7-Eleven Discussions

Moved to NYC. Will be here for 2 years max - do I need to change drivers license?

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

I miss Deloitte. It’s been three weeks in industry and I can already tell I’m going to be bored 😩

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!

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Hubspot is getting way too expensive for my small business and they don’t care at all that they are pricing loyal customers out. What’s a more affordable alternative?

What backpack or laptop briefcase does everyone use that screams I am a Consultant ?

Smart to look for a new job with a “recession” looming? Wanted to leave by end of the year, but nervous I’d be the first laid off at a new spot

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

Currently contracting for PwC through an LLC I set up. Can I run certifications costs for my PMP as a business expense?

2 weeks unassigned in may. Can I use PTO for those 2 weeks even if I haven’t accrued it yet? 1st year, and what are the cons of two weeks off? Like utilization. Etc

I graduated with my bachelor's in HRM and I'm wondering if there are any certifications or trainings I could do before I lock down on the SHRM-CP. I recently became HIPAA certified for my company and that got me thinking about what else I could do to add to my resume. Looking for good stepping stone certificates.

Hey ACN folks - there are some T&O roles I’m interested in but the locations are all on the west coast. How important is location in this practice? I’m based on the east coast.

Anyone jump from consulting to sales? Mind blown by some of the salaries I've heard. Generally, I have a negative view on sales, just from the slimy salesmen I've dealt with in the past, but I can be wrong. Interested to hear if you've made the jump

Starting at Accenture strategy this week ( manager level). Start date was delayed 4 weeks due to the onboarding team being busy. I have a vacation from 8/10-8/18 which was booked months ago. How do I best handle this to avoid starting off on the wrong foot with my new group?

I pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

Feel good Monday: Why did you choose HR as your career? Mine: I was bouncing around trying out different positions and found that with my skill set I can make the most impact and difference in HR.

Was approved for an apartment that was originally listed as no-fee, but just heard from the broker the building isn’t paying the broker’s fee so we would have to pay it. It is one month’s rent but they are saying we can pay just 1/3 of it due to the miscommunication. Thoughts? Is this a scam? Is there room to negotiate?

Can anyone recommend a good cosmetic Dentist in Chicago? Looking to get some veneers for a few top front teeth that keep chipping.

How do you handle the next day after being up until 4am the night before on a deal? My other deal teams don’t know I was up so late, but obviously I’m going to be much slower in the morning. It sounds whiny to say “sorry for the delay I was up all night” when everyone else is also so busy...

What happened at Heat?

Hello Fishes! I'm looking for a job change (In Pune or remote preferred) and I hope someone could help me with a referral.

Role: Scrum Master (PSM I certified)

Total Experience: 5.2 years with 2 years as SM and 3.2 as QA.

CTC: 8.2 LPA

Skill Set: Scrum, Scrumban, Agile, API Testing through Postman, Performance Testing through JMeter, JIRA, Bugzilla, SQL, JSON, REST, Manual Testing

Notice Period: 45 days.

In urgent need for relocation. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Hello! I am an LCSW working in a private practice (not my own) in Utah. I became fully licensed within the last 6 months. I’m trying to figure out if I am being paid a competitive rate. What kind of raise is to be expected going from a CSW to an LCSW?

Thank y’all for your help!

🍁November Job Thread

Do you know of any opening or opportunity? Share it in the comments below!

Help another Fish. 🤝

Quit PwC today after two years and it felt like I just got out after serving two years of prison time and finally felt freedom🙌🏽

5 good product based company for .NET profile, appreciate your insight!

Anyone know anything about Kestra Financial?

What are the most attractive growth equity firms to work for as of Senior Associate/ VP (pay, culture, progression)?

How different are the physical requirements for men vs women? I'm thinking of the Navy specifically but would welcome insights from any branch of the military, thanks

Getting into the military helped my feeling of abandonment due to my father's absence. It sounds funny, but being in the military showed me another type of parenthood that I needed.

What are some good practices during the sales phase of a potential project to execute before the contract is signed? Seems obvious but would love some ideas on standard operating procedures that help with seamlessly handing over a signed contract to the account team. For example, speaking to the potential client explicitly about their role in staying on schedule, reviewing scope creep consequences, etc.

Whats the salary of Ops Manager in Pune with 15 yrs. of Experience.

Looking forward to upward feedback.