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I got LinkedIn messages from two recruiters about EY FAAS and KPMG M&A Advisory positions around 2 months ago. I know it’s been a while but should I reply to the messages letting them know I’m interested in hearing about any open positions available, or would I have better luck getting a referral from someone?

Has anyone experienced non compete clauses? If I left a job after a week to work for a competitor, what happens? Is a week ok since I’m basically still being onboarded?

PwC people, does vacation negatively impact utilization the same way hitting G&A does?

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

Can anyone explain why insurance defence work in the US is such a terrible place to be? I work in insurance defence / coverage (financial lines) based in London and it doesn’t seem like it has as negative of a reputation as it does in the US, why is that? 👀

I just realized I missed a hearing for a pro Bono client. The Pro Bono partner knew about it but I’m not sure if they went. I’ve been slammed due to Russia and Ukraine issues. . . How pissed do you think the Pro Bono partner will be?

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.

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.

What’s the average hike and bonus % in BNP Paribas

Could you please help me to choose, my tech stack is java , spring boot, microservices

Visible alpha (20.35 + 1JB) : tech stack python(they are ready to train me)

Wissen technology(Morgan Stanley client) (18 + 2jb) : tech stack java

Cognizant (20+ 1jb) : java

infoVision (21 fixed) : java, sql,

Thanks

Please help me to choose

What's the target revenue for EY's vision 2020? I forgot

I am currently a gov attorney at a major metro area in the northeast. I recently received an offer from a ID private firm (1900 billable hours) in the area for about 40k more than my currently salary. I was going to accept, but now I’m having second thoughts about leaving a secure gov job with good benefits. Really not sure what to do.

Got 3 weeks to study both Far and reg before NTS expires. 😞 should I cram for both and take them? Or give up on 1. Would prefer to pass in 1 window & not retake

Has anyone worked for Sentry Insurance? I’m being recruiting and I’m curious about their culture & compensation.

I have a promising interview at a relatively large law firm in my area (+100 attorneys) next week. The position is for a transactional role in their real estate practice group, and they are seeking someone with at least 2 YOE. I have a bit over 7 YOE with a strong real estate/commercial lit. background. Over the past two years in my current position, I've been doing a lot more transactional work. The split is around 50% transactional and 50% lit.

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Help! I am sick with a virus contracted from my toddler (not contagious btwn adults). I have a big presentation with clients flying in and a pitch this week. Any tips on how to get through it alive?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Folks - anyone purchase or lease a car under their LLC? If so, advantages and disadvantages of this move?

Looking for a spot as a Capital Excellence Associate w McK

8 yrs experience in Upstream Chem plant design and construction.
Const Mgmt undergrad
MBA from non-T10 school

Any advice? Refferal? Questions?

Do you buy insurance when travelling to US for fun? Moved to Europe recently and this will be my first time back in US without employer health insurance - should I buy travel insurance? Where from? Thanks!

What’s the word on the street about work life balance at Edelman? Are the hours insane?

What is Pfizer’s internal consulting group like?

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Best neighborhoods to live for a young adult in San Diego budget of 3k ish for a 2 bedroom

I heard more about pwc and the work culture is nice as a new grads....
I am a fresher passed out last year i want to join pwc ...
I am personally into cybersecurity and i just do part time bug hunting and i want to achieve this as my career...
So are there any freshers jobs at pwc ...

What is the best way to reach out to your in house agency ? I want to share our call for artists . Do I have go through HR? Or is there a place I can simply post an announcement ?

Hello Fishes..need your advice. EY Technology Consulting or Infosys BPM Consilting. Infosys is paying 2 lacs higher. Need ypur advice keeping long term prospects

Can anyone share their experiences with the PF transfer from FIS to their current employer?

Hello Fishes,

Currently working as a Business Analyst with PwC. Got a call from Hexaware. Is it worth it shifting from PwC to Hexaware? Any suggestions??

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered an on-site opportunity for Toronto, Canada. What should be the decent yearly pay in Canadian dollars that I should ask for ? I have around 6.5 yrs of experience.

My mental health has taken a nose dive. I’m considering breaking up with my fiancee so she doesn’t have to go through the hassle of dealing with me anymore.

How is CGI for a SAP ABAP Consultant? WLB, hike and Work culture. Have interview tomorrow. YOE - 4.5

Anyone knows about PSG group in Deloitte, like daily work?

As LTI is giving posting to people in Kolkata recently, can someone tell if good projects are present there? Is there any onsite opportunity as well?