Anyone regret an MBA? Let’s hear...

Is there anyone who works for Google or Amazon and has a healthcare background with no tech skills? I have my MBA with a healthcare concentration and I’m looking to switch industries. I’ve started to take certification courses on Udemy but would love any insight on how I could get my foot in the door with those companies. Thank you!!

Currently an engineer in MCOL area with 4 years experience (post graduating, not counting experience before/during college and large side gigs). I have a BS/MS/PhD in engineering and an MBA in business analytics. Currently making 100k as an engineer IV. As an engineer with a functional knowledge (but no former training) in IT and data analytics, what are the best avenues to get to 200k without changing fields and starting at an entry level position (or moving to a HCOL area)?

What are reasonable target schools? 3.7 gpa with a business degree from top 25 university, 720 gmat, and 4 years tech consulting.

What’s a good CISA program?

Coming from ACN, senior analyst, 3yrs total experience so far & wanting to get into the data analytics/BI work. Currently have had experience working with SQL developer, OBIEE/OBIA, Teradata in ERP and Healthcare projects. I also have my AWS Cloud Practitioner Cert, hoping to eventually get the Data Analytics Cert later. What are my chances of finding a role with another company that'll let me work in BI/data analytics and build up my skill at the same time? Been thinking of leaving ACN.

Currently in MBA program - top 40 school. Hoping to apply the mba intern position at google. What are my chances? Wanting to break into data analytics or PM roles. Accounting background with beginner SQl, tableau, python experience ( pls be critical)

Should I opt for online 2 yrs MBA from DY patil university? It is good or should I look for alternative. I am getting alot of calls from them. Please suggest. I have around 3 yrs experience in IT.

Really wish I never purchased 'Ultimate CPA Exam Guide' through Bryan Kesler. Waste of $708. I've been completely duped. Stick with official CPA materials and NINJA. "UCEG" Method is practice & review

Is exp hiring easier than through college/mba? I assume there might be less competition but more self selection and less spots

Can someone please give feedback on how are MSBA programs in Canada, are they considered equivalent to MS as most of them are only of 1-1.5 years?

Hello, Looking for Senior Consultant/ Lead advisory role. Having 6+ experience in Information security. Certification in CISA, CISM and AWS CCP

Titles that my new client puts on the business card after his name: MBA, AWS, CDMP, PMP, ITIL, CSSGB, ACP, RMP

When should I tell my manager / “recommendor” I am planning to apply to bschool? Applying R1 this fall

Worked in Financial Services and Wealth Management for 12 years. CFP working in the banking channel and completing my MBA within a few months with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. Really can’t take the stress and compliance involved with being an Advisor anymore I’m losing hair everyday. Any suggestions where to go?

Is anybody familiar with the CIA challenge exam?

I am currently a CPA debating if I should work towards a CIA certification.

If I read this correctly I can forgoe some of the CIA exam since I am already a CPA. Is this correct?

Anyone from Amazon or Google with a non-tech background? Looking to learn for post MBA opportunities in Toronto.

I am engineering manager(have MBA) and I want to get P&L experience. What have you done to get into P&L roles when you didn’t have P&L experience to begin with?

Associate at an AmLaw 100 firm doing patent work. I applied to a part time masters program to try to pivot to a different technical field (still doing patent work, but in something that interests me more than what I’m doing now). Do I try to stick it out at the firm while getting the masters, ask for a reduced hours schedule, or get a part time, non-legal job so I can focus more on the program (one year).

YOE: 11.5 Tech: QA Automation with Selenium-Java, BDD, API automation, Mobile Automation - Perfecto cloud, Appium. All the 11 years I am with automation only. Is it possible for me to learn new technology and switch. Recently acquired AWS cloud practitioner certification which is of no use to me now as they are asking for exp. I wanted to move to devops role. But without experience no one is giving opportunity and they are considering my profile as QA only 😒

Is it normal for a firm to require you to complete a conflicts check/questionnaire BEFORE they provide you an offer?

Is anyone in Experience Strategy/Transformation in the Netherlands willing to chat about a referral?

I am planning a move there from Canada throughout the summer (and eligible to work there)

Happy to provide more information

What shitty policy few organizations are having to call people down to office to pick laptop? Even in wfh scenario. How is that efficient?

What's the shortest amount of time you've spent at a job? Or know of

Any communication about when will perm office be open? I mean how many months.

What to expect from Amazon career day?

Looking for advice. These are the highest priority offers I am holding and around 15 days NP left now. I am planning to finalise the company from these offers. Help me with the selection based on Job Security, WLB, Designation Offered, Growth(both learning and financial), Brand Value etc. TIA.
YoE : 4.7
Package is almost same in all the orgs.

1. Koch Industries
2. IDFC first
3. Infostretch
4. CTS

What do you guys think about blue suits (not quite navy) being used as a normal suit for work, interviews, etc? I may just be colour blind but I feel like most navy’s are just too close to black

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?

Hi everyone,

Any one doing freelance projects and looking to hire a second person?.

I’d love to know: how big is your company and how many is in your marketing dept!? I work for a credit union. We have six (almost 8) branches. Three man band marketing team.

Hi all, myself and my wife are looking to move to charlotte. We are in Canada and are looking to move to charlotte on TN visa. Are there any job agencies that can help finding suitable jobs?

When doing profitability calculation or NPV, do interviewers usually ask candidates to come up with their own estimates/assumptions for costs, both one-time and recurring?

I am offered a role with S&p global, salary negotiation yet to have.
Can someone please tell if s&p global is recession proof or not, I’m planning to join only if i get job security
I have offer from lti paying me 12 on 3.5 yoe??

LTI Information Technology Deloitte PwC IBM S&P Global

Anyone else have family know you are struggling to conceive and then when their kids act out they turn to you and say, “you sure you want kids?” I guess they are trying to lighten things but I find it really hurtful.

Been at the company for a year - switched teams at my 7th month mark. My annual review is coming up. How do I negotiate for a raise/promo?

At a different job I had a customer trying to swindle me in telling me that there was a deal in an item that never had a deal or promotion for sale so he made me scan the item 20 times before believing me. Obviously, he finally let it go but I scan it with an inventory scanner that showed me all of the sale price promotions if there were any

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

BCG Digital Ventures, what's your business value proposition to clients? Genuinely curious in this model

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms

Officially made Diamond status with Uber! 🙌

Always see people at the airport bar next to my gate at 9 am on Monday. Who the hell drinks on a Monday morning???

Deloitte guys - Serious question.
How is Analytics & Cognitive doing at D? I have an offer and I am not sure if there will be layoffs again. I am on work visa so will be difficult.
Role will be for Google Cloud & Analytics. Current job doesn't suck much though.

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Do we have any recourse if we don’t make promotion?

I’m so confused... my feeling is that my counselor did not represent me well. It would be great to talk to someone involved in the process.

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Got an offer for SA2 , salary 105k base. What would be approximate bonus per year. I have more than 6 years of experience. Is this a good offer ?

How many pieces of luggage do you own? If you own more than one of the same size, are you being practical or has it turned into an obsession? One brand or random?

Flying Delta instead of American this week. I feel like I'm cheating on a girlfriend. But this new one treats me right. Torn

How long does it take to do a Background Check at Accenture prior to starting?

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?

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

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Anybody else choose this profession partially because they are aviation dorks? Flights are my favorite part of the week 🤓

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?