Business Technology Analyst

As a Sr. Strategist, what are the benefits of going platform side (insta, snap, fb)? Does it get too sales-y? Is it worth exploring?

Hi 🐠s, anyone has insights about MBB Houston (TX) offices? Heard that they're expanding their healthcare practice besides energy but not sure... Any popular type of cases there?

What would you say are the most highly regarded / best paying health tech / healthcare companies? For context, I have 2 YOE at a putnam, trinity, clearview, huron firm

Parental leave policies for your companies? Doing a comparison and I'll start. Slalom's: 8 weeks for primary caregiver (maternity leave) 1 week for non-primary (paternity leave)

So those "free" FibBits we got earlier in the year, weren't actually free. Fucking imputed benefits fucking tax. $67 out of my paycheck.

I have 2 questions about KPMG 401k policy: Q1. Is it true that the company matches the entire amount at one go after the year is over sometime around February? Contd..

Can someone explain the tax benefits of an HSA to me like I’m five? Everyone seems to be on the same page with these and as a accountant I’m embarrassed I don’t get it

I’ve been on the same project for almost 9 months. What are the benefits to being on a long term engagement? I know there are some, but I’m having trouble seeing them these days...

Do firms have different policies for maternity leave for those who are partners versus those who are employees? If you are a partner, is maternity leave individually negotiated? My career is important to me, but so is having a family and I want to know what experiences have been throughout the public accounting industry. The only women I know have had babies before becoming partner. Is this why?

Canadian 🐟 who have moved back to Canada, what is the best way to handle your 401k, Roth IRA, Plain old brokerage account, and bank accounts? I would personally like to not touch any of these and let them to do their thing in the US till I need the money, but I also want to avoid double taxation on all of these

What's the best way to understand the 401k and how can I maximize my savings?

People are soft now a days and don’t read the fine print of you’re an at-will employer - which means you can be let go for any reason with or without warning. The business owes you nothing and life is not fair. Stop complaining about who’s doing what, ranks, who’s voting for who, who likes you and who doesn’t, benefits at other firm compared to yours, this right and that right and ask yourself the last time you HELP yourself. The sun will come out tomorrow and no one really cares. Help yourself

Roth 401k or regular 401k?

Should I try to negotiate Slalom’s benefits? Deloitte gives 25 days of PTO vs 17 at slalom. Also, no 401k match for a year at slalom :(

What are the appropriate steps to take when resigning? Want to make sure I am covering everything- HR steps, 401k, tax forms etc.

Anyone left EY recently and opted for cash payout from the pension plan? Looking to see how close it was to the estimate calculated in Benefits.

Who has real insights into the financial benefits of equity partner (e.g. How often are you paid? Is there pension?)?

Opinions on Citi/AAdvantage card vs United MileagePlus Explorer card for benefits on the respective airline? Don't have substantial points with either right now.

Traditional 401k Vs Traditional IRA Vs Roth 401k vs Roth IRA. What's the best?

Anyone take courses/get a degree from Harvard Extension School? Experience? Was it worth it? Are you also able to build a network? Realize it’s not like an MBA, but that doesn’t fit my life now .

Tips on conflict resolution/taking a breath/cutting your spouse and self some slack? Covid has upended our life, we have a two year old, living with family, barely have sex, at each other’s throats constantly, and are both exhausted and suffering. I’m also the only one in therapy, but it doesn’t seem like enough. My parents did not set a good example of marriage by any stretch, and it feels like my baggage is especially heavy right now.

Do you feel angry after getting fired especially if you can’t find a reason (I don’t call it a lay off)? It’s been a month but how do you tell yourself F it and move on?

Would it be bad to push my scheduled BCG interview? If not, how much lead time is appropriate? I’m worried I may not be ready in time. I think I’d say I have a series of client workshops that ended up being scheduled on that day.

Hello All, Looking for change management role in Hyderabad. I have an experience of 6plus years. Please let me know if any company has openings Thanks!!

Started with EY as an intern, currently a Senior 2 moving to Senior 3 in Oct. Part of Indirect Tax in the New York Metro Area. Reviews and utilization are consistently above peer group average. CPA, no Masters. Currently salary is 77k. I feel like I’m underpaid compared to peers/others when I see threads on Fishbowl. Does this seem low to anyone else? I need a 17% raise to break 90k at Snr 3, which I’d be bummed to not get after EY preached about high raises. New job searching level bummed 😔.

Been in consulting 2 years and the level right under post MBA, yet it seems like the new MBA hires coach me and are immediately more impactful. Is that normal or am I underperforming?

Are recruiting agencies really helpful? I'm ready to move on but still considering whether it's worth spreading my resume to 3rd party recruiters or I should strictly apply to any openings online

Question for the women: what’s your interview suit top preference? Do you always wear a button down or have you improvised w a nice tank?

Would you ask for a salary bump if lateraling into another position within the bank? Same band level.

What are the benefits of an EU citizenship/passport from a country I have no plans of living or working in. Will it make it easier to live or work in other EU countries? Can get through ancestors.

What is something you’ve done for your health that has significantly changed your life for the better? Something others should know about.

Pregnancy hormones are real. I haven’t cried in front of my team yet but everywhere else...including now in front of an officer at the US Mexico border. Nothing immigration related is even wrong!

How would you deal with being the only underutilized resource on your project? Client asked for a resource with my skillset but my manager doesn't seem to know what to do with me.

Trying to lateral transfer into Deloitte S&A as experienced consultant, and got a 30-min Business/Culture phone interview with a manager. What to expect?

Can anyone shed light on what exactly happens after you officially put in 2 weeks notice at EY? Exit interview scheduled? When do you return laptop?

Moms, upon returning from your maternity leave, how do you ensure that you are up to speed on everything that you may have missed out at work during your leave? Management Consulting is all about different approaches and methodologies etc. How do you ensure that you don’t forget what you knew before you left?

I read an article recently that said you should be investing 3% in personal and career development yearly, ie books, classes, certs, etc. Does anyone agree or have a different perspective?

are there any layoffs happened recently at Omnicom/PhD/H&S?

For 2021 taxes I want to make sure I get all the extra stimulus benefits below 150k. Would contributing to my 401k in 2021 reduce my agi to below 150k, making me eligible for benefits below 150k joint income?