Best practices to avoid burning out in FDD?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Be an average performer instead of high performer so you won’t be staffed on all the stressful deals and will get bench time.

likehelpful

What differentiates a high vs. avg performer

like

Roll your hours and don’t be a top performer and hide as much as possible

likehelpful

Sleep well Monday and Tuesday night to the extent you can. Helps get through the weekday so you’re not exhausted after pulling back to back 2am nights and a few days left to trek through running on fumes. That’s not to say that this is always an option but just saying it helped me when I have the option ya know?

like

I’m conditioned to think posts on FB are mostly cynical but I’ll pretend like this was a genuine question. Yes, I’m good, but busier than ever.

People think you have to go pedal to the metal from day one to succeed - but it’s a marathon. Do good work, learn as much as you can - but don’t go looking for 60 hours of work because you want to seem impressive.

like

By leaving after a few years

funny

Do a little bit on Sunday even if you don’t need to. Look ahead at the week, think about what may happen / how you’ll need to respond, get a few tasks for your team laid out for times you are too busy to actively keep them busy

Related Posts

like

I have worked in four different types of pharmacy and I don’t really like anything so far. I don’t know what to do anymore. Right now I don’t feel like I can do any of these jobs forever. The types I have worked in are:hospital (pediatrics ), retail, specialty and a call center.

like

Is tech product manager work similar to PMO or do you do more than that?

like

Here is my idea for a startup! I collect all the data from career transitions and use Data Analytics to predict the most likely career transitions. I could start with consulting. What do you guys think about this? I would be able to predict based on your firm(mbb, big4), your experience, which role you are likely to move (Faang pm, strategy manager, move to mbb). I have all the data to do this, but wanted your thoughts. Would the output of this be relevant to you?

like

Any copywriters (in branding/otherwise) currently report to a strategist instead of a CD? Trying to have an open mind about them approving copy without judgement but it’s like pulling teeth for me.

like

I recently quit my job. My VP was a narcissist and never really looked out for my upward progression even though he said he was my sponsor. Whenever I would do a solid job, he would always down play it or give the mid-level mgr credit even though other people / management acknowledged it. But we still got along. When I gave my two week notice, I did not meet up or talk to him (I cancelled a good bye 1-on-1 b/c I was over it) - sent a short thank you email instead and ghosted. Was this justified?

like

I cleared my CA in July 2021 attempt and have completed my articleship from EY. Please let me know about opportunities in Management/ Strategy Consulting. Your assistance would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

LTI is Hiring for below Oracle - BU positions

Need immediate to 30 days joiners only

Location: Bangalore/Mumbai/Pune/Hyderabad/Chennai

JDE CNC
YOE :4 - 10 Yrs
Skill : CNC

JDE Finance Functional
YOE: 4 - 10 Yrs
Skill : FUNCTIONAL-FINANCE

OCC (Oracle Commerce cloud)
YOE: 4 - 10 Yrs
Skill :OCC

Oracle Flexcube
YOE :4 - 10 Yrs
Skill: FLEXCUBE

Oracle CPQ CLoud
3-5 years of experience in Oracle CPQ Implementation & Support
location - Mumbai

Interested can Dm with job role

Post Photo
like

Can you recommend me a contracting agency? For temp work. I am based in NYC and a Product Manager

Openings in Capgemini for Women professionals.

DM me for referral




HCL Technologies
Tata Consultancy
Accenture

Post Photo
like

What according to your experience during interviews has been one thing that you said or did made you get the job over 1000s of other applicants for a job, according to you? What is that one thing that made a difference and set you apart?

Just asking to learn from experiences.

like

If serving notice period now, will i be applicable to receive the hile letter?

like

Can you anyone tell me abt the status got changed to "on hold" after uploading docs.. interviewed on 13th August.. ?? Will I get offer letter..

Lincoln International Valuation. Got reached to apply. Anyone here able to chat?

How many of you still wake up early to watch Test matches ?? I have woken up 3am EST to watch India vs Australia, India vs SA series

like

Will we get salary credited tomorrow? 30th and 31st and weekends

like

Vaynermedia, every 2 years.

like

How is the Advanced Analytics CoE at McKinsey? Mostly descriptive work (reporting metrics, dashboard etc) or modeling/ML?

like

Additional Posts in Transaction Services, M&A, Deal Advisory

Differences between Big 4 FDD versus mid tier PA firms or HL/A&M/D&P? Big 4 typically gets the largest deals, Mid tier PA and HL/A&M/D&P doesn’t have offshore help, would these statements be accurate?
What else? Anyone have any specific insights that wouldn’t be found via the search button?

likehelpful

For anyone who was able to make the move from FDD to IB, outside of Compensation, what have you enjoyed more about IB?

like

What kind of work do people in restructuring consulting do? What’s a typical day like?

like

What are some of the best M&A conferences attended?

like

How many hours would you work when you have your 2 weeks in? Would you work weekends?

like

Anyone in EY Divestiture Advisory Services? Trying to get a sense for what this is (besides what I can guess from the name). Is this in EY Parthenon?

like

Why does everyone say the work in FDD is so much better than audit? I’ve been in the group for a few months now, and it seems to be just as bad if not worse.

likefunny

I’m moving to a new state and know absolutely no one there. How do I go about finding a roommate?

like

Which city would you recommend for single men in late 20s trying to find good opportunities in career & dating? Leaning more towards to NYC but not planning to live in Manhattan due to the high rent so I am not sure that would be okay. Also don't want to drive that much.

like

Typical exit ops for M&A operational due diligence?

like

how much harder is banking then valuation?

likefunny

I think KPMG has a pretty good training and onboarding process for new FDD hires (Lakehouse bootcamp, reading and training materials for review, and the shadow program). How’s onboarding and training looking like for PwC / EY / Deloitte?

like

Anyone at M&A strategy at KPMG willing to connect?

like
like

Does anyone have experience/knowledge regarding whether the different B4 deal analytics teams 1) work remote 2) still travel? Looking to potentially make a switch but have heard different things across the board, including seeing that most of the job postings for senior roles in these groups are tagged to offices and don’t say remote.

like

I’ve spent more time digging through TB/GL lines in FDD (over year experience) than I did in audit…. This is glorified audit

likesmart

Differences between GT and BDO for FDD?

like

Anyone gone through the CFI’s FMVA certification program? Is it worth it for FDD?

like

Anyone recently had an interview at EY for experienced associate for FDD?

like

What’s your utilization right now?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal