BCG fish, what are the big healthcare/life science offices? Is there strong growth in that practice area across offices?

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

If you’re ever feeling like BigLaw is pigeonholing your career, just remember that Rep. Liz Cheney started her career as a project finance associate at White & Case from 1996-1999.

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

Question for my 401k focused advisors out there--what programs are you using that is instrumental to your 401k practice that you simply can't do without? I'm being pitched on Envestnet & im not sold.

Hi folks! I noticed that this app is primarily US based and I wanted to create a corner which was for the Londoners. This is a place where we can discuss work, life, ask questions, career advancement, salary expectations and more. Happy chatting.

My backend skills are limited to Nodejs, AWS, Python (scripting), database (SQL,NoSQL). Do I need to upgrade myself. I wanted to go deep into backend rather than becoming full stack. What other skills should I pick.

Hi I am working in Amdocs from 3 years now.
I am planning to make a career switch in Salesforce now.
Could someone suggest if Salesforce Business analyst has more value or Salesforce Developer?

Why are all these healthcare companies (provider side) suddenly aggressively recruiting me? Did they layoff too many people during Corona and now need to backfill?

First time poster here!

After spending 4 years as a mid-level ops manager, I tried to break into HR through talent acquisition. Now after 6 years in TA, I've had a hard time getting out of it. My goal was always to get into a more broad HRBP position, but I've since worked for smaller orgs without a solid HR career path. When I ask about my career goals, they keep telling me, "Soon!" Or "Maybe in 6 months!"

I'm testing SPHR in June. Any advice for securing the type of role I'm aiming for?

I am joining LTI tomorrow.

Just have few ques about the company. Can someone pls clear those.
Band: P3, YOE: 6.5, CTC: 15.5
1. When can I be eligible for next promotion in the company?
2. How is the annual hike in the company?
3. When(which month) do we receive our variable pay?
4. Is there any other benefit provided by the company? like wifi bill, petrol bill etc.

26 male, been offered a Corp dev role for about 140 comp incl. bonus (about 40% raise), F500. Currently been doing FDD since out of college. Smart career move or too early to jump Corp dev?

I am down with cough and cold. Might get the test done. Does home self kit of COVID good enough to get the covid leaves from the Company?

Can someone also put some light on what all benefits we have? Thank you.

Fishes,

Does anyone know about the IAAP diploma in IFRS?

IAAP is an awarding body in UK.

My doubt is, does the value of the certificate of IFRS change depending on the Institution?

Will a person who cleared IFRS from IAAP have same value as a person who cleared IFRS from ACCA?

Thanks in advance

Has anyone done the GARP Financial Risk and Regulation course? Was it educational? Did you do the FRM after?

I'm thinking I won't be getting promoted if not laid off at the end Q2 or sooner. What are some good exit ops for an associate with 2 yoe in tech consulting? Exp in Cloud, PMO, IT Risk, and SoD.

In an interview, how would you explain being in current role for about 6 months and looking to leave?

For those who have done a volunteer placement with WVS, what was your experience like?

Can someone please refer me for QA automation in selenium +Java role with 4+ years of experience.
Immediate joiner

Hi fishes!

I've been working as a freelancer for the last 1yr as a UI/UX designer. Now I'm thinking of switching back to a full time job in the same field. Usually companies ask what's your current and expected CTC. In this situation, what would be the best response? Shall I give them my last invoice that I got paid or tell them it's variable?
Also, what should be the expected CTC with 4 YOE in Product design or UI/UX role?

Any suggestions and thoughts are highly appreciated!

I’m seeing lots of posts about really bad losses. If you trade you’re going to lose money - hopefully not all the time, but many positions will be mistakes. But you need a process to find ideas and manage positions. Two books you should read are “The New Trading for a Livinng” and “The Laws of Trading.” Both look at psychology, process, and risk in different ways that can help you work out your own process. The next 18 months will be much harder than the last 18 - time to start learning.

I was two weeks late for my period and was going to take a pregnancy test this weekend. However this morning I felt cramps and had a little bleeding..... I still have some mild cramps that go in and out. I'm so scared... Would a test be accurate? Could I have miscarried? I did message my doctor but they're closed until next week.

Hi Fishes,
I got offer from persistent with 31lpa.
But most of the compensation they added into skill bonus-1400000. Due to that my basic salary is low- 50k as compared to my cctc basic salary, which is 63k with 19.5lpa.
Is it normally happening with everyone joining to persistent?
Can Persistent increase basic salary component and reduce the skill bouns?
I asked hr to increase my basic, but she mentioned that it’s system generated and standard format, vary cmpny to cmpny.
Plz help me out guys.

