Anyone in FDD at PWC? I was reading about the certifications required and it said that you can obtain a CPA, CFA, or MBA to get past senior level. Is that true?

Just used to being in Audit at big 4 where CPA is requirement. Would be much more interested in taking the CFA exam.

Any advice is appreciated

Side hustle or startup ideas for someone who isn’t technical/doesn’t code? Where should I look or where to begin? I don’t have any strong passions or specific skills that I’m confident in. What books, articles, blogs, orgs, events, people I should follow for inspiration that has helped you? I have some cash to invest and am looking for a part time hustle that can cash flow at least a little bit of money on the side.

What’s the most valuable “soft skill” for any government lawyer? Looking to emphasize it in a cover letter

Question about my side hustle - I'm an Instagram wellness blogger just getting started and at about 2K followers. Don't want to have all my eggs in one basket and looking into expanding to another platform. Weighing the following options : basic website, newsletter, podcast (podcast would complement or replace IG Live interviews that I currently do).

Any advice on the best next step?

Hi Everyone, doing research on evening MBA programs in the DC area. Appreciate any insight on any of the programs, especially if they have a data analytics specialization.

I got an offer in industry! Feeling excited but at the same time very confused. It’s a good offer that I don’t want to pass up but also feel extremely bad leaving during busy season. Is a 3 week notice enough? Do I let this opportunity go and just hope something will line up down the road ? Thoughts ?

Considering a move from a B4 to the West Monroe deals practice. Any insights from people working there or who worked there?

Hi Guys,

May I know the best content (books/videos/courses) to get the strong fundamentals and advance knowledge of GCP Cloud and DevOps tools to achieve expertise in DevOps & cloud Architect design.

Pleas don't suggest good basic courses over udemy.

How does everyone feel about the online SHRM learning for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP for Certification?
Do you skip around? Do you follow the path? Where does one start?

What are the chances of jumping from IQVIA strategy consulting to T2 or MBB? Have previous 6 yrs exp at b4 management consultant in ops and worked some projects with S& and +2 years corporate and value and access in IQVIA

When’s the best time to go client side? Wait till I get a promotion or try to switch sooner rather than later?

Spent 4 years at a life sciences boutique and then the last 1.5 years on BD team at a mega-cap pharma. Hard to get deals done, highly political, no input in decisions. Getting some bites for D roles in BD at small biotechs. Worth considering?

Who are considered the top consulting firms for Executive Coaching? Thanks!

Long post alert; I have been interviewing with a b4 for a senior con role since Mar end. Cleared all the rounds including case study and got strong rating as well as good feedback. Fast forward to last week, the talent POC calls me up and informs that she has asked the business if the position is still open, because now they just need the business approval to roll out the offer. I immediately felt demotivated as to ‘why now’ after all rounds have been cleared (continued in the comment below)

Hi
I am working in Amazon from June 2020 as L3 HR Generalist. My current CTC is 5.2 LPA. I have a post graduation degree in English.
I was wondering if doing an MBA distance course from Symbiosis would help me get a better position and salary?
Can anyone please suggest? If not symbiosis then can I choose any other University for doing the MBA?

I am in a tech IC position. One of friends switched to FAANG by converting the profile to consultant profile. The friend who might have less tech knowledge than me is now in FAANG and earning more. If the end goal would be that the friend might one day be a product manager and me an engineering manager taking instructions from the same friend, isn't consultant profile an easier path to growth. I had been practising DSA for years and the competition is only ever growing.

Hi everyone, I'm eager to get some project experience, having recently achieved my certification in Agile Project Management and I’m looking for new opportunities as a Project Administrator or Coordinator. I am experienced in project administration, sales, and PA work. I'm especially interested if anyone has any roles (remote or hybrid) in the U.K. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone worked at a smaller branding agency? Would love to switch from big agency to actually creating brands but not sure how to start there.

Anyone have any idea when the hiring freeze might end within AWS ProServ? I’m currently at Amazon and have a TS clearance, PMP & CSM. I come from a Big4 consulting firm with a background in Enterprise Performance. I’ll be honest and say I’m not feeling very safe in my current role with the ongoing layoffs. Instead of leaving, I’d love to go back to my “consulting roots” and join the ProServ team. I’m taking my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam next weekend. Hoping this freeze is lifted soon.

Finance Transformation - how do big 4 + Accenture stack up against each other?

