Any experienced senior managers that have moved between Big 4 firms? Can you speak towards your experience, any struggles, and opportunities in terms of partner promotion? Frankly, EY path to partner seems to be too clouded (long pipeline, no clear direction/path, uncertainty on promotion cycles, etc.) at the moment and I would like to visit all options. Appreciate the input.

Senpais, looking back, if you had known more about your specialty, would you still have chosen it? If not, which specialty would you have preferred to enter? And why?

Agile program managers, I am looking to dedicate a few hours per day to growth. Would appreciate any great book, podcast, skill building recommendations on managing agile software dev programs, specifically working automotive user interface and design.

Giving a CLE on practical tips for young lawyers, which focuses on practical tips such as looking for leadership opportunities and client development. We want to give a hand out of resources we’d recommend, like books, podcast, etc. Any recommendations for resources we should include?

As a data scientist with knowledge of Java, Python, and R, what are some interesting languages for me to learn? I keep hearing software people in my circles talk about Go and Haskell. Do you think learning one or both languages could be useful for my career?

I am planning on leaving teaching after 6 years in the classroom. I am not really sure where to start or what teachings skills translate to certain jobs. Any advice on where to start?

Anyone work in the Healthcare industry? I'm looking into joining Healthcare. I'm currently a Senior in tax compliance.

HR and Hiring manager : where do you see in next 5 years.

Me : well if you give good hikes and promotion money money and good work life balance then i will be still working with you. otherwise i will switch whenever i want and sadly i will not be with you after 5 years.

Me-1 Hr-0

I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

take job with long commute or stay at b4?

How do I move to m&a if the only experience I have is cap raises?

Hi All, I’m thinking about getting certified in change management but not sure if I should go the Prosci route or CCMP route. CCMP is a lot cheaper compared to Prosci but would it measure up just the same?

I guess it would be similar to the discussion of the SHRM-SCP vs SPHR.

Looking to exit from 195k base to a sales role base 140 + 40 in guaranteed bonus year 1 to make up for the lengthy sales cycle. I know in the long run total comp through equity and sales commission bonus can be much higher but having a hard time making the jump… mostly my ego to drop drastically in TCO the first year after spending all these years trying to increase base. Still interviewing - unicorn saas account exec. What would you do?

Anyone made a successful switch from the Ad Agency world to consulting early on in their career? What drove you to it, was it worth it? Did you get the professional growth opportunities you were looking for?

Time taken to become a partner in any of Big 4's?

As per my knowledge in EY it is 15 to 20 YOE

What has your experience been switching from on-premise solutions to SaaS software? Any regrets?

Are there any roles at Google that would consider someone coming from Private Equity Ops (with consulting background) or is that too far removed? About to take a PE position but would like to know if it hurts my chances at moving to Big Tech one day - thank you

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

Is the international BA diploma worthwhile? My company offers but wonder if other qualifications such as AWS would be more worth while?

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

Anyone is a tech role in healthcare ? If so what is your title so you enjoy it?

Considering going into Finance Technology roles within big4. I have have >3 years background from deloitte doing Tax Technology. Can anyone speak to these finance technology role &/or give referral?
PS left deloitte about a year ago and have done finance related work for <1 year

Anyone have recs for a really good couch cleaner?

What is the normal expected hike % slabs @Yash Technologies?

According to the GSAP acceptance rates graph, Fuqua sits at 55%. Is it due to yield protection?

In your opinion which agency in toronto has the best culture & WLB. And which one pays the best

Hi guys

I am having 3 years of experience in core java and spring boot. How much salary I can expect from Brillio.

Sooo which agency is the beat in Detroit? Culture/work/life balance/creativity/fulfillment as metrics.

Any portal/website where we can follow cryptocurrency prices

Is binance down? Trying to cancel a limit order and getting a fail error?

My family and I have been looking to move to an island. My spouse works remote and can relocate at any time. My firm has an office on said island, but they don’t pay me enough to live there. I would have to ask for a raise and to be relocated. I love my firm and the Partners that I work for, but I’m thinking of applying to other places that offer a more livable salary for the location. Would you just talk to the Partners at your current firm or look elsewhere?

