Consultants who made the switch to product management at big tech: what was the hardest part of the transition and what could you have done in hindsight to better prepare ahead of day 1?

Everyone on my team is leaving the firm. The PPMD who hired me left the firm before my start date, now two seniors have left in the last 2 months. My team will be down to <3 with no manager/SM/PPMD. A Manager/PPMD from a diff. City is going taking our “office” over, so I’ll be the random staff that lives out of state but reports to them. What would you do?

I have been in client facing wealth management as an advisor for 10 years. I haven’t built a book of business because I’ve worked for mostly discount brokers (Merrill edge, TDA, Etrade). I want to know how to transition to a non client facing role in wealth management or another financial role. I am series 7 and series 66 licensed. Any thoughts?

Currently a medical assistant and considering the PA route. Living in Canada where the PA profession is relatively new (not as many specialities for PAs as the US, and salary is lower). I’m nervous about future burn out and unfavourable working hours - any advice?

Can anyone tell me if virtusa is providing insurance to parents and how much , please it is an urgent

Looking at switching roles from an automotive sales manager to a dealership relationship manager with a lender. Trying to get an idea of what salary/total comp looks like if I move to the lending side. Any insights?

How are experienced hires vs recent grads treated at top consulting firms? I understand that each branch of each firm will be different from the other and it depends on the leadership. But have there been any uniform truths that people have noticed?

How to get released from current project in Wipro.

When did you first tell your firms you’re pregnant and will be taking mat leave?

So I feel like I want to keep eating something all day. Even though I'm full and not really hungry. It's the thing of chewing I guess. What to do to combat this?

Those of you who do First Chapter Fridays or similar read-alouds, do you edit out curse words when you’re reading?

IMO I’ve never seen more pharma jobs open. And I keep seeing so many people in non-pharma looking for new jobs... well, we’ve got them. What’s the disconnect? Why do you think people won’t make the switch?

Anyone have experience taking the GCP Machine Learning exam?

Can someone advise on what would be better standard Chartered or deloitte India or EY my domain is payments Business Analyst? Priorities are of future career growth and profile weight and advantages...

Any rumour of an inflation based salary increase?

New to Toronto, moved to the west end of town/ just past - in Etobicoke. I celebrate my 40th a few days after NYE/NYD - would love some recommendations on moderately priced but nice ambiance restaurants for myself + husband, and my extended family. Everyone is scattered throughout (Hamilton, Barrie, Lyle, Newmarket, North York). Don’t want anything too fancy but don’t really know where or what is good and not downtown.


Any recommendations? (Open to GTA of course).

Any creative directors (any level, CD/GCD/ACD) you would move agencies to work for or learn from? Who and why?

Purdue was a mere .27% of the vote away from avoiding a runoff entirely on election day in November. This should have been a cake walk for him.

We all know why he's on the brink of losing tonight. Can we expel Trump from the GOP now?

Would you take a 10% income decrease for 10% less hours hours?

How do you be a good manager when you have no idea what you are doing? I was good at delegating and managing staffs when I was in another SL because I knew the material well. In new SL, not as experienced so delegating and managing staffs is so much harder..

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

I recently got an offer at PwC as an Experienced Associate at the Accelerated Centers, but the pay mentioned is much lower than my current job (nearly a 35 to 40k difference). I was initially told I'd be offered a more senior role and have a salary upwards of 91K. What are current Senior Associates at PwC making?

Note the offered role is on the Risk Consulting team managed through AC in South Carolina.

Please people please. Do not ping with just a greeting and wait till the other person responds. PUT YOUR GREETING AND ASK IN THE SAME SINGLE PING.

Pros/cons on moving to Raleigh or Charlotte, NC? Don’t know anyone there. (New job...BCG isn’t opening an office there as far as I know!)

Looks like PWC gave some massive raises this year. Hearing 40% raises for many people. what did you receive this year? (rank, starting base vs new base , bonus etc)

Does anyone else feel like the work they do doesn't matter?

I constantly feel like I'm not contributing but am paid fairly well and am more fortunate than others. On the other hand, I have no clue what I'm doing and feel like I'm just going through the motions.

Four more days until the weekend 🥂🍸🥃🍻🍾

Any suggestions on a good, fast, quality KVM switch for personal/work computers using one monitor, mouse, keyboard, external speaker/mic? I want one that is quality that switches fast and keeps good video resolution. Thanks for your help!

I have trouble advocating for myself. In industry and I don’t think my boss sees me operating at the next level (promotion is on the cards according to him) any tips on how I can advocate?

Has anyone else been diagnosed with NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder). Recently got diagnosed and now having a tough time dealing with it at work…

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

Recommendations for short but informative personal finance books? Looking to read one with my gf, to avoid me preaching about stuff

How's the EY FSO tech group? Joining next week. WLB, SMs and Partners. What to expect in first week?

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Anyone have info on MBB/Strategy& supply chain consulting? Group size, actively hiring, common backgrounds (MBA/certifications required/helpful?), project types, & interview prep tips? Looking to enter as an experienced hire. Currently a procurement financial analyst and just passed my CSCP certification. Ex-big4.

Thanks!

How does one go about finding a sponsor for promotion? Do you just set up a 1-1 with a potential sponsor and directly state if they'd be willing to sponsor you since you're seeking promotion?

I am on a project planning call since morning 8 and everyone sounds like they are half asleep. Why keep such energy sucking marathon planning sessions?