Does PwC allow new hires to visit and get a tour of the office before their start date? I'll be joining later this year but I'm currently in London on vacation and would like to see my new workplace

Applied to Bain as an experienced hire through a referral on 10/4. No word back yet - heard that 10/10 was some sort of deadline. Any thoughts on the timeline?

Has anyone worked for IKEA FOOD?

Favorite vacation spot ?

Any insight into Ogletree Atlanta?

Any idea why Sap labs will provide delayed joining? After a month time frame.

What’s the word on the street about work life balance at Edelman? Are the hours insane?

I have 2 years of consulting experience. Is BCG , Bain or McKinsey hiring?

Anyone from Deloitte here?

Does pwc AC do mid year promotion this dec? PwC Pwc AC

I recently cleared all rounds of interview for Mindtree and waiting for the offer letter. However, since Mindtree has been recently acquired by LTI, is there any layoff expected to happen in Mindtree?
Kindly pls give me an idea about how the situation is now in both companies.

What does a Solution Architect at Slalom do? Is there a way to prepare for the work required of the position (e.g., re-read my AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate material)?

Anyone have insights into the Tech M&A consulting practice at A&M?

Would anyone happen to know what the WFH situation is like at Standard Chartered bank in Singapore? Is it 5 days in office or flexible? Thanks in advance!

Are there any consultants/managers in this bowl?

Has anybody invested on affordable housing in Gurgaon, India? Or got any insight for a first time investor.

For the folks who do freelance work, do you do more consulting / advisory (get on the phone and talk) or project work (deliverable based work)? What are your thoughts on a platform that focuses on video-conference based advisory work - and not the bid on project type of work?

What's the annual hike % in Cisco, India like?

Currently looking for Tech consulting/ Implementation consultant/ privacy roles in London. I have both CIPP/E and CIPM.
Please let me know if you know any roles that are available? Or any recruitment agencies you can refer me to

Thank you!

Got the offer Amazon L5 Cloud Support Engineer, what is ideal salary for this position.

Once you hit your FI number, what are your plans? 1 yr? 3-5yrs? beyond?

Need to DM someone , looking for 11+ likes

Niche practice area, and thinking about moving firms. Without moving cities, there are really only 2 options. I think both would make me an offer and create a position. How should I approach this?

After everyone gets vaccinated, thinking of starting a desi singles meet up. Details will be shared later. Who’s in?

Went to look for my first Omega, think I’m getting a Grand Seiko “Winter” instead.

My girlfriend and I have been in a long distance relationship for 8 months now. We talk every single day online and recently I went to visit her for around a month. It was great and it seemed like the relationship was stronger than ever. But one week back after visiting her, I felt a strange detachment from her and our conversation topic got repetitive and stale quick. Any advice?

AITA? If my SO of 1 year wants to get a dog, do I get an opinion? We don’t live together

Has anyone used ALgo to sell a car? Reviews look legit but the process feels sketchy

Going on my first walkthrough with my senior. What can I do as a new A1 to be helpful and learn as much as possible? Thanks, fam

From Los Angeles, looking to get into the vending machine side gig. Any advice for someone just starting?

Guys, can someone pls suggest me some good 2 bhk near Nanakramguda

How accurate is AirDna rentalizer revenue and occupancy (assuming you are best or at par with top area listings) - specifically in big city suburb if that makes a difference. Looking for any and all opinions of airdna rentalizer

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

Anyone who has started up a side hustle whilst working in consulting - is it generally a good idea to let your employer know or will they make your life difficult/try to push you out if they know?

(Context - I need the extra income to have a shot at affording grad school, I work for a small boutique, job contract was ambiguous on the issue. Side hustle is selling stuff I make as a hobby on Amazon)

Thanks!

What does a M1 Consultant grade mean? How far away from being Senior Consultant?

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?

I have an offer from a French bank in Paris (expected start in Q2/3), but I'm still in the process with another firm in the Netherlands.

What are the consequences of signing with the French bank and then reneging in a month or so if I get the other offer?

Any ideas how EY comp compares to Deloitte?

Currently have 5 YOE in industry. Have been offered £60k with no bonus or sign on bonus for a position in ops consulting. Seems low in my opinion - thoughts?

A sleepy summer Sunday watching the end of a great test cricket match, grabbing a beer with friends and glorious weather. Honestly it is the first day since covid that life feels normal for me

Hi All - Ballpark in GBP what would a reasonable relocation package to London be from outside EU e.g. USA or Australia? This would be for a single person for context.

£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

Any perspectives on Strategy& Deals Strategy team in the UK? How do they compare with the likes of other T2 shops (EY-Parthenon / LEK / Oliver Wyman) in terms of comp, sectors and clients?

Any thoughts on AlixPartners London culture? This would be for a Director role in their Enterprise / Performance Improvement team.

Anyone successfully negotiate an offer recently? More specifically has anyone cited inflation as a reason for a pay bump? 😅

Any good books to read this winter break? On leadership, digital, or any autobiographies?

Hey fishes, aside from the obvs candidates (fjord, Ideo, snook, deloitte digital, ey Parthenon, pwc consumer bit), who else is doing good work in the UX research/service design space? UK/Europe based.