Looking at potentially making my first switch from one company to another – how much can I reasonably ask for? Currently making ~$87K in the DC area. 3 YOE, TS/SCI, policy background, primary client is DoD. Have been generally told to ask for a 25-30% bump. Just seems wild to be shooting for the $110-115K range! (not that I don't want it...)

I currently work on the account management side at an agency and looking for some professional development tools/courses to help our account managers (and myself) with project management skills. Anything you would recommend? I know about Google’s course. Anything else?

Tax question- for those of us who haven’t gone back to the client or the office since March 2020 and had to work from home, can we deduct home office expenses, etc on our 2020 taxes?

I’ve worked in Finance for a few years now and have just received my ACCA chartership, however I’m wanting to move into project management - what is a good way of making this transition /what certifications are the most important to obtain?

I have 3yoe in Wipro. I was deployed in support kind of project when I wanted to join development project. I tried to get out of it but they told I fan change after 18 months. From 18 months to now 3 years in Wipro. I am unable to change my domain. I want to work in development project and have skills in java, spring, hibernate. Some suggested that I should switch in other company as a developer but I am not enough confident to give interview as they ask previous project.Any suggestions or help?

FA rules to live by:
1. Never take on another advisors headache client.
2. Never take on a headache client just because they were a referral from a good client.

Both have burned me!

Hello all,

Should I ask for a release from my current project and then search for new projects OR should I first search for a new project and then ask for a release?

Note: I am Switching Technologies. In current project I work on SAP HANA and BW. While, I wish to switch to a project which uses Data Science and Machine Learning.

Male 🐠. What are some good dress pants for daily wear? Going to/from client’s site, home office, etc

I am about to join Accenture Strategy CN Industry X division as a Management Consulting Analyst. How will I be allocated a project? Are there any client interviews?

Anyone ever fly Frontier? Is it that bad? They have nonstop flights from my regional airport to client site, instead of driving 45 min to PHL for AA.

Hi Eric, what is your advice and tips on maintaining the connections (internal and client) that we build through our projects as we work in different geographies and industries over the years.

Talk to me about cute yet sophisticated fly day wear when you don’t have to go straight to the client office.. I’ve been flying on Sunday afternoons lately for an “easier” Monday

Im considering a career change to product management, but someone told me its better to start as a project manager as product management needs more industry experience. Is that accurate?

How can we get.job description like for which role or project we are hired.And what does client office means, do.we need to work from customer home or another company if yes which company?

Hey! For one of my project, I had to build macro to do data cleansing in excel. However template might change one day to another. Anybody knows good resources I can use to make this a sustainable ...

Requesting thoughts on developing a registered agent / local business advice (contacts, defense, small real estate masters, etc.) client book. I am thinking about developing semi-passive income streams for myself as a member of a small firm who does litigation and some of this work already. Any advice or anecdotal experience, anyone?

If you’re laid off, what happens to your clients? Stay with the firm? Client’s choice?

Has anyone ever gone around account and direct to client to fight for creative? How does that story end? Asking for a friend...

First year teacher here! Thoughts on coming in on day 1 with a structured participation point system and/or what this looks like in your class if you use one?

What do we think about these culture assessments? I don't understand how they get value from You have never wanted to "tell someone off" AGREE or DISAGREE or Would you rather Make Art or Go out to a social setting There has to be some kind of Jedi mind tricks right. I mean who would say I have never in my life wanted to tell someone off. Are they looking for honesty? Any HR people who can tell us what the "grades" look like? Do they need you to be in a range so they can consider hiring?

How much of a difference in the world have SSDs made? I associate them with better boot times on my computer, but there's gotta be more than that

I’m sitting in a kiddie pool in my front yard drinking beer and hiding from my 2 kids (5 and 9), who are inside non stop bickering, whining, and crying and I don’t feel guilty about this…at all.

What is THE BEST professional development you've ever been to? (Conference? District workshop? Etc.)

Currently in Consulting US. Would like to move to Dubai. Deloitte in Dubai appears to be small. Tips on recruiting firms/ppl to reach out to and other tips. How’s the work culture?

If your crypto portfolio is 150k (80% eth and btc, 10% stable coin, 10% alts)

How much would you put into $TIME?

