Debating on whether I should ride out the bench. Get fired. Take severance. Use my free time to land next gig (outside of consulting). Thoughts?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

I’ll be promoted next year to senior but I’m in a niche role where I don’t see myself long term. Should I make a job switch now or should I wait to get promoted to senior? I currently have 1.5 years of experience.

What are exit opportunities from big 4 ITDD??

Anyone know anything about trying to work in house in certain industries? I’d like to move into media (publishing, entertainment, etc.) because I don’t want to stay in law forever but am having a hard time connecting to the right people

Big 4 post-MBA consultants - did y’all see a marked improvement in exit opps after you made manager? This is assuming you were in big4 strategy at the senior associate/senior consultant level right out of B-school. Thanks!

Will there be any layoffs in GDS?

Anyone in RSM TMT TAS group? How is the exit opportunity/hours/pay/wlb/turnover? Joined B4 as an A2 in audit last year. Tired of audit hours and the industry I’m currently in. Heard about advisory having better hours but it also depends on the office and client.

Does the size of the deals you work on impact your exit opps? I'm considering a role at an MM firm (non-PA firm) and they mentioned the deals are usually in the $200M area of size, which I realize is smaller than big 4 deals

Hi All, What would be the ideal experience and expected CTC for first switch as SAP ABAP developer?
Experience : 1 year 10 months
CCTC : 4.4LPA
Also, please let me know what would be the skills expected with this much experience.

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

There is a MS program in Data Science at CUNY SPS. I am considering to take that program or do the CFA. Does anyone have any insight about the program?

Hi Doordash 🐠, has there been discussions of layoffs? Is DD planning on doing any? Thanks, from a potential hire

Just finishing a Villanova University EMBA- I’m a Senior Analyst in Accenture’s CDP program (87k) interested to see what levers folks recommend pulling so I’m not left behind.

General practice or specialized center of excellence (CoE)? KPMG Strategy has certain CoEs, one of which I am part of. The TMT general practice hints at wanting to bring me over. What are the pros associated with becoming more of a “generalist”? I’m current in the technology CoE. M level

Fully expect this question to generate a lot of snarky replies but: what types of non-M&A roles could I pivot to with 10 years experience of PMI/execution work (consulting+industry)? I’m tired of deal work.

What is the perception of a McKinsey solution role that is a CSP? Can I exit to tech? Would the role be better than the T2 role I have now?

Hi Fishes, I would like to know the Designation structure in Infy..which Infy Designation would be the equivalent of Senior Consultant in TCS

Hi everyone,
I have 2+ years experience with Salesforce, before Salesforce I was a full-stack dev with some DevsOps experience. I worked for Finance Services and Oil & Gas companies. Right now, I wanted to make a switch to Aviation, Aerospace or Defense company. I’m in Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I would really appreciated if someone can help point me to that direction.

Have an interview with a company I really want to work for tomorrow. My last job I was laid off b/c of an acquisition&recently accepted a job at a diff company b/c I couldnt afford not to. I got this invite shortly after. The place I’m interviewing at the job wouldn’t start til next year. I dont want to seem like a job hopper. Do i tell them I’m at a new role or just not bring it up? The acquisition was public so they can see Im no longer employed with the most recent work history on my resume

Still don’t really understood what the Song service group is about and how it’s different from Technology and S&C? Can anyone enlighten?

Just finished Greenlights. Thought it was fantastic, but curious to hear other opinions about it.

Hey all,

What's with the probation period with Deloitte India? What's the rate of termination, if there are any, unlike the other firms (who have a probation but 99.99% of the employees are confirmed at the end of probation).

Appreciate your inputs.

Thank you.

When an applicant specifies that they require visa sponsorship, does that immediately get the application thrown out?

Does anyone use the fidelity app? How can you change it out of dark mode? I can’t figure it out for the life of me.

EY and KPMG denied my applications 😥 please take me I want out of here!

Can anyone recommend me insightful books which can help consulting/career but not with titles like “how to be a successful manager” etc.

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

what is the official notice period in VMware India? 😑

Has anyone rented office space over the last year so that you didn't have to be stuck in your home all day? Was it worth it, or did you just feel lonely there?

Anyone still in this bowl?!!

Anyone aware of the interview process for DAZN frontend role ?

Do you guys realize that it’s MSM and fellow Dem who hurt the chances for winning the WH this Nov? Just watched CNN researching Bernie’s denial while he is against DT who even faked ann physicals?

Any good resume writers/designers. Bought a service through LinkedIn once and it ended up horribly

^ negative, not a troll account lol. I got your email, Andrew

I want to learn agent based modelling using python mesa, any good video tutorial available for self learning?

Hi,
Looking for reference in Analytics-Data Science.

I am a fresher with an MBA in Business Analytics.

What essential courses or books do you recommend for coming up to speed on Product Management?

Officially on maternity leave for 8 months after today!! I also got the green light for promotion, pretty happy with all things Deloitte right now! 👌🏻👏🏻

Gals, which would you prefer - oval 1.5 ct H ($8800), or oval 1.2 ct G ($5700)? Both brilliant, SI2. I could do the 1.5ct G but raises to 9900, and not sure it’s worth it.

My girlfriend likes dainty (doesn’t like flashy). I plan to put it on a thin gold band. She has a small sized finger so I think either will look nice.

#1 thing that you can't believe they didn't teach you in college?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

TFW you look at yourself in the mirror at the hair stylist and realize your face looks like a bag of smashed assholes after too many screen hours, airport hours, and drinks...

Since the firm has clearly abandoned the practice of matching its peers (e.g., BCG/Bain) in terms of benefits, would love to hear some of the benefits provided by our new peers (Big4)? ....

KPMG to acquire LEK? Thats so cool!

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

Not voting for any of these clowns running for president. Wonder if I write my own name in on the ballot, could I list "presidential candidate" on my resume?

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Bench time = ski time. Ready to get some true Slalom time in today

I'm trying to buy a bigger than normal whiteboard for my home office: any recommendations?

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?

Mulling over an offer. Is work at MBB way more work / significantly more intense than Big 4? I feel like I have a good brand/rep at EY; not sure if effort to rebuild all of that at MBB is worth it?

8AM Sunday Scaries 😬

Maybe this is a dumb question, but thoughts on IBM right now? Got a call today from a recruiter for SAP OCM position (managing consultant ). Said they’re hiring a bunch but then I see layoffs. Huh?

Currently out on parental leave and will be putting in my notice. How much notice period should I give? Concerned to give 2 weeks as i might be asked to leave next day due to already out on parental leave. Thoughts?