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T2 consulting vs Big Tech Non Technical Role - which would pay more on average under a 10 year horizon post MBA. Anyone have data to back up their claims? TIA!

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

Currently a new S1 thinking about taking a FP&A role. Is going from Senior to Analyst not Senior analyst a bad move? Mediocre raise in salary (3k) but well known company with a flat structure

Think it's time to pivot. I'm in an internal services role (contracts) and am feeling antsy. I'm over remote work. I don't need pre-pandemic level of travel, but I need to not be 100% remote. I don't have have an IT background or business degree. Thoughts for next steps?

I am about to transition from being a junior partner at a large law firm (my practice has focused on private equity M&A) to Deputy General Counsel at a large-ish Pubco. I am already giving myself a crash course in public securities and corporate governance from my firm’s training materials and my cap markets partners, but I also wanted to poll the audience for other suggestions on how to become as prepared as possible for my new role please. Thanks in advance!

Hello all! Deloitte is hiring for consultant through manager level roles. Please send me a message if you would like to apply

In the process of interviewing for a strategy/Corp dev position at an activewear/athleisure company and they want me to think of a couple tangential industries that may have companies for acquisition and do a write up. I’m stumped on what else an activewear company would buy besides other activewear companies. I can only think of home fitness (Lulu’s Mirror) or vitamins/supplements. Any thoughts?

Anyone from ZS Associates willing to give me a referral? Graduating soon and looking to apply for campus hire, i heard they are hiring

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

Pay range for an ACD role at apple in LA?

Interviewing at KPMG for a manager role in San Francisco. What salary range should I expect? It’s a drastic geography change from Big D where I’m at now

Why has it been so dang hard to move from banking to a strategy role in my industry or expertise? Or a start up? 90% of my applications have passed on me before even giving me a first round interview! I’ve been on over 6 deals, and wanting out and it’s been extremely frustrating! Any insight or advice?

Please refer me for any job role in Service Management. I am working as incident and change manager. I have 6.7 years of experience.

EY is hiring in Strategy and transactions, if anyone interested DM me.

What sort of compensation should I anticipate for a VP of transformation role at a PE firm? It is an operations role (not deal side). TIA!

Which is the right move for a young creative: free ride to portfolio school, or take a full time junior position where you’ve been interning?

How much CTC to expect for Team Lead and Solution Architect position in @EPAM (YOE: 12+, Skills: .NET)?

Looking to leave my auditing position with only 3 months of experience... I'm in a relatively small firm, and my manager's micromanaging is insane... Want to go into advisory, any advice is welcome.

Debating between M&A manager role or an industry role as an Assc. Director. In one, I’d work fast pace, smart people and I’d become an SME. In the other I’d be building out my own team. But the work..

I’m transitioning into a role where I’ll be more hands on in production. Previously, the producers handled the budget, contracts etc. I haven’t done this in a long while so I hope I could get some answers here to be more prepared

This is a much smaller company so I imagine I’ll have to take on some of that eventually.

What are the standard day rates today for a stylist, photographer, Director, DP, set designer, prop stylist? Are there resources out there I can just look up?

Is bgv closed before joining LTI.
What are the things in BGV closed before joining and after after joining.

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

How’s everyone doing in the ever evolving world of “capital discipline”? Anything creative happening?

Any cooking class recommendations? Would like to book for a group of people

Anyone here familiar with Forrester? What’s it like working there? I’m interested in chatting and possibly getting a referral.

Anyone have insights into Capital One Corporate Strategy? What’s it like / how large / prestigious, competitive, etc. thanks!

What types of consulting projects provide you with the most relevant skills for product manager jobs in tech?

Service design seems a popular role in consulting in the past year or so, certainly seeing more grads go down this route. Is there much overlap with business analysis? When I’ve worked with service designers the output seems to be another version of a process map, are there other skills and experience needed? I’m wondering how easy a move would be from business analysis to service design...

Hi guys, I am basically a PLSQL developer have below choices. 1) PLSqL offer from FIS 2) Data Engineer(Python+AWS) with Virtusa. 3) In my current organization I may get onsite opportunity to Japan. For first two offers almost offer would be 25LPA and 9 YOE. Which one is best to choose. Please suggest for my career.

Hello I have got an offer in publicis sapient as Manager Automation Testing. Can sone tell me about projects for QA and growth oppurtunities here.

how do we get out?! i’ve been doing office work in a grocery store for too long… this was supposed to help me transition out of hospitality but it feels like i’m going to be stuck in a grocery store for the rest of my career
i guess i just need to voice my frustrations. it’s not that i hate my job or the field, i don’t. i’m just feeling extremely overwhelmed and discouraged i think. does anyone really, truly enjoy what they do in retail/hospitality?? needing some positivity

How much % or $ you think is safe for margin debt or borrowing from fidelity. I am tempted to take margin debt to buy stocks on fire sale. Generally I don't like debt and keep it zero or 1-2k. Want to avoid margin calls in the event stocks goes down more.

Anyone know of any headhunter/recruitment firms for client-side marketing roles? (Nyc)

Currently commuting from Newport Beach to Beverly Hills 4x a week for work. I thought I could last till lease expiration (May) but it's really getting to me. Any recs on neighborhoods with sub 1.2k rent? This will be the max I can afford while still paying for my Newport apartment

Guys...how to follow up with HR without sounding desperate?

Feel like I just bombed my first arbitration. Partner was sitting in and then called me after to provide feedback 👻Please give me your first arb horror story to validate my feelings. Thx

I’m about to give my notice at a firm I’ve been at for the majority of my legal career. They’ve recently offered me non-equity partnership (which I’ve accepted), w equity partnership on the horizon. However, I’ve been annoyed with their way of running the business and getting between me and my earnings far too long; and I received a lucrative offer to go in-house. I’m not looking forward to their reaction and feel bad about them having to take over my docket when everyone’s very busy. Any tips?

Welcome to the Single (Never Married) Teachers bowl. I'm sure the struggle is real out here and sometimes it's good just to have someone who's in a similar situation to talk to about our experiences.

Anyone have advice for talking to teachers in your school that are upset with you?
My 4th grade class didn’t show up today because the teachers are upset that student behaviors that are an issue in music are carrying over to their classroom. I understand their frustration, but nothing was communicated with me. I even thought things were going better this week.