Absolutely crestfallen...

Seven year old son said he wanted to be a firefighter...NOT that he wanted to become a management consultant for the prestigious McKinsey & Company.

I even asked him his total comp and he said he didn't have any...

Fellas, is he behind? What TC should he expect at this age? How can I get him to pivot and realize his dreams are wrong?

What designation i can expect iat Capgemini of joining as a Lateral?

I have total 11.5 YoE

I've been struck with the feeling my company, a small Fintech, prioritize the +8y/o experienced professionals rather than the hard working ones. Nothing new here, the ambient seems ok on the surface but everyone tries to steal your job and important tasks.

I'm currently at my 29s and studying for CFA lvl1 but since its a startup I've been doing too much operational work rather than analysis itself. Any advice on how to control anxiety and approach this career pivot? Anyone have dealt with this?

I accepted a job for Federal Services despite loving my current employer. They really want me to stay, can anyone speak on experience a AFS? Also can anyone speak on the training accenture provides for the salesforce practice? I'm coming in at L9 Tech Lead, Specialist and Salesforce developer.

Hi Fishes,

I have an aspiration to be an Architect in future. So is there any certification available for the same role?? Also if anyone can refer any online course or YouTube channel which I can follow, it will be of great help. Thank you in advance.

Side hustle or startup ideas for someone who isn’t technical/doesn’t code? Where should I look or where to begin? I don’t have any strong passions or specific skills that I’m confident in. What books, articles, blogs, orgs, events, people I should follow for inspiration that has helped you? I have some cash to invest and am looking for a part time hustle that can cash flow at least a little bit of money on the side.

Due to politics in team against me, I was given C band for my performance and now I am ineligible for DCA 202. Any suggestions on how to increase salary within tcs or I will have to wait for next cycle?

Can we start a thread of people hiring and for what roles/pay range? And/or add your skills or what you’re looking for in a job and see if we have any matches with skills/positions?
Maybe we can all help each other out! I know the market is crazy right now, this could be a cool way to find talent? Or am I all wet.

Does anyone have experience with career changers in Data Analytics or UX/UI after taking the Career Foundry or Spring Board bootcamps? I’m curious to hear opinions if it’s worth the investment. Interested in hiring perspective or career changer!

Is 20 LPA good CTC in Kone India with total experience of 8.5 years in SAC ?

What’s the most valuable supply chain skill at the moment, and why? Trying to decide on an investment strategy and welcome input

Hello, I am currently a solution consultant with Kinaxis, but starting the interview process with Accenture for a similar role. Any Insight regarding salaries @ ACN for a role like this? Pros and cons of potentially switching from Kinaxis to ACN?

Hi ,

I have been assigned to project in tcs. I will be introduced to client only when I complete certain certification. I have been asked to complete it within a week. I am trying my best and giving 4-5 hrs daily to prepare.

I am a little bit worried about this. Can someone tell me how does this impace the growth in tcs. If one doesn't complete a certification what actions are taken. I Joined last week. As I come from a product based company I have done certifications but there was no pressure

Business analytics or Data analytics ?
Who are payed more ?
They both seem to have the same tech stack
Excel - sql - python/r - tableau/powerbi

Tips on landing entry-level strategy?!

Anybody knows how much earns an average line cook in Orlando, Florida? And how many hours have to work to get a decent wage

For all you in IT audit what has your salary progression been YOY?

I’m another auditor trying to switch to TAS - looking to eventually pivot to strategy roles. Any suggestions on a vertical?

Hi Fishes, Please advise ASAP
YOE - 9y
How much can be expected from JPMC on existing offer from other company of 28 LPA Fixed + 2.8 Bonus ?
Planning to ask 35 Fixed , will JP give this much ?

What do you think about the new BCG practice on Transformation? Is it a repackaging of TURN or something better?

Trying to figure out how to evaluate small business (1.5M and down) - where should I start? Are there any frameworks for things to look at?

Is brillio a good company to choose in this market situation?

When do you think associates are usually let go in small practice groups that are currently being overwhelmed with work? Is it when it starts to slows down or when they already have a candidate to replace you? Just trying to figure out how long I have after annoying a partner 😂.

Any big4 lawyers who transitioned to the IRS office of chief counsel (national office)? How do you like compared to big 4? I am particularly concerned about having to be in person (at the office) 2-3 days a week.

When do you actually start to feel useful in FDD? I've been in FDD for 6 going to 7 months and sometimes I still feel like I'm doing the grunt work non critical thinking.

I’m a new analyst at an IB group. I’ve felt that I’ve done well my first month or two and delivered higher quality work, but I feel that lately I’ve been slipping up the past few weeks given the intensity of the deal as well as having multiple peripheral work streams. It also doesn’t help the second year analyst quit so I don’t necessarily have a resource to lean into. (Cont.)

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who wrap and Velcro their AC cords, and those who constantly have to untangle a handful of wires. Which one are you?

Is a JD or an MBA more useful for consulting? Assuming M7 MBA or T10 JD.

How should I calm those first 1 min nerves when going into an interview? I find that after that 1 min my brain takes over but my voice can get shaky for that first 1 min. Any tips?

I have an offer in Samsung, i am currently in Intel. I need to take my decision fast as intel is laying off people.

Any recommendations for sauce for duck? Cooking duck breast for the first time and looking for inspirations.

This winter just doesn’t freaking end. This is absolutely ridiculous. 🙄

how can i get hearts on this

Hi I am looking opportunities to work directly with US company from India being at home. Any idea how and where can I search similar jobs.
In software development/data entry/.. jobs

I work at a medical device manufacturing plant as a training coordinator, I have a military background and a degree and am trying to advance but am feeling stuck. I am a literal jack of all trades, and am trying to get out of the hourly life, I’m working an average of 100 hour weeks and have been for at least the last 6 months.

If anyone is in the car market in the Atlanta area, I’m looking to sell my 2020 Ford Escape. Great condition but about to move to a city where I don’t need a car. DM if interested!

Consulting census
Like below which you identify with more

I have been feeling really overwhelmed with life lately. Just feels like there is so much to do with work, staying healthy, being social, spending time with family, saving money, etc. Crowdsourcing for any tips that have worked for all of you in making life easier 🥺

Hi thanks for calling delta. We’re sorry we had to cancel your flight. The wait time to speak to someone who can help is currently estimated at infinity. Please enjoy this saxophone on a 30 second loop while you wait for the rest of your life with no option for a callback. Wtf is this.

Is work life balance significantly improved at PwC Canada?
Worth making the switch from US considering lower pay scales?

My roommate just walked into my room without warning and no knock (and for a stupid reason too: looking for the cat). How do I politely ask not to do that? What if I was changing or something? that’s awkward

Does Deloitte have rights to a software product I create in my personal time while employed with Deloitte? Say an iPhone app or another innovative software product?

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

I’m a 2nd year out of UG. And about to buy a bmw used 3 series (been on a local client for a few months now). Feel nervous about optics of me driving to work in that car. Is that reasonable or cut it?

What is the hottest skill to learn in consulting right now?

What’s a good side hustle ?

Do you deduct your internet as an home office expense on your tax returns? Any other common consulting deductions I should be looking at ?

Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

Looking for some book recommendations :)

This WFH situation would be much more bearable if I had X. Or, now that I have X, I don’t mind WFH at all even for extended periods of time. What’s your X?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

My colleague just told me they never filed their state tax for a state they travelled to for 2-3 months last year. They didn’t know they had to, they self filed their taxes. What should they do to

Finally spotted one in the wild! A dood working out in a Deloitte tee. #deloittefit