Corporate lawyer turned author and founder Eloise Skinner describes her own professional awakening catalysed by the pandemic in episode 81 of the Career Relaunch® podcast. We talk through the challenges of balancing multiple career endeavours, the link between our professional jobs and personal identities, and the importance of honoring your own values and interests no matter what others think, especially after everything that's happened these past couple years. 

I’m planning to exit consulting and would love to move away from my current HCOL city to a lower cost of living city (Houston, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, etc.). I’m a single male, mid-thirties, did well in consulting. Has anyone made this move around my age? Was it difficult to start over in a new city without knowing anyone, no friends or family nearby?

Switching from consulting to product managment role. Any recs for prep (books, online courses, etc.)? Thank you!!! 😊😊

Hi everyone, should a Java Spring backend developer (2.5 y.o.e) go for SAP Hybris? Hybris uses Spring Framework internally as I am told but I want to grow as a Java backend developer and want to work with microservices based projects. Hybris looks like a different ball game altogether. What should I do?

Does anyone have the 2020 SHRM books for sale or to borrow? My job won’t contribute towards my certification. I’ve already paid for my test. I have the books from 2015 but I’d like to study from the 2020. I tried finding them online to purchase but sellers of affordable books aren’t responding.

Considering the move from leveraged finance to private debt. Good or bad move?

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

What are the hours for PWC Internal Service employees, and is it a steady career? How do you break into it?

#pwc #internalservices #hr #big4

Looking to change practice area to employment law - tips?

Hey Fishies need a recommendation on an international coaching certification. I am a senior HR professional with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. I am interested in coaching for career advancement. Thank you for your recommendations

I have the opportunity to jump to a PE firm within their portfolio management group (valuing their portfolio companies, monitoring firm metrics). Does anyone know what a career path down this route would look like? I’ve tried to do some research but haven’t been able to find anything.

Hi Fishes,

Any one worked in global logic and Fujitsu?
Is it good to join global logic for 3 yoe as java developer. Does global logic have more development work?
Please suggest

How do you get into AB testing? I’m in data science would like to get that experience.

Barclays vs BMC Software... Any suggestions?
P.S. - Looking for suggestions purely based on job security, work life balance and career growth/hike opportunities (irrespective of current CTC offered)

I am actively working as a mechanical engineer in the refrigeration industry. However, I have worked and studied in the spare parts and battery department in the automotive sector for close to ten years, my technical and practical knowledge is more than my age

Hello everyone, has anyone here made a transition from Graphic Design to UX Design in the recent years? If yes, can you please share the journey?

Any lead on UX Researcher Opportunities for Fresher or person who is looking for career shift from Psychologist to UX Researcher?

Anyone else here looking to make a switch into healthcare (physician, nurse, etc)?

How to pivot into consulting with corporate operations experience?

Has anyone bought/ done the HRCI Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management? I already have my PHR, but I’m looking to gain more knowledge/skills and beef up my resume. Is it worth doing? The course is $239 and you get 12 Recert credits with it.

How much is variable bonus at c11 level?

Any idea if someone had take covesheild vaccine in India . Can they take boaster Moderna shot here

Which Mckinsey office in the Middle East is hiring? Does Dubai office still hire experienced hire now?

Hello fishes, will be really insightful to understand cost of living in Doha for a single person. Rent + food and other expenses manageable at 8-10k QAR/ month?

What tools do folks use and love to understand project timelines and collision that has resource allocation / management? Looking for something that enables us to see a view at one click.

Looking for an investment that will produce current income and has a small minimum investment size. This would be for myself just to have more income. I'm willing to take any amount of risk

Vanity Marketing Mags (e.g., Vanguard Law)

Anyone done a feature for Vanguard Law or similar? How did that work out for you? Did your outside counsel receive a shake down to sponsor the piece?

I have been stiff arming Vanguard for years but am curious if there’s any actual benefit. Or at least funny stories.

Has your company made vaccine mandatory?

Hello all !

Have an interview scheduled next week from itsm pmo role in kpmg .

Any leads about the kind of interview / questions / no of rounds ?
Will be helpful if you can give any idea about the expected package , i have 7yoe .

Any advice is welcome :)

Thanks !

Hi Fishes, Almost through with all the formalities. Who thinks Omnicron virus could delay offers at one of the BIG4 management consulting offers in India?

How’s the work life balance situation at Amex for data engineers?

How does anyone keep time well for prayer and meditation while fully giving yourself to family and work in this economy?

One can imagine work here as meant in the maximum of work vs life here.

I know people who are constantly crashing and that’s without the set time for prayer. And despite hearts or gold, obvious piety and a high work ethic.

How is the variable payout generally in Accenture?

What does the bowl think about the new education policy?

I’m posting this here instead of my usual Big Law bowl because I’m guessing there are people here who will understand. I just need to vent. I am married to a wonderful man who has a young son. My husband is the kindest, most patient and supportive man I’ve ever met other than my dear late grandfather. He is saintly. But the chaos that surrounds him hurts me. I am the primary breadwinner and far out earn my husband and my stepson’s bio mom. I have always put pressure on myself to succeed (Cont.)

Hi Fishers,

What is the best time of the year to be in the notice period?

I mean what is the time of the year where requirements in most of the companies are at pick?

Like in Dec and March you will see less requirement due to Christmas and financial year ending. Similar what is the best period?

Because in my previous switch, 15 days were wasted due to Christmas and in March lot of requirements went on hold due to financial year ending.

Thanks

Hello team,

What should be good package for a 5yr old IAM consultant in UK? Thanks in advance!

What is the salary range for Managing Consultant (Enagagement Manager role) at Mastercard advisors (base + bonus)? Location: New York

What’s a tough choice you’ve had to make related to your career, and how did things turn out?

What kind of companies I should look into with social impact, who wants a career change from management consulting/business development. (I think many of smaller companies are hiring only experienced professional)

They say staying at a job that you hate is wasting away your time hence shouldn’t stay for long however there’s also another saying that job hopping is bad. What is the line between being a job hopper and being strategic in your career?

What careers are easy to jump into from management consulting?