Interesting all the noise about these PPT, my take:

The pandemic took all the upside of an IB analyst life (client meetings in person, fancy trips, suit up, worshiped at networking events) and left all the juniors with the downside (long hours, monkey-like type of job, aggressive work environment).

Not that the complaints are not sort of legitimate but you may need to revise the decision-making process that led you to accept a return offer. Specially if you were looking for less hours.

Will I burn bridges if I don't do a full two weeks notice?

For example if I put in my 2 weeks on a Wednesday, will I burn bridges if my last day is the following Friday?

I personally think that's more than enough time especially since it's 7 business days (instead of 10), but would love to hear thoughts

I work in tech but am avidly watching Industry season 2. Curious for takes from people who live this. Does the show resonate? Is it talked about the way Silicon Valley was endlessly at tech companies during its run?

Can you drive a McLaren 570s in winter in nyc?

Leaning towards not changing my last name cause it seems like a lot of paperwork / hassle. Are there any cons I should consider in making this decision?

When looking at offices to work in, what do you value the most? As a realtor, to me what matters the most is flexibility in my hours.

Hello All,

I had finished my managerial round on friday. Can anyone let me know when will i get to know if I am selected or not. How much time does amazon takes to declare the result?

Is it possible to ask for joining bonus in ibm since I didn't request during the time of offer.. i am yet to join ibm.. Could you also suggest a good reason to ask for joining bonus?

I recently got 2 offers for this summer as Intern.
One from Rio Tinto ( Mining Company here in Canada) (27,65$/hr) and i ll have to move closer of the site, (then i will pay appromatively 300$/month just for the rent) which is not included in the contract.
The other one from Amazon as Area manager intern ( 29.04$/hr).
Im currently student in mechanical engineering and gonna graduate on December of this year. My question is what is the best option for me for now and for the future?

For those who have started to participate in events for admitted students, how do you feel about your programs and potential classmates so far?

Hi guys, yoe: 18; tech: Java j2ee cloud tech leadership..looking for Director level roles in Hyderabad in product companies. Cctc:55Lpa; What's ideal ctc to look for?

I can't help but notice that the most touted exit opps mentioned here are all 'G&A' positions - S&O, CorpDev, Strat, etc. Aren't these positions the first in line to go come layoff time? Prod Management seems like it would be more insulated from layoff pressure (so long as your P&L is in the black) though even that could come under budgetary pressure.

What would be an example of 'layoff-proof' exit opp?

Any one who has done CSCP certification and can help guide through the exam preparation ?? Does it help when applying to MBB??

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Pretty soon, I'm going to remove the MDM from my phone and that will be the first step, the first step toward leeeaaving 🏃🚶🕺

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Started my morning with the worst spin class I've ever had. Passive aggressive move to leave before it ended to not have to talk to the instructor. It was a cringe worthy class.

Any book recommendations for someone who worries way too much about work? Have already read The Subtle Art...looking for other good ones? Specific to consulting would be awesome!

TFW the Sheraton employee questions if you and your SO really belong in the lounge, then you call them on their BS and they send a bottle of champagne later as an apology. That's right 👍🏾👍🏾

Do other consulting firms require everyone to have firm initiatives (e.g. recruiting or white papers)? These initiatives are such a time suck and distract from client work.

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

Has anyone here been fired from (or counseled out of) a consulting role? Do you feel that it was justified? What did you do to bounce back?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Any tips on investing? How did you get over the fear of losing money or making risky investments? Recommendations on personal finance blogs/books/podcast/etc?

Can I online trade from the same account through which I am holding a portfolio of investments?

Say I have got a Vanguard trading account which has my ETFs, MFs, Stocks and so on. Can I do daily trading from the same account? Sorry for a pretty novice question but I haven’t done investing before other than 401k.

Our project teams don’t get along, collaboration is poor. Tensions are high. And also my own project team disagrees a lot too and doesn’t communicate enough. What to do? My direct project team is working outside of the US.

Any experienced consultants got promoted after 1 year in?

How many airline miles (award not qualifying) do you guys have - # and years in consulting

How often do you guys get to fly first class? I've heard some places have a 3 hour rule.

United vs Delta airlines experience considering United’s new Polaris?