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You are currently posting as works at EY

33 year old with MBA thinking about a career change from financial services consultant to certified financial planner. Any advice?

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You are currently posting as Project Manager 1

If you’re into duping dumb people out of money then go for it. To me it’s in line with care salesman/realtor in terms of reputation.

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a year

You are currently posting as Principal 1

Subject Expert

I had a financial planner tell me one time that he had put my kids’ ages and my income into his model and I needed to save 60% of my net monthly income in order to pay for college 🙄 I was making $200k at the time.

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a year

You are currently posting as KPMG 1

Are you good at sales?

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a year

You are currently posting as EY 1

Coach

Anyone with brains would pay for Fee Only services.

a year

You are currently posting as Barracuda Networks Inc 1

Subject Expert

I think most financial advisors like any other sales based role are seen as dubious characters with the sole aim/focus of maximizing fee income/commission. So they get a lot of bad publicity, and most folks are likely going to stay away from them. Your client base would most likely be high income earners with little time to manage their finances.

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a year

You are currently posting as Manager, Advisory 1

Just know that it’ll take a few years to both get experience and build up your book of business to what you’re expecting for salary. Hope you have a good mentor and team around you. It’s all about trust and (I hope) putting client interests first.

a year

You are currently posting as works at Atlanta

When you're at a recruiting event for a school you didn't go to...the look in the MBA 1s eyes when they realize small talk just got a lot harder

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

For the crowd: Is an MBA increasingly a worthless degree? @Deloitte: How much is that paper degree needed to move from Consultant to Sr. Consul. and Sr. to Manager?

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You are currently posting as works at The Boston Consulting Group

Has anyone had their firm sponsor their MBA? Or maybe know someone who has? Worth it?

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You are currently posting as works at Accenture

Anyone else working on MBA essays and utilizing even more BS skills than usually?...

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You are currently posting as works at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) LLP (Consulting Practice)

What do second or third year consultants get paid (non-MBA) in your firm? Interested in PwC too.

You are currently posting as works at KPMG

Thoughts/Experience with PT MBA? Hard for me to justify going FT.

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You are currently posting as works at Booz Allen Hamilton

Is it true consulting firms care about your GMAT score? Talking about firms recruiting MBA summer associates of course. I managed to get into a top 10 b-school with low GMAT but will it haunt me?

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You are currently posting as works at Dallas/Fort Worth

Been at a top 3 firm for 4 months now post-MBA. Non traditional background and constantly feel like I'm behind and never going to catch up. Is quitting after a year the most terrible thing to do?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Ladies, need interview suit recommendations for a non-vanity-sizing size 4. MBA interviews coming up and I haven't worn a suit since interviews during college...thanks in advance!

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You are currently posting as works at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) LLP (Consulting Practice)

I am in school (MBA) on Saturdays and travel during the week. Any tips to lead any sort of a life?

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You are currently posting as works at Strategy&, part of the PwC network

How many years into consulting before you can pay off your MBA loans in full?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

What do you guys think about people putting credentials in their email signatures and/or LinkedIn profiles? Eg, CPA, MBA, PhD, etc.?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

What are everyone's thoughts on going back to school? 🙄 1. What were your motivations to go/not go 2. MBA vs other MA/MS degree pros and cons 3. Is it a good "break from consulting" opportunity

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You are currently posting as works at Accenture

Anyone considering moving to a start up? Pros & Cons to get into a top tier mba?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Anyone have thoughts about online MBA programs?

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

Trying to figure out what I want to do with my life is like studying for the CPA Exam: you think real hard for ten minutes and get drunk in frustration when you get nowhere. #ForeverAnAccountant

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

When is too late to pursue an MBA? I'm 8 years into Consulting and wondering if it's still worth going back to school...

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You are currently posting as works at McKinsey & Company

@Fishbowl, can we add a search function so we don't get daily posts asking about whether to do an MBA or what type of bag to get?

