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My younger brother has the opportunity to do Software Engineering at FAANG and consulting at MBB as a fresh grad. I told him to do SWE, but I’m afraid I’m giving him biased advise cause I’m jaded in this industry. If you were me, what would you advise him?

I’m feeling stagnant in my career and looking for ways to grow. I was considering obtaining a PMP certification and wondering how impactful this is. Is this certification well recognized?

Hello Fishes,

I am a 2022 MBA graduate working at Deloitte as a consultant. I am a part of their internal strategy team (non client facing role). I have a prior workex as a software developer and I am looking to make a move to Product Management.

I want to understand few things
1. How difficult is it to move to a PM role with no workex?
2. I am getting paid decently here, does PM jobs also pay highly (I am expecting a CTC of ~25-27LPA)
3. How to prepare for the interviews?

Pre-MBA at MBB — Have worked on a few DDs but have not touched the model workstream yet. Any advice on how I can best discuss my “deal” experience in PE interviews despite that? Thanks in advance!

How does this Amazon offer look for an L5 non-tech PM role in Seattle? I’m coming in with 2 YOE as a startup PM. No MBA.

$130K base, 20 RSUs, $45K sign on over 2 years ($25/20). 1st year TC $160K.

It was extended before the recent announcement that TCs are going up but I don’t know if I’d be impacted regardless.

My company is giving me a reimbursement while I go to school. It’s capped to induce me to study part time. I decided to go full time. Pay the difference out of pocket so I can graduate quicker. I have been working as a manufacturing engineer tech for 4 years without a degree but this May I will get my bachelors in Mechanical Eng. Currently making 63k a year, hourly. What should I ask for when I graduate? Living in Southern Pennsylvania.

This is going to be *the most cliche* thing to come out of this bowl but, I need someone to whoop my ass into studying for the gmat 🙏🏼

CCSP (cloud security certification) is it worth to do ?

I have total 6.3 years of Experience in IT and willing to make a career outside IT in sometime and also not quite interested in pursuing MBA . What are other alternative options I have in india .

Linux Academy or acloudguru for studying/passing Solutions Architect Pro Exam?

Hey Fishes,

Currently I’m looking for an opportunity with Big 3 firms.

Presently working with a Big4 firm.
Yoe : 5 years (before MBA)
Qualification : BE, MBA (tier 1)

Posting on my wife’s behalf - We recently moved to the US and she is currently looking for a good role in HR consulting. She has previously worked with KPMG, McKinsey, Korn Ferry and WTW in Talent and Org. consulting practices in India for about 12 years. She also recently cleared her SPHR certification. It will be a great help if anyone can refer or aware of any job openings in NYC area. Thanks!

Looking to get into PM. Where do I start ? Is my first step the cert ?

Can you typically negotiate post MBA consulting offers?

Considering a jump from FTE back to consulting. I have roughly 8 IT YOE, CSPO, CSM, and my MBA. I'm considering a Sr Product Owner role with the mind set of moving to Product Management within the next 1-2 years. With that background and currently being in a candidate's market, roughly what should I target as my salary?

Right now, I'm at 100k with 5% bonus as a BA.

Associate at an AmLaw 100 firm doing patent work. I applied to a part time masters program to try to pivot to a different technical field (still doing patent work, but in something that interests me more than what I’m doing now). Do I try to stick it out at the firm while getting the masters, ask for a reduced hours schedule, or get a part time, non-legal job so I can focus more on the program (one year).

Yale vs Stern?

I've been in Revenue Cycle for over 20 years, have a MBA and coding certifications with AAPC but struggling to find opportunities over $100k. Any suggestions?

Hey all, I’m considering a position with KPMG’s Deal Advisory / M&A service line as an M. What are your thoughts on 1) work life balance, 2) business outlook, and 3) culture? The salary is very competitive.

Any white/Asian males get into a T15 school like Johnson/Tepper/Georgetown etc with a sub 320 GRE?

26 / F / Sr Strat / 5yrs exp

It’s been ages since I’ve taken college statistics. Can anyone recommend an online course where I can review and brush up?

Where do you buy Christmas trees in SF? Thank you

Hi fishes - Can you let me know product based companies in Mumbai that hire SAP consultants.
YOE - 6.5 yrs
Tech stack - Abap on Hana
Thank you

Hello Fishes,

Can someone from KPMG refer me for Sr Executive Risk and Compliance?

Please DM.

