Deloitte 🐠, any pointers for navigating the layoff process?

Who else is on the call? Anyone laid off while on a project? Any compensation? Notice period?

My anxiety levels are through the roof

I would like to hit fire between 40-50. Currently 27, 185k total comp (125 for me and 60 for partner). Like my job don’t hate it don’t love it. Does an MBA make sense? I’m guessing it could take me to 170ish with that schools I’m looking at but wondering if the 40-50 retirement range makes an mba not make sense since I’d only have 10-20 years to save vs 12-22.

Would have to finance the whole thing myself. Current net worth is 140k. Thoughts?

Just got promoted, still not satisfied with the comps - will it be received poorly if I ask for my compensation to be readjusted based on competing offers ? I have 3 that are at least 30% higher...CNT

Hi all,
I have got an offer from quantiphi for data engineer position of 13lpa. YOE 3.2
Tech stack they are saying is aws etl python sql.
I have two questions is the compensation good and how is the wlb?

Has anyone successfully moved out of claims into underwriting? I have been doing worker’s compensation claims for about 9 years now as an adjuster. I would really like to get into underwriting but have not had any success so far. What are some other roles I can transition to?

Has anyone worked for Sentry Insurance? I’m being recruiting and I’m curious about their culture & compensation.

Looking to make a jump. SVP/EVP media agency/client side. 20+ years experience in planning, buying, partnerships, content. NYC or North Jersey
Know any client side recruiters or good agencies looking?

ZS 🐠, how often are you at the office vs client site? I’m curious because I’ve heard they don’t travel much

Hi Fishes, any idea what would be the target bonus/ variable component percentage for Manager role at pwc ac Bangalore

Hi Team,
I have worked in a project for more than 1.5 years now for a non scripting tool. Feel no learning and skill enhancement here.Can I get my project changed. QA Automation. Will there be any consequences if I do so?

I’m joining in Aug end, can someone help me with sharing details regarding appraisal and bonus cycle. Moreover how much appraisal I can expect. For KPMG india

Is there a point in reaching out to HR if I am being mentally tortured in the project. My project manager has cancelled my leaves which I planned 2 months in advance and approved for the person who is very close to him (Chaatu). Will the HR help me here or start giving me gyaan about company policies.

KGS, Consulting

Can anybody help me with the salary bracket for process developer band 5B

Any insight into TCS M&A group? They reached out offering $200k for an M&A specialist role and would be a significant jump from my current salary. Unsure what they do in M&A space since they focus largely on delivery vs strategy

can anyone help me with standard package for Customer success manager/ key account manager salary. I have 2 years of experience. Need to know what can I expect for this role.

Kind folks, I have 3 yoe in the Cyber security domain. Currently earning 7lpa. What should be a target salary and highest variation I can target?

Is there a possibility of layoffs in Barclays India?

After joining for laterals, will client interview be there in Bosch?

Hi!!
Recently I applied for the SOC role in IBM. Cleared all the rounds. The HR was offering me 5.7 lpa. I asked for more. HR said she would check and get back. Hasn't replied to my calls since the last 4 days. Should I expect a call?
Current CTC: 4.5 lpa
YOE: 2.5

What are the best exit opportunities for seniors?

I need a new hobby or something to channel my energy and emotions into. Something that won't require much of a time commitment. Ideas?

Please share your experience if you have experience working in an Agile marketing structure! Stand ups, scrums and two week sprints to create, test, learn and iterate. Are all advertising/ marketing companies headed this way eventually?

I have more than 12 years of tax attorney experience at biglaw and big4. Are there any big4 positions that pay more than 200k? National Tax? Anything else?

Currently recruitment in Bangalore for developer

Any AmEx Marketing connections here? Saw some recent postings with their marketing team that I’m interested in but would love any intel working in-house there.

I can’t stand people that brag about how busy they are or how late they stayed up doing X. They may think they’re just complaining, but the sanctimonious tone is unbearable. I promise you, no one is impressed. You are the problem with this industry.

For anyone who has a consistent exercise routine can you explain if it has helped you manage your ADHD symptoms and all the different ways it has helped?

Can we get rid of the “formerly Booz & Co” tag on this bowl?

I mean, seriously, Strategy& has been around longer than Booz & Co at this point…

Can you typically negotiate post MBA consulting offers?

Hi. Wanted to know if anyone can refer me to PwC, EY, Deloitte, Siemens Advanta, Kearney please! Looking for post MBA entry opportunities (Associate, Consultant). Thanks!

Anyone knows what’s the best way to look up VC investment roadmap for maybe health tech or software focused VC firms?

If my boss asks me for a straight forward task, I complete that task and always try to go above and beyond by adding in additional analysis, etc. it usually takes me an extra hour.

With reference a previous post/comment, which industry would you choose if you are in Atlanta. Wanting to be industry aligned so I can skip or reduce travel. Thank you!

J-dubs buckhead...anybody else??

So this might be a better place to post this and ask this question: Uncle D has announced explicitly that most people won’t get a pay raise & bonus this year except for those promoted and high performers. Amid this crisis, are companies including other big 3, MBB, FAANG, boutique consulting firms still giving high raises and issue stocks? Can you share the impact from your firm?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

I like my own comments on Fishbowl. These are my confessions 🙏

Rolling off a project always reminds me of the tagline from Drive: "There are no clean getaways."

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

New to consulting. Mgr told me to put together a work plan for a proj. What does she mean? Key activities and timelines or is there more to it? Any recs on how to put together a good work plan deck?

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

New to NYC and looking for a good OBGYN and dentist... any recommendations that are covered by EY insurance? And work Fridays? So hard with all of the travel!

Suggestions for home office chairs? Back is killing me; I can’t take the dining table chair anymore

How long are the hours at BCG compared to Big 4? Obviously there is a significant difference in pay, and I am trying to understand how many more hours/weekends folks out there are expected to work.

Flights cancelled and delayed; spent the whole day in the airport/flying. How do I charge my time?

I just found out that people bill more than 8 hours in a day to help with utilization (ie. submitting 8.5 or 9 hours as a standard day). Is this common practice?

Looks like I'll be stranded in Boston due to the crummy weather. Any thoughts on what to do while I'm here??

Lowest paid manager you've heard of? I know a buddy making $99k at D.