Anyone have advice on how to break into TMT strategy? Background has been in finance (both in industry and consulting). Wondering if this is even an option at this point.

Leaving after one year to another biglaw firm?

Saw this in another bowl so thought I’d do one here 😅
What was your approximate pay from graduating college up until now?

2020: $48k
2021: $50k
2022: $53k + 5% bonus

I am SCM analyst. Covid seems to have impacted the SCM industry a lot. Share if you’re comfortable and give a little background of your career journey / advice if you’ve been in the industry for 5+ years

Hi Fishes,

Need help/advise on my career growth.
I am a finance professional with 13 years of exp.
CTC -19L
CMA - US IMA distance
PGDBA - Symbiosis distance learning
Degree - DU Economics Hons. regular

Should I go for MBA regular from Tier 1 B schools or do any course?

Hi,

I am going through psychological stress, mild depression and anxiety issues due to recent workload and have lost all motivation to continue. I am planning to quit but afraid will i get a job post that. What shall i do?

Currently in Risk Assurance but have the opportunity to transfer into Deals & Strategy. Which one is better for a career long term?

What are the in house exit opportunities?

Recommendations for facilitator training for lawyers? More and more of my T&E practice is shifting to requests to facilitate family meetings on business succession, something I enjoy but have no formal training in. Would like to explore some training to add tools to my toolbox.

Hi all 👋, would love to hear from you about the type of skills and software knowledge that a program Manager should have in a gaming industry?

Ok straight out of ad school/internship at an A-list agency: is it better to take a job at a “lesser” shop where their work isnt great but they’re the only place hiring rn OR wait it out for better?

Anyone make the switch out to IT type work? Just not enjoying the BS in accounting and want something more chill.

I’m currently a freight broker for a startup company , and would like to transition into another role , preferably account management. Can someone give me some ideas of roles I can transfer my experience in brokering, customer relations , and management to ?

I am thinking to switch my career from being an auditor to software. How hard it is to switch? Has anyone done this? What are your experiences? Thank you.

I’m almost 2 years in to my first job out of college and am experiencing my first burn out. Where did my love and passion for my job go? The effects of a toxic manager are really setting in. Please tell me that it gets better if I find a new position! I want that love for my career back.

Hi team!

I joined Accenture in Nov 2020.
Got promoted to App Dev Analyst in Dec 21.

When can I expect SSE promotion now?
How is it decided?
Who decides it
What role does my lead play?
Do I need to have a good visibility in front of AM or only lead is fine?

How can I justify my case in upcoming June cycle?

I have a younger family member (almost 13) who is very interested in cybersecurity. How can this person learn and grow in a safe manner if he/she isn’t near a city with youth clubs and etc? Idea is to reinforce ethics, but this material is far too advanced for the parents.

Hi Fishes, I am a Consultant with approx 11 Yrs of exp being offered Senior Consultant II within IN3 and I want to understand if this is appropriate as per my exp. Can someone please explain how many levels exist within IN3 ?

Just graduated w a FT offer at a T2 (S&O, OW, LEK). However, full time start date has been pushed to next year. Is there any way to recruit for MBB in the next coming months? (Realise that hiring is low because of COVID)

Had two final rounds w MBB during UG recruiting and if I have to wait several months to start FT. Iwould rather start a career w MBB if at all possible.

Do you ever regret your career choice? I’m beginning to realize I may not have wanted to be a mechanical engineer after all. What other career options are there for me with my current degree?

LMM PE Secondaries firm with more than $4Bn AUM (hybrid WFH model, Stamford CT) looking to hire an associate.

Please let me know if interested!

I do not like HR work, should I be aligned to HC? I’ve mostly worked on process design on large transformations and do not feel like I need to be an HR guru in order to understand the business process

Is it worth to move laterally from one midsized accounting firm to another midsized firm for higher pay?

I have a VC/GE interview coming up (phone screen) and personally don’t know much about the space , it’s just an area that has always seemed interesting.

Does anyone have Recommendations on how to get up to speed/good questions to ask during the phone screen?

I would assume the first call will be pretty standard to any other company, but just want to be prepared.

Dress code for HBS interview day when I am not interviewing that day?

If you were to articulate the relationship between change management and value realization, how would you do so? To your mind, is change management responsible for value realization? If so, how do?

Hi Fishes. I have requested the hr to revise my Offer letter since the ctc offered was well below what was discussed . Someone from the Talent Team did confirm they are discussing it . Wanted to know how long do they take to come back ? Since today is the last day of accepting the offer , should I just accept this offer and would they still revise it after accepting it ? Kindly help

Hi guys! I work as a software engineer and the work is very easy, I’m somewhat bored. I have family in FAANG, and I’m looking to get into it for the $$ and hopefully to work on new technologies.
Any advice on where the interesting work is being done in the tech field in Atlanta to take my next career step?

Moved over to a review system called 15Five. It allows you to review your manager. I gave my manager a terrible review. The catch is: they get to “anonymously” see your reviews. Bad move?

Anyone who can share their experience with the Harvard Extension School?

I’m trying to get all my ducks in a row for when I quit here at the end of next month… I am taking a break to figure out what I want to do, so I will be unemployed for a time. Do I have to notify the ARDC of this change (IL licensed)? Do I have to immediately switch to inactive status or can I stay active in case I decide to keep practicing law just a few months later? Thanks in advance fishies!!

Republicans will be the first to lock their gated communities when climate change gets out of hand.

TFW the team lead has Short Man Syndrome...

If I'm an SM up for promo, does Deloitte re-adjust me to an EB-1? I can't imagine PMDs dealing with this visa extension hassle every 3 years.

Is TCS trying to retain people currently? As per my information, retention policy was put on hold after April. Is there anyone who was retained after April?

Hello everyone,

I resigned Today from my current employer for a different offer.

I discussed with my lead , he said if you really want to leave then prepare a good reason and leave on good terms, management will try to give lucrative offers so that you stay.


What are some safe resignation reasons to give so that
they cannot counter it and it looks genuine and safe as well.
I do not want to say that I am leaving because I am getting another offer.

Kindly guide 🙏

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

Thinking about getting my husband a weekend bag for Christmas- he usually uses a small suitcase or backpack when we go on weekend trips. Suggestions under $500?

A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

Ahhh, I just heard poor El Chapo is complaining that his head hurts.

Case time! How many ping pong balls fit into a 747?

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Almost 4YOE at Big 4 TAS. Seen high turnovers this year. Thoughts on the following options: FPA vs. CorpDev vs. MM IB vs. MBA to BB/EB or MBB?

ATK Layoffs starting today. I'm hearing every practice but ATI will be hit in the next week. 15-20% of some groups. Bloodbath

Insead or Stanford

TFW the team lead has Short Man Syndrome...

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

Hello 🐠, I need some recommendations for books about conflict resolution/management! Pls and thank you!

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?