Currently found myself with a lot of free time and looking to learn a useful tech skill. I have experience in solution architecture, but nothing more technical than that. Any recs on a hot skill that would be useful to know (e.g., analytics, cloud, AI, ML, etc.)? Don’t know where to start..

After being SQL DBA for a considerable period of time What next/which role you are going to choose next


lets see what different options SQL DB people are choosing, feel free to share.

Any advice for a first year attorney in litigation considering switching to this area?

Best paid CPE subscriptions? I know there are free courses on various sites, but my new company is willing to pay for a yearly subscription. Wondering if any paid ones have good courses. Only heard of becker and illumeo so far.

Looking for financial modeling/analysis and data analytics type stuff since I work in finance operations (within FP&A) now.

Hi folks,

I have been offered a position on Senior Consultant/ Deputy Manager at Deloitte India for 4.5 years of exp.

Is this position/role normal for years of experience I hold?

I lose FAR credit on 11/4 and only have 1 left (failed it in the last testing window). When's the latest I can take my last exam? If I sit for it on 11/3 and pass, then I'll be a CPA?

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

What is the org structure at TCS from consulting stream?
As in I have been offered C2 system Analyst with the work exp of 4.5 years... can someone please share the job level bands with comparison to Infosys Job level?

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Having a baby and looking for consulting exit opps. I’ve been in strategy consulting for two years and recently promoted to manager. All projects were in tech or LS. Prior to consulting I have 10 yrs of Pharma experience with a MS in Engineering (non-CS) and data science. Fluent in Python, Ruby and Java but never coded professionally. Spent several years in process engineering and then project management. Interested in tech or digital health. Any advice on companies, roles and levels?

EY TARAS or EY GCR??? Between these 2 service lines which has better pay and opportunities??

Advice on pivoting from staff augmentation as Voip SME/architect to DevOps and software? Wanting to transition from in person to remote/async work

Is it a good sign if a partner of a firm directly reaches out to you for your dream job?

I am a CPA based out of Canada. I have 7 years of corporate finance and FP&A work under my belt. My fiancé will be starting dental school in NZ by Feb’23. Aiming to be a direct flight away from her, I have started looking into work opportunities in Australia. Can any expat here share their experience with getting a job as a foreigner? Are there any recruitment firms that specialize in working with expat talent? What was the biggest culture shock moving to Australia?

Would love to connect with someone from Google as I'm targeting Product roles. I've over 7 years of experience in growth centric roles including user journey orchestration, CRM (in-app messaging , push notifications), usability research and user acquisition through paid channels. I don't have direct PM experience (haven't held the title formally).

#product #PM

Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

I am currently a civil engineer thinking of switching to software engineering. I got my masters in water resource engineering where I was coding a decent amount for assignments and it has really stuck with me. Unfortunately, in my current role and field (civil), I don’t really get to do much coding. Does anyone have a similar experience of jumping ship to do software engineering? What would be the best way to go about it (coding bootcamp, another degree, something else)?

Even without LinkedIn, I see a lot of people younger than me in much better roles. They started off with relevant jobs right out of college. I graduated in 2009 when the economy tanked and worked in retail for years before I was finally able to land in corporate. Does anybody else struggle with this as well? I’m constantly comparing myself to others who are younger than me.

Anyone with connections to potential in-house scm opportunities in the NYC area?

At this point in my life, consulting is really burning me out, would love to be in house where I can learn and grow at a pace that is more sustainable.

Hello everyone ,
I’m currently working in insurance customer service at an agency. I work in the mortgage department assisting w mortgage changes , payments etc. I’ve been thinking about becoming a claims adjuster most likely for property damage . Is it worth it ??? I hear a lot of talk about how claims adjusting is a lot of work and very demanding but I think my current position has prepared me for the challenge. What are some good companies I maybe should apply for after getting my license?

What is a typical exit opportunity for a Director in FDD? I’m over the stress, but I feel like the monotony of industry will equally stress me out. I have only done FDD my whole career so the PE exit route is likely not going to happen (I’m realistic 🙂)

Is there any binding if i accept an offer and bgv is completed and I reject at the end ?

Any business analyst looking for an exciting career with one of the top consulting firms of canada?

Any MBAs here that competed in a case competition or an entrepreneurship case competition and willing to chat?

Senior service desk analyst

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Any predictions on what we’ll of our collective work this Halloween? My 6 year old was going to be “An Ice Co Bu-Li Here! Guy” (A+ casting Billy Cowart, btw), but just changed her mind to “a hot dog.”

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

I got into UChicago Booth and MIT Sloan. Convince me to ditch Cambridge/Boston for Chicago.

Do any female desis who are married take care of their own parents?

How to go from Advisory to IFS? Should I do a tour of duty? Particularly interested in HR

What trading platform do you use? I was thinking of switching to TD Ameritrade think or swim, but wanted to see if they were any better options

Just got an offer to ZS as a SIP Associate consultant. I am coming out of undergrad with 3 years of full time experience in life sciences research project management and institutional strategy and development. What is a good compensation package? Total comp and base comp?

Matched with a guy on Tinder. Had a great first date. We are stilling chatting on WhatsApp. But he has disappeared from my tinder (presumably, he unmatched with me). Is it typical for ppl to unmatch on Tinder when they are still interested in you?

Decided to start dating again - realized I would need to tell some poor guy some day soon that I moonlight as a dominatrix 😣 I make too much

Best consulting firms (including boutiques) if you want to do product design/development

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

My office chair stinks even though I wash it with carpet cleaner every few weeks. Fellow 24/7 WFH workers, how do you keep your office chair clean?

Do we get a pension after 3 years of working regardless of level? I was under the impression it was only for partners..

How hard is the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification? What study sources have you used and how long did it take?

BCG folks - any other benefits besides the major ones that I should be aware about (e.g. gym membership reimbursement, mobile reimbursement etc). I’m joining at the end of March. Thanks!

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

I hate to be morbid, but do we think companies will start to amp up bereavement leave? My colleague’s nephew just passed from c19 and another’s client passed. These policies weren’t for pandemics

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

H1B folks — perspective on the new rules and how it will affect foreign workers in consulting? Seems like the higher wages basically forces out anyone below Manager /SM level in HCOL cities.

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

I'm a recovering engineer in consulting and want to learn more about finance. Are there any online programs that would also look good on resume? There are certificate programs by MIT, Harvard, Princeton, but not sure if they are worth the cost. TIA!