Ex-McKinsey EMs or ex-BCG PLs, at what level did you enter google? Being offered an L5 and want to make sure it’s the right level

YOE : 7.8 i have an offer from IBM and HCL.
IBM : 18 fixed + 1 JB HCL : 21 ( 18 fixed + 1lakh approx (monthly variable) + 2 lakh Annual variable ) . Now i have a discussion pending with Robert Bosch , What should i quote ! Which will be better for job security and work life and overall career growth .

Considering leaving public accounting but feeling very conflicted about it. Is the grass actually greener in industry? I’m a manager if that makes a difference.

Would anyone make lateral move comp wise if the job is a little more interesting than what you currently do?

If you start as a Program Manager, how/when do you begin to advise people as a people lead? I’ve heard Program Managers are not people leads. I started lead a team of 3 about a month ago at my current job and don’t want to lose leadership experience but have been told my YOE would map to a Program Manager level at Google.

I’m looking for mentors in branding. Branding is something that I studied in my MBA days.. all that I know is what’s there in the internet. I am looking for a mentor who could take me under their wings and teach me all about branding.

This is for Amex folks.
How good is Program management role as compared to Product owner role? I have an opportunity to pick either of the two. Your thoughts?
a. In terms of growth in Amex ? (Currently I’m Band 30, asst manager )
b. In terms of exit opportunities down the line

Management consultant evaluating an offer from Google’s Go-to-market team (Strategy & Operations) in India. Two questions:
1. Given it’s an internal consulting role, are the hours equally bad / worse than consulting firms?
2. Is it virtually impossible to move to a product ladder after spending 1-2 yrs in the role?

When hopping from one consulting firm to another what’s the reason you normally give as to why you’d like to leave?

1st company - marketplace technologies (21 months)
2nd company - questec consultancy (8 months)
2 years break -full time MBa from tier 3 (alliance university)
3rd company - trimax IT infrastructure (17months) left due to late salaries
4th company - accenture ( 4.2 years )
5th company - wipro ( joined on feb 28th-2022)
Currently 8.4 YOE , 26.5 CTC. Skill business analytics in reporting

With above switches When should i make next switch?

To people who have worked on both, what is the main difference in responsibility for a consultant working on a COTS delivery project compared to more bespoke agile one? I have experience in agile bespoke delivery, would I find it easy to switch to COTS implementation?

Not interested in going up any further to MD/Partner. I’m content at my current level with my work/life balance.
Will I ever be forced out at one point? If so, how long do I have?

How to get released from the tcs project?
in the past i have seen My project manager has not given them a release, in the end they have to resign.
I am in a product support project, i want to switch to another domain.
I am preparing for that but here also i work honestly. I got A band in the last 2 years, my lead is on notice period now they are making me lead ,i dont want that ( extra responsibilities with no extra money) but currently I am the only option for them.

Best YouTube channel to learn Salesforce?

For those taking the CFA exams this Saturday, do you feel prepared? Thinking of postponing mine.

What is the typical level at Google for someone with 14 years experience? Currently SM with deloitte and recruiter reached out for a sales strategy role at an L6.

Anyone heard of ECS consulting? Are they any good as an exit op?

Why is it so hard to move out of federal consulting and into the private sector?

ACCA and CPA qualifications. How useful are they in the line of consulting. I work in the M&A space focusing on FDD. Happy to have a chat to see what qualifications if any are actually useful in our line of work.

Hi fishes,

Could you please let me know how much expected salary I can ask for as I have 4.6 years of experience in manual testing?
Please enlist expected salary details as per market standards:
1)If I show as 4.5 years exp in manual testing -how much I can expect?
2)2 years manual and 2 years automation.
3)3 years manual and 1.6 years in automation.

My current package is 5.2lpa.
This will be my first switch.

Thanks for all your kind suggestions in advance.

Good morning, fish! Don’t forget to drink your water today 👍

Hi all,
Does anyone have any availability to case prep today? Based in ET and looking for someone relatively experienced. I’ve done/given around 20 cases

What are some of your favourite books?

“You have a good looking face. But your body is absolute junk."

Hi fishes,
I am 3.6 years experience
I have offer from Invesco and EY offering 15 LPA .

Can you suggest what to choose
Based on WLB

Anyone interested in a meetup on October 17? Nothing planned yet, but figure it's far enough out that if there's interest we can post up and talk shop. Misfit, Arsenal, Bigfoot West?

