Anyone make the transition from Data Analytics into MBB? Do you enjoy it and how did you do it?

Is the CFA worth the depressing 3+ years of studying?

Hi guys,
Just wanted to know from your experiences. Which one is better in respect of career growth. Production support role or developer role. Bit confused. I have experience in both.but my manager is wanting me to work in production support.

Hey Fishies need a recommendation on an international coaching certification. I am a senior HR professional with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. I am interested in coaching for career advancement. Thank you for your recommendations

Hi im having 3 yoe having 2 offer 1.Nice x+2 variable+1Joining bonus 2.Bitwise x+2 fix which one i should join plesae suggest in term of job security and learning wise

Hello, I have been with the same company for 17 years. I am a supervisor for a laboratory in patient services. I worked my way up and currently have no degrees. Has anyone been able to work their way up in a company and then find a similar job with another company? I’m nervous that I’m stuck based on the fact that I don’t have a degree.

“I feel like I’m the stupidest person here”
“You are not stupid. You literally work at one of the top consulting firms in the world”
“I literally got a 6% in one exam during undergrad”
“Well damn I guess you are stupid”

Hi All,

Please guide on how to acquire Oracle HCM Cloud functional knowledge, is Apps2fusion and so trainings good any other options. Looking to get trained on Oracle HCM Cloud and modules like Core HR, Absence, Compensation and Benefits, Recruiting etc

If you break into MBB through an implementation arm can you transfer practices (e.g. procurement implementation to Marketing & Sales)

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

I have a business background and a year ago, after I enrolled in a major European business school blockchain specialization, I decided to start focusing my career on this technology

I would like to continue going up on my learning curve while helping businesses adopt blockchain

Any career advice based on your experience? Best companies in the industry?

Hi. This is probably a basic question, but I'm wondering which consulting firms prefer people with a PhD background in science? Thanks

Audit A2 in NYFS right now. Is there any hope for me to get into FDD now, and does it even make sense for me to jump at this point rather than make senior first? I need some advice. No deal experience

Hi All, I’m thinking about getting certified in change management but not sure if I should go the Prosci route or CCMP route. CCMP is a lot cheaper compared to Prosci but would it measure up just the same?

I guess it would be similar to the discussion of the SHRM-SCP vs SPHR.

Can the group members please share their experience about the CFE exam? How many days of preparation does it require? What are some of the useful study resources?

I was hired within the last year as a site supervisor. I did well my first few projects with the company. They asked if I’d be interested in transitioning into a construction manager role. I agreed. Now I still am the site supervisor on projects but I’m also doing all the construction manger duties on the project as well. Essentially 2 jobs for one salary. We have yearly reviews in December but no talks of raise have been discussed. Any help on approaching this to my boss?

Anyone know anything about trying to work in house in certain industries? I’d like to move into media (publishing, entertainment, etc.) because I don’t want to stay in law forever but am having a hard time connecting to the right people

Which Canadian B school MBB or other top consulting firms regularly recruit from?

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.

I’m a seasoned AD and am considering an VP Account Supervisor position but feel like I am losing earned value without having Director in my title even though it’s a VP position. Am I overreacting?

I think it's the one in New York

Ugh. I was stuck on a call and forgot to buy my Powerball tickets online. Now I’m hoping there’s no winner so I could win on Wednesday. I could’ve been an almost billionaire.

When would one get notified of a random audit in Perm processing? Is there a number of days after filing when you can be relieved your case wasn’t picked?

Looking for a REMOTE Paralegal Position in the Colorado Springs, CO area - preferably in Family or Criminal Law - If anyone knows of anything. If someone knows of a recruiter in that area as well, please let me know!
TIA!

At any level above Senior, how do u manage the relationship between utilization and realization, which is an inverse relationship. Seems to be either blow the budget (and write it off), or eat a lot of time.

For people who moved to Poland from India.
How long does the visa/work permit process take after accepting the offer?

Any help is appreciated.

No one wants to be “that account guy”. What’s that phrase mean to you? How do you avoid that label?

Anyone addicted to smoking hookah here? I’ve relapsed recently and had been sober for about 3 years. Looking to hear anyone else’s path to sobriety.

I was contacted for Accenture T&O Strategy Manager role and am curious about the typical salary range for this role. Any insights?

Anyone have any good advice for getting students to think/respond on their own? So many times when I ask them to write their own thoughts about something and to explain why they hold that opinion, many students get stuck and/or turn to the Internet. And then I find myself repeating, I’m asking for YOUR thoughts about this, not someone else’s. I teach grades 9 & 11.

Relationship Banker(RB) does JPMorgan Chase Bank offer yearly raises in these roles?

Should I write a book for new entrants to consulting? The art & science of consulting: concepts that resonated with my teams over 17 years. No fluff, just actionable insights and concepts. TIA

Which Canadian B school MBB or other top consulting firms regularly recruit from?

What is the seniority level of grade 11 @cisco and how many senior grades do we have after grade 11 ?

Hello fishies, can I please get a referral for AWS? Looking for Program Manager, Computer Vision role! Thank you heaps!

Comp folks. Let’s hear it!

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.

For the group:

What are the current salaries for Executive Producers at ad agencies on the West Coast?
LA and SF?
What are the current salaries for Heads/Directors of Production at ad agencies on the West Coast? LA and SF?

Any L&D nurses in Birmingham, AL? Moving there soon and wondering how much of a pay difference there will be compared to where I am now. Any hospitals to avoid?

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

CAIA vs CFA?

Anyone live in/near Boca Raton, FL? We may relocate for my husbands job. Best airport option or apartment/house recommendations welcome!

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

Who else feels like they don’t “belong” or fit into their office? What did you do to build a connection with your coworkers when you have very different personalities and few hobbies in common?

Quite a simple and probably stupid question, but if a company buys a machine for R&D, does the cost of the machine goes into the R&D expenses in the fin. Statements, or does it shows as depreciation during the lifespan?

If both, wouldn't this incur on counting the cost twice?

People now a days getting 50 to 100 percent hike, I have seen people with 4 YOE are getting in tune of 20 LPA, how sustainable is this trend. Is this the sign of calm before storm in Indian IT industry?

I want to further develop my BI and DE skills. Currently exploring paths of AWS certs with some others mixed in, does this seem like a good strategy:
AWS CCP>Tableau DS> ICAgile (ICP)> AWS SAA>AWS DA > PMI CAPM > and then maybe tableau data analyst or Powerbi.

Can anyone recommend me insightful books which can help consulting/career but not with titles like “how to be a successful manager” etc.

How to recover from a completely F’d presentation? Had to take over for the presenter who had connection issues and... it did not go well. Gonna be kicking myself into next year over this one, especially in light of the promo...

Is it a good sign that the hiring manager mentioned next steps and asked about timeline immediately after the final round interview? I only just completed the final round interview today so I know it’s too soon. They said I would hear back in a day or two. I’m anxious so looking for some external validation from 🐠

Has any 🐠 here interviewed for a Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan for their corporate strategy team? I would love to reach out for advice if you have. TYIA!

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

How would you compare Accenture Federal vs Deloitte GPS in terms of prestige and overall career growth/exit opportunities? I'm currently leaning towards Accenture because of their massive investments in the tech space.

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

I just got notified of moving to the next step in the interview process and am supposed to meet with a “teammate/ other consultant”. Any idea what this entails and the general tone of the discussion? More akin to peer interview/ just generally making sure I’m not a weirdo?

Can you backdoor Roth every year? Or do I build up my ira account and then backdoor one time?

Any thoughts on Tampa FL as a city to relocate to, and it's future growth prospects ?