Anyone from Charleston, SC? Thinking of moving there.

Anyone successfully take STD or extended long term disability for final IVF procedure? I’d like to take 6 months, Destress before hand then go into extraction. Docs say if this doesn’t work they recommend I move onto other options so I want to give it a fair shot. My clinic will fill out fMLA / medical forms but not sure who ultimately decides the duration. Should I also consider other mental health leave alternatives? Thank you!

Top 10 NY firm third year corporate associate (finance) trying to make a switch to litigation/white collar/investigations/trial work. Not currently possible to make the switch internally at current firm. Any tips for getting a foot in the door somewhere? Most recruiters so far have been unhelpful.

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

Do y’all have a prayer room at your firm? I don’t think mine does and I’m tryna think about how i can make it a thing. I’m sure there are other Muslims here

Last song you listened to.. go!

Anyone interested in 2 WILLOW tickets tonight at The Novo? $50/per ticket pleas DM me!

Got PwC Associate position in MC. They offered 20fixed + upto 20%variable (after a lot of negotiations). I think they lowballed me. 🥺

I was Sr. associate in previous organisation. (Ctc 15+)

Background: Old IIM MBA
Work ex: Total 4+ years. ( 2+ post mba, 2 pre mba)

I am not able to justify the designation to myself. What are your views? please help me rationalize if I was lowballed or not.

Thanks!

Any connects for black design professionals?

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

I am a federal government attorney (DOJ) with 2.5 years of litigation and bankruptcy experience. I want to break into tech companies/finance and apply for jobs @ Google, Robinhood, etc. Does anyone have any connections I can leverage?

I’ve been a pd for 5 years. Tips on leaving public defense? I don’t want to do criminal. What things should my resume highlight? Any recruiter recommendations?

I had been through some interviews with a variety of potential employers, but did not get any job offers. I was wondering why (of course, HR would not tell me). I would like to know if I have done something wrong during the interview. Has anyone ever used an interview coach? Does that help? Any recommendations for a good interview coach?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

“I mean if you need me I will be around...like in my house... not doing anything”

Fishes, what is the base for 1yr experience AC currently?

Has anyone been told that the role they are interviewing for will start in Jan 2023?

I've 2 offers, Please help me choose from following:

1) A large (15K employees) product based company with good culture.
22.5 LPA

2) A small (150+ employees) service based startup company with excellent culture.
17 LPA.

Both the companies are profitable.

Hcl offer me 12 lakh on 8.6 years and CTS is giving me 16 lakh... Will hcl revised my offer letter on basis of counter offer and match the same ... I want to join HCL but they offer me less amount

How much Time IBM took for the interview process . In their portal it is showing that I am selected for the interview round but got no mail or call till now..the status has been changed on 2nd Nov... Please help if anyone knows about it...

What is everyone’s thoughts on partners voluntarily leaving the firm?

Do a lot of seniors in the advisory groups work weekends? I am coming from a group that has busy seasons sometimes we don't get a day off for a few weeks before the deadline. 80-100 hour weeks for me.

Does anyone know the billable hours goal for managers at EY?

Managers and above — if you could go back to being a staff/senior, what would you have done differently?

Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

What is the average salary for a Senior Associate in Advisory in Texas at a Big 4?

Good bar spots around 345 park (KPMG) lol

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

That fine moment when the partner on an engagement doesn't know what the client's business does or how many reports we have to issue (and he has to sign). Good thing filing got pushed back.

Im so burnt out I spent a majority of my day distracted on my phone. Have plenty of things to do on my client but just can’t focus on anything. Just needed to vent

What % of your gross income do you all put into savings?? I have my 401k at 6% (or whatever the min to match is) and then immediate put about 20% straight to savings. Young, but worried for future!

Hey KPMG how is life in the FRM advisory? Got a job offer from them

How do I work 55-60 hour weeks and have 50 percent utilization?

Anyone have an idea of how long it takes for the background check to clear at KPMG? Also, do they send you an email or something to let you know it’s done?

Why are people now treating e-mail as instant messaging? I work with several people that for some reason expect all emails to be answered within minutes of being received…. I can understand the sense of urgency around some high-priority, time-sensitive matters… but everything does not fall into that category… it drives me crazy.

Has anyone transitioned from working in a company to being an independent contractor? How long did the transition take and what are the pros or cons from working solo?

How’s the SF KPMG office in terms of the people/culture?

How do you keep up with your CPE after you leave big4?

Just heard EY is about to make more layoffs in audit too

First years: How many hours are you actually working versus chargeable? I always cut some off because I spend a lot of time making notes, doing extra research, and really trying to understand concepts