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Got a job offer but the pay base is only 5% more than what I make. I’ll be promoted in a few months so I could be possibly making more at my current job. However, this job pays a discretionary bonus and it’s within (think AM/ER) at a MM bank which I’m hoping would get me more corporate strategy/PM jobs rather than my current path on Big4 ERP implantation. I’m trying to negotiate but if it doesn’t happen do you think I can find something better or do I do this for a year and exit? I’m 2 YOE

Do good associates generally tend to make good partners?

Will companies start hiring soon again?

When did “mass” leave "mass communication”? Seems like everything I’m asked to do lately is so that 12 people see it on YouTube and we can write up a case study.

Do I need to have an MBA in order to break into consulting? Are firms hiring experienced professionals (3-4 years of experience)

Hello everyone, appreciate the feedback and your thoughts. My company did not allow work from home, so I took fmla for 12 weeks. Upon returning, my roles have changed to chemical regulatory, vendor commissions and some account management. I am worried about my career, should I stick in chemical sales and look for another job or regulatory is lucrative field. I want to stay near technical field. Is it a boon or a punishment?

Had a baby recently and, for the life of me, can't imagine going back to work. My husband also works extreme hours. How do you parents with demanding careers do it? I'm thinking of moving to industry.

Does anyone have any study tips or can suggest a helpful study tool for the HRCI SPHR exam? I used BenchPrepHR to help me prep and took a few practice test. I took my exam last week and unfortunately did not pass. Any tips would be helpful to help me prepare to retake in a few months.

What are your policies for drug testing? If tested positive for marijuana is that a terminable offense?

Has anyone made the move from MC in big 4 to internal consulting in corporate? Is it worth it?

Are your firms still experiencing big layoffs?

Been in Accenture for 7 years as Manager. SAP certified + 4 e2e implementations. 10yoe. How much I can expect in Deloitte or EY with my experience? Is there a huge salary difference between Deloitte's M and SM?

This job is literally destroying my relationship. And we live together. I’ve never felt so scared about my personal well being in this industry.

Parent🎣: do you ever catch yourself singing songs from your childs toys? My kid has a jungle boogie toy and my coworker just heard me singing "Im a great big elephant, Stomping here, Stomping THERE!"

How do your companies recognize technical (e.g., STEM) accomplishments? I’ve heard of old school things like fellowships and “Distinguished Engineer” titles. Wondering what other places do now. I’m struggling to see where my path leads if I don’t want to be a people manager and instead focus on becoming a top technical IC instead. Are there clear paths for that anymore?

Officially cisa certified as of today woot woot

Ideas for a foreign MD that came to US and instead of taking the STEP exams (3 yr), would look into other avenues? MBA is a possibility. Does life science practice at consulting firm sound feasible?

Time in role until promotion. How long does it normally take to be promoted from a consultant to Manager assuming you came into the consultant role as an experienced hire.

EY fish. my utilization was 120%, unstaffed for 2 weeks now, should I be worried?

Looks like market is going down again, lost 2k out of my 401k in a week. Do you guys think we’ll hit the bottom soon?

What are some interesting federal government lawyer jobs besides AUSA?

Anyone had trouble getting pregnant with #2 or future kids? #1 was planned but quick however have been struggling for more than 10 mons. Looking for your experiences & motivation. #1 is a clomid baby

How would you guys rank the masters in analytics or data science programs in the US? More pts given to the programs that send a greater amount of people to FAANG or MBB

Anyone here get the GXPN cert? I have the SANS course coming up and want to be sufficiently prepped. I have lots of pen testing experience but limited reverse engineering type experience. Will I die?

I am a business development manager in a small biotech incubator. My end goal is to work in commercial, BD or operations within a big pharma/biotech company. What would be best for me: 1) stay in my company to quickly become BD Director and then exit (however my learning opportunities within my current company might be limited) 2) go do consulting for a few years 3) any other recommendations? Thanks!

Pwc folks, how many of you have no shown to a classroom training? Is the consequence huge?

Does anyone know how much it would cost to hire a good freelance editor on a day rate? (NY market)

How is your company handling PTO/vacation specifically if it’s a “use it or lose it” policy? Are you still requiring employees to use it in 2020, or will there be leniency to move it to next year?

What sort of questions would you ask during an informational lateral interview? Speaking with an associate on a team id like yo lateral to, what sort of questions would you like answered before joining?

Age 35, $160K base salary, Big 4. Would like to get to $200K base by year-end. Any and all advice/guidance is much appreciated 🥸

Any fellow Ramadan corona virus worklifers out here?

Does anyone know what Goldman pays for a project manager/early career path in Dallas Tx? Final round of interviews. Want to know what ball park to discuss. Consulting background, but all work experience is as a PM.

Can you negotiate an incoming campus hire offer? I'm going to be entering a full time position entry level campus hire at a big 4 in risk, in Summer 2022, But I graduate with my masters in December 2021. Assuming I get an offer with comparable experience between starting full time, is it possible to negotiate into becoming an experienced hire? Edit: after my masters finish, I plan to try to get a back office position at a bank, most likely risk or internal audit. Ie 6 months of experiene

CA Law question. What are you doing with arbitration agreements? Interested to hear from everyone, and from securities industry too! We didn’t hire since January, but want to start next year, and the whole AB 51 thing is confusing.

Is ZS’ recruiting process always so disjointed? I get 1-2 calls a year that always go nowhere because my current salary is too high (it’s really not).

If come October, the US ends up with a fraction of the original Covid death projections - let’s say 80k - and a lower death rate than the European countries, would you call Trump’s response a success?

Has anyone jumped from a B4 SM/Dir role to a young technology startup ? Can you please give insight about the experience (role, comp, wlb, culture)? Thanks!

Flight attendant just said "Small handjob personal devices" instead of "Small handheld personal devices". Happy Monday!

We have open position for DFM Engineer. Engineering Stream - EEE, ECE, E&I Required - 4-7 year experience in DFx methodologies, PCBA DFM process, DFT / DFA analysis. Knowledge of SMT process and DFM Please contact if anyone want refferal.

Partner, senior associate (of 15 years), and their families just video-chatted with me from a beautiful villa in Europe. Meanwhile, I'm at my desk staring at the computer screen. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Thanks?