Any EY fish who can identify specific performance metrics for Senior Managers are in Tech Consulting (ERP)? Utilization, Sales, Managed Revenue? Weighing an offer.

Would switching from S& to LEK boost, hurt, or not change exit ops to PE/ PE ops/Corp dev & strat roles? Also looking at benefits of not having independence and utilization requirements. Thanks!

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

During initial onboarding with the firm, does the first week or so count towards utilization or is there somewhat of a grace period?

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

I’m struggling. I left an agency I liked last year due to growth limitations and since then I’ve worked at 2 different agencies and can’t seem to find my footing. The first one seemed like a good fit at first but then it turned out to not be the best place for me so I left. At my current agency I feel super undervalued. I’m always raising my hand and offering to help where I can and no matter what I do, I don’t feel utilized or valued or part of the team.It’s really taken a toll on my confidence

Hello, I am looking to make a career change that starts at a minimum 75K salary. The economy is tough right now and I can no longer afford to stay in my current role. I have a bachelors degree in Sociology with experience in managed care, utilization management, & clinical admin.. Does anyone have any suggestions for a possible higher paying career that I would be qualified for based on my background?

In the last PDM town hall, they said they were going to lower utilization targets for those that work on projects with capped hours. For those people, have you seen your utilization target lowered? I haven’t seen shit change for me.

What are ways to deal with high latency mricroservice in a given region. Given that it's Cpu utilization is not exhausted.. So no vertical scaling ???

How does it feel to earn less than US Consultants while also struggling for utilization

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

At any level above Senior, how do u manage the relationship between utilization and realization, which is an inverse relationship. Seems to be either blow the budget (and write it off), or eat a lot of time.

Hello Fishes,
Thinking of applying to airbus
What is the approx package for a person with 4 to 6 YOE?
I come from mechanical background. Does Airbus consider that?

“You have a good looking face. But your body is absolute junk."

Recommendations for towns, restaurants , hotels, things to do for Provence, Lyon, Dijon? Thinking of early march trip.

Zalando ghosted me after 3 interviews and 1 assessment. Don't waste your time!

My partner is looking into going back to school for a masters in sustainability management. He is looking at a program through the Harvard Extension School Sustainability Management certificate. I’m wondering if anyone has done this? Or recommends a program they hear good things about? Preferably online so we don’t have to move! TIA!

How many fishes here who have got more than 500% hike while switching?

Any idea. How is IIM Bangalore 2 year weekend MBA?

I received a lot of inquiries about giving more offers for days like International Women's Day. I honestly would like to give gift cards or special discounts, but I have a tough time convincing leadership. Any advice?

Hey there! I’m moving to the NJ/NYC area in a month or two and looking for friends. Idk anyone in the area. I’m a Black male (African), 33 y/o; Muslim; like and play soccer; an introvert trying to get out of my comfort zone; I like hanging out at park and at the beach. Looking to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. DM me or comment let’s connect!

Is citi calling employees to work from office or employees are working from home

Got a job offer from Standard Chartered Bank recently. Went through 4 rounds of interview and got an email saying I’ve been selected but they said it’ll take about 2 weeks to come out with even just a verbal offer? Is this common across banks in Singapore or are they just stringing me along?

So I applied for a job at Target for a Senior Human Resource Special.. i’m currently a Senior Human Resource Coordinator with over 7+ years of experience.. I was told the range was between $24 and $30.. With my years of experience, would I be able to ask for the $ 30 even though I don’t have my bachelors degree quite yet??

What did people score on the SAT vs the GMAT?

Best electric razor for men (facial grooming)?

M fish - is there anyway to defer an offer for medical reasons? I expect not but just curious. Have had a wholly unexpected situation arise and am slated to start in 6 weeks.

Interviewing a a FAANG company:

What is your total expected compensation (include base, bonus, equity)?

Any recommendations on how to answer? Odd that it came before the phone screen - very caught off guard.

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

What is the base pay range for an associate principal at Hackett does anyone have an idea?

What firms will pay for a MBA? Deloitte Consulting does and Deloitte Advisory doesn't. Thinking it's prob time to leave advisory.

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a slim card wallet (not bifold)?

Has anyone bought an X-Chair office chair?

Can someone tell me what happened at Olive? Interested in the company, but I see many people on LinkedIn who worked there and then left after a short time. Were there layoffs?

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

is $500 for a used aeron good or should i keep searching?

Anyone here go from a federal consulting practice to Microsoft Federal? Interested to hear about the work and differences between the two spaces.

Newly promoted manager - new base $150k with 6 years of experience. Am I doing okay FB fam?

Fish who are in Tax / IF : how is the amount in boxes 12-a and 12-b calculated on the W2?

Would you accept a job offer with no 401k match?

This job is miserable without travel.

How hard is it to get the associate intern position at McKinsey as a current non-MBA Masters student? I submitted my application. Any tips on who to contact to get an interview?

Sapient 🐠, is sapient search group a part of PS? Have had a couple recruiters reach out for ML/Data Analytics, and trying to figure out if one and the same. Tried google search, but got nothing.

As someone with less than 2 yoe in consulting, is it a no brainer to always try to go for MBB?

I saw a comment on here from someone referencing a book about organisational Psychology and working with different types of personalities, but I can’t find the comment/thread now. Do any of you have recommendations on this topic?

Anyone know of boutiques that do innovation work? Anything from starting up new business/services/products, accelerators and incubator models, startup partnerships/investment, Digi talent, etc.