Following a comment on another thread, I wanted to air some of my public accounting complaints (feel free to add yours!)

- How is it the staff's problem if the budget is low? I bill what I work, and if the engagement is complex or the client's documents suck, I have to bill that.

- Why are billable hours worked part of performance reviews if it's the partners' responsibility to 1) Obtain engagements and 2) Distribute the work accordingly. So why do I suffer if my billable hours are low?

Immediate opening in my project ( Hexaware) with below skills:

1. MLOps with GCP
2. Deep Learning

How is optum for java 6 years of experience interms of wlb. I want to know the sprint howmany days and howmany days release will happening in project?

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

Is it common for a copywriter to transition into account/project management within digital marketing?

Gotta love when a client doesn’t catch their own mistakes until the final round and then asks why you fucked it up....

Client wants to buy individual stocks for his portfolio. Don’t care to manage unfettered stocks from clients that we catch blame when underperforming. What is your response to this client?

First time investor in the US. Any suggestions on books / blogs to read to get smart. Where do people typically invest given all the client related policies in place for consulting firms?

hello all,
I have joined CTS on dec-2021 ,I have been assigned to a support project i had 2 years of java development experience before joining CTS ,i have asked my reporting manager to provide release from the project but he is denying it now whom should I approach plz provide me your valuable suggestion

Have an interview coming up with Amex for project management roles. Recruiter said they are considering me for multiple open roles? Can anyone give me some insight into this? There’s a behavioral and American Express technical interview

Hii everyone from IBM 👋🏻

Whats the process of initiating and getting the hike/bonus?

I joined IBM on last week of May 2022, was on bench till 20th November 2022 and got allocated to project on 21 November 2022.

Whom should I talk to regarding the hike/bonus? And whats the process like??

Will be grateful if I get any inputs. Thanks all :)

Aside from just time and experience, is there anything I can actively do to advance in my career and get more responsibility / client interaction? I’m a first year

Hi Team,

I joined Mindtree on 8th Feb and not got project and I was waiting for last 2 and half month. So, i gave interview outside (tech mahindra) and got selected. Almost 30-35% they said they will give and i am negotiating on it.

My main concern was shift and i have some health issues and unable to continue in night shift in Mindtree and tech mahindra its purely EMEA shift and per project team update.

Shall i switch to tech Mahindra?

I am a QA lead looking to break into google Spotify or meta as a program manager or project manager . Can someone please guide me on what does it entail to be a PM at these companies?

Hi Fishies,
Can you please comment on aspects like wlb, learning in hsbc client at Virtusa? I have been offered QA lead position.

hey, I joined Deloitte in June 2020 as an GPS SA analyst, I just staffed on internal project only providing me adjusted utilization. Now my standard util is 40 and my adjusted is 105... and this project last in another month... by then my standard util might be 20.. will my promotion be affected by this? My target promotion year on TOD is 2022. My manager said we might sell to client and extend this project in September but nothing guaranteed.

Hi Fishes anyone here working in ADDA project

Our district is piloting a STEM/project based 7th grade Algebra 1 class next year. Anyone else doing this?

Are any other paralegals struggling with billable hour requirements? I have 5 years of experience in corporate transactions, M&A, and real estate work, and have never had billable hour requirements. I'm in a new job now where I do and I'm nowhere near meeting them. I'm getting a lot more admin work than billable work, and it's stressing me out.

What would you do?
My company contracts a web developer, we have a set amount of hours for the quarter and pay over if more work is needed.
He never gets anything done. Doesn’t answer emails half the time. The one thing he’s done was take out a blurb that threatened our eligibility for patent renewal.
We have another company taking over in January, but I still have some pretty important dev needs until then and I can’t get him to do a thing. I truly try to give him all he needs.

EY TARAS or EY GCR??? Between these 2 service lines which has better pay and opportunities??

I’m happy with my relationship but the thing is I never really have a spark with the girl. Can someone relate or explain? I’m not sure if I should keep doing this. Maybe I’m just in an comfort zone now?

