7 years into strategy consulting. Working past 10pm on the majority of days when it doesn’t look like a clear path to Partner. Industry doesn’t interest me in the slightest. Feeling like I make too much / am too experienced to make a move to the investing side (~$350k TC now, and I imagine I’d have to down-level considerably). What should I be considering as next steps career-wise?

Does your firm find out why you failed a clearance ? Asking bc I got fired from my first job out of college a couple years ago and didn’t report it on it company background check. I’m afraid if I fail my public trust, my current firm will find out and fire me for not reporting it on my prior employers.

Thinking about switching to IFS. Currently in consulting. What’s your WLB?

Anyone else here have terrible utilization because their deals die and a code never opens? /can’t find another code to book hours? I’m sitting on over 200 billable hours at this point

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

After a final interview, how many days after can I expect an answer from the recruiter?

At the end of the interview, the person told me I passed the interview and they were going to talk to the Director who’s a level under them. It’s a yes for them and they’re happy to work with me.

I also sent my references. I don’t know when I can expect an reply. Recruiters from that company aren’t really organised

Anyone recently joined Optum in India? Did you receive welcome gift?

Hello Fishes, what does grade 28 signifies in Optum. Wht is the salary range in this grade?

Do we have access to learning platforms like Coursera and udemy or anything else? Or do we have an option for reimbursement?

Heads up: Hilton is giving triple points during July if you use their credit card for booking. Good opportunity to make up to 54 points per $1. Time to stack up those points! Happy monday! :D

Traveling to Montreal tomorrow, any recs for food / sights / etc.? 🙏

It’s been 5 weeks and I haven’t gone a day or night without crying and feeling haunted by them. I can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t produce quality work, can’t find joy in anything I previously loved. This is the worst physical and psychological pain I’ve ever experienced.

I run a 10 person team in strategy I just inherited 3 months ago. Should I be getting revenue or in mms or what do I need to do to make sure I get credit for this from a rev standpoint? New to Accenture so feel like colleagues taking advantage of me and usurping my revenue? Does it matter? Don’t know the performance management process

Any T2 or B4 firms allow remote work? Or at least be placed in a locale outside of home office?

If so please dm - am looking.

How many days it will take to release offer in HCL after HR discussion????
What will be the process after HR interview in HCL???

How is hcl GIT vertical?

I got offer for senior manager profile.
Offered 32L
Yoe: 11.5 years

Currently in cyber consulting (3 YOE) but more interested in business strategy roles. Do I need to go back to entry level or will my technical experience allow me to come in as an experienced hire?

How common are layoffs in IB compared to consulting?

Where to buy good quality fancy socks without paying $40 a pair ?

Any insights into Arup for Management Consulting?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Has anyone made the switch from Deloitte to AWS/Google? How has the transition been?

Just received an offer for A&M PEPI. Move would be from Senior to Associate position. Is it worth the switch?

Anyone else feel that Trevor guy from Lincoln lawyer series resemble Jack dorsey?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

US citizen here, and I would like to move to Europe for a couple of years. What are some big named companies (other than big 4 & MBB) that will sponsor my working visa? I would also like to move early next year. Is that unrealistic though due to COVID? TIA 😊

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Help - how do I fight claims by scammer healthcare providers?

I recently went to 2 different providers.

Dentist, made appt via Zocdoc to see a dentist that was in network. Another dentist at the location saw me instead who was out of network. I have text evidence they said it would be covered before visit. Claim was denied - asking for ~500 dollars.

Saw a specialist who’s office staff verified my insurance would fully cover the claim. Get the claim, says they are out of network. Owe 600.

what you say about Capgemini Salesforce practice? salary, benefits? culture?

I run a 10 person team in strategy I just inherited 3 months ago. Should I be getting revenue or in mms or what do I need to do to make sure I get credit for this from a rev standpoint? New to Accenture so feel like colleagues taking advantage of me and usurping my revenue? Does it matter? Don’t know the performance management process

Any T2 or B4 firms allow remote work? Or at least be placed in a locale outside of home office?

If so please dm - am looking.

How common are layoffs in IB compared to consulting?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

How soon after a final round at Deloitte can one expect to hear back? My mentee interviewed on Thursday, consultant position, and was told they would hear back shortly following internal discussion. Since it’s been 3 days safe to assume it’s a no? They have another offer.

Any book recommendations?

I am currently seeking a role in Consulting, my experience has been in in the intersection of Healthcare & Social Services in both the Private and NonProfit sector. I have a BA in Forensic Psych, an MPA, an MPhil in Public Policy and currently in the last leg of my PH.D in Public Policy with a specialization in Health Policy.

I would appreciate any advice anyone could give that might be helpful to help get my foot in the door.