Sense Discussions

Going to London and Paris in mid December for 7 nights combined. First time to both cities. How many nights to allocate to each city? Was thinking 4 London and 3 Paris but don’t have a good sense. Tha… more

Anyone here actually happy with their job? I feel like this bowl is mostly doom and gloom, which makes sense, happy people are less likely to come online to vent. If you are happy, I’d love to hear it… more

Can anyone sense or smell mid year layoffs? What’s the temp right now across the board?

Thoughts on Ogletree vs Littler? Smaller market and office. My sense is Littler is slightly more prestigious, but I liked the people better at Ogletree? Coming from an Am Law 60-100.

I always feel a sense of anxiety whenever I hear the Slack, Teams, or Outlook notification sounds. It’s like an automatic visceral reaction, like “oh no, what now?”. The message is never actually all … more

Hey fishes!

Just wanted to understand the current market for US Tax Managers. I’m currently at ₹26.2L fixed with 9 years of experience and was promoted to Manager in 2024. I’m planning to switch and wanted to get … more

We are coming up on raise/promotion season. Please share if willing before and after, bonus and if promoted.

Also would make sense level, line of business (tax/audit/adv/orher) and COL.

And GO ———->
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We are coming up on raise/promotion season. Please share if willing before and after, bonus and if promoted.

Also would make sense level, line of business (tax/audit/adv/orher) and COL.

And GO ———->
… more

I started working at a school board office. Mind you, I’m at the very top department. This role requires years of experience, a bachelor’s degree,etc. but by the Grace of God, made it here with roughly 3 ye… more

Where are people looking for subleases in Manhattan? Trying to find a furnished studio or 1 bed in Midtown east area for 3-4 months seems impossible. Moving from Canada and just wanted to get a sense … more

Hey guys! I am looking for tips for investing.

I have heard about maxing out 401k. But should I go for pre-tax or for Roth? What about IRA?

Which stocks to invest in? Any good managed mutual fund? (Not good in tra… more

Any Deloitte folks here - how was the appraisal and hike? Just trying to make sense of how ours (EY GDS) may be? For us, our letters will come only in Sep end.

I’m a solo right now at a private company based out of the northeast. Company is headquartered outside the US. Revenue for our region is mid 9 figures. Considering adding a counsel with 5-7 YOE for a … more

Anyone have a sense of remote exit options in lit? I hear about mid law and boutiques being more open to remote work, but not sure how accurate that is.

Some company policies make perfect sense on paper and feel completely detached from reality in practice. The disconnect can be frustrating. What’s a workplace policy that sounds good but doesn’t work … more

Still applying to jobs. Still interviewing.

I saw someone on LinkedIn talk about creating a career walking deck where you bring up work samples or slides to outline your career to go along with your &… more

Can anyone provide insights re. value creation roles in Growth Equity (ideally in London)? For example, Insight Partners On-site team, TA Associates Strategic Resource Group.

Keen to get a sense of day… more

If you are having an in-person interview, you should arrive early. This is common sense.

Then, would it be the same if you're having a Zoom interview? I always debate internally about whether I should join ea… more

Does anyone know what it’s like at 5WPR lately? The reviews online are very mixed and their social posts are confusing so it’s hard to get a sense if it would be a good fit.

Question for the Chicago boys and girls - I’m interviewing for a job, and the location for the hybrid position has changed to Lafayette, Indiana, about two hours from Chicago. I'm trying to decide whether it … more

Hi everyone,

I recently received an offer from Accenture for the role of Custom Software Engineer (Management Level 10).

Offer Details:

* Fixed Salary: ₹11 LPA
* Variable Pay: ₹2 LPA
* Total CTC: ₹13 LPA
* Location: Bangalore

Current Job:

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Hi IBD fishes, how much does an associate make in an EB? I know someone who left a senior manager role from one of the B4 consulting (making 200k+) to join an EB as only an associate (MBA pivot). does… more

Hy everyone
After being frustrated from the recruitment systems i want to ask if anybody know agencies which are directly link with Hospitals so I can get a better job. I have done bsc( hons) Biomedical Sciences … more

Rant.
If you did way too good and denied promotion at 2.5Y (AC > C) making sure you’ll get it in 3Y timepoint. Does it really make sense? Others getting promoted who do 20-25% less than you do at th… more

Why does it feel like every team is working in silos here and there is no sense of belonging in the organisation? Nobody from the Top management talks with people, no motivation, no QnA townhall, no t… more

Just curious: left McK in 2024. Did it ever get back to a sense of normalcy or are we still triaging left and right?

Have you made the move from Chicago or another large city to Atlanta to get away from high costs (home/property taxes/daycare) and did your quality of life improve? For reference I pay $4.5K in mortga… more

40-something Yr Old CD: We need culturally relevant influencers/star that Gen Z relate to.

Me (chronically online, hip Gen Zer): Rattles off culturally relevant Gen Z streamers/influencers/content creators.

40-some… more

Burnout has a way of making even the work you once loved feel empty over time. Lately, I have been thinking more about fulfillment outside of salary and titles, especially during difficult phases in m… more

What is best in terms of future career opportunity?

1) Stay at current company in AI strategy for a large financial company in nyc (~240k tc) they filed my perm a few months ago

2) Go to S&O hardware role at b… more

What is best if I want to exit later to a PE value creation role?

1) Stay at current company in AI strategy/product management for a large financial company in nyc. they filed my perm a few months ago

2) Go to a S… more

Hey fishes!

Just wanted to understand the current market for US Tax Managers. I’m currently at ₹26.2L fixed with 9 years of experience and was promoted to Manager in 2024. I’m planning to switch and wanted to get … more

Anyone here that can provide insights on FTI‘s FDD practice - specifically at the MD level? Trying to get a sense of culture (know typically city specific but heard practice is too small to have cultu… more

Hi people. Salary slip does not make sense at all.

i can see gratuity. Does it mean I'm eligible for gratuity or not?

How to withdraw pf?

Can anyone please help with the steps? Thanks!

I enjoy working at Newmont Red Chris Mine because it is a place where people are committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The work is meaningful, and there is a strong sense of pride in co… more

How is LEK’s Industrial’s practice vs other T2 players? I’m considering a move from EYP into LEK within this practice. I get the sense they are more market leading in this area vs other T2s?

A few weeks ago I had no real day shift prospects. Now I have four opportunities in front of me,

I’ve signed offer letters with two employers, I’m waiting on another, and I’m sorting through what makes the most se… more

Looking at an opportunity with a role that is 75% commercial litigation/25% international arbitration at my dream firm. I have domestic arbitration experience (AAA, JAMS, etc.). Can someone explain wh… more

Does anybody have any advice on remote jobs that aren't scams?
I have to be home for personal reasons, but I really miss helping people and having that sense of purpose.
I live in NY state. I have … more