Hagerty Consulting Discussions

I'm a recovering engineer in consulting and want to learn more about finance. Are there any online programs that would also look good on resume? There are certificate programs by MIT, Harvard, Princeton, but not sure if they are worth the cost. TIA!

Headed to Paris this summer and looking to redeem SPG points. Anyone been and have a reco?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

Can anyone shed some light on the comp for an SC at FTI in the corporate finance / restructuring group? Recruiter reached out, but I'm at 125 base seems unclear if they can match

What service lines, and sub service lines have the most amount of work? I'm thinking about EY specifically, but I'm interested in other firms as well.

Hey 🐟 fam. I’m starting a new gig next week that’s 90% WFH. I’d love some recommendations on a second monitor. Nothing crazy pricy, but something that’ll work well with my MacBook Pro. Thanks y’all.

How do I see if I have SPG suite upgrades to use? Did they reset on 1/1 and do you have to be platinum? I had 10 but just earned gold

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

H1B folks — perspective on the new rules and how it will affect foreign workers in consulting? Seems like the higher wages basically forces out anyone below Manager /SM level in HCOL cities.

Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

Technical account manager at Google? Any insight into quality of life and comp? Do you have sales targets or is it more customer success

My office chair stinks even though I wash it with carpet cleaner every few weeks. Fellow 24/7 WFH workers, how do you keep your office chair clean?

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.

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

What do you think of the LSAT decision? Personally I think it might be a little unfair to suddenly abolish it when hundreds of thousands of students have had to take it over the last few years and beyond. But I get that it's expensive. Anyways, good idea or bad idea?

Hey fishes,
Not able to select future dates in of details in Accenture form 11 what's the solution

Flexible Compensaton Plan-1: Option includes components like Meal Vouchers, Conveyance, NPS, LTA, Medical Reimbursements etc.
How much amount for medical reimbursement will be deducted monthly? CGI

There should be more exotic vetenarian locations than what is offered. I owned a pair of lovebirds and finding affordable petcare within proximity of our home was fairly difficult.

Hi Fisher, still Ericsson offering WHF?

How important are cover letters right now? I’ve noticed some places still have them as optional, and some have completely removed this from the system.

Current CTC 20 fixed. YoE 11.
An offer HSBC is in pipeline ( 28 fixed as per Recruitment consultant). Position offered is Senior consultant specialist.
However I know that there is scope of pushing the offer till 36. Any inputs on getting the offer to desired figure would be helpful.

If you want more from your career, but you can’t stop thinking about how stuck you are, you won’t get more from your career.

Thoughts —> Beliefs —> Actions —> Change

1. Think: what would “a better career” look like? Write it down.

2. Believe you deserve it. Believe it’s yours before you have it.

3. Take action:

- Suggest improvements at work
- Look for new job opportunities

4. The change in you already occurred and the next change will be in your career.

DM me to learn more.

What’s your *wish-fulfillment fantasy* life like? Hot model wife, kids, a house in the suburbs and success in your career?

Avoiding US fishes who live in a different reality. How do the london fishes earn (level, company). What % are you able to save monthly?

My own
~10 years total with ~2 years consulting
Pay 100k base + bonus
Realistically saving 40% net take home for house in future

Anyone received promotion letter in Jul 2022 in TCS?

Has anyone looked into/ pursued a MLS (Masters of Legal Studies) degree as a way to grow in their career and give more options... for now or a life after advertising? Would love to talk.

Question might sound naive, but im not aware of the process thats why asking. Regarding joining bonus, do companies offer joining bonus for people who can join early only? Or if we have 90 days notice then also we can ask for joining bonus?

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.