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Why does everyone hate staff augmentation? I really miss it 9-5 with an hour lunch and I’m billable for years at a time. I rolled off for a challenge and just want the simple life back.

My practice for example - maybe I'm the minority here. But our MDs emphasized over and over again that it is their fault that we have no works to do. It's NEVER our fault if we have low utilization.

Feeling like Karate Kid in this hotel bathrobe 🙏🏽

Not shocked that HCB Health is closing it’s doors in Chicago.

Volunteering at Junior Achievement tomorrow for EY connect day :) how would you describe what we do to a classroom of 2nd graders?

Analytics folks - could any of you recommend a classroom based training as primer in python / data science? Have a research and analytical background but not a quant and don’t code much.

Anyone heard of negotiating for compensation on lateral at the associate level?

What is salary range for experienced Tax MD from Big 4 at mid-tier firm like BDO? Anyone made the move? Regrets? Recommendations? advice for offer negotiations?

I want to buy my first property... should I buy a condo or townhouse? Voting buttons below

Does your firm continue to have a dress code for Office and client? How do you feel about it? Please provide gender indication as you comment

Where do Aon and Accenture fall in terms of tier? Sometimes they call themselves big 4 🤔

Can anyone share some insight into what someone should expect with the skills interview at Accenture?

You know what’s worse than scam ads at Cannes? The people that didn’t do shit and somehow make it into the credits. You’re despicable.

Going through interview process at @ Capgemini for their financial services tech consulting practice (Engagement Director role) and will likely get an offer soon due to the demand. Have a few of ques. 1) what’s the hierarchy in the firm? Is Engagement director role one level below Partner? And is partner and sr director role same? 2) what’s the path to partner like or next level like at Cap? 3) asking for a 25% base pay hike but also keen on waiting for aug 9 comp statement. Currently SM4 at EY

Are exit options pre Engagement Manager really that much worse than post? Also how bad does it look on a resume leaving 1.5 years post MBA, if at all?

Is giving a 1 week notice okay? Waiting for everything to clear with new role before I talk to my current company. I am also taking some time off between job transition.

Is it me or does EY's health insurance sucks big time? Is this the case with other firms too? Did a simple abdominal ultrasound- 500$ out of pocket!!

Anyone here have insight into what GL accounting is like at a bank? Not familiar with the industry but guessing rigid culture and somewhat long hours?

For anyone that graduated from a M7 MBA program, how would you feel if a PhD candidate from your school reached out to you to network? Would you be more inclined if they were from your program? I have the option to do attend both programs and trying to understand exit opportunities.

lawyer from top school applied to 2 MBB firms 3.5 weeks ago .. radio silence. Any help/referrals/coffee chats? Thank you

Steerco member: My team can't learn yet another set of rules around this process. CEO: We are going to adopt the new rule and if they won't learn it, get rid of them and get people who will! 😂😂😂

I was already awkward, now with this whole WFH thing, I’m even more awkward lol

My therapist during future retirement puzzled why I have PTSD from just corporate America: “How were you able to express frustrations and your emotion during your job in a healthy way?” Me: “Slack only offered so many negative emojis.”

Want to make sure the client thinks your work is fun? Just tell them it’s fun 28 times during your presentation! Fun!

MBB or FAANG (Ops role)? Similar comp structure

Do you think your building or classroom is ready to go back to school?

Anyone from ATL in this bowl?

There is always that one secretary in every home office who has the most obnoxious laugh.

Unsure how to approach leaving a project, the contract is for 10 years (federal) and the last time I brought up leaving I was met with heavy backlash. I have an opportunity to join a project that...

Currently in Knowledge Management & all of my projects support Learning & Development projects/initiatives. I’ve always liked L&D & just fell into KM after college (‘18 grad). Career goal is to be a CLO or in a similar role as I am passionate about building knowledge/learning orgs & ensuring employees have the right skills, knowledge, and capabilities to do their work. I know (& want) to transition to HC or LD focused work in the next 2yrs. Advice on transition? Do I need grad educ.? M? MBA?

Is it bad to leave an agency you just joined? The position/work/culture is not what I was told in the interviews. It’s not been easy on my relationship or mental health. I kind of regret leaving my last agency.

Wish people understood the importance of screen protectors on flights. I can see your entire solution's architecture diagram right now 💻@1D flying to IAD🙅

How much notice did you / are you giving? On project or from the bench?

On parental leave and have a job offer that would start about two weeks after I get off leave. Should I give my two weeks immediately? Or would Accenture lay me off? Risks of both?

Why should I get an MBA?

Has anyone taken the PHR exam lately? What was the best test prep IYO? Online on demand , online live classes? Are the practice exams worth the cost?

Does Putnam need a referral? Wanting to apply for a consultant position.

A bit short on cash, have 0% APR credit card, is it ok to put say 10000 balance on it and pay only minimum payment every month till the 0% APR expires?