Anyone gone into pharma and come back out?

Any good job boards besides LinkedIn for creative staffing? I’m on working not working but that doesn’t seem super busy.

Wondering if there’s any industry or city specific stuff out there?

Wife is currently a nanny making $18/hr but just got her green card and is looking for a non-childcare job. She has a masters degree in education from her home country but doesn’t want to teach. She’d also prefer minimal human interaction. Based in Northern NJ (Chatham). Ideas?

Alternatives to rehearsal dinner/welcome drinks? Our wedding is going to be $$$ and the idea of adding another event where we cover venue, food and drinks seems crazy to me. Many of our guests will be somewhat local - at least to the east coast but many NYC tristate area - any good workarounds for this?

Dose the guy wearing white kurta is dating the girl whose name he wrote today, I found him quite attractive but seems not available!!!

Anyone know of fun places, or things to do in Miami, that black people typically go to?

Friends. We’re talking timeline to start trying for first baby in the next year or so. What should I start doing now? Things I should educate myself about? Eating and exercise habits? I’m clueless...

What’s the best resource / book to learn about integrated business planning (IBP) and best practices to implement?? Thanks for any help!

I made it to Hiring Committee!!!! One step closer to a dream decades in the making. I appreciate any and all positive thoughts directed my way, fish! 😭😭😭

Hi everyone,
I Received a first offer from Deloitte 2 weeks ago that I countered and they accepted to raise it.
The recruiter in charge of my case was on holidays and he came back to work last week.
Sent him two emails asking when I should expect the new set of documents, but no reply until today.
Is this normal? Does a new offer necessarily have to go through the same steps as the first one ? Because I waited 10 days between the verbal offer and the written one for the first time.
Thanks!

Anyone have insight into salaries at IBM in Europe? Manager equivalent, ten years of experience. Thank you!

Can anyone pls recommend a resource to learn Agile / scrum in the shortest way possible? Books or online class? Just joined a startup and want to brush up on my skills. Thanks!

Every time I look at my to-do list, I decide which things can be done tomorrow or the next day, etc. Ends up being almost all the things, so I don't do much today. It's been weeks.

Does anyone else feel like they’re gonna fall off when the escalator at ORD going up to C has a bump/jerk half way up?

So why do people hate staff aug roles? How do you know if you are in one? I’ve been asked to be a communications lead with the client but wont have any staff under me, just going to counsel the client. Is that staff aug?

Started at Slalom a few months ago after multiple big 4 stops. Best decision I’ve ever made for my career. If you’re current B4 and want to learn more, let me know. They’re building something truly great though and happy to be a part of it.

Edit (some are asking but I’ll reply in comments or DM)
1) tremendous WLB and people centric approach - people centric is not lip service.
2) pay is more than competitive and growth has been great -
3) you make a real impact on clients.

Does MBB/B4 look at part time MBA students? Why or why not? Just curious.

Where in the US can I go this weekend (from DC) for an impromptu fun vacation where I won't freeze my ass off? Trying to surprise the wife for her birthday..

Listening in on three analysts conversation in the lobby bar about when they make partner. But my money is one the person on the other side of the room working not just chatting and drinking.

Anyone have CFP Prep books they don’t not need anymore?

If a manager praises you for a good ideas you came up with on a call, how do you respond?

Associate, joined firm in October. What should my utilization be?

Planning on buying my mom a laptop which will have minimal usage.
Question 1: Anything to be wary of when looking? Question 2: She needs Microsoft Office, what’s the easiest/cheapest way to get it?
Thanks!

Anyone dealt with a client that is actually bipolar? I don't mean "changes mind", I mean "stays up for days on end" and "goes radio silent for two weeks". It's exhausting.

Oh good, PBB was paid today. It's nice to have $5 (give or take a few $) to spend on something real nice...

Wonder how drunk people were when they came up with RPM...? It is the most convoluted subjective performance management system I've ever seen...

How difficult is it to lateral to LEK consulting as an experienced hire? Non-target background, non-finance experience however strong recent coursework in finance. Do I have a shot?

PwC new managers: Did you get the "leadership pathways" training notification? Looks like no more leadership conference or in person training...sad