Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

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Slalom!

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Comparable to Big4! Not comparable to tier 2 though so that was why I left.

Does Slalom require COVID vax?

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Bah if you’re still performing mgmt consulting seeing as we’re doing our best to say we’re tech now

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I feel like this is project specific.

Nah. Just Slalom

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what makes Slalom the immediate answer when this question gets asked… Ive never heard reasons why

Very interesting

Can't think of a consulting firm with good work-life balance. Consulting and retail jobs have the worst WLB although they have good pay.

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I have four offers listed below.
1. PwC: 22 fixed +3 lakh variable Role: Senior Consultant in tech consulting
2. Adobe: Fixed 23 + 2.5 lakh variable + 3 lakh joining bonus: Role: Value Consultant
3. Natwest group: fixed 25.5 Fixed Role: BA
4. SHELL: 21 fixed + 3 lakh variable Role: Product Analyst

Please help me choose the company. The parameters I'm looking for are good work life balance and growth opportunities.
Current CTC 18 fixed. YOE is 4 years. MBA from Tier 1 college.

Anyone here who made the exit from Big 4/MBB consulting to a VC? If so, I’d love to hear about how the experience is so far. (Not to mention the WLB and comp!) I’m considering a career change but have no one in my network I can go to for insights. Thx! 🙏🏾

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Please share your insights. :)

Current firm : HCL technologies Tech stack : .Net Core Exp : 5 yrs
I have an offer from JP Morgan for same tech stack.

I want to know more about WLB and office timings at JP Morgan.

What do you suggest, as I have good WLB at HCL technologies.

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Hi fishes,
How is the wlb in Amex?

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I’m at a mid size transactional firm. I’m a total night owl and my partners have OK’d me starting the workday at around 11am because I regularly work until midnight or later. I get so much more done after dark! I still get some side eye from other associates, but 🤷🏽‍♀️

Does anyone else here have an unusual work schedule? Curious what adjustments you’ve made to make it work.

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Is your compensation and performance reviewed automatically on a regular/annual basis? I don’t get either of these unless I ask for it! Found out others in our company experienced the same as me. Lowball Salaries trending as a common pain point

I like my team and work life balance, during the pandemic was very beneficial to my wellbeing. However feel I owe it to myself now, to be earning what I’m worth in the market (I’m underpaid by a fair bit) especially with inflation costs

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Hi Fishes,

Wanted to know which one is better option to choose in terms of Work Life balance, Career growth,hike and job security?

1. Deloitte India
2. Accenture

Skills-SAP CPI
YOE-2+

Thanks.

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I am working in a service based company and got selected to work for Amazon india project (which is our client) after 2 rigorous rounds of interview. How is the work there and wlb. Is it worthy. Tech stack Java, Springboot, Aws.

Salary check. I am currently an in house attorney. 12 YOE. Large company with great coworkers doing regulatory work for the insurance industry. Good work life balance. I live in a high COL city. Out of curiosity and to test the market, I interviewed at a FAANG. Did not get the job, but found out TC was 350k, significantly higher than my TC 230k. I thought I was compensated fairly, but would love to see your thoughts.

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Dear Fishes, Anyone is aware about retention policy of Synechron Inc. ? It’s been 6 months since I have joined and feeling that I have worst wlb in citi account. I may get 30% more hike with other company.
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I’m at a mid size transactional firm. I’m a total night owl and my partners have OK’d me starting the workday at around 11am because I regularly work until midnight or later. I get so much more done after dark! I still get some side eye from other associates, but 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

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