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You are currently posting as works at Manager

Currently delayed. I was curious what laptop bag, noise cancelling headphones, and work shoes I should get. I was also wondering if getting a MBA is worth it, and what salaries a first year BA gets?

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You are currently posting as works at HSBC

I'm going to quit in May to get my MBA. How much should I not care at the moment?

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You are currently posting as works at McKinsey & Company

I haven’t worn pants to work for 9 months

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Associate

Year-end check! What is your 1: age, 2: number of years in big law, 3: amount in investments (eg retirement/brokerage), 4: amount of savings, 5: amount of debt?

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Senior Sales Engineer

Hey All. I had my 2nd round interviews for a Lead Solution Engineer role at Salesforce on Monday (2 days ago). It was w/ 2 separate SEs, and I thought both interviews went very well. Have yet to hear from the recruiter, though, which seems odd. Especially given how responsive the recruiter's been prior to this. Is that normal? Do I just need to be patient or should I mentally prepare for a rejection? Thanks!

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You are currently posting as works at Manager

Struggling to understand how people in Canada (more importantly Toronto) are able to afford buying a house + lifestyle given the salaries are so low. Is it just me or are people getting paid a lot to afford these luxuries.

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9 months

You are currently posting as works at EY

Wtf is up with Airbnb? Lately the prices on there are incredibly deceiving. Cleaning fees and service fees are too much. Looked at a place that was about $185 and then after fees and taxes, the total went to $445. I rather get a hotel at that point

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You are currently posting as works at Community Conversation

How are you experiencing Coronavirus? Are you working from home? What's your professional life like now?

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You are currently posting as works at Copywriter

What are the best places in LA for female creatives? Where are the forward thinking agencies/bosses/client side moments? Or female RUN places?

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You are currently posting as works at Freelance Creative Director, Copywriter

I have been at an agency last week, working on a pitch till midnight and I realized this...

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You are currently posting as works at Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hello all, Just curious to know does Uber hire recruiters on their payroll or on third party payroll? Is it okay to take up an opportunity with Uber of it is third party payroll on Quess Corp.? Role: Technical Recruiter

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You are currently posting as works at Associate Project Manager

Hey folks, anybody willing to refer me for consulting position at MBB, Kearney, OW, EYP, S&. I have more than 2 years of experience in market research firm and have worked in a startup in UK and Germany. I had passed the CV screening at Bain, LEK and S& London offices last year. I will share the SS for credibility :) I am happy to have quick chat.

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9 months

You are currently posting as works at Flex Ltd.

Is it good Choice to move to Saudi for 14000 riyal? I also have a wipro offer(chennai) for 15LPA.

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3 months

You are currently posting as works at Credit Analyst

Does anyone have any tips on updating your resume to get a job at a company such as stripe or ramp? Having trouble getting an interview

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You are currently posting as works at Associate

Reasons to give for WFH extension?

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14h

You are currently posting as works at President

Subject Expert

I think as the Reddit mob gets more sophisticated they move on from short sellers to slash and burn PE firms. Be careful where you exit to. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-29/short-sellers-face-end-of-an-era-as-rookies-rule-wall-street?sref=pShhn61A&utm_source=url_link

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Senior Consultant

I’m just here to ask about Chicago - is it really getting that bad? Currently live in NYC and considering moving while I’m seeing news about shootings and robberies in places like River North!! 😱

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You are currently posting as works at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) LLP (Consulting Practice)

Just once could I leave work the same day I walked in? #busyseasongoals

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You are currently posting as works at Accenture

Thoughts on mens jewelry? (Necklace, rings, bracelets)

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Anybody current living in the Bay Area? Considering a job opportunity there. Want to know what are some good areas to live in? (Oakland and/or San Fran)

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Anyone at MBB willing to chat to see if there’s a fit and potentially refer me? TIA

You are currently posting as works at IQVIA

Looking for consulting roles, 2 YOE in a more internal strategy role. Would love to see what’s out there. Thanks everyone!

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