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Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

Management consultant evaluating an offer from Google’s Go-to-market team (Strategy & Operations) in India. Two questions:
1. Given it’s an internal consulting role, are the hours equally bad / worse than consulting firms?
2. Is it virtually impossible to move to a product ladder after spending 1-2 yrs in the role?

Is the Supervisor role at RSM equivalent to the Senior role or the Manager role at traditional firms?

What is the best way to prepare for a summer associate role in BigLaw (V100 firm)?

Any books, YouTube channels, or other resources resources you would recommend?

Why don’t recruiters tell you upfront about the role they contacted you about? I had a message from a recruiter yesterday from a recruiter about a copywriter role she’s working on...

Is it worth it to take a small paycut to get the title of AE? I have the opportunity to move into an AE role at 2 new startups but both would be about a 20% pay cut from what I expect to make this year. Is it worth it to take the jump and get the job title?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

I have accepted an offer for the role of Director of Data Science & Analytics and I'll be working with old colleagues. I am very excited. I haven't given notice yet because I am waiting for the background check to complete, but my boss just asked me about traveling to a meeting in November. I start at the new job Oct 25. I'm really struggling for how to respond. If I were not leaving it is absolutely a meeting I should be at. I don't want to respond with a lie. Any dvice on how to respond?

Is industry a good exit opp when don’t see yourself in the partner route here in PA? Senior trying to make a jump!

Interviewing with Sapient Razorfish for a Director level position. Seeing some mixed feedback on Glassdoor (integration issues primarily). What do people on inside see? Good culture? (Cont)

Anybody have insight into compose ark on for the Implementation Consultant role at Box Inc?

Made it to last round of dream role (director of l&d) and they went with someone else. Any wise words appreciated! Feeling so bummed right now .

Any audit folks at midsize and up firms (experienced senior and above only) looking for a role in accounting advisory/consulting at a small firm <100 people (completely remote), reach out to me. Busy season hours are approx 45/week. Comp starts around $105k

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

What’s a good position for an Account Manager on the client side?

How difficult will it be to transition from Internal Audit and IT audit to a traditional Accounting or Finance role(senior financial analyst, senior accountant, etc)?

I’ll be promoted next year to senior but I’m in a niche role where I don’t see myself long term. Should I make a job switch now or should I wait to get promoted to senior? I currently have 1.5 years of experience.

Dear people, please refer me for a business analyst role if there are any opportunities in your company. BA EXP- 1 year // Total EXP 3.5 yrs

I bought a house six months ago and while doing some redecorating, I found black mold behind the wallpaper in the kitchen. Didn't the previous owners have to disclose this to me, by law?

Hi All,
My last working date in TCS was 20 April.
My new organization is asking for relieving letter.
Anyone have any idea in how many days we receive relieving letter from TCS?

What is Bain & Company comp at Consultant (post-MBA) rank?

Hi all, need some advice here, like a lot of others here, Google is definitely a dream company for me to work at. I come from a non-technical background, currently working as a project manager + associate product manager (20% project situation) at a SaaS company. I would really appreciate the input on my chances for a Program manager/ associate product manager role. Also, what are some of the key skills that are utilized extensively in these roles, which google considers a great asset?

"[activity] is the best way to build team morale and cohesiveness"

I am planning to establish semi-annual or quarterly f2f team meetings for a new analytics consulting practice. I have a definite opinion about what makes for a good process of team building, but want to hear from the community.

What does the bowl think? (the team is starting at 5 and will grow to 8-10 over the next year.

"[Activity X] makes for the best team-building, hands down. "

Opinions?

Blast to the past - Anyone going to closing dinners and/or getting deal toys?

Can anybody suggest any books or resources to get smart on medical device marketing and/or medical device manufacturing?

🐠 what are your thoughts on diamond tipped bow ties compared to the classic squared off look? Have some black tie weddings coming up and need a new bow tie

Is TOGAF worth it? Been coding for 13 years and want to stick to coding / design work. Is it worth taking the test now?

Has anyone done Lupron and experienced significant hair loss? How long did it last? I feel like I’m going to be bald by the time the meds are out of my system 😢

How many spark points have you got since the initiative began. I've received about 2200 spark points till date.

How much time does novartis take to reach back with offer after salary discussions round where I conveyed my expectations ?

Is novartis hiring any position which requires 1plus experience?

EY application has turned to “We'd like to progress you to the next step in our recruiting process”. How soon does communication begin and typically how long is the process?

How do you balance work and fun?

I’m so grumpy about new campus hires. Sometimes I’m judgmental (your hobby is “working on your golf swing,” really?). Sometimes I’m just exhausted by the worried earnestness. Sometimes I’m amazed that they seem to have zero useful skills, yet they’ll be making 150k easily in the not too distant future.

When traveling for the week, does EY strongly adhere to the no expensing lunch policy or is more of a keeping the amount per day under a threshold?