For anyone who needs to read this: I left consulting 9 months ago for a tech company. I don’t love what I am doing, nor the people, nor do I have WLB, but I don’t miss the toxicity and judging people based on where they work or their utilization. I’ll probably leave soon, but have no regrets jumping ship when I did. Press on. The grass may not be greener, but at least I know where I need to water.

I have just got an options trader job at a prop trading firm. But I knew nothing about options/trading/finance. The firms said they’ll be officially training us once we start. But in the meantime, what are some books/resources that you would recommend to start learning first?

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

Ey Gds or PWC Sdc/AC which one is good for 9+years of experience interms of WLB, hikes and other benifits?
TIA

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

I completed 4 years in JPMC , every year I got double digit hikes >12%, and bonuses >3 lakh and increasing . last year I got promoted to 602 with bonus >5 lakh, I am getting interesting offers outside should I stay or leave ? Also, I need 11+ likes to unlock my dm . Please like 🙏

I want to exit to MBB but if that’s not a possibility what are the next best consulting firms? Looking for at least midsize firms (non-boutiques).

Writing on behalf of my BF: is 28 too old to switch careers? Honest answers only!

How is the wlb in EY LLP. I am going to join in PAS - Consultant in Mumbai.

Can anyone explain the grades in HSBC ?
What is GCB-5?

Working as an analyst in Energy Practice assisting case teams with renewables, utilities, O&G, digital strategy. Net experience 2 years! Want to go for higher studies.

Should I
1. Go for technical masters? (if yes, do recommended some good courses)
2. Wait to gain enough experience for a MBA in US/EU

Thanks!

Hi all,
Does Consultant specialist designation GCB 5 come@under the role of AVP?

Ey gds vs ey india.. which is better for career growth?

Hello! I have a two part question: 1) is it worth it to obtain an SHRM specialty credential if I don’t have the broader SHRM certification? 2) has anyone gotten the People Analytics or Talent Acquistion credential? If so, how valuable was it from a learning perspective? Do you feel it significantly contributed to your knowledge in either area? Thank you!

I’ve worked in sales for 12 years (8 years retail sales and management, 4 years inside tech sales and management). I’m feeling the burn and looking for something else in the tech field. I’m making $140k. I have a college degree but no marketing, engineering, or product experience. What other departments/jobs could I jump to and still keep close to my OTE? I’m pretty good at Salesforce and have thought about a SFDC admin type role, but that’s all I’ve thought of so far.

What are the best exits from risk assurance? Is it possible to lateral into tech or no?

Have 200k to invest in real estate. Which option is better recc. Pros/cons?
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How much notice period does your firm require and has anyone quit without giving the full notice period?

When working from home, do you really get any work done, or do you just “work from home”?

I am wondering if I can do this. It feels daunting but also I’ve accepted an offer from another company but don’t know if it is what I want but I think I also don’t feel comfortable in my current situation. I wonder how long I could maybe do this but not sure.

Best neighborhoods for mid twenties couple for a decent price? Would prefer to be near good restaurants and hopefully around other young people. New to SF so not sure how common this is but love buildings with a gym!

Any moms on here that absolutely love their company and feel 100% supported?

Best neighborhoods to rent in SF under $4k a month? Debating Marina, Pac Heights, Hayes Valley, Russian Hill but open to all suggestions. 24M and single, looking for low crime areas with access to restaurants, bars, things to do, etc

What gift did you get your spouse on your wedding day?

1st year manager salaries? What can I expect? Name your location too.

"VCs" in the bay are truly a dime a dozen

Any NYC agency doing consumer healthcare / OTC? I’m so done with cancer, diabetes, conventions, charts and launches 😪

Who day trades / swing trades with another job? Any tips?

In particular wondering if it’s a sustainable side income or just for fun, and what are you trading (stocks, crypto, forex, futures, etc.)?

This Wednesday needs to turn into Friday 5pm asap

I am joining on 2 November but haven’t received any onboarding details. Do I need to follow up with the HR.

Pros and cons on getting a designation? Been considering going for the CPCU designation to gain some professional development. Which designation did you go for and why?

Has anyone interviewed or interacted with Square? Thoughts as an exit opp? Trajectory and compensation?

Is digital advisor at Microsoft a senior position? What level is it? What would be its equivalent level at Accenture and Deloitte?

Are there any paths to VC from the post MBA consulting role? Any insight from someone who’s done it? It seems like most of those exits are the pre-Mba associates.

Any opportunities in Oil & Gas industry? Leaving consulting and have done finance and accounting transformation projects in the past

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

Ops Senior Associate in expert track - any suggestions on how to start the process of looking for opportunities outside ? Which are the typical companies ( industry) that hire ex-consultants - TIA

Would you rather take an offer at BCG as a consultant or at Walmart as a Product Manager? Currently at a top 10 MBA program.

Does anyone know of good NYC headhunters for early career consultants (2 years out of undergrad)?

Just had a panel interview with 3 people. Should I send a thank you note to each one?

What’s the ideal YOE in strategy consulting to hop to a PE firm? 2?3? Out of UG if that helps

Sometimes I feel like I over prepare for these interviews in that I prepare for the wrong thing. Expected to throw down some answers to technical questions and it ended up all being culture and fit related

What’s the Google equivalent level of a Consulting Manager?

Be honest, does company name matter. Looking to exit and some nice startups have approached me. They have less than a 100 employees. Pay is double my current pay.

Anyone know what google strat and ops manager L5 goes for?

Getting an offer to do change management at a credit asset manager making ($200k+). But am also looking at M&A teams because I’d like the pace and a switch to learning a new skill. Advice?

Any one who works or worked with Attra?

Seems like consulting is becoming less and less of an attractive field to be in, and people are leaving the industry in droves. Is this because of the pandemic? What gives?