For those of you who left Big4, how do you manage getting annual state CPE requirements completed for CPA ? Do you sign up for separate classes offered by private companies or is there 1 single provider that you subscribe ? Wondering how do you track that for multi year compliance and if requested by state for audit, how is that support / documentation provided ?

When you’re looking to make an internal transfer, what forms of of networking work best?

Hi fishes. I am a third year and I was extended an offer to lateral to an Amlaw 100 firm, but as a second year. Is this common? I am coming from a specialty firm with four offices nationwide with a good reputation in our field. The lateral position is in the same field. Thank you!

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

Other than FAANG and Spotify, what other companies would you consider going client-side?

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

Interested in eventually exiting into wellness tech.... what are the best consulting firms to start at?

Possible to get into BigLaw or regional Big Law without top grades as a non-traditional lateral? Been out of law school several years, have five years of industry adjacent quasi legal experience and am in my second year at a traditional boutique firm practicing corp/securities.
I have an informal informational discussion with a partner at the big firm through a family member whose company gives a lot of business to this firm. Any examples/anecdotes?

I’m taking the CFP exam Nov 8th. All tips/tricks welcomed !!

Thank you so much.

Looking for recommendations in the VA or DMV area for small biz:
1. Attorney 2. SBA banker 3.Accountant

Looking for honest opinions: would you trust career advice from someone who doesn’t necessarily have a background in career coaching but has always been “that friend” that everyone calls for career advice, resumes, salary negotiations etc?
I have a long background in management and have been very successful in climbing the ladder but I would love to start career coaching on the side. Any feedback is helpful!

Has anyone left big 4 or other PA firms tax transaction service groups for industry (or know of anyone)? What was the role and salary bump, how are annual bonuses/raises in industry, what is a typical work week (hours) like? I don’t think I can take this always on just to stay afloat life much longer. For context I am considered a high performer, am near the top of the salary band at my level and have a great supporting network at Deloitte. It’s just not worth it to have zero personal life.

Is starting your own side business seen as a good extracurricular for MBA applications?

Who’s a better paymaster - Deloitte or EY Consulting? Looking for YoY growth assuming business does equally well at both the firms. Thanks!! Looking fwd to your wisdom fellow 🐡

How to be program manager?

Looking from the in house side, what year (eg, fourth year associate) is a sweet spot to go in house? Especially as private equity associate.

Currently iam working as a Senior analyst in operations. However, is it good to go for Data analytics rather than continuing in the same Supply Chain field?

Question to freelancers: why?
What are the benefits and the odds of being a freelancer and how did you make that choice?

Have you ever regretted your choice?

Hi all, interested in IBM and read there is an official bowl. Any chance I could get an invite to check it out? Interested in ES/iX roles but wanted to explore IBM overall too. Thank you!

What are thoughts in transitioning from Life Sci Consultant to a Medical Science Liaison for a large pharma? Is that a lateral move or a downgrade?
Also, any perspectives on MSLs welcome!

Hello all! Has anyone completed the Professional Certificate in Product Management program with Kellogg Northwestern?

I’m currently a technical project manager looking to pivot into Product Management. I’m wondering - is this investment worth it? Interested to hear your thoughts.

For context, I graduated in December 2021 with a business degree and have 1-1/2 professional experience in tech/marketing/project management.

Thanks in advance!

Looking for a certificate programs on either social, brand amplification, or topics to improve my creativity. Graduated college about ten years ago and feel like taking some classes would inspire me. Any recs? Open to the type of education but not an mba/masters degree.

Affordable places near LA/in CA to learn to snowboard?

Hi Fishes, please help me out with this..
Research Analyst role at BCG vs ACON role at KPMG (GDS)
YoE: 3 years, Bangalore, Non-tech Research domain

In terms of career growth, WLB, Salary, Brand name

Hi Folks! Need some help. Looking for a switch.

YOE = 7 years in research & consulting domain

Skills = Tableau, Alteryx, project/people management

What all places can I apply for a decent pay and WLB?

I’ve been looking into continuing my education. I’m a certified veterinary assistant (worst mistake ever), and I’m thinking about starting my prevet courses, and becoming a CVT on the way so I have a guaranteed job. Anyone know if this is possible?

McK 🐠 can you work in PEPI practice in any office? Anyone in PEPI in the Midwest offices willing to chat? I’m currently in a T2 firm PE practice.

Hey everyone i have joined Accenture as a fresher on career level 11 as a fullstack engineering Analyst. Cleared GFT and all learning stuffs. But i am on bench for approx 1.5 month. What to do?how to get project for base location gurugram or delhi ncr. I get mails but they are demanding 2+ year of experience. Can anyone refer me? I know java , spring framework and started learning react js.

Does anyone know how to get early release from the notice period I don't want to serve 90 days I need to spend 30 days only pls let me know what to do.

Had a glowing fantastic performance review last year. This year no review, just a meeting with managing partner and HR to tell me I am fired and to leave now. No bad performance. Is it just the money?

Any agencies need a freelance AD?

Well, I was the one who broke it off. I couldn’t get him to love me the way I needed or even respect me enough. It’s been 6 weeks of not seeing each other. We messaged this week. He doesn’t get it…. His messages show he still doesn’t know what he wants. Yet, if I am totally honest, I hate how part of me wishes he would do a grand gesture/finally decide to be a better man. It’s delusional. It’s crazy how love can be so rosy, sweet & blinding that the red flags seem surmountable.

Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

We should do CLT Consultants happy hour! Comment if interested and we can plan it out after the holidays.

Scrum Master with 3 YOE, 1yr in agile. Technical background. Secret clearance and working in Federal. Two in demand certs (SAFe SSM & SGP). Currently making 103.5k in DC. Realistically what is the highest I can negotiate for at competing firms?

Anyone know of entry level actuary jobs or companies that are hiring? Please PM. Thanks 🙏

If I've only had one job so far in my career how do I fill up my resume?

Is anyone able to give me the Marriott Family or/and friends discount paper? 🤗

FFD senior 1,2 and 3 salary in HCOL?

Anyone knows a salary range for Senior 2 in FAAS , NYC?

I’m newish ( under 6 months) For this performance review due end of month , I don’t have anyone . I asked two people if I could select as feedback providers but heard nothing back. Is it ok 👌 if I don’t have feedback or no I need to try to find someone ?

Does anyone have any experience on the transactions and strategy role within EY? Is that a good position

Anyone have insight on EY DME Data Science?

How much do seniors in PAS make in HCOL area? Like what’s the low/ high range?

What’s the salary for S2 audit NYC?

EY folks, where do you go to see the engagements you are scheduled on, team you are on, overall schedule and team members etc. I know retain is used, but I cannot seem to log in. How do you get to scheduling ?

What does EY canada offers for a Senior2/3 in audit?

How fast can one get promoted from SR1 to SR2 at EY (FAAS)?

Anyone know what the total comp looks like for EY indirect salt experience staff. Typically any sign on bonuses?

I interviewed for a role with the Enterprise Risk Team at EY. I told them my salary requirements were $105 k before the interview. They said it should be ok if I'm brought in as a Senior 1. After the interview, they said they want to bring me in as a Staff2 at $84k with $3k signing bonus. I'm trying to get on a call to negotiate further...do these numbers sound right to you all?

For anyone working with the Ottawa office, how is the environment there

Any seniors in EYP Deal Tech?

What is the difference between. Senior 41 and senior 42

I got offered an Executive Transactional Diligence role EY in London for £52.5k. Is that low? That is currently lower than what I earn in audit? Thank you