Have an interview coming up with Amex for project management roles. Recruiter said they are considering me for multiple open roles? Can anyone give me some insight into this? There’s a behavioral and American Express technical interview

If anyone wants to study for the CFE but doesn’t want to pay the full price for the study materials and would be interested to split it, please DM me

Are trails, beaches, and other outdoor activities still open? Is it possible that they could close due to Covid?

I know this doesn’t count as an interview, but overall professional advice needed:
Any tips on asking for better severance pay?

Which is good brokerage account for etf and stocks. Can't use robinhood due to restrictions

Currently working at an advertising agency that specializes in pharma and looking to move to Austin in a few months, any similar agencies people would recommend?

MBA admit here and have to put down a deposit soon, having serious cold feet right now due to the covid situation and potentially having to start virtually. Would love any perspective on how it's been particularly socially and what your schools' outlook on the fall is

Why are people always surprised when we're closed for holidays? There are emergencies but being rude because we won't book a 9am cleaning on Thanksgiving is incredible

With the CDC releasing new mandates, What are partners seeing from clients? Are they asking for full return to the office? I definitely want to keep staying wfh and not commuting :/

Big4 Advisory Partners/Principals - how much do you make in your 1st - 4th year as a partner/principal?
Trying to make a decision whether its worth continuing.

Looking for fresher jobs for my sister preferably in cloud domain. If any leads there please share .Amazon

Hi all,
Recently gone through ICICI bank debt manager DSMG interview, HR told will provide non industry matching hike because my last switch was just 6 months ago. What should be the expected CTC? Currently working as collection manager at HDB financial services Ltd, CTC-5.1, Work exp-4.9Y.

Need some advice. Currently 32 YO with $23.7k in student loans, $60k in retirement, and $54k in cash. Want to pay off loans by end of year, max out 401k, and save for a house. Does it make sense to use $10k from pension to pay down loans and the rest from cash? How much should I have in my 401k by this point?

Not accounting related but looking for help… moving from UWS in NYC to Boston in August and renting a Uhaul. I know I can’t drive a Uhaul on any NY Parkways so hoping for some help planning the route out of the city and into MA. Any help appreciated!!

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

Is there anyone on here that has any negatives about working in FP&A? I always see it as an exit opportunity a ton of people want to go in and I know the pros but what are some of the cons?

What are the most likely or common ways people are "coached out"? Is it generally a vague process or do they straight up tell you?

I don’t understand how people keep posting about the bench and being unassigned. I’m in advisory(not audit) and my entire LoS is trending 90%+ utilization

How important are social skills in PA? And has yours improved over time as a result of working in PA?

Is financial reporting a work life balanced job with decent pay? Current an audit manager 1 thinking about leaving public accounting. FR folks, What is your hour and pay level?

Parking should really be reimbursed! Especially when its $20 a day.

A Partner asked me to “monitor” her Outlook and gave me access. Basically the ask is to delete or “read” unnecessary emails/forward work to managers/forward invites to her admin. Is this normal? Never had to monitor someone else’s Outlook at my previous firm and this feels like an admin work. I am a new experienced hire (S3) FYI.

Thoughts on the Keto diet?

There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

I'm starting an accounting advisory job in two weeks. Is that enough time to read the entire fasb codification?

Does anyone foresee more national-sized PA firms being acquired by publicly traded companies in the near future? If so, which firms would you assume are next on the chopping block? The recent acquisition of Marks Paneth by CBIZ comes to mind when posting this.

Anyone experience not working well with managers and up (due to micro-management, talk to you like a child, etc), but find them cool outside of work? Finding it hard to hang with them during HH now.

CPA vs master, which one is more desirable in public accounting? wonder why some ppl got cpa also try to take master?

Do partners cheat on their significant others while traveling? Stories please.

Currently work at a Big4. Been thinking about leaving and either go to a private company or a smaller public firm but feeling like I'm not good enough and/or don't have enough experience to leave. Any advice/thoughts?