👨🏼‍💻 A few folks have asked, so let’s do this again. I left consulting 2 years ago for a Google BizOps role. I’ve visited 25 of our offices and worked with 8 teams since. AMA

I am a ServiceNow Developer and want to switch the domain. Confused about which one to choose. Can any please suggest some good domains.

Hello Fishes,

How is the role -Project Support Specialist ( Learning Studio) in terms of work-life balance and CTC. What is the pay range being offered ? Also, is there scope for growth in this role?

Thanks in advance 🙂

Should I be happy with just receiving my 3rd promotion in less than 2.5 years to Senior Consultant? Company growing fast, tenured employees getting burnt out/leaving and room opened up to move up quickly. Change in leadership recently as well. Was offered 17.5% increase and this is my first job out of school. I don’t want to grow too fast, but this seems too good to be true…

After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

What kind of skills would be considered key to a CN role as MC L9 in Accenture Strategy?

What is an IBM principal title equivalent to at a big4?

I was just offered a part time position technical writing for a start up environmental company. It's my first job post undergrad, and I live in NC. They want to know my salary expectations. Any tips?

Could someone explain what finance closing process is? I passed CPA and have audit experience but I don’t really understand how industry accounting cycle works :( What does it mean to close the books? Are they referring to 12/31 deadline? Do all JE have to be recorded within this date? How does one close it?

Is CIPD a valuable certification? Is it appreciated in Europe only or US too? I have an opportunity to get it but not sure if knowledge is really up to date and worth time spent.

Hey folks,

I have my phone screening interview coming up soon for an L6 Senior applied scientist position for Tax classification team. I was wondering if any if you can provide any sort of help on how to prepare better for this interview. It's a pretty big deal for me, and I really want to Ace that interview.

A good friend of mine graduated from Parsons this past summer, has degrees in Journalism and French, is a talented photographer and designer (which I feel I have a pretty decent eye for after working at a design-driven branding agency for half a decade). And I’m certain she’d make a fabulous junior AD or content strategist. Unfortunately she, like many in this pandemic, is still without a job. Any advice for her and/or shops/hiring managers/non-traditional job hunt tips to steer her towards?

Any openings for a brand strategist? Preferably based in NYC—I have extensive experience in strategy, operations, and client relations. Have been to Cannes and presented work before to execs at Google

Hi Fishes,

I am currently working as an associate consultant in Infosys. But my work is of manual+automation testing. I want to switch now, but I am confused b/w Business Analyst and Automation tester role, which role would be better for me to switch? Also regarding salary which is a high paying role among the two?

Experience-3 years
CTC-7.5

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

Currently a senior in financial services audit for wealth and asset management. All I hear from higher ups is to not leave before manager because I’ll end up making less or I’ll be behind in my career, etc. Am I being served some strong kool aid? Hoping someone has been in a similar situation and successfully left.

Is it possible to switch path from tax associate to data analysis?

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

For those consultants out there ... have you found it valuable to have a formal certification for Digital Transformation Change mgmt? What do you feel is the most valuable/marketable certification?

What’s the min $/night room you’d book using Hilton and Bonvoy points respectively to get the most value?

My boss is a misogynistic jerk. He has sent me extremely nasty messages and talks down on me constantly. I’ve been at my current job 6 months and my last role was a short freelance stint. (Cont)

Which companies are giving permanent remote 🤔

If you could, how would you change things to prevent yourself from becoming unemployed?

Can anyone tell me what first year KPMG audit seniors make in the DC area?

When’s a good time to shift to PE? 0+3 rn. Thinking of applying in 9ish months time

Why the heck do Recruiters and Hiring managers do such a poor job keeping applicants informed to the status. I had my time wasted with an opportunity for a fortune 100 position for 3 1/2 months. Phone Screens, Zoom Interview with hiring manager, Face to face with hiring manager. (Then asked for professional references) , impromptu Zoom meet with other leader who was completely disengaged. Then boom... six weeks of silence vague texts from hiring manager they were still going thru the process..

Are there any PayPal only bowls?

Has anyone made the jump from the tax group of an AmLaw 100 firm to a Big 4 tax group? I have questions.

If I’m on a TN visa, do I have to get it updated if I move to a different city?

Are local government jobs just as chill as the Feds?

Hilton has the worst rewards program.

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Any entrepreneurs out there that feel like there’s a million things no one told you before starting your company? (Good&Bad) 5 years in myself and nearly could write a book with my list of sh*t no one told me… curious to know what’s on your list???

How much are you willing to pay or currently paying for a personal trainer? Found a trainer who offered to train me twice a week for $50 a session. I don't know if this is the average rate or if I should look elsewhere. This will be my first time hiring a trainer

What are some good books that helped you with consulting? Looking for some good reads.

Anyone make a career change from consulting to law enforcement? It’s always been a dream of mine and I can’t help feeling that I’m just wasting away my years in consulting. Would love to hear if anyone has experience with this type of switch.

Does health insurance cover therapy? If so, how much would you usually pay out of pocket and how much would the insurance cover?

How much weight does brand name consulting firms have on top MBA programs? For example, is it significantly better to work for MBB firms vs. big 4 vs. well known specialized boutique firms?

And its official, diagnosed with depression and anxiety again. Had been doing good for four years. I guess its time to skip town again. How does everyone cope?

What do you do when you’re bored? Currently booked but have a good amount of downtime?

Today is a huge struggle. I want to do nothing. 😢

Are consultants only seemingly more capable (at times) because we dedicate all our client-facing time on a single project vs. juggling multiple projects? All my client's leadership teams seem like a mess but I think it's just due to their lack of opportunity to focus on anything for long enough to know what's going on. Am I thinking about this completely wrong?

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

Trying to figure out value of Bonvoy points- want to book hotel in Lisbon for 3 nights and it’s $315 or 75000 bonvoy points. Should I use points or cash?

Hi , Anyone here pursuing or planning to take up MS in Cybersecurity( online) at Georgia tech? Would love to connect

Since we’ve all been working from home for months now, what’s the best office chair out that y’all are using for our long work from home hours? Looking to invest in a better one than my ~$150 one from Amazon.

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)