Can someone shed some light on the best firms in the region for an acceptable work life balance? I have a friend at BCG who mentioned their hours are on average 12+ a day with weekends. Also, when I was on a project in Dubai I used to get emails after 9 PM, I’m not sure if that was a project thing or a work culture thing there.

Hello! I am a Technical Sourcer/Recruiter at a reputable FinTech company. I would like to transition into Project Coordination/Management within the tech space. Any tips for the transition? Recruiters: I am open to entry level & contract roles to gain experience! Thanks in advance for the assist!

Accenture vs ZS for WLB?

I have technology backgorund but if ZS WLB is good might consider strategy too.

HR and Hiring manager : where do you see in next 5 years.

Me : well if you give good hikes and promotion money money and good work life balance then i will be still working with you. otherwise i will switch whenever i want and sadly i will not be with you after 5 years.

Me-1 Hr-0

How is mphasis jpmc client

Are there any freelance social strat directors willing to share their project rates for things? First time putting together a freelance scope

Esperanza Rising Resources. Have you used this book in the classroom? Can you share your resources? This book has so much about culture, migration, geography, etc. I may use to teach with Social Studies. Share links, resources, Teacher Pay Teacher ideas, etc. Thanks In Advance

Hi Friends, i attended 2 client interviews and both went wrong. I don't know what to do. I am new to EY GDS......Is anyone faced the same ?

Why do leaders keep comparing how “good”the new staff/seniors have it because they make more money starting out then they did and working 55 hours is better than the 70-80 hours they used to work? Instead they should compare what options they have available to them and what their goals are.

How is it like working with EY HUL client as a senior consultant?

Home reno financing question. Have a big project coming up in the $120-150k range. Funding sources are:
- 90k from a heloc around prime
- 10k from a credit card that offers promo checks at 2-3% for 12-18 months
- 375k in a brokerage
- 5-6k per month cash that I can put towards the project, loans, or brokerage

I don't want to stop funding the brokerage because my FIRE plan is less numbers based than "hoard like dragon until it's enough" but maybe I should... How would you optimize?

Anyone work at Alma? Interested in learning more about how you like it & company culture

I am a QA lead looking to break into google Spotify or meta as a program manager or project manager . Can someone please guide me on what does it entail to be a PM at these companies?

Hi everyone I had recently joined tcs on 10th August. Can anybody let me know what is the procedure to fill the timesheet allocated to the project yesterday but the task was not assigned yet.

Hi fishes!

I am seeing too many post about awards like rising star, Kudos, etc. People keep telling there managers recommended them for these awards.
My manager doesn't interact much with us. I consider myself as some one who has worked hard for project and other intiatives. Should I ask my manager to consider me and if yes how should I initiate it.
Part of MC team.

Thank you.

@GSK can anyone tell me about Haleon? Good company, culture, salary/benefits? Seen some open roles and I’m curious.

Has anyone tried buying same day box office concert tickets at MSG? Is it cheaper?

Anyone who lives in and around Vizag and are interested to catch-up over the weekend?

Please feel free to DM.

What should your realization rate be as a first year? I have not gotten any negative feedback but my realization rate seems...bad

I am an Automation tester with 9 years exp. What all should I focus for FAANG interview prep? Will the interview be different from that for Dev folks?

Just want to say that I've learned a lot in this bowl! Really grateful for people posting questions, do's and don'ts and for the community responding!

I’m currently a tax senior associate at M&A group with a big four thinking about switching to international tax group because international stuff sounds more interesting. What does international tax group do day-to-day at a big four (heard could be more compliance work)? Will you actually learn the rules on subpart F, GILTY, FDII etc.? And is the workload more constant compared to M&A?

Hosting a multicultural media mixer this Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6-8pm in NYC. Essence, InStyle, BuzzFeed, CNBC and more will be in attendance. If you work for a media outlet, comment below.

I wanted Mike Johnson to be the new bachelor... He is such a great guy! 😩
I have nothing against Matt James, but Mike proved us he was ready and a stand-up man.

hey fishes,

I am about to give interview in epsilon for data analyst role? I like to know about company? Work life balance for data science projects? Internal hikes? It will be great if any fish can tell me about little those aspects.

Thanks,
new fish

How are salaries in Montreal for planners?

Hi,I am looking for a referral in Virtusa. Please let me know if you help me with referral, I will share the relevant details with you.

Trying to set up my home office. Would love recommendations on gear (standing desks, camera's/mic's, chairs etc.).

Hi Team,
Need your inputs. Is stability more important than the opportunity?

I have an opportunity to explore how ever it's been only 6 months in current organization.

Can I take the offer and switch? Does it affect the stability?

Please help.

@ND folks... How's DLF phase 3 for renting a flat? I'll be moving to Gurgaon soon and have no idea which neighbourhoods are ideal for accommodation.

Hi - what are the top renewable energy developers and IPPs in the middle east? I am looking to move to a project finance role in the Middle East and looking to understand the landscape.

Currently being recruited for Alvarez & Marsal (Dubai or Riyadh). I’ve checked with my irl network and no one has worked with them before. Anyone here working with or for them who wouldn’t mind answering a few questions related to my proposed function; Strategy & Implementation?

Is McKinsey Middle East not growing as fast as some of the other firms (BCG, Kearney, S&, …)? Haven’t heard of many people interviewing of late, especially for the UAE offices

Any good recruiters in the Product / Program / Project management space in Dubai? Active on LinkedIn but aware many smaller companies don’t post there due to the costs. Adecco has been recommended and roles look the right fit.

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

Any PPMDs who moved from the West open to chatting?

Just curious. Why are the ME offices always hiring? Is it because people are leaving all the time versus other regions? Or just that the business grows crazily all the time?

What are the strengths of Bain in the Middle East? How's the company compared to other players in the region?

Just been offered a manager position (people & org consulting) at a big 4 in Qatar for 24k (QAR). Based on previous threads this seems low for the region. Especially as 9k goes towards accommodation (max unfurnished 1br) ....Have I been low balled? Or is this normal?

What is MBB partner salary in UAE?

I think we should create a compensation thread in this bowl. It would help a lot of people who are planning to switch companies/jobs or who are moving to this region. Just a thought, since it’s one of the most common questions asked here.

Is there point in applying to roles without referral? I’ve a strong background but hearing nothing on applications and don’t want to waste a shot by direct application into the void and having to wait to reapply

14 YoE (12 in U.K. & Europe + 2 in KSA). All with ACN. Retail Banking Delivery E2E, Neo-Banks/Digital, M&A and Integrations. If anyone has suitable SM or above openings let me know, happy to share CV. In Riyadh but willing to relocate within KSA, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar etc.

How do you all plan for retirement while in the Middle East (especially for European folks)? Did you sign up for your home country retirement plan while abroad ? (My home country offers it but at a very high cost)

ENBD is the crappiest bank in the UAE. Thank you

Can I live comfortably in Dubai on 25k a month? With wife and kid too?

Got an offer for 180k + 40k bonus for a SC role in Dubai at a T2/T3 shop. Is this competitive?