91 promotions to AP this year globally.
What are your thoughts

One of my junior associates recently resigned and I've been trying to make an exit myself for several months now. The job market has been really competitive but I am getting closer to getting a new job and moving on. The firm culture isn't great and work-life balance is non existent. My physical and mental health have been suffering, so I really don't think I could stay. How did you avoid the guilt trips from Partners/Senior staff trying to get you to stay?

Hello,

I recently joined CGI as senior systems engineer. I am a developer having 6+ years of experience.

Hope that I will be doing developer job with the given designation and not the networking stuff.

Anyone have any idea on this?

I have been working for a large corporation for over a year and I new to the company. What re peoples opinions about seeking a promotion or applying for internal jobs? Do you make a move or do you stay in position longer?

How long did you study before the CSCP exam? Any advice for someone who just enrolled?

Hi, i will be joining a startup soon to work as a product manager. What are some good books/materials/courses I can read in the meantime to prepare myself better for the job?

What are the pros and cons of joining a Captive Organization for Salesforce ?

It is true that in service based consultings the learning curve will be better coz we'll get to work on a lot of projects compared to a captive organisation ?

How should one decide? Can someone list out the pros and cons of both. It would be really helpful for a lot of people.

Thanks in Advance!

Leaving after one year to another biglaw firm?

Hey. I was wondering, what are some jobs that you wouldn't take on the basis that you don't feel it's ethical? For me, I just would never work for a defense contractor or anything to do with the FBI, CIA, etc. I also don't ever plan on being a manager.

1YOE as a strategy consulting generalist, interested in breaking into PM. Would love to know which books / courses will get me in the best shape for PM, and if it’s worth looking into with my currently level of experience. Thank you!

Hi,
I'm thinking of changing my career to data analytics. What course should I be doing?

What is the equivalent of a Sr MD in Accenture in IBM ? A Band C or higher ?

Hi fishes. I am a third year and I was extended an offer to lateral to an Amlaw 100 firm, but as a second year. Is this common? I am coming from a specialty firm with four offices nationwide with a good reputation in our field. The lateral position is in the same field. Thank you!

What are UK VCs like in terms of work life balance and culture? Do they provide better learning opportunities vs staying in consulting?

Are there any pharmacists here who transitioned out of retail?

Hello all, I need one advice.
I am working as SAP consultant for 3.6 years in same company now. I am going to make my first switch in one of the big 4 in SAP only.
The thing is that I don't really enjoy working in SAP. It was handed over to me when I joined my current WITCH company. Now I have decided to switch to Salesforce tech. For which I have already finished the Admin beginner part.(while staying in NP)
Please advise me if I am on the right track.

How did you all get your start in this area of law? It seems so foreign to me but also something I’d love to learn more about and become involved with.

Hi, I am considering a career pivot to creative resources/operations, but am wondering what I should do in order to break in.

I'll be graduating soon in Fall'22 and preparing for Data Scientist role. Please recommend some online resources to prepare from.

Anyone have their PMP certification? Worth the time and effort? Do you think it’s helped bumped you to a top candidate when applying for jobs?

Are tears considered business casual or not really?

Hello - can anyone drop base salaries or guarantees for Television Account Executives?🧐thanks in advance

Big Ass Fan - Haiku - has anyone purchased these and can recommend it over other ceiling fans?

About to close on a house soon, and looking to smart automate a lot in the house with fully integrated devices - but at over $1K a pop these things aren’t the cheapest but I’m convinced we’d get a lot of use out of these.

Hi How long are you on bench after joining brillio?

I'm looking to make the jump into tech but I've got an Advertising background. Is it possible? Looking for a referral.

I know someone who is looking a job in Technical Research Analyst (stock market related) OR in banking domain and has 10 months experience overall. But he has been doing stock market research for few years as a freelancer. Will anyone be able to refer him to a reputed firm?
Qualifications: M.Com

How do you measure bench strength?

Did anyone from EY receive a notification TODAY indicating that they were selected in the lottery?

I have 14 years of global IT consulting experience in Risk and Regulatory Capital. Citi is offering me a C13 level VP role. What do the other fishes think about this?

I'm not going to get back 5 hours of my life.

Watched "Indian Matchmaking". Full of incredulous stereotypes that I abhor. Indian here, btw.

Parking should really be reimbursed! Especially when its $20 a day.

Hi Fishes,
I have an offer from Nagarro So Anyone know
How are the project in Nagarro for Java Spring Boot Stack.

Thanks in Advance.

Hey all
I am looking for a female flatmate to share a 2bhk with me.
Gurgaon office
Flat is within 1 km from office.

Do T2 consulting firms (think Kearney, OW) and MBB hire experienced professionals WITHOUT MBA (I.e., is a prestigious MBA mandatory in the region?). I already have a post-MBA position

Anyone else just absolutely despise Kryterion and their service reps? They are so rude and I just can’t stand it

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

Alright, Fishbowl - whats the juiciest gossip you heard this week at work?

Do you think required ethics CLEs are worth anything? Any good recommendations?

Is this bowl still active?

@all aren't we all free to leave if we don't want to come to office? Why are we just creating ruckus on social media?

If someone actually starts leaving for our own, others will follow, then it might be a statement for all.

Hey All,

We can use this bowl to post memes, humours and carry on with serious discussions on regular page.

Every year there is some or the other Organization level changes - tracks, CGs, space, pod especially in Consulting.

Resetting the performance review trends. Market correction, adjustments

Is this a good move or a smart one to wipe out the past track record. Curious.