Brillio Discussions

Is it worth staying at Deloitte for more than 2 years for GSAP? Wondering whether it's worth exploring other options or staying here to possibly get GSAP

I have PTO to use by the end of the year, or I’ll lose it. I’m worried that it will effect my low utilization if I use it. What should I do?

Recommendations on Agile Project Management books/audiobooks?

Currently looking for Tech consulting/ Implementation consultant/ privacy roles in London. I have both CIPP/E and CIPM.
Please let me know if you know any roles that are available? Or any recruitment agencies you can refer me to

Good book recommendations?

Feels like books in that niche *business self-help* genre are aimed at insecure overachievers like us. There are 500 and no one got time for that shit. What is a key takeaway from 1 you found helpful?

I’m curious to know if any of you work a second FT wfh job. How have you been able to manage?

My PwC peers: for those of you who got cut, congratulations on the opp to find something new that is a better fit. For those of you disappointed by comp, be grateful you have a few more months to look

How are your 401k YTD returns?

I want to further develop my BI and DE skills. Currently exploring paths of AWS certs with some others mixed in, does this seem like a good strategy:
AWS CCP>Tableau DS> ICAgile (ICP)> AWS SAA>AWS DA > PMI CAPM > and then maybe tableau data analyst or Powerbi.

Anyone else think it would be exciting to elevate consulting in your 40s to manage your swath of rental properties, profiting off of other people’s labor and raising rent whenever you want?

a senior manager gave me 100-110 hours of work a week for 2 weeks, i'm talking weekend teams calls for hours on end, late nights and early mornings. She then sent the budget for the 2 weeks and only gave me 24 hours per week to bill - has this ever happened to you? i don't care if you at least give me 40 but come on at least let my utilization be 100%

Just got a job offer! After being laid off in October I’ve found a new job paying 20% more base salary + bonus oppty up to 50% over my old annual take home

Almost brought a BCG umbrella to work today. Does bringing stuff branded with competitors' names matter (home office, not client office)?

Looking for pointers to crack the AWS SAA certification. Currently doing mock exams from Tutorialsdojo and in the 78-80% range. Is this a good estimation of preparedness for the exam?

How fast can you move up in KPMG (to senior associate) if you start as an associate and you have 2.5 years of profesional experience? Also, share the usual salary bump. :)

An awkward awkward moment that turned nice...My engagement director pulls up "Deb's article about layoffs" on projector and ask the team, is your experience the same? I was like tbh, (contd)

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

Kindly recommend some self help books!