Clerestory Consulting Discussions

Am looking at exit opportunities and researching FAANG. Curious to understand why anyone would join Amazon which has the worst benefit of the FAANG? Can anyone share what’s better at Amazon that I am not aware of? Amazon and Facebook on sites lined up in January! So researching now!;)

Best books on leadership and self development?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

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?

Can Postmates meals be expensed?

I had a dream last night that PwC started offering money towards childcare. I hope this was a psychic dream.

What are the paths to VC (particularly healthcare centered VC's) from Management Consulting at PwC?

AA ✈️💺 Benchmarking: I’m often curious as to the spend for folks above / below on the upgrade list.
Perhaps others are also curious, too?
Would AA folks post:
Home airport / EQD / EQM / EQS?

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

Out of curiosity, would you stay at your current role if you got offered a job at google? (Assuming location is not an issue) I just had my first screen when a recruiter reached out on LinkedIn

I am currently waiting for the job offer for a consulting firm but I was told it could take several months. Between now and then, I have plenty of time for myself. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the new job? Any recommendations for newsletter/industry reports/books/ coursea courses? Thank you all!

Is getting the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Certification worth it? I could see it opening many doors but should I just shoot for my MBA instead? Have about 3 YOE

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

How many people here suffer from anxiety? What’s your cure?

What's a comparable salary for a Deloitte S&O senior consultant in Paris? I know salaries are lower, trying to get a ballpark idea of what one could expect

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

I’m switching from pwc to Deloitte. Best and worst changes to overall benefits (insurance/coverage wise and just firm environment)?

Anyone have any updates on meeting? Thanks :)

In offer letter, nothing is being mentioned about being on permanent role...how to make it sure

Anyone coming from tax tech transition over successfully to data analyst/science? How'd you do it?

Hello,

I'm planning for my first solo trip. Any suggestion on places to visit for women solo traveler and travel groups or agency who facilitate ?

Hey All,
Exp : 8.6
Exp On Mulesoft : 4.8
CTC : 20 LPA
Offer holding :
31 Fixed Infinite Computer Solutions
32 fixed from @Nahil (Saudi based gave 32 fixed (no TDS))

Current company: Infosys
I am waiting for the offer letters from
EPAM Systems asked 35, but selected for D3 role so 31/32 LPA.
Genpact (Enquero global) asked 35, not sure they can give or Match?

Which one to join, I am planning for long term commitment. Please provide your thoughts.

KPMG TRM folks - how is the job you do different than IT audit? How is the work life balance in TRM? Would you recommend a co-worker to move to TRM from external audit?

Renting a car vs buying, which is better in India?

I got selection mail from tcs on 22 Aug, they asked to upload documents next day. HR discussion is not done yet , how many days they take to do the hr discussion after uploading documents ?

I have a confession to make.. I’ve never had to put together a ppt deck for a client. There I said it.

We are hiring-healthcare consulting managers at RSM.

Have you ever went for a job and new u we’re getting the job but then see the person they picked isn’t even better than you?

Suggestions for at home teeth whitening?

Husband and I have been TTC for almost a year. His semen analysis came back all normal with the exception of morphology at 1% (Kruger Strict criteria). Anyone have insights into morphology and it’s impacts on fertility? From what I’ve read and after talking to our fertility specialist morphology seems subjective.

Very curious to get folks' perspectives on having kids at 30 vs. 35 vs. 40? Context: I'm 27 and am leaning towards 35ish age range for first kid.

Just got a $125 gap gift card in the mail from EY for having a child. Though QR code doesn't work.

Anyone else receive this from EY?

Opinions on career clerkships? Especially with a two year old and wanting another child eventually.