Are there any Big Four tax folks here who have successfully transitioned to something else? After four years of federal tax for corporate financial services clients, I’m thinking this next busy season will be my last and I’m going to break out of tax compliance one way or another.

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

At what point are you too specialized to lateral to internal audit? (PA, consulting, or industry roles) Currently have 2 years of external audit experience and 2 years of forensics: I always thought of internal audit as a decent exit but I’m beginning to get worried about getting too specialized to make that move one day

How is Cisco 5G development project ,Is it worth considering or rather go to security in F5 networks

Best firms for talent side entertainment transactions ? Then other wise entertainment transactions? Doing a bit of it at a big firm but would like to make the full time move.

I am currently a Program Manager at Amazon who used to be an EA. I was really excited to switch job families and get into the PM space, however I feel like I really miss being an EA, and am thinking about going back to the role if I find a good team. Has anyone had experience doing this, and what was your experience like? I’m very conflicted.

is real estate appraisal/valuation a joke? is the average appraiser capable of doing, or doing technical valuation work? genuinely trying to understand how technical the work is as i am graduating from real estate and finance program and considering my job options.

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How is dbs project in ibm in term of wlb, carrier growth etc.

My company went toxic in the last couple months. Chose me and started interviewing. Had a very successful interview with Amazon but recruiter is working hard trying to place me and said there’s no knowing how long to find a team. Meanwhile I just received a Director offer for a company with a 29% pay bump July 1. If Amazon or any other FAANG/large co gets back to me, is there an acceptable way to not burn bridges with new job and accept or delay start date with FAANG? Or fuck it just hop?

I have 2 offers one from my Current company and one from Cisco my current company is giving 10 percent more than cisco Where should I go should I join cisco or stay in my current company( a small stablished startup )Considering my final goal as FAANG (similar) and I come from a Small College Cisco Amazon Uber Walmart

Hi all, I have the Sales Cloud Consultant exam coming up , Any tips on online study (besides trailhead) from those who already got the cert? Or any Deloitte resources?

Hello Fishesh,

I am working as an ETL developer with 3+ yoe.
Willing to switch in Big data domain. Below are my queries.

-Any website or blog suggestion for beginner?
-How to start with? Since I come from data side so much aware about ETL process, SQL .
-Will it be good to go and show 2yrs-2yrs exp in ETL and big data while switching org?

I am bit confused. Looking for your suggestions.

Your response would be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Need serious advice. Been a Digital Strategy consultant for three years, heavy focus on product strategy, research, development. It’s a small but global consultancy (offices in nyc, brasil, colombia). Last whole year been acting as a technical lead on strategy for a team of 40+ consultants across different industries and even sold new projects including new clients considered unicorns. Can I go to MBB as a consultant and/or project lead? My salary is way below average big 4/MBB… don’t have MBA.

Why is education deemed more valuable on a pay scale than experience? Employers will pay someone with a degree and no experience a greater salary, than someone who has exhibited the experience. Understanding that the degreed person committed to school and finished, yet that doesn't diminish what the not degreed has committed to and accomplished in their careers. This has to stop!

Does anyone know if it's possible to move from tech sales to strategy planning? I am a young professional and mostly have background in sales and account management but I do have an econmics and finance degree which could be helpful to move into more technical roles like strategy and operations.

What makes you stay in public accounting? I like my boss and the teams I am on, but the hours are hard and i think I should look into private sometimes.

So are we officially DAT or are we TRUST or can I finally update my LinkedIn to ‘screenshot monkey, CPA’?

I am a mainframe developer with 8+ years of experience. I want to switch my technology and become a full stack developer. Please suggest me what should I start with ?

Hello All,
I am trying to transition into a tech role from customer facing Non-IT Project Coordination.
I am trying to get into Salesforce Development.
I would like to build a portfolio for myself, and start showcasing some little projects that I am practicing while learning.
Is there any free website where we can create a portfolio or a better way. Appreciate your Guidance.

Best resources for platform dev 1? I failed in 3 times and have to wait until spring. I’ve got 9 other certs(5 yoe) but this one is kicking my butt

How is Ambit project in FIS for .Net developer ?

YOE - 7 year

Would it be a good learning project or not ?

