University of Rhode Island Discussions

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

Partners,directors and managers, how long you used to go on holidays each year when you were a senior or manager?

Auditing almost serves no value besides a few misstatements here and there. Every company and analyst is reporting on non-gaap figures. The numbers we don't even audit

If I wanna leave the firm in December.. when do I have to tell to my audit teams? I have to be utilized well enough to get my 30 month experience till december.

Is it a good sign if a partner of a firm directly reaches out to you for your dream job?

Is the CFE pretty easy?

Random question, mainly directed at the younger employees and associates, what social media platform do you use most often? Curious about when/if people move from Instagram to LinkedIn

Why did you pick accounting as a major? I picked it because it was a safe choice and I just wanted a decent job after college.

Does PwC have any free access to learning sites such as Udacity, Coursera or Udemy to complete courses with certificate? I know EY has free access to many courses on Udemy!

Considering boomeranging back to the firm I left last year. What is reasonable to expect for an offer to return?

Just started at the firm a month and half ago and snapshots are already happening soon. How important are they? I’ve had pretty low utilization, so I’m kinda nervous as an experienced hire

Thinking having a 24’ HD and a 28’ 4K monitor setup. Is 4K for excel not necessary? How about 28’ monitors?

Is it possible to have a Friday attitude on Monday? I need the secret.

Advice for studying for CISA? I’ve purchased the CRM, QAE, and Hemang Doshi’s book. So far I’m having trouble reading through the CRM because it’s so detailed that everything seems important and difficult to retain. I’m an incoming new hire so I think I should read the book even though I know people who have passed with only QAE (they were previous b4 interns)

Why did we choose PA instead of a rotational program again?

When switching firms, what are things you can do to start on the right foot with those coworkers that have been there for years?

Utilization rate this time of year?

If you passed the CPA exams in your first year in PA but are about accept an investment banking analyst position, would you still apply for the license?

Any insight into GT risk advisory? Salaries at mgr and sm level? Recruiters getting aggressive

I have got an offer from the Tanzu observability team. Wanted to know the wlb and the team culture, pretty nervous as the offer letter mentions working more than 40 hours and on weekends as well without any compoffs . Please help me with this info. Thanks !

Hi Fishes,

I am an AWS data Engineer with 8 years of experience, how much maximum salary can I expect ?

How about comcast developer role in Chennai - Sky project.
Job security?
Career growth?
Work life balance?

Please give suggestion

Hey beautiful people,
I’m 27Y and work in tech. Unfortunately my carpal tunnel is getting worst slowly. I’m worry that I still have like 45 years more to be retired and can’t stop working because I have a f* mortgage to pay 😭 I have a super ergonomic workstation, but I know my hand needs a long rest, and I can’t do it… Does anyone relate? What do you recommend?

Theory: Trump is losing his mind because he’s essentially been forced to become celibate. He obviously loves chasing women of all kinds, but now he can’t. Four more years? He’ll go totally insane.

After ~20-30 min on a call, I stop paying attention.

HI Fishes,

I am currently working as a senior research analyst with 4.5 years of experience in market research (report writing, proposals, market estimations, presale and post sales qeuries, etc.). Can you please suggest me with suitable openings and also a possible hike. I believe I am highly underpaid because I started my career with low salary. However, I think I deserve more. Could anyone please help. Seriously please help. Have a great day⛅

Piggybacking on my previous post about beginner plants. What about succulents? Are they low maintenance?

As variable pay tenure in #EY is from July to June so if we are in notice period and my last working day is last day of August, so will i will be able to get the VPB for this year?

Hi all, I’m gonna join pwc ac Bangalore next month. I need your help In knowing the holiday calendar or holidays available in last week of December I.e in between Dec 25th to Dec 31st. To plan my vacation. Please help

Hi Fishes,

What is the salary bracket and position like for grade 130 in IQVIA?

And are the HR open to negotiations in case of fresher hire?

From a UX Director... “Design is everything. You’re nothing without design.” Excuse me?

“You have a good looking face. But your body is absolute junk."

How you came into the company will define your path. That’s why you’ll never be successful switching departments.

At work I tend to eat just to eat. Any advice on how to break the habit?

Ladies, did you put on make up before your delivery for photo purposes?

Hi Fishes,
I have 1.8 yrs Exp and working in the Big data domain and have a few offers please help to decide on the comparatively better option based on salary, Work-life Balance, security, and Carrer Growth.

EY GDS: CTC 12 ( 11.20 Fixed )
Publicis Sapient: 16 CTC ( 14.5 LPA FIXED )
Neudesic (IBM) 16 CTC ( 14.5 FIXED + WFH Remote Complete )
PubMatic: 22.70 CTC + 2 lakhs Joining Bonus ( 16 fixed LPA + Other benifits, stocks, etc )

It will be very helpful if you can suggest with some reason.

After how many days the Date of exit gets updated in the UAN portal after the LWD in TCS.
I have received my final payment after 10 days of my last working day.
Because after Date of exit is updated only we can start the PF transfer process right?

Been with tech consulting for 5 years but no growth - total YOE 11 yrs - in the area of risk and regulatory consulting and implementation - not too many quality calls during this pandemic- seeking inputs from forum fishes and if anyone is interested in referring to Industry or consulting firms.. thanks !

I have a case I have enough evidence on to go to summery judgement on off the gate. Procedurally what's the best way to go a out this? D's are unrepresented and extremely difficult about settlement talks.