks!!