Been dealing with this question to myself. Is it better in consulting or industry? I’ve been in 3 consulting firms and I’m not happy.

I feel like project management is not my thing, the time punching is a lot, dealing with numerous clients is a lot. Work life balance is no non existent.

If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. I’m really knowledgeable, but I just feel like im failing in life right now.

Should I take more initiative? It’s my stub year and I’m getting worried. My hours have been super low the past two months, I’m talking like maybe billing 3-4 hours a day and billing no hours on multiple days. I ask for work but the tasks I get don’t require a lot of time. Should I be reaching out more?

How to set boundaries and how to create a work life balance .I have always struggled with setting boundaries and taking up things more than I could eventually do.
Can somebody give their perspective on how do you usually handle such situations of setting boundaries, not trying to be overachiever..

A first year asked me today how to maintain wlb to make the job work long term. Oh you sweet summer child.

A friend of mine has just left Infosys BPM (Consultant). He is serving notice period. It's been 1 month and it seems like manager is hell bent to make him work day and night. And this is sudden change. As per him same had happened with one of his colleagues too. Anybody here has any idea about it ? Can he speak up and object to working over time and on weekends ?

Are PE investing role WLB and Stress that much worse than MBB?

Publicis Sapient or TIAA, both for Mumbai location.. both giving almost same package, which one to go for?
WLB>LEARNING>work culture

Joining BNY MELLON in few weeks.
Can somebody please tell about the working mode,if WFH is still allowed or how is it occuring in hybrid?

Also ,how is the overall culture and wlb in the organisation?

What industry companies ( health plan or providers) pay well and has a good wlb?

How's the wlb here?

Is it a good time to join Mastercard Pune? How is the WLB?

Hi Fishesh

Which one will be good to join for SAP technical consultant having 5.6yr experience?

Deloitte USI: 20 lpa fixed, 10% variable, 3lakh JB
Bristalcone, client: SAP Labs: 22 LPA fixed, 10% variable and 1 lakh JB.

I had worked with SAP Labs, work culture and Work life balance is good but I am not sure about Deloitte usi. Someone please help me

Last year when Covid broke, I received a couple of interview calls but ignored them as I felt the organization kept me at work when other companies cut short their HR staff so I should be with them even if with no appraisal. But now, I was living in the fool's paradise when I am told to leave with no job offers in hand, car and home loan, dependent parents, expecting jobless spouse with a 3-year old kid.

While Indian consulting folks supporting the US folks do the bulk of the analysis, churning out the data and making the ppts, all the US folks do is attend meetings. Most of know basics of neither Alteryx, Power BI nor Tableau, while everyone in India is expected to know all the three. Most of the times we are expected to work till their afternoon (our Midnight)

(POV: MC in one of the Big 4)

PS: Also let me know if it's not the case in your BIG 4 company, I will gladly join it 😉

Hi everyone, realizing my career may be incompatible with my needs at home (I have a school age child with special needs). Any moms/dads find any companies or jobs in the UX field that are part time? I am wondering if it’s possible to stay in this field or if I need to take a step back and figure out something new. What has worked for any of the working moms/dads out there. I need to be free from 2pm onwards.

Are the new wage requirements applicable if you move offices within the firm you work for?

What’s the symbol that you can type in a cell so you can input a text, but that text would not appear in the spreadsheet? I want to describe the formula without using a text box, which uses more space.

The equivalent of this is in SQL, you can use the apostrophe in the beginning of and end of a text. That text will not affect the function of the query, but that text can be seen if you proofread the query.

Any book recs on how to improve soft skills (ex. Communication, leadership, etc)? Doesn’t beat real life practice of course but would be a good starting point. Thanks!

Just want Canada to process my PR application so I can start a new life..

Microsoft Azure
Aws
Developer, administrator, architects

Remote support from india, for USA customer

Any one got the offer letter from PWC AC (Bangalore) from last 1 week ? ...if yes then please let me know how much time they have taken after documentation. Many Thanks!PwC Pwc AC

HI..I'm currently working as a analytics consultant in India and i'm about to get offer from Deloitte UK(Risk advisory). How much salary i can expect for a manger or senior manager.

Along with Salary what should i ask during salary discussion

YOE - 9.6 years

Any advise will be a great help

I am pursuing MBA +ACCA, currently a graduate with 6LPA .
What should I do to reach double digits in annual package soon?

I recently joined EY GDS. May I know what will be the in-hand salary if the fixed salary is 12.5 LPA?

