... a pivot! For those who have successfully transitioned from mechanical engineering to software engineering or other tech fields, what were the most valuable skills from your ME background that helped you in your new role, and what strategies did you use to overcome the initial learning curve?

If I take extended sick leave, i.e. 3 months, do future employers look at this? I want to take a break from ACN because of burnout, but dont want it to be an issue if I change roles in the next year or so?

Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

“I feel like I’m the stupidest person here”
“You are not stupid. You literally work at one of the top consulting firms in the world”
“I literally got a 6% in one exam during undergrad”
“Well damn I guess you are stupid”

Hi fishes,
I am seeking some guidance on how to enter supy chain consulting. I have been into shipping for 3-4 years. B.Tech from BITS Pilani (marine engineering). Suggestions or any help would be appreciated.

Currently an EM at McKinsey, joined as a lateral hire after 6yrs in consulting (strategy boutique) and a short stint at a lesser known PE firm. What prospects would I have pivoting back to PE?

Would an MBA be required to switch from Product Management within LS/biotech to Tech (faang or other b2c)?

Let's say through a combination of aggressive saving, high income, and savvy investments, I manage to save several million by the time I'm 40.

If at that time I decided to pursue my passion and go to law school so that I can be an affordable attorney for worthy causes, will my age hold me back from getting into law school?

Have any respiratory therapists found jobs OTHER than being a clinical RT? I want to possibly change careers, but I am finding that a lot of jobs (clinical liason, utilization review, etc) want you to have a nursing degree, not a respiratory degree. I feel like as an RT we are limited to jobs.

What will be the management level in accenture for 6 yrs of experience ?

What is the best resource to learn JavaScript? Currently using freecodecamp and getting those certs

Hi all,

I recently got a GM role at a mid sized transportation company overseeing P&L ($30-35 million) for a dozen markets.

I didnt have any P&L responsibility before. Do you guys recommend doing alot of 1:1 with a mentor or taking a particular self taught course where I can brush up my skills?

I’m currently a senior 3 auditor and increasingly detest my job every single day. I’ve been thinking about consulting but don’t know exactly what they do and the detailed nature of the work. What are my options outside of audit, staying within the firm? Any insight appreciated.

Does MBB ever let people specialize in Life Sciences right off the bat at the post-MBA Consultant level or do you always have to start out as a generalist?

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Hi all - just joining and looking for some guidance! I am currently in an IT internship position (making pretty solid money considering) and following this summer I will stay on part time during my senior year (discussing a full-time job offer after already). I’m getting my computer science degree, so I would like to do something more technical in the workplace when I graduate. How do I advocate myself for that to my manager without sounding unappreciative of the position I’m in?

If money was not a criteria, what job would you do?

Cons of jumping ship to a niche / smaller consulting firm from D? Getting a level up but will be moving from US to India market.

Aside from Georgetown, any other MBA programs recommended for international development/finance? Looking to pivot from my current business/tech strategy work.

Any recommendations for a coach (or even therapist) to help work through some career issues?

Having a tough time getting a Product Manager interview. I have 3.5 YOE in technology implementations for a startup (my client). First 2.5 years were spent building my clients software, most recent year has been as a project manager for them. A lot of what I’ve done in last year overlaps ProdM responsibilities but I recognize it is a change. Am I reaching too much for a PM role? What are other roles I should consider to try to position myself to break into PM? Thank you for your help 🙏🏼

Anyone use Ashwagandha? What type/brand?

Looking for prep partners for BCG (US office), any 🐠 interested?

Hello Everyone,

Iam 9.4 years experienced,RPA(AA) tech arch. looking for a change. Please do let me know if you have any suitable positions available.

I worked on all AA versions from version 7 to AA360.
I have good experience in control room administration
Abundant experience in solution designing
Managing a team of 15 developer.
Working as associate manager in accenture

Will provide more details and profile on Dm

Thanks

Has anyone created a Facebook page to showcase themselves for temping jobs? I’m getting back into the workforce on a temp basis and I’d like to try to market myself.

Why do people accrue prepaid expenses?

Do plants live forever? Or do the die eventually like animals? My peace lily of 11 years is outgrowing its pot and parts of it are dying it appears.

Has anyone made the switch from EY consulting to CBS? Thanks!

Got offer from zscaler , on SSE 2 position , is it safe to join . how is work life balance .

Hi Fishes,

Help me choose which will be good for work life balance.
I have 5.7 YoE with experience in Java Spring Boot and Microservices
I got offers from Cognizant, Citicorp Services and Opus Consulting Solutions (All From Pune location). All almost similar in terms of pay.

Please suggest.

can an MD at B4 in the SAP practice become a partner in some time ?

Anyone have experience starting a product consulting side hustle?

I’m about 6 months into PM, and searching for ways to earn more and learn more. Might be too green, but open to thoughts

Any advice on broaching the subject of working on Sundays as a committed Christian?

Thanks to a recent late filing night, I’ve noticed some of the older support staff in my office are not computer proficient (see comments). Is there any training I can have them do online while WFH?

Which of the following companies rank the best in terms of job security and decent work life balance?
Standard chartered
Wells fargo
Citi
Barclays

We’re hiring for Mechanical Engineering interns for our Concord, MA office. In-progress BS/MS in ME needed. Come join a lovely consulting firm. DM to discuss a possible referral 💥

Anybody here trying to get into Project Management? If so, what makes you want to get into PM?

I am actively working as a mechanical engineer in the refrigeration industry. However, I have worked and studied in the spare parts and battery department in the automotive sector for close to ten years, my technical and practical knowledge is more than my age

Hello everyone, I work with GM as Production Group Leader/ Production Supervisor. I am looking to switch. I have masters in manufacturing engineering. With my profile which roles I should be aiming at ?

I will possibly be getting a machinist role through some contacts, and I have no experience in the field and I’m wondering what I could expect to make, when I look up average salaries for a machinist position I see around 65k but that seems too good for my age and experience so I’m wondering what some others in the trade on here are making

Hmm. I’m attracted to engineers..

How many people earn a degree in Engineering but don’t pursue a career in it,for whatever reason?I know at least one and I don’t know why they spent all that time and money if they weren’t going continue in it

How many ME jobs did you apply to before landing your current position?

Do you typically apply to jobs that you have are missing some of the qualifications for? For example: Is it acceptable to apply for jobs where you have 70% of the qualifications? Where is the % threshold of not getting considered?

What is everyone’s degree, YOE, field working in, salary, location, and any advice if applicable!

I’ve heard a ton about business salaries in the other bowls. Interested in where everyone is with engineering backgrounds. Degree, YOE, Industry, Salary