Any comparisons working for IT vs. Pharmaceutical? WLB, vibe, flexibility, benefits, ppl, etc. Is it easy to move to IT?

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Might need some more details for what position in pharma. Are you going to be there for accounting? What I’ve heard, the WLB can be rough. Not sure about IT, but it depends on the specific field and role which impacts WLB and flexibility

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Looking for details on comp, exit opps, and any insights on day-to-day activities / skills picked up during the program.

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Seeking advice on what to do career wise.

I’m still in my first year at Deloitte as a campus-hire. Feeling like this position isn’t for me, not fully enjoying what I’m doing, don’t feel like my coworkers value my work/me (I only work with men), and feeling like I am not getting adequate opportunities to grow my knowledge/experience in the work I do and also cross-department opportunities.

Should I wait it out and see? How do I get connected to try different things at the company?

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Can anyone provide advice or guidance on where to start to get into a career in project management?

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Anyone take the CFF exam?

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Facebook PM AMA

Thought it might be interesting doing a AMA here.

A bit about me:
Been at FB for 5 yrs. Currently a L6 PM, managing couple other PMs and leading a product group of 50+ people.

Have previously worked in startups, VC, and was in MBB prior to that.
No MBA
Early 30s Male

Trying to be helpful, so let's keep it fun and civil :)

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Any advice on books or courses to help make the transition? I'm struggling to land PM interviews at companies that aren't tiny startups :(

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I want to exit to MBB but if that’s not a possibility what are the next best consulting firms? Looking for at least midsize firms (non-boutiques).

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31.5 fixed+annual bonus (10-15%) in India vs 46000 euro gross+benefits in kind for Brussels belgium? They told me after considering all benefits in kind then net take home would be 4500 euro monthly.

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37m SF Bay Area, looking to meet people around here !

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Hi fishes, pls help-
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2. There’s no JD provided, so unclear work structure. Also, have heard mixed feedback about the projects/learning curve. And so, extremely unsure whether to join.. any thoughts?

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During non-busy season when you're required to work 8 hours at work, if you work 9 hours but 1 hour was just random inefficient/gt&e charging etc, do you charge 8 hours to client or 8 + 1 hr admin?

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Is the new FAR book need for exam starting in 2019?

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S2, audit, Dallas

Thoughts on exiting to a small legal firm? They currently have one person in their accounting “team”. Looking for an addition because they are rapidly growing including starting another software firm. Possibly a future CFO position.

120-135k salary
40hour/week max

Thoughts?

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When everyone is talking about their plans “now that busy season is over” but you’re rolling onto a 3/31 then a 6/30 right after

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Do partners usually work the most hours? That seems to be the case with our office. I’m not sure I want to try and be partner if I get rewarded with more work.

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Raise your hand if you're still at work! 🙋🏻

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