Meaden & Moore Discussions

Already have received 5 resignation emails this morning from colleagues (with a couple more throughout the month) before the holidays and already know of more coming this week... this isn’t normal right...

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Had 2 hours of billable work today 💀

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Partners/Principals, what is a typical day like for you?

Can I apply to job based in Vancouver as a US Citizen? I would plan to relocate, but not sure if I'm allowed to apply.

Recent college grad doing IT audit at a fairly well-established accounting firm (not Big 4, but top 10). College was good but not Ivy League or anything like that. Grades were around 3.4-3.5.

If my goal is to maximize my chances of working for MBB, which of these paths would you personally take?

1.) Stay on current team, try to get promoted as fast as possible

2.) Stay at current firm but try to switch from risk advisory to a management consulting team

3.) Get an MBA

4.) Other?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Would you accept slightly lower pay or no pension for a better 401k match?

STARTUP FOUNDERS and FAANG: would you rather hire MBB with 3-4 years of exp or Tier 2 with 5-6 years? If you could isolate those variables and everything else held constant.

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

Does Big4 file H1Bs as premium?

Keep seeing people posting how they hate their job. I feel for you. But can we get some positivity up in here for a minute. People who enjoy their job, please share what you do and why you enjoy it.

Female 🐠s - how much of a dealbreaker is balding

I hate to be morbid, but do we think companies will start to amp up bereavement leave? My colleague’s nephew just passed from c19 and another’s client passed. These policies weren’t for pandemics

Anybody have workout shirt recs that are longer? I’m tired of shirts fitting at the shoulders and being too short … 6’1” 200lb

How many times do you follow-up with clients for an annual review? Do you email and call? I have emailed twice (no calls yet) but no response from the client. Keep trying or wait for them to reach out to you at this point?

What’s your ideal realatinoship with your SE Manager? What style of leadership do you prefer from them?

For fellow singles in the Denver area, what apps etc do you find effective for meeting people?

If I take extended sick leave, i.e. 3 months, do future employers look at this? I want to take a break from ACN because of burnout, but dont want it to be an issue if I change roles in the next year or so?

What are benefits we get when we join Nokia Noida office in sec 62. I have got an offer from Nokia.

6 months pregnant and just laid off. And 40% of my severance was just taken in taxes .. I just spoke with paid family leave and I no longer qualify even though I had been paying into the program (thanks NY).. I already applied for unemployment but doctors are telling me I’ve got 10-14 weeks left in this pregnancy.. so stressed having twins and being unemployed, no maternity leave, no paychecks coming in, and I’ve been applying but not a single interview.. just ugh. 😭

Hello fellow members of the Fishbowl community,

I am thrilled to have joined this vibrant and supportive group of professionals. As a new member, I am looking forward to learning from and connecting with others who share my interests and expertise.

I have been in the freelance web development industry for two years and have build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge. However, I know that there is always more to learn, and I am excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community.

How much does PWC canada pay for MD role. What is a typical TC for 30+ year industry veteran?

So grateful I have my GC and orange cheeto can’t get me now!
F-1 to H-1 to GC to Citizenship ✈️ 🧚🏾
- Brown Tinkerbell

Anyone have any advice/best practices on the best way to collect feedback in a workshop?

What’s an EVP role at Bain?

Summer is rolling through town like a freight train! It's gonna be over in the blink of an eye. What's going on this weekend?!

Best noise-canceling headphones that are comfy when worn for a few hours? Thank you in advance!

After being underpaid and undervalued at a previous employer, I’ve now doubled my comp in less than a year. Taking my talents to FAANG gang! Don’t give up! TC: $250K

The unending cycle is for real. Reached my LeanFIRE number 2 months ago, yet I don’t feel satisfied. Still reaching for the stars… when will this human desire end?