Any tips for negotiating promotion to be a senior associate? I have only worked for 1.5 years but I was in a legendary project that keeps everybody leaving and I stayed till the end. PwC

Is Operations paid the least at your respective firms? I was hired to a Client Service Delivery role with a heavy focus on project management. I regularly interface with leadership internally and at the client. But, I am aligned to the “Operations” capability and make the least of my teammates who perform seemingly identical work but are aligned to “Strategy and Consulting.” I worry I’m on a career path to being paid the least wherever I go, because Operations is in my title and background.

For those who completed their SHRM certification this year (CP or SCP) and opted for self study, what study materials did you use to prepare?

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

I just joined a non-dream company as a 10+ years experience guy. My friend working in my dream company forwarded a job requirement from his internal postings. I want to give it a try but in case I get selected how hard or bad would it be to quit current company? I want to know what consequences I should be ready to face. Can someone please advice?

Hi 🐟,
I have 2-offers which one is better to join
1)Bosh (18+4jb)
2)epam systems (25+1jb)
yoe-4
Qualification: m.tech
Tech stack: C,Linux,C++, Embedded system

Is an SDR in tech sales for a saas company typically a very challenging role? Do you feel a lot of pressure? Can the sales skill be learned?

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?

I've 7+ years of experience.

How is the scope for ODI(ELT/ETL- Oracle Data Integrator) in market right now..

I knew it's pretty old tool.. but not sure about the market level of it.

Do we get good package for it?
Right I've 15.5 LPA with 8yrs. How much i can ask for?
is it good to switch using ODI OR better to learn someother technology like Snowflake and move with that? HCL Technologies Tata Consultancy Infosys Accenture IBM Cognizant Deloitte EY

Looking for some advice on how to branch off into a job in tech. I’m a Mechanical engineer interested in working in a big tech company. I have some programming experience but excel mostly in mechanical and product design as well as 3D CAD. Was wondering if any other mechanical engineers have managed to make the shift from a traditional mech job to a tech job and if you could give me advice on the best path that worked for you. Thanks!

What's one thing you wish you knew before becoming a social worker or a therapist?

Currently, I am working in a metal production. I have 3 years experience in this role. I am learning Data Science from percipio platform of Skillsoft. It has 4 courses from Data Analytics to Data Scientist. Is tgat enough for me.

Any insight into working as a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) at Microsoft? Have an offer to come at L61 and gauging if it’s a good move or not.

Hello! I was wondering if someone can explain the difference between PM vs. PMM, and tips for non-PM/PMMs in making a transition to the industry. Are there preliminary skills I should acquire before applying? Any info on day to day and salary will be helpful! Thank you :)

How has your comp changed with TS/SCI clearance? After jumping ship? Looking to see if the long term salary increase is worth the clearance.

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....

If we leave public accounting before passing the cpa exam, how do we go about verifying all our work experience/hours once we’ve moved into industry? Still want to get cpa, but moving into industry

Is a digital transformation certification worth it? I am considering programs from schools like MIT and Wharton but it’s a lot of $$ and I want to ensure it’s worth it. Anyone do one of these programs?

Hi everyone! In this field, when choosing a masters degree program is it more beneficial to get a degree in Human Resources to further my knowledge in HR (my undergraduate degree is in Economics) , an MBA, or Data Science Degree due to the fact that HR is becoming more data driven as well as get a PHR / SHRM-CP certification?

How do I do less and get paid more? Feel like people keep giving me more and more work. I’m ok and not great. I just want to get my work done, be left alone, stress less, and get more sleep.

Hi Fishes,
Can someone tell me the shift timings at Tiger Analytics? I have heard that they have flexible shifts is 8-5 possible?

What is the entry level salary of Senior Analyst?

How are the yearly hikes in pepsico? How much variable pay is guaranteed? Hyderabad location

I got my offer last year to join in Sept this year. Recently, I was made aware by people in the firm that there is an increase in salary across the board including my role. Some people joining the same role have received a new offer letters, but I didn't. How should I write to the recruiter to ask? (it's a significant increase of ~20% 🥺)

Hi ,

Please share the pay range for KYC Associate Kolkata role?

Urgent need!
TIA.

41F, just found/joined this bowl and the bowl picture is cracking me up 🤣🤣🤣

1099 or w-2 ? I have been given the option though the company prefers w-2. It’s a day rate booking couple of months or more (no end date). I already have 1099 from similar company this year and am leaning towards 1099, but I don’t want to be difficult. I do take home office deduction and they are not supplying any equipment. Suggestions?

If you had the pick of BCG Chicago and Bain Chicago out of undergrad, which would you choose, and why?

Tired- Bitcoin Lambos. Wired- Bitcoin Teslas

I am holding an offer from jpmc for Associate, package- 18lpa, yoe- 5.7. Is the pkg fine or jpmc could have offered me better?

Does anyone know when agile promotions will be communicated to the counselors?

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

Hi folks,

If a person resigns on April month when yearly reviews are going to happen and bonus are being sent out.
So, can he get the performance bonus because he served the last whole year with dedication?

It would be helpful if managers can answer this because they are the people who approves or decline this request.

DM me for referral to Mitre. Great pay and benefits and really smart coworkers. Engineering background preferred

How has your comp changed with TS/SCI clearance? After jumping ship? Looking to see if the long term salary increase is worth the clearance.

Would be nice if the Government legalized marijuana (including for Feds) during this lockdown. Allegedly it is quite effective at making boring things interesting.

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....

What are the key things one should save when leaving Accenture? Things like key contacts, links to alumni sites, any well being points?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

STARTUP FOUNDERS and FAANG: would you rather hire MBB with 3-4 years of exp or Tier 2 with 5-6 years? If you could isolate those variables and everything else held constant.

Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

Best books to study for case-study interviews? Or methods people have used? Coming from the consulting industry already but not a pure strategy role so need to catch up to speed fast

View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.

Anyone have specific financial goals they're willing to share and how to get there? I'm 30 yo, l10 and $$ gives me anxiety. Currently making ~$95k with $30k in brokerage and $30k 401k. Or, tips for not stressing out that I'll be broke in retirement? Should I make a lateral move out at some point and target a $250k salary by X age?

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

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Ugh FFFFFF*CK just realized in my race through TSA PRE to catch my flight I left my Burberry trench coat. Anyone ever have any luck with getting a lost item back? 😭 pissed at myself

Partners: how do you get paid? Bi-weekly? Do you get monthly reports of the revenue so you know what to expect in your check?

Has PwC paid out this month's expenses yet? Amex isn't pleased..

Whoever took the shoes off on my plane please put them on 🤢

MBB - how long is your typical strategy engagement?

Fellow PwC folks, did you see the new bonus model? Why is there such a huge discrepancy between Strategy and Tech Consulting?