IBM iX Discussions

Guesses for salary working at a luxury jewelry store and commission?

I read a lot of posts here about difficult bosses, difficult clients, difficult partners, terrible briefs and terrible agencies. All that might be true. But it’s getting old. What I’d be interested in hearing about are the stories of how people have overcome the challenges. How did you sell that big idea? How did you fix a relationship? The world is not going to get easier. So maybe we can help each other get better at dealing with it. Who had a win recently? How did you do it?

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???

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction and non

Hello! I am reaching out for any insight on best employee engagement ideas to spruce up morning meetings in the office. Open to any ideas - Thank you!

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.

Would you take an offer at Facebook given the current situation?

What is the big draw of drinking decaf?

Anyone hiring people with a legal background? Wanting to practice law again but not leave the consulting world (edit- I’m in Australia.. east coast)

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

Just started my 10 straight days of the “no pants dance”! Otherwise known as a remote week. Haven’t had one in a very long time.

How many pieces of luggage do you own? If you own more than one of the same size, are you being practical or has it turned into an obsession? One brand or random?

Do anyone know if JPMC does their social (organic and paid) in house?

Domains/Tech Skills in Consulting that give the best potential for earning opportunities in the next 5-10 years not including strategy: Data Science, AWS, Cyber Security, Salesforce, EPIC, Workday

In a typical advertising creative team structure, who vets the new hires? ECD? CD? Trying to get some clarity as I work at a small shop with CD being the highest title.

The Monday struggles are real.

Time taken to become a partner in any of Big 4's?

As per my knowledge in EY it is 15 to 20 YOE

Has ANYONE seen a different flower besides the ones you can purchase at your shop on a Nook’s mile island? If so pls tell us your story so I can live vicariously :(

So is being an in-charge sitting around doing stuff all day but still feeling like you got nothing done?

I am looking to product management from program management, any recommendations on books to read, courses etc

Has anyone dealt with the death of a parent while working in public accounting? How did it go? My dad is probably going to pass soon and trying to prepare, I guess.

In audit, what is the difference between what work a senior manager does versus a manager and what are the expectations between these levels.

Moving from chicago to NYC over the summer. Has anyone done this move before and have pointers? Also in search of a moving company to move my 1 bedroom worth of stuff. Any recommendations?

Looking to get back into shape and gain some strength. i’m looking for recommendations for a workout plan and calorie intake.

I plan on gaining mass/strength/muscle for the next 4 months. I’ll be in some sort of calorie surplus. then I plan on cutting for two months before a wedding.

I can do 5 to 6 days at the gym for about an hour a day.

What workout plans would you recommend and how many calories should I have during my surplus and deficit

31 yr male 6’4 250lbs

Can someone point to the documents having list of mobile approved by PwC (for work profile ).

Is Valuation ( financial advisory) a good niche to transfer into? How’s the job demand and exit opportunity look like ?

If your employer mandated you need to come in 5 days a week would you consider quitting? My situation is I live in my geographical territory and the office is 45 minutes away. No performance issues at quota consistently.

It's showing, 50members in this group.... congratulations all. 1st day 1st fifty ;-) all the best for tomorrow for Increment.

Fish who went to M7 schools - what was your GMAT score?

Something has been bothering me for a long time and I want to get it off my chest.

My firm does upward feedback and I asked about 10 of my team to participate so that I could be a better supervisor for them. My results: I got mostly great feedback with constructive points, however along with it I received the meanest, most cold hearted criticism I’ve ever seen (con’t in comments).

Any opinions on HCB Health in Chicago? Glassdoor says 4 stars but only 11 reviews. Account role

Anyone have any insight into working at Epsilon Chicago?? Much appreciated!