After your first job, how relevant is GPA. For context, I went to a school that is very well known for grade deflation (Deloitte had a “suggested” minimum of 3.2 here) and I studied statistics, a particularly rough major at the school. Long story short, GPA was between a 2.9 and 3.0. This wasn’t due to slacking and I’ve done well at Deloitte so far with plenty of experience to speak to. Would my GPA still block me from certain firms, like any of the MBB firms or a Tier 2 consulting firm?

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

Does anybody here do any side work for extra income using their data expertise? I would love ideas that I could do from ~5-15 hours a week. Tutoring is the only thing that comes to mind immediately. Thanks in advance!

Any current MBA students on here? Any wisdom/things you wish you knew before starting??

Moving from a marketing role in VC (very top-down leadership) to a progressive tech company. The later has been a much more collaborative and team oriented environment and I’m struggling to know if that is normal in tech or if people aren’t staying in their lanes. Any thoughts would be helpful!

Genuinely curious if Bill Nye encouraged anyone's science career?

Is a CISM or CISSP in higher demand? What’s the better cert?

I got an offer from Gartner for software engineer (advanced) role and they are offering me really good salary package.
1. How is the quality of work in terms of full stack web development with respect to latest tech and career growth.
2. How is the work life balance for software engineers ?
3. What is the difference between their software engineer and software engineer (advanced) role?

YOE: 3 years

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

Hi Sharks,

Need your advise urgently.

Can you please suggest which would be better in terms of WLB, flexibility, growth, job security.

YOE: 4.4 years
Tech stack: Azure data factory, data lake, Azure databricks, Logic App, SQL, Pyspark (basic)


Offer:

Optum - 19.16 [16 Fixed + 15% variable + pf (offer letter is not received yet) ]

LTIMindtree: 21.50 (40 to 50k will be variable) Offer letter is not received yet

Thinking of pursuing a Master in Finance. Spent 2 years in audit, 1 year in accounting advisory. I knew I absolutely hated audit/accounting work day 1, but stuck it through. Now as I try to pivot into

Can anyone explain the Chubb underwriting associate training? Is it in person or hybrid? Interview process? Looking to make a transition from education.

Howz studying at UK different than US or Australia ?

Does it have brand value better in terms of working in UK for some years and travel back to India ?

Where in Dubai do you live? Which areas would you suggest for MBB consultant? Thank you

Anyone know the pros/cons of Big 4 consulting vs MBB consulting?

Your favorite resources for learning just enough UX?

My baseline is a data scientist background: stats, data visualization, storytelling with decks

How is Business Sweden to work for? Is it worth switching from big 4?

Graduating with my finance degree in about a year. I took a part-time healthcare position fill my employment gap but most of my previous experience is in manufacturing logistics and customer service. With my background, how do I break into a finance or accounting role? What positions do I apply for? I would like to make at least 45-50k a year min starting if possible.

What led you to working in strategic sourcing?

Anyone have any good advice for getting students to think/respond on their own? So many times when I ask them to write their own thoughts about something and to explain why they hold that opinion, many students get stuck and/or turn to the Internet. And then I find myself repeating, I’m asking for YOUR thoughts about this, not someone else’s. I teach grades 9 & 11.

I had a sex dream about my senior, but I have a boyfriend. Am I terrible? Has this happen to anyone else?

Making this a bit more dynamic. I’d love to know everyone’s view on this. What are your 3 main dealbreakers when considering a relationship with someone?

My brother is going through some really intense chemo so him and his wife are often recovering at their house for a week without going out.

Since they can’t take any visitors I would love to send them some sort of at home activity kit (wine tasting or anything!) to keep them busy during these lockdown weeks.

Please share any suggestions you have below! No limits in terms of activity or budget. I have about 8-9 weeks that I plans to cover.

Thank you!

I have a flipped classroom and my biggest challenge today is that my high school students don’t slow down long enough to read the directions/ instructions/ deliverables. Anyone see this happening?

Anyone have advice for talking to teachers in your school that are upset with you?
My 4th grade class didn’t show up today because the teachers are upset that student behaviors that are an issue in music are carrying over to their classroom. I understand their frustration, but nothing was communicated with me. I even thought things were going better this week.

Will there ever be a day that brown women aren’t judged by their single/married status?

Is it worth for me to get a masters (non-MBA) for Cambridge / Oxford after 3-4 YOE? Currently have an offer for Master of Bioscience Enterprise at Cambridge but not sure how helpful it can be for future opportunities.

Offered a Sr Analyst role at a small tech consulting firm (300-400 staff) in Downtown Toronto. What should I expect in terms of compensation? I'm coming from government in a SrBA position with a salary (70-90k) over the last 4 yrs, so I really have no idea what's industry average.

Sap ABAP + data migration cockpit, cctc- 16.4 including variable. Yoe - 4.8 np - 3 months. If I switch, can I get 20 plus?

Worst email accidentally sent to the wrong person? Yours or anecdotal...

Anyone open to cat sitting this weekend? Janis is a very social and affection purebred bengal kitten. Hypoallergenic too. We need a sitter Thursday evening through Tuesday. $200 compensation. If interested please reply with location. Hoping not to venture far from Capitol Hill.

Any updates on the EO to look into H1b after the GC pause?

What side gigs do you have, how did you identify the side gig, and how much net income do you make a month from your side gig?
Go!

Good luck to everyone in Chicago! Heard it’s meant to be -50 with windchills. Stay safe my fellow 🐠

What is up with all these darn take home cases. Currently in an industry strategy and operations role, previously in consulting and being asked to model and build out decks. These take about ~4-10 hours

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

How long after a final interview do you expect to hear about an offer? Is a week too long?

Any fish in Melbourne Australia looking to exit for a role in cybersecurity??

If I need Friday 4-5pm to go to a doctor's appointment, do I need to set a meeting invite to my manager in order not to be fired?

Looks like PWC gave some massive raises this year. Hearing 40% raises for many people. what did you receive this year? (rank, starting base vs new base , bonus etc)

Is cold LinkedIn networking (for job) with ED/MD level folks inefficacious?

Been in consulting, three years post MBA. At a point where I honestly feel like what we do doesn't matter. We don't actually make anything and reuse solutions. Anyone have similar thoughts? (Cont.)

When is PwC off for Memorial Day?

Worth moving from Wall St. to Big 4 Tech Consulting as SM. I understand WLB is going to be a challenge, but anything else that's worth consideration? 14Y EXP, 8 in Consulting( D, CG) and remaining in Wall St.

Accepted a new job at competing Big 4 but got a message from a recruiter from MBB. How do I respond to the recruiter? Is it worth it to take the call and be honest with them?

I need to get a laptop bag now that travel is starting to return. Any recs for a bag that looks good, opens from the top, holds a water bottle on the outside, and has a sleeve for attaching to luggage handles?

New unexpected hobby: Buying fidget toys. So fun to play with them while on calls

Who else feels bitter looking at everyone’s happy holiday instagrams while they spend the week churning slides? My only consolation is I probably make more than most of these people.

Which of the big consulting firms are the best for data science / analytics / cloud?

Anybody in BCG PIPE?

A couple of team members have rephrased what I just said during meetings. What’s a good way to acknowledge it and ask them why they are repeating what I’ve just said?