Do you ever feel responsible/guilty that some people don't get the jobs they wanted solely because of the decision you took against having them? It's obviously not done with any personal biases in place, but sometimes, I feel very connected to some candidates whom I still have to let go of in order to hire a more qualified/experienced candidate. It kinda hurts, and I was wondering if others on the bowl experience this. How do you navigate it?

Microsoft vs Apple vs Amazon, please suggest

Buying vs. renting...?

What are some examples of great / particularly impressive ECs you’ve seen people do?

Partners, I imagine some of you are older. Do you remember a time of instability such as this in history? How has the media changed over the decades? How are you thinking about the times if at all?

Why did ALL our clients go from radio silence to “We need to sign the SPA on 12/31 at 12PM sharp” in 1 day? I was supposed to go on vacay on the 28th. Hmpf

What was your average YoY salary growth for non-promotional years in big 4 advisory? I got exceeds two years in a row, is 8% annual increase per year too optimistic?

Salaams!

Anyone hiring Program Managers (Technical or Non-Technical) or Engagement Managers? Currently with Big 4. Please let me know!

YOE: 6-7
Location: Washington DC area

What are the average age brackets at Big 4 to be a Con, Senior Con, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Partner? Keen for people’s perspectives.

Hello,
I work in SAP Data Migration space.
Can anyone explain the difference between PWC SDC, PWC AC and PWC India?

I am trying to get into PWC. here are a few things I have heard so far. Is this fairly accurate?

1. PwC AC is offshore counterpart of PwC US. Good salary. No travel opportunities. Average yearly hike ~10% Mostly technical work.
2 PwC India is a pure consulting firm. Salary better than PwC AC. client facing work. Can grow as a management consultant. Great Travel opportunities.

Those who have owned a peloton for 6+ months. Do you still use it? Worth it?

Do small law firms have paralegal managers?

Selfishly, I don’t want lock down to end. I’m enjoying not having to be in the office and the reduced pressure of a more low-key social life has been secretly quite nice. Anyone else?

Received an offer to upgrade my Amex Everyday to an Everyday Preferred for 40k points. Is that considered a good offer? And if I do upgrade, will it count towards 5/24?

Anyone here have severe lower back pain due to depression or other mental stressors?
Had many X-rays, MRIs, etc and they find anything.
A specialist told me it’s most likely psychological.
How do you manage?

Dear EY folks, what's the difference between EY GDS and EY India?

I have been selected for EY GDS as PM. What kind of projects I can expect?

Also, how is yearly appraisal and bonus in EY GDS?

Is direct lending/private credit technically buy side?

Does anyone else here work at a hotel front desk? How long did it take to get a promotion?

If a PWD is about to expire and you want to post at least one form of recruitment to save it, does the NOF count? Or does it have to be the SWA, Sunday ads, or one of the other 3 pieces? Regs aren’t super clear and my googling is iffy at best.