Hello... does anyone have any info on being an EA at BDO??? About to interview and I'm curious. Thanks

Would anyone in this bowl be interested in participating in live sessions? Perhaps tips and tricks, networking, interview tips, salary negotiation, etc. as topics…

I am currently a Program Manager at Amazon who used to be an EA. I was really excited to switch job families and get into the PM space, however I feel like I really miss being an EA, and am thinking about going back to the role if I find a good team. Has anyone had experience doing this, and what was your experience like? I’m very conflicted.

Anyone else at CyberArk Impact this week? Anything exciting going on?

Any Marsh fish willing to refer? I can provide more details in DM. Thanks!!!

Anyone have multiple FT jobs? I'm looking about to land a new primary FT job, as my current job is very very slow, doesn't really have any projects for me, and could end at any time (with a 30 day notice).
Where there any legal issues? (The two companies area in different industries so no competition). How did you manage both? The new company knows I'm still employed, should I quit the first or keep it as long as I can manage both? Any bad vibes or feelings of unprofessionalism? TIA

If you receive an offer how can you ask for more time other than the two weeks to give notice? I would like a week or two to myself before I start working for a new company - is that too much to ask for?

Looking for SC and Managers to join the Financial Crime team at FTI, DM if interested.

Can Grindr be used as a dating app?

Is JPMC going to start WFO all days instead of hybrid mode from next year?

EY law question - Checked the online portal and it seems like petition is ready to be sent to me but lawyers have stopped responding. Any idea what might be going on? (H1B1 Consular processing)

Hi all! Can you find out where your case was transferred to? I see a lot of people say it was transferred to NBC, is that just an assumption folks are making or do people have the ability to find out?

What topic is good for a value moment

What is the best resource to learn springboot from scratch in depth.
(Other than the amigoscode 2hr video) thanks in advance.

Switched practice, found that I HATE the group dynamics. The work is dumb and not profitable. How soon is reasonable to ask to switch out, have to leave firm now?

We stay until 8 or 9 everyday and then at the end of every week my manager tells me to book only 40 hours. It sucks ass and now I have to explain to my counselor why my utilization is so pedestrian...

I joined EY in January. Had no work all of January, but was busy for February and some of March. I have been unassigned for about 4 weeks now, sending availability emails to all of the service lines we are allowed to reach out to for work. I should not have come here 🤦🏼‍♂️ I know it’s nice to have some down-time, but when every day is staring at a computer, the days are SO long.

Is the Supervisor role at RSM equivalent to the Senior role or the Manager role at traditional firms?

Anyone have their CFE? Just wondering what you have done or plan to do with it and what the test was like.

Don't look for your happiness in a job or a career. You will always be chasing it. What makes you happy?

Does anyone else feel like their anxiety levels are high? I feel like I have so much work but I just want to have a chill summer and relax before things pick up again in the fall. But it’s causing me anxiety knowing that I have so much to do.

In the market for an SUV but looking to spend no more than $350 a month for lease. Anyone have recommendations?

Would love referral for B4 or PA in Chicago? Industry and Internal Audit exp here, CPA.

When I start getting too excited about rolling off an engagement, I remind myself that the next one will likely be much worse.

Can you negotiate PTO at annual review?

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

Do you ever stop and realize what you're doing/earning is more than you ever thought realistic for yourself?

Are private companies easier to work at than public companies in accounting? We have such an accelerated close deadline at the publicly traded company I’m at now, I really hate the inflexible tight deadlines and analysis seems to drag on forever after that. We also close AP/AR very early in the month yet that doesn’t stop payments/receipts from happening so we’re constantly adjusting our accruals until the end of month. Do private companies start their close after the month actually ends?

Is it bad to be over-utilized? I just did the math and I could charge zero hours this week and take a 3 week vacation after and still be 100% utilized? Is that abnormal?

I am WAY TOO nice to be in public accounting….

Are therapists typically blunt? I just started seeing one and she made me feel uncomfortable. I wasn’t expecting her to be harsh and negative in her assessment of me.

Anyone hear talks of layoffs in Advisory? I know my office is laying off Assurance and BTS (Tax) staff but haven't heard much of Advisory yet.