Anyone ever feel like having a career in consulting is effectively sacrificing the best parts of your life, or what could be the best parts of your life?

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

Thoughts on Harvard vs INSEAD? Currently in US, looking to leave consulting and work abroad for a few years before coming back home

How do you transition from big 4 consulting to big law? My clients are all funds, and I do international tax consulting. I have used my connections to refer me into probably 10 big law firms and it’s not working. One most recently came back and said they aren’t interested bc I have no law firm experience. How am I supposed to get it though? I can’t go to lower ranked firms bc my clients are all “big.” … any suggestions appreciated!

Did it happen with someone in the last quarter that although you got nominated by L1 for band progression but the promotion did not happen?

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

Does any BTECH + MBA grad regret doing MBA 😂

It's hysterical how money is flowing in IT industry.

I would never regret though, but dayuuuuuuym?

Currently working as product owner with a tier 2 Product organisation with a CTC of 33 lpa and company is quite stable and old. Just got an offer of 48 from a series B funded startup in AI, is worth taking risk ? My yoe is 10 years in Product management.

How long did you study before the CSCP exam? Any advice for someone who just enrolled?

Want to start going back to leetcode for more exit opp. Getting stumped on very simple questions. Any resources to help with algorithm? My data structure funds should be good enough. TIA!

Anyone know of any tech jobs out there that seem complex? Ones that someone can do with zero schooling but lots of experience behind them?

Hi everyone,
I have 2+ years experience with Salesforce, before Salesforce I was a full-stack dev with some DevsOps experience. I worked for Finance Services and Oil & Gas companies. Right now, I wanted to make a switch to Aviation, Aerospace or Defense company. I’m in Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I would really appreciated if someone can help point me to that direction.

Appearing for service cloud exam soon. Any question dumps that you would suggest ?

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

Industry vs. academic research, what have your experiences in either been like and which do you prefer?

I’m new to the cybersecurity industry, professionally speaking (I did/do a lot for family and close friends). I’ve completed a boot camp, which I regret doing. I have certifications for companies such as Qualys and ISC2, but no CompTIA security+ yet. I tailor my resume to position descriptions. It’s been a month or so, without any offers. What would you suggest that I do to get my first entry level position?

Hello! I’m currently a Administrative assistant now working at a major medical system in Baltimore. I’ve previously worked for 10 years as a medical assistant in a variety of specialties and primary care. Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit stuck as to my next step. Part of me want to go into management, another part is saying go get your RN, and the other is saying go into Social Work. I’m all over the place. Any ideas? And how would I be able to cross over to management?

Anyone here from Health Industry Group (HIG) that want to share some insights on the type of work, growth etc

Hi fishes. Could use your guidance on my thoughts for few days. I’m a Bcom graduate with no exposure to tech or IT. I have been working in retail banking and now Im in Investment banking operations. Im thinking of upscaling myself by learning SQL, Tableu. Will These be useful to move forward in my career?

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

Come on Bears we need a win!

What’s been the sentiment on MARA? Is the blip gone?

Can someone remind me what it's like to be in public and not in busy season? My brain can't go back 9 months

Thoughts on Veteran status and the ongoing corporate layoffs?

How is job security at S&P Global Market Intelligence Ahmedabad location for financial modeling ?

One of the team member has applied leaves for continuous 3 days this month. Later she applied for a 15 days leave saying a medical emergency. Both the leaves were rejected from her manager saying connect with HR. though she is on leave without PM leave approval and this is not even prior notice to the team.
Now'what and all would be the consequences she might face. Is there any chance of these things are being escalated? Please advise!

What’s the comparable Audi to the bmw 540 and which one (Audi vs BMW) is the best bang for the buck?

Hi, I am living in pg near gtp office whose rent is very high. So searching for a single sharing room in a 2bhk flat or in a good pg with decent rent. So is there anyone searching for female roommate near gtp Kormangala or do anyone living in good pg with decent rent. Please DM me. Also searching for some North indian friends to hang out.

Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?

Anyone on here handle Excess Claims. I’m interested to see what the salary is , I handle any claim over a million dollars and monitor those that are less than a million and I know I am being underpaid

One year today yay!

Top agencies to complete an internship in Detroit area?

Any other first year associates feel like their firms don’t really appreciate how much COVID/WFH has stunted their development? I’ve been working at a biglaw firm for 5 months and don’t feel at all like a part of the team, and am extremely stressed out by the isolation of WFH most days. I’m not really sure that anyone at the firm realizes this is happening.

Interested in becoming a Google cloud product manager. Here are my observations on the experience you will need to be considered.

Here are my observations about the skills and experiences that PMs have and how people are joining that group.

They are all technical. All of them could easily be very technical cloud consultants or cloud engineers.
Tl/Dr. If you couldn't get hired as a cloud engineer or cloud consultant - you probably can't become a PM

When will google hiring resume?

Hi fishes, could any one help me on how to withdraw of money and how much can be withdrawn ?

When emailing someone for an interview for the first time do you address them by Mr/Mrs last name or by their first name?

Looking to grow my practice by acquisition I am CFP,CPA,MBA located in Central PA. Please let me know if you are interested in talking about your succession plan. Thanks!!

Doing a Q&A session presentation with a Pimco wholesaler for clients. Having it at a local brewery and calling it Brews and Bonds. Any ideas for questions and talking points?

Firing a client-best strategy? Does anyone have a template letter for diplomatically firing an unwanted client?

We have been utilizing a third party asset manager. We have grown to the point where we just don’t think it makes financial sense to continue to do that and need to bring the portfolio management in-house. Have a few questions for the group:
How many models do you run?
How much time do you devote to this weekly?
What advice would you give to someone who has had total reliance on TAMPs but making a complete change to investment management style?

What’s the biggest point of pain for you Indy’s, that tech or other services hasn’t fixed yet?

Has anyone every had a rep. from the social security administration attend their seminars?I'm thinking of doing a lunch and learn series with a rep from SS.

What software does your firm use and how do you like it? CRM, scheduling, virtual Meetings, Client Portal, consolidated statements, etc.

Does anyone know about fidelitys platform, base, compensation and goals?

Looking for a TPA in Houston. Any recommendations?

What are you guys charging? I'm thinking the initial plan at $150 per hour so ave $300-$1500 per plan. Ongoing plan 20 basis points of the AUM. What are ya'lls thoughts and what do you charge?

Do any of you guys use Microsoft Excel or anything like that when doing financial planning? Like for example having an excel spread sheet where you type in clients income, and income when retired

Best books you read this year that aren’t about sales, marketing or prospecting?

Best coaching company to help focus on client service model and bringing in new assets?

How do you feel about "workplace of the future?" I literally can't focus when I can hear & see everything everyone is doing. It's definitely impeding my productivity to not be in a quiet environment.

I like my clients more than my team/leadership

Anyone have success/experience/stories to share getting someone with mild bipolar disorder insured at a decent rating? Which type of policy, how old was the applicant etc.?

At what point did you realize that you no longer had to fight to make it? Certain number of clients? Certain number of AUM? Maybe never?

Has anyone built a Client Advisory Board?

Do you talk about work with your loved ones? Do they resent you for it? I have no idea how to create a work/life separation