The Brattle Group Discussions

Lately, I've been hearing a lot from my peers about how sales isn't a real profession.
I work at a tech startup and it mostly comprises developers. They can't stop emphasizing their importance in the food chain and I can't figure if I'm too humble or they're too arrogant.
This yapping comes from people I've known since college. I have successfully blocked all such negativity but wanted to know if anyone here has faced such scenarios.
P.S: I've already accepted an offer above my expectations

I’ve been in tech sales for 20+ years. Have an opportunity to take a position at a tech company in Sales Enablement. Anyone have some insight into this type of role? Is it interesting, challenging, collaborative?
Thinking about coaching others in sales could be fun for me at this stage.
Would love some input as this is a new field unfamiliar with.

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Do we get a pension after 3 years of working regardless of level? I was under the impression it was only for partners..

Anyone got a six figure base as an AE? Hunting around for companies with 6-fig base and similar commission. Seems to be mostly field / enterprise pay.

How bad is it when your managing partner has to send out missives (yes, plural) about your deployment?

If matched from SPG to Marriott platinum and I'm not currently staying in hotels... how long will the Marriott platinum status last me?

I need help fishers (desperately). I'm moving from pit to dal for work. Any fishers know of good/great interstate movers? looking for recommendations

BCG folks - any other benefits besides the major ones that I should be aware about (e.g. gym membership reimbursement, mobile reimbursement etc). I’m joining at the end of March. Thanks!

Anyone ever gone from Consulting to working for a financial firm? (i.e. Associate for Goldman Sachs or something like that). What was the pay jump like?

So who else is at Hilton Orlando this week?

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?

Recommendations for books and podcasts on business, strategy, management, etc. that have helped your career?

How many hours of your typical work day are you actually doing work?

I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

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 types of roles do MBB pre-MBAs apply for at FAANG?

You may be a consultant if ...

I have some openings in my organisation for iOS developers, for intern to Sr. Eng positions. So if you are interested, please DM me.
Company Name: Mutual Mobile
Full time
Completely Remote

I am looking for a entry level position in cybersecurity.

Time sensitive question, have two offers. One is GIR in SLC with GS. Other is Generalist Consultant at McKinsey. Which would you recommend (McKinseys offer is slightly higher but assuming due to location). Thank you greatly for any insight! Hoping to get into private equity in the distant future

Anyone willing to refer to a role at Flatiron Health?

Newly barred attorney here of almost a year. Looking to maybe ditching the “traditional” attorney/bar licensure track and going into other areas where JD degrees/lawyers are preferred. Anyone have experience with this untraditional track?

Does anyone send out handwritten Christmas cards? (Ie. to a mentor you met at a networking event)

Considering accepting a fully remote role and living in different cities for 6+ months at a time. Anyone else do this and have experiences to share?

Hi! Does anybody happen to know if Apple offices are dog-friendly? Specifically the Culver City office and Apple Park. Thank you!

Is anyone aware of any healthcare / healthcare consulting companies based in the Bristol area (UK)? Thanks

What projects could I do data related to build my portfolio? Not sure what kind of projects to work on related to advertising and marketing.

Do we need to submit rental agreement to claim HRA tax exemption in Ericsson or rental receipts enough ?

How frequent rental receipts should be ( yearly ? Or quarterly)

Hi All,

Anyone have a recommendation for a good headhunter? I am currently a 2nd year associate (many years paralegaling before that) at a mid-sized firm in NY and am looking for a change.

Also, any cons of working with a headhunter?

So I get that in a corporate set up, you are supposed to be sharp and witty and think on your feet. Trouble is, I am extremely slow with comebacks. (Think Ross in Friends/Amy in B99) at the crunch moment, I generally end up not being able to give a good roast back. Unfortunately the best of them come to me like a few hours later (dinner/shower/TV) and I am left ruing and amazing opportunity to have gotten one back. I am awful at jibes and roasts.

Anyone else suffer from this?

Just walked out of FAR test, literally cried after submitting it. SIMS were something I got ripped off by, can say clearly 4 out of 8 sims I kind of missed completely...😭😭😭 don’t know if I can ever get over this

Perspective. I’m retiring from the service and I’ve positioned myself decently to be competitive. I have a graduate degree pursuing a doctorate, LSSBB, ScrumMaster, SPHR, and PMI-ACP. I’ve been offered two positions that are great and on the human capital team. For someone in this situation where should I be looking as commensurate with my certifications and experience?

What’s the best source of free CPE?

Does anyone have any experience with SingerLewak? Are they a good firm? They have dismal glassdoor reviews...