Strategy Consultant

MC or TC? Currently leaning towards TC as I have some experience with multiple ERP systems. On the other hand healthcare consulting within MC sounds extremely interesting

Do you think your relationships work best when you're with someone who also works in finance/economics? Or with someone from a totally different area like Healthcare, etc? Discuss

First year analyst in consulting setting up my 401k - should I max it?

Have a friend who is a dentist with a masters in health administration. Fresh out of graduate school. He really wants to get into healthcare consulting. Will a firm even consider him (contd.)

Ex-kpmg employee here so can’t post in that bowl but does anyone here know how pension plan works? I was vested based on time with firm but does the money stay there til retirement or can you request lump sum payout and invest it how you want? Thanks!

What would you choose if you were in your mid 20s- A great company in a very tiny city or a relatively unknown company in a big city. Let's assume the pay, benefits etc are great for both.

Which company manages PwC 401k plans? I’m trying to rollover but support is really not being helpful.

Do you spend your entire per diem? Or do you prefer low-cost food options (chipotle for example) and save the rest of the per diem?

Advice needed! Have just been asked to Freelance with W2 form. Without any benefits. Is this even possible? Would I lose my eligibility for Unemployment insurance once the gig ends? I was laid off from my full time agency job 2 months ago and have already freelanced as self employed on an LLC since. Seems like they’re being tight and taking advantage of the current climate.

What are the pros and cons of taking a loan from my Roth 401k over a federal loan for business school?

Has anyone left EY and submitted a wageworks reimbursement in their last two weeks that they got paid for?

Pissed off a managing partner, what to do? Here is what happened: - talked about a way forward, agreed on next steps (not clearly enough) - I did the wrong next steps given we had apparently different understandings (realised it afterwards; no severe risks resulted) - now he accuses me that I purposely misunderstood him and that I acted this way to gain personal benefits of it (wtf) - doesnt believe me that it was due to failed alignmemt - insists that I am lying How to deal with that?

Considering an offer from a boutique consulting firm. Accenture matches 6% 401k while the boutique only matches 4%. Is this a huge difference at the end of the day, or am I overthinking it?

Does accenture match your 401k contributions the first year with the firm?

Director is having a baby - I’m thinking of buying a small gift for her before she goes on maternity leave any ideas?

I should be more sensitive but I think it's fucked up to start a new job and tell your boss after a week that you will be out on maternity leave in 4 months.

Been doing a lot more 401k biz and want to eventually do that alone. Want to complement the 401k with group DI/group life. Is it possible with smaller companies? What about group life? Any experience?

Do you think that I could get Deloitte to pay for a Masters of Science in Social Work as part of their tuition reimbursement program (not GSAP)?

Noob question: how can I know my tax rate when i retire and start withdrawing money from 401k?

What are the benefits to rolling over a 401k as opposed to leaving it as is after switching firms?

4 year old in my kid’s daycare got COVID and parents said it was pretty bad. A reminder to stay vigilant parents with kids too young to get vaccinated!

Just finalized and booked my wife and I to a vacation in Europe for end of the year. Feels amazing to call it our honeymoon after 4 years of marriage ❤️ Delayed gratification and totally worth it.

Question: what are the chances to get re-hired after a year if you leave your job for 1 year to move to a different country to take care of your spouse who is having mental health problems? My husband works abroad and with the travel ban he is unable to come to UK. He needs me over there but my company doesn’t have an office in his country with roles open. And I’m not fluent in the local language.

Broadly speaking, for a given generic consulting role, which B4 firm pays the most? Which pays the least?

MC or TC? Currently leaning towards TC as I have some experience with multiple ERP systems. On the other hand healthcare consulting within MC sounds extremely interesting

Just got the vaccine by driving 3 hours to Fresno from the SF Area. I hadn't been able to get an appt in Santa Clara Co. despite having a Tier 1c health condition. I made the appointment online yesterday, when I saw that almost every pharmacy in Fresno had at least a dozen appointments open every day this week. I feel a bit guilty for going out of area to get it, even though I was honest about my address. Why is Fresno swimming in vaccine when it's impossible to get in the Bay Area?

I know we aren’t doing vacationing anymore, but did you guys ever dread doing a family trip? Like the vacation itself becomes stressful?

Advice on negotiating salary in LA? Brand side opp - senior level. COL calculators provide harsh revelation of how expensive it is to live there. Sheesh!

Anyone know much about MRM? NY or SLC.

Dealing with $12,000 debt on credit card. What is your best advice for fixing my credit score / paying it off.

Who are you supposed to put down as references when applying for a new job? I just finished a year at my current firm and want to leave soon, but am unsure on who to list. Thankyou!!!

Best Marriott code to use abroad? Specifically in London and other European cities

Does anyone know the pay bands for a Senior SE at Salesforce (salary)? Glassdoor has such a huge range, I don't want to step out of my league, but I also don't want to leave $$ on the table... Advice?

Why can't American Airlines better predict delayed departure times? They changed my flight time forward 90mins, back to on-time, forward an hour, told me it was in air, then cancelled. #frustrated

Do any real people actually want schools to reopen as it stands now? Im hearing so much about it but it feels like a weird disconnected political thing and not a live humans with kids thing. *Obv the goal is to get covid under control so kids can go back safely, this is assuming infection rates stay steady or continue to climb

With the long-weekend, lets do a book thread. Give me your favorite sales book - here's mine - How To Win Friends and Influence People

Just found out I’m pregnant with my first (married). It’s a welcome surprise but was hoping to make manager summer of 2021. What should my move for promotion be? I’d be due in Nov, mid years are Dec.

What are your thoughts on the value of a Harvard Extension School degree vs. a standard online MBA from a reputable public university? I feel like the Harvard name carries a lot of value....

Question for the more seasoned consultants, these layoffs and overall downturn in our industry, is it an annual cycle? Or is this abnormally bad