Should I be happy because I still have a job or should I be mad and sad because I didn't get a rise? I'm underpaid and got a 9k raise through 4 years of work

Any tips for the functional interview for Amazon’s Contracts Manager position? Studying the leadership principles but don’t want to overlook the functional portion.

Do firms recruit first years after people fail the bar? Are any hiring first years now? Or might they after February results?

What do you think about the lower pay cohorts in Risk Consulting vs MC and TC? Isn’t it time with the new equation to pay equally? Also since a lot of MC and TC work on RC projects? Seems like RC is significantly underpaid.

Any MSWs successfully broken into the employee wellness/ DEI space at a tech company. Any advice?

Fixed offered as 36 lpa. What shall be the inhand in CBA. TIA

What to wear for evening networking events / parties where clients would be present and dress code is business casual ? - for men

Hey fishes, completed 3 tech rounds at Bosch.
Last tech + managerial round was on 10th Nov. Got HR call on 17th Nov. Told my expected package and she didn't seem to have any issue. On 22nd Nov, got a call from the consultant at taggd who has been arranging all my interviews. Told my expected CTC and she seemed a bit surprised but didn't negotiate and asked if I have any other offers? I asked when can I expected the OL, she said within a week but didn't take any documents. Can I expect the OL?

Why too many people leaving FIS ?

Is this the main sm bowl, just seems a bit dead compared to Mgr bowl

Got an offer I am thinking of accepting and waiting for the official letter. Sooooo checked out mentally and cannot wait to break the news to the firm. I am so over it (cont.)

How was your tax season?

How much time do you spend after regular working hours on learning and improving technicals? I feel the most challenging part for this job is not just to complete the client work but also endless learning which requires a lot commitments after work hours.

What is dinner allowance policy for SM?

I have hit my wall. I cannot do public accounting any longer. I cannot deal with the constant focus on compliance, billable hour and the general unproductive behaviors/mindsets. I remember a day when we were here to help clients. Now I just feel like we are here to bill clients. I want to go help someone build something.
Now I just need to figure out how a director with a tax background can have transferable skills to something else...

Anyone have experience between choosing between an Industry position or making the final push (manager/SM level) for partner? How did you finally decide to go one way or the other and do you have any regrets?

I think I want to try someone new but am having a bit of paralysis in making the move knowing the income/ partner lifestyle that I could be passing up…

Open to any thoughts and advice.

Has anyone invested in a franchise? Is it worth the time as a side gig potentially turning into a path for business ownership?

What is the base pay for SM in TAX, in Texas? Any clue would be appreciated!

If anyone is interested in a referral to EY, I can help.

Any one make a move from fund admin after big 4 assurance and then was able to make a pivot to a PE fund accounting team? I am considering moving to a fund admin now. Have 9+ years of big four experience. Worried that I can get stuck in fund admin. But I have interviewed at several big name pe shops and make a few rounds on interviews but then get the same feedback that they are worried about my lack of operational experience.

If you were going to be a partner in a national non-big 4 firm, which one would you pick and why?

What is the expected change in compensation over a 10 yr period for Managing Directors in Business or Tech Consulting? Is their salary in line with a CIO or SVP in IT?

What kinds of opportunities are there for senior managers trying to get out of public accounting? Going from mid sized firm to industry. Been through one too many busy seasons. I’m done!

What are the good exits for Senior Managers? I keep hearing how people leave for 2x their salary.

I am looking for any referrals in audit/ advisory firms. I have worked in 3 of the big four audit firms and currently working in Canada in the financial services industry (head office in Boston).
I have 15 years experience in the financial services industry and worked in various countries.
Looking to move to USA. I am Canadian citizen and holds CIA (USA), CPA Canada, ACCA UK.

I have a new manager working with me who is surprisingly not great at the role. We’re in industry and she’s worked at the company for a long time but in a different capacity. (Cont)

How does base compensation vary across the accounting advisory roles in big 4? PWC CMAAS, EY FAAS, KPMG AAS, DT advisory. Specifically for senior managers.

How common is it to make 200k+ as SM?