Would you recommend leaving for a role at Oliver Wyman? Thanks

I’m curious. What would you say is the best industry / sector for…1. WLB, 2. Great people / team, 3. Exit opp’s., and 4. Overall (mix of the above). Goes without saying the obvious “it depends on office, team, project, client, etc.” So this is an ask for general observations.

Anyone have tips on writing a cover letter without referring to anything in the resume?

Max or Lewis fault?

I think it’s 100% on max. By breaking so late he was banking on Lewis backing down, which was very risky.

Turn up to the Max!!

Any young professionals consider moving to Middle East for work?
Curious if I would be considered since they usually want a lot of experience. I'm a mechanical eng with about 5 YOE.

Fresh embryo transfer. Got my period yesterday, and my pregnancy test in the clinic is tomorrow... so frustrated after all the investment... I had two embryos frozen so hopefully next time it happens... hope everyone gets what they want.

My firm recently switched to a time keeping system that monitors everything you do on your computer. I have ADHD and often google random things (I.e. scores of games; actors in movies/shows; news articles; etc.) has anyone had a problem with AI monitoring and/or management getting on you?

Almost midnight here and I'm cleaning my medicine cabinet so I can reboot having a regular skin-care routine. I'm listening to one of my favorite musicals, "Ragtime", specifically the song "He Wanted to Say". Living 9 time zones away from home out of the US and watching the BLM movement there, unable to do anything concrete about it from here - this song I've listened to countless times, today about brought me to tears.

I really don’t mean this to virtue signal - just wanted to share a moment.

AMC the next GME?

Have a DELTA companion certificate that is expiring Jan 31, 2023. Fully transferable. Planned to use it in Dec for Christmas but can no longer travel. DM if interested, thank you.

Looking to move out of California, and considering buying a townhome in Atlanta for ~$650k. Any thoughts on the Atlanta real estate market?

Hi All,

I would like to know the process of PF withdrawal in CTS, please help.

What is your socioeconomic background and how much NW do you consider “enough” to be able to live comfortably?

Have got an offer from Maersk. I'm really interested to join. But on seeing the recession scenario and some companies withdrawing offers, I'm really afraid whether Maersk will also follow suit.
1.)Will they honour the offer letters once given.?
2.) How is the company for job security in general.
3.) How is it currently given the recession scenario?

Does anyone struggle with finding good randoms to spot you while bench pressing? I work out at a local park district and every time I’m working with a heavy load, my spotter will immediately cont.

Does anyone else catch themselves using vacation time just to try to catch up on what seems to be an unending pile of work? #sucks

So would you say Andy from Shawshank redemption was a Banker? Seems to me that the service he provided was more of a CPA.

When you send an email to a partner and get a question mark in response. Only a question mark. ?

Can we do an unofficial poll here how many people work in Transactions M&A/ FDD/ Deal Advisory are females vs males? From what I see, not many females present here. Just want to get a better understanding before I switch.

Office bathrooms should have signs that say employees must wash hands before leaving...

Introverts or extrovert? Which are you? Do you ever feel misunderstood?

What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

Has anyone tried quitting sugar? I can't drink coffee without it, any advice ?

To those in leadership, no PBB is what it is, but to blame it on COVID-19 is just a slap in the face...2-3 weeks of working from home doesn’t kill the fiscal year when we’re 9 months in....

Does anyone ever use their overtime meal to buy something else when at Walmart or Supertarget?

People are getting laid off and I'm over here like "pick me pick me"

Got an offer from a big bank’s operation department (fund reporting analyst), currently at EY faas and I’m not happy here, should I stick it out here until I get promotion or jump now? The salary offered is about the same I get now ( a few K higher). but I’m worried about flexibility (not as many vacations, promotions) if I jump to industry :(

Is big 4 PCS a dead path?

Does it really matter how hard you work or how outstanding your ratings are? At the end I feel you'll just get a promotion in X# years...

Met the GF relatives this week. Everyone is calling me fat, wtf? People have no filter.

How do people feel about campus safe zones, campus attempts to limit free speech and the collision of these ideas with b4?

Health question: How to deal with chronic back pain? I may have a herniated disc and wondering if surgery is a viable option. I hate being restricted actively and constantly reinjuring myself.

Had 2 hours of billable work today 💀

Does anyone here own a tax prep business on the side or full-time? What are the pros and cons?

Bank is asking for verification of employment in securing mortgage. What contact should I give at KPMG?