Does it make a difference for employers if you have 1.5 years experience compared to 2?

"I lost my W-2... Ugh how can i do my taxes?" #ShitTaxClientsSay

Just had my GrubHub account hacked. Multiple charges on both my personal and corporate credit cards. Not sure how widespread of an issue is. But might want to check yours.

Can grad students get $20k forgiven if they got Pell in undergrad but outstaning loans are only for grad school?

What’s the general range of SVP In Account Management in Chicago? Anyone willing to share?

Random question, but does anyone know why all closed captions say "captioning made possible by (some company or group)"? Now that I think about it - it feels like a weirdly phrased statement. Are captions provided by donation or something for broadcast television?

Do you ever just stop and think how we’ve made up this society with items and things of monetary value rather than live peacefully and the fact that we’re too absorbed with our own lives to stop and think of how if we did it together we could actually do it? 🙃

What is typical bonus percentage at Accenture?

Who’s ready to quit advertising and open up a food truck with me?

I stopped contributing to my 401K for the last three months in order to pay off credit card debt. I am 28 and have about 68K in my 401K. Was this a smart decision? I want to get out of debt as quickly as possible and I have no student loans or car debt.

What's up with commercials nowadays? The ones I worked on back in the early 2000s were so much more creative. Maybe everyone is running out of ideas?

What tax issues uncovered during tax DD can affect the FDD report?

Why does everyone say the work in FDD is so much better than audit? I’ve been in the group for a few months now, and it seems to be just as bad if not worse.

Any agencies planning on making some permanent remote work policy changes? Or starting a hybrid schedule? My agency is planning on going back to 100% in office and I’m not thrilled.

My office is in Bellandur, Embassy Tech Village and I will be moving to Bangalore in 1st week of January for the first time. Please suggest me some good societies/areas where I should look for a 1bhk/1rk at a reasonable rent.

Need a quick help
While structuring the HRA if we give max limit for eg., 20k and I have rent agreement of 7500. Will this be a problem or will I just get an exempt of 7500?

How can I help our UX/UI people and developers become more familiar with conceptual advertising? One Show books? Hey Whipple, Squeeze This?

Does anyone have an idea on salary for a VP at a BB in tech and ops NYC?

Fishbowlers... I need some advice. I’ve been in industry for two years and want to go back into consulting. I have an opportunity to work in same field at Capco or go back to pwc for an (c’ntd)..

Hi! how long does it takes for non brits to get the work permit sort out? would like to do transfer from continental Europe to London

Anyone know any other active European bowls on Fishbowl?

Accenture 🐟

How difficult is it to get the top of the range listed in the job postings? Also, are what are standard sign on bonuses?

I am looking for some inspiration. If you were selecting the location for an office for 100 consultants in Zone 1. Where would you choose and why?

I’m relocating to London and would love to hear recommendations on neighborhoods. I am looking for an “urban village” feel (small coffee shops, not very touristy, can walk a dog and stroller) with a budget of 3K for a 1-2 bdr. My commute would be into Soho. I am currently looking at Notting Hill, Chelsea, and St John Woods, but I won’t be able to visit before my move. Any neighborhood recs?

Has Bain London started rolling out interviews for Associate Consultant (Experienced hire)?

I have not heard for a long time so wanted to check.

Partners, directors and senior management: when giving an interview, how do you decide whether the candidate is a good fit? Are there things you look out for? I’m deciding between 2 candidates who are both equally qualified and personable. Only looking to hire one. What to do here

Any recommendations for a coach (or even therapist) to help work through some career issues?

Accenture vs ZS for WLB?

I have technology backgorund but if ZS WLB is good might consider strategy too.

Working as CAL Manager with Accenture S&C India. Offered ~GBP 76.5K (fixed plus flexi) at Manager Grade by Deloitte London.

Prior to Accenture, I have already served as S&O Manager with Deloitte India for ~1.5 yrs - so this would be my second stint with Deloitte as Manager "again".

2 questions:
1. Should I ask for Senior Mgr (AD) grade - to which they have already said NO
2. Is GBP 76.5K sitting at the lower end of M grade in Deloitte UK? What should be a good expectation for the role

£50k TC, 2.6YoE working within the change arm of a bank ——- what do experienced fishes think is a good next move for someone like myself? Might want to move into consulting one day with ultimate aim of MBB but also enjoy technical coding work, particularly in credit risk / counterparty credit risk in banking — could use some fresh perspective ; quite confused atm as interested in many things! Don’t mind staying in change management either TIA - appreciate any advise

Would you take a £10k pay rise to move to industry in a global role if it meant no promotion prospects and working with no team mates?

Any consulting fish preparing for a PE exit willing to chat about prep and what to expect from the interview process?

Is it a good idea to invest in your UK pension fund over the max your employer will contribute/match? This may potentially lower income tax but then one can't really access the pension pot till retirement. Or is it better to invest post-tax income into a stocks and shares ISA to avoid capital gains tax? TIA!

What’s an Engagement Manager?

Avoiding US fishes who live in a different reality. How do the london fishes earn (level, company). What % are you able to save monthly?

My own
~10 years total with ~2 years consulting
Pay 100k base + bonus
Realistically saving 40% net take home for house in future