Anyone notice a few of the larger staffing firms now calling themselves consulting firms? Recently have been reached out to by Insight Global and The Select Group. Last I’d seen they were staffing firms. I know many consulting firms at the end of the day are just staffing firms but still find it to be interesting.

I've always used "OTE" to describe my base + variable, but many in this bowl seem to refer only to their variable. Which is correct?

KPMG folks, thoughts about Lighthouse relative to other big 4s? About to start the interview process. Coming from EY FSO DDnA

Anyone have any tips or material on effective storytelling to leadership? I have to present an analysis and recommendation to a VP and really need to put together a good story. Thanks!

Hiring for data scientists and BI analysts across a couple levels, DM me if interested!!

Anyone have recommendations on the best app/site to learn Python? 🐍
I’m a complete beginner.

How is the culture and WLB of Qualys. Also, what's the pay scale of a SRE. YOE is 2 years.

The majority of my career has been in healthcare tech with some retail experience. Looking to break into event management/coordinating (I believe this is the correct job title) space in either the entertainment, fashion & retail or cosmetic industry. Any insights or advice is appreciated!

Anyone do an REI adventure trip or something similar before?

Our company is going through a major transformation and there is quite a bit of resistance due to uncertainty and lots of broken promises. Are there any books you would recommend on how to change corporate culture and help employees adapt to change?

Folks - anyone has experience with h1 transfer RFE? Have folks been getting them recently? Also, any exp with PWC immigration?

Anyone move over to a portco role at a more senior level? Positive or negative experience?

Hi all! I'm new to Fishbowl and a recent college graduate. I'm looking for a full-time role once my summer internship ends and I'd appreciate help in finding some openings.

I have experience in pharmaceutical advertising (account services) and the publishing industry (editorial). I'm looking to work at a company I can utilize my passion for writing and account experience. Maybe public relations or corporate communications? I'm up for anything!

I appreciate any suggestions that come my way! :)

Hunter AEs, do you guys get to keep the new logos that you close for a certain period of time to capture upsells? Or are you forced to hand off to a farmer team? If so when does the handoff occur?

Has anyone considered shifting from consulting to teaching? Doing PhD from top IIMs and working as faculty?

Laid off with 1 YOE. Do I include college Awards / Extracurriculars (have just one line to list each right now) ? How about SAT scores?

I think something is wrong with the way I wrote my resume. Get dinged without an interview for a few roles (S&O, biz ops, nothing crazy) but when I send my resume directly to hiring managers I now have two final rounds scheduled? HYP undergrad, H/S MBA, McK Sr EM, previous tech experience 😑

Do other firms factor in advanced degrees into compensation?
At PwC only top MBAs get a higher comp bucket. I have a MS which is ranked top 2 for my specialty. But since it’s not and MBA my comp is same as any UG degree.

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

How long is it recommended to stay in a role so it doesn’t look like job hopping?
I would like to continually increase my income, but 3% merit increases don’t cut it.

BCG folks, I hear rumors of layoffs happening given the slow pipeline. Is it true?

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

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.

How do you create a setup where you’re not “looking away” from the camera on calls when you use your second monitor primarily for everything?

I’ve gotten feedback saying it looks like I’m not paying attention when conversing on zoom.

This week MLB is BACK! ⚾️

Child care when traveling for work should be expensable… also dog boarding… I cannot get over how things like first class seats and any meals for higher ups, dry cleaning, ubers/lyfts over cheaper options, etc. all are expensable but essential costs you need to foot when traveling like child care and dog boarding are not expensable. I wish we had a per diem like allotment rather than actual costs so we could use money left over if we choose cheaper options so we could use the money we save

Layoffs - I heard a lot of layoffs at Huron and Studer of Directors and above. Time to jump ship ?

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

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?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

Anyone else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

Does anyone have experience being employed in Taiwan as a consultant?

How was your experience workwise? How was the pay? Do you speak Mandarin? Do you get discriminated as a foreigner for promotion etc?

Thoughts on Wealth Management as an industry? Offered a role to work under a senior FA and eventually take over the book (~$800M AUM and growing). It sounds great, but I am worried about the disruption this industry is facing with Robo advisors and other low cost, DIY options. I’d want to make sure the clients stay through the transition, and I don’t want to join a dying industry. Thoughts and advice?

Can I request to be removed from my project ASAP? Working long hours, lost 5 lbs in the last month, cannot get this project out of my mind. Big 4

What salary range would you describe as middle class.

LCOL I considered my family middle class when my dad made 50k in the 90s. Life seemed alright.

25 years later my dad and I both are at around 170, but I still consider us middle class like we were in the 90s, but now it feels like more of a struggle

May be this is off the topic..
One of my friend who is a doctor & is an international med graduate. He passed his United States Medical Licensing Exams with above average scores. He has applied fr the match last yr & was nt able to match. Match process costs around USD10k; this year he is applying again after borrowing funds frm different sources bt he is under tremendous pressure to get match. I feel his pain as he has studied for 10+ yrs and is struggling to match nw. I m nt sure hw I can help

Help - how do I fight claims by scammer healthcare providers?

I recently went to 2 different providers.

Dentist, made appt via Zocdoc to see a dentist that was in network. Another dentist at the location saw me instead who was out of network. I have text evidence they said it would be covered before visit. Claim was denied - asking for ~500 dollars.

Saw a specialist who’s office staff verified my insurance would fully cover the claim. Get the claim, says they are out of network. Owe 600.