Maxed out Roth IRA contributions when I wasn't eligible for 2021 (got a salary bump mid year). Do I need to recharacterize? It's a very small account that's been open for only two years. That's the only IRA account I own. Do I need to open a traditional IRA and roll over 6k + realized gains into that account and keep the Roth IRA. So confused how this works and got conflicting information from Merrill.

Any other ADs feel like our roles are starting to become just glorified graphic designers? Nothing against GDs I started as one but wanted to move into art direction cause I wanted to come up with 360 campaigns and make tv spots not resize banners and and make IG story posts.

South End: 1 Room in 2bd/1ba; 1-yr lease; May Move-in (Later Negotiable); $1,300/mo; <5 min from BMC, BU Med/Dental--PM/DM/Chat if interested!

Hi folks, need your help! Just found out that we’re pregnant (we were not actively trying so kinda surprised 🙈). What brand prenatal vitamins would you recommend? I’m seeing mixed suggestions on Folic vs. Folate - which one is important?

Please guide me and let me know if there is anything else I need to do at this moment. I’ve contacted my OB as well. I’m so worried. Thanks!

Anyone with digital media & measurement experience looking for an Associate Director job?

Any media buyers out there seeking order confirmation inventory at retail? I have a few new opportunities coming available in May/June.

Just found out our local Natural History Museum has an AMAZING STEM program. They’ll do outreach with scholarships! I’m so excited! What are your other favorite STEM organizations to partner with?

Anyone recently joined Optum in India? Did you receive welcome gift?

I have a rental property and my tenant is asking me to change the fridge light burb. I live out of state and don’t have property manager locally. Is it bad if I ask them to change the fridge light burb themselves?

I’m pretty responsive for things they need help with like laundry machine got broken or pantry doors fell off. So I had sent people to fix those maintenance and repair issues.

But light burbs? Srlsy? They are grown up people (fresh out of college girls)

If anyone (non EY) wants some referral money, I am looking for a job. Have 1yo in EYs Technology Risk Advisory practice and Gold Standard reviews. Also speak 3 languages but I don't think it matters.

For anyone who took the CISA exam (I passed lol), how many days did it take to get your “official score”? I know it says 10 days but wanted to ask if anyone got it sooner

Is KPMG, EY and PWC considerate about one not wanting to travel and chosing local projects in the IT Assurance practice? Please share your experiences. Thanks!

Be honest, do you see yourself staying in the game to make partner?

I'm a Tech Risk SC, but have an accounting/finance background. I'm doing the FRM now for broader cert experience, is it worth doing CA long term in my area?

Identifying a common process, what does this even mean 😩 please help.

Mid year promotions, I found out you need to make your own case for it rather than the firm coming to you. If you think you’re ready make sure you speak up!

Has PA caught up with industry? Salary ranges in industry jobs I have seen are pretty underwhelming (5% more typically)

How does IT SOX audit in industry usually do during recessions?

Anyone have experience in HITRUST? What is it like?

I studied finance in undergrad and had a couple of internal audit internships. I only started a few month ago but I never saw myself doing IT Audit and I don’t like it thus far! Would I need to get a CPA in order to move into audit or something more finance/accounting oriented like FDD, Valuation, etc.? (Still need to get to 150, thinking of doing an online MAcc)

London, Dublin, Luxembourg, Munich. Choose a place to move to from NYC. Fuck H1B.

I lead our SOC practice for a US mid tier cpa/consulting firm. I've been losing a lot of deals due to lower cost / boutique vendors who are partnered with these SOC automation platforms (Vanta, Laika, etc.). Have any of you used these tools for the audit and what has your experience been like? Thanks

Thoughts on messaging on the 10/21 Risk Assurance transition webcast for those staying in Assurance? Still as clear as mud.

If anyone is looking for a referral as an experienced hire to the PwC DAT (Digital Assurance & Transparency - formerly Risk Assurance) practice let me know and would be happy to refer you. We are actively looking to hire.

How is IT audit at Baker Tilly? Looking to change from a big 4.

I’m thinking of making a switch from 4YOE in Industry to Public as a senior associate in Assurance. Do PA firm expect you to already know everything, or do they provide training to help you catch on? How challenging is it coming from industry to PA? What could be some of their expectations? And how do you exceed that?

Currently a first year staff in Risk Advisory in a Mid-Tier Firm hoping to move to Big 4 for either Risk or Cyber. When would be the most appropriate time to make the change? I heard that Senior Staff in mid-tier would most likely be hired as an “Experienced Hire” in Big 4. So would it be smarter to make the move now as a first year staff since I’ll be considered Experienced Hire anyway?