Just signed my offer with BCG — if any 🇮🇱 fishes are interested in joining, happy to chat and give my two shekels.

I am not in account but would love to have a more comprehensive take away from meetings particularly client feedback verbalized. How do you account folks do it? Tips and tricks? Thank you!

Hi Friends,

Could some recommend some good pgs around fidelity investments (manyata tech park). I will be starting the office from Dec.

What do you guys think about a career in investor relations / capital formation for a decent size PE. I think principals get carry.

Has anyone went from public accounting to the government(IRS) or vice versa? Been at the IRS as a revenue agent for about 6 years now , currently a GS-13 in NYC. WLB is absolutely incredible and I believe cannot be beat, but looking for a pay increase as NYC is insanely expensive. Anyone who’s made the jump, pros and cons ?

How serious are the independence/investment declarations while joining Big4’s in the U.K.
My parents have a couple of minor investments in the stock market. Do I have to include my parents investments even if they are citizens of another country and invest only within that country?

Does anyone here know of a good resume/cover letter proofreading and optimization service? Looking to get mine professionally checked and would greatly appreciate it if anyone could share their personal experience. Thanks!!

Anyone ever quit a job 5 months in without having another one lined up?

Hi fishes. I am a Data scientist having TC as 19 LPA (all fixed), YoE is 1.8 years. I have a bachelor's and master's in non CS/IT.
I want to make a switch for a higher salary, what compensation should I be expecting?

I'll be glad if anyone of you can provide referral.🙏

Feeling really low after 2 rejections so far of the 4 different companies I am pursuing for my next job. What have been your experiences job hunting? Did you get the first place you went for or did it take some effort? Grateful to hear your experiences and find a bit of hope.....

MBB or FAANG (Ops role)? Similar comp structure

Ex-consultant now in marketing. Used to be an avid follower here and got great insights on companies when trying to exit consulting so thought I’d try here for advice. Outside of FAANG, what are good large CA-based tech companies that provide good pay, WLB, and culture? DD has great people and WLB, but pay is low and you’re not given the tools and resources to succeed + truly make an impact. Google and Apple are ideal but need backups. Like is Salesforce still good? A company along those lines.

Has anyone successfully exited to the Clean Technology or Renewables sector?

Have been working on heavy industries projects (automotive, oil & gas, chemicals, construction) for the past few years, and I'm tired of destroying the environment.

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

I am a consultant with 2 YOE and I have an interview for a bizops role at a tech company. What should I do to prep for the interview?

Not really an exit opportunity per-say but.. thoughts on leaving to McK? WLB, $, general big picture, and exit opps from there?

If I leave my consulting role and move to a recruiting role at Accenture for a year to build skills, will it be hard to go back into a tech role? I have experience in Change Mangement and Project Management, but I temporarily want a change. Eventually I want to move to a role at FAANG

Any advice on landing a strat & ops role in a tech firm? The JD is my dream role, but these opportunities are few and far between, and yet I keep getting rejections even at the CV stage. Currently in a DD shop, so could be a fit issue (but I can’t pivot…)

Is 1YOE way too soon to start looking for jobs? What would you say is the minimum number of years for cool opportunities to start becoming accessible?

How much do you verbalize salary requirements during screening call? If the range provided by the recruiter is lower than ideal, do you still continue conversation? Decided to take time to think about

How many YOE required to apply to Google technical program manager role?

Does PwC let you use your own card for business travel?

Anyone work in the CFO Advisory practice at an accounting firm? How is the work? And can you please provide a salary range for someone with 2-3 YOE?

Anyone move from consulting to sales and enjoy it? Strongly considering

After applying for a analytics role at Instacart, got an email for a codesignal. Anyone had the same recently?

Have been approached for a "Transformation Officer" role at a PE held port co with high probability of getting it. Torn staying in consulting ( 1.5 year post MBA till now) or new role? Suggestions?

I was a Manager at a Big4 doing PM fed work earlier this year. I decided to join a small firm to pursue cloud sales. However, the position is extremely technical in nature and I'm required to speak tech ( kubernetes, openshift, CICD) to potential clients.
While I have learned from the exposure, I dont intend to continue in a tech role & looking to exit. I'm thinking of Customer/ Partner Success Manager roles with one of the CSPs. Are there other non tech cloud exit opps in industry to consider?

Do you have to give two weeks notice that you're leaving? Don't want to burn bridges, but I'm ready to go now haha.