Thanks

Hi fishes,
What questions shall I expect during the VP round for Genpact??
Please help.

Is HCL calling to work from office?

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

What do young single people do other then date and hang with friends?

I am getting an offer of 20LPA (fixed pay) from Mindtree at C3 level. My YoE is 7years.

Should I negotiate on this?

What should I be expecting from Mindtree at my experience level?

How Can we changed the Project in Wipro.

What is the leaves structure of tcs for experienced professionals

I've been working in sports for 15 years. Looking to branch out to adjacent brands or industries. Awards from Clio Sports, PRINT, ADDYS.
I've worked as a graphic designer, interactive designer and creative director; freelance in the NFL, MLS, Premier League and PGA Tour; and have written about sports marketing for Adweek & Adidas.
Remote with occasional travel is preferred. I have been working remotely my entire career and would love to chat with likeminded folks that are location agnostic.

KGS gurgaon asking for return to office mandatorily?

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

Hi guys,

I am in lot of confusion right now. On 5th of Jan was my scheduled joining but didn't received any invite link and when enquired got to know that my BGC is in progress. I checked with all the employers of mine and they seems to complied with all the requirements from TCS, still it is in progress. So I am not sure what to do? Please help me.

Would it be worth considering an MBA if i’m interested in exiting to a strategic marketing/corp dev role at a pharma company? Currently have a healthcare related advanced degree + am relatively young

Life / Career Advice: I applied to medical school since my MCAT score was set to expire, ended up getting into 1 program. I also have an opp to join a well funded/well established Healthtech Startup (6 figure salary w/ equity + benefits) as a BD professional. I enjoy the business side of things and am unsure if I would end up practicing Medicine (medicine is also a long arduous path). At the same time, having an MD holds a lot of clout/authority in HC. Any thoughts on what I should do?

Please reach out if you need a referral at IBM

MBB or FAANG (Ops role)? Similar comp structure

Any fish that have done MBA after Masters in the USA as an international student? Need to talk

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?

Trader interviews at Goldman Sachs? I’ve never done a trading/finance interview in my life, not seeing much online, not sure what types of things to expect

Hi all! Anyone willing to refer my wife to a big4? Ex. Deloitte, EY, KPMG…

She’s not enjoying her time at Amazon and looking to switch out as there’s no opportunities to move within. Currently she’s in QA. She has about a year of experience in IT coming from a background in Education. TIA!

Can someone explain the difference between FB’s Partner Solutions Manager and the Strategic Partner Manager? From an initial recruiter call, it seems the SPM provides the consultative product recs while the PSM onboards the client onto that product and tracks performance to provide actionable recs as needed. Anyone know career growth and salary for these two? I don’t want a sales heavy/only lateral growth role like their client solutions manager roles so these seem like good compromises?

Leaving my current gig at the end of the week and will need to payback $20k in a signing bonus. Curious if any fish have been successful in asking for some sort of payment plan on this repayment?

Hey Fish Fam, I am about to put in my two weeks notice at a Big4. Going to industry. Any sage advice or pointers on what to say and what not to say/do? I really enjoyed working at B4 and made amazing network of supportive colleagues however this opportunity is way too good to pass. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Thinking of going on a sabbatical and using the time to dust off resume, get certs and find a new position.Anyone else recommend this? Currently being distracted by billable work that adds 0 to resume

Anyone familiar with Medidata Acorn AI who can speak to some of the pros and cons relative to consulting around culture, growth opportunities, or compensation?

Any Deloitte S&A fish willing to connect? Got an interview coming up and have some questions about the process.

I’m 37 and I didn’t get nominated for PCEC (mckinsey partner election). Should I give it another year knowing that it generally takes 2 election cycles and I won’t be a partner until I’m 39? Do I explore exits in a recessionary economy? Or praise Christ, go to church more, and suck up my ego because I still have a shot and haven’t been CTLd? How much worse are my exit ops as an AP and how would that look with 2 years later?

Just switched firms, in hopes of greener pastures....and I’m miserable. Not totally sure where to head next, debating some non-traditional means of employment/next steps. I def can spin the story but am I risking my whole career if I say, took less ‘prestigious’ role for the next year? I just need to mentally recover...feels like I’m losing time off my life longevity for $$$. Just looking for others thoughts or real life examples

Have any of you ever taken 'professional' help for resume building? I know there is ton of free content. Was wondering if these paid services were any good.

For anyone that left consulting to work in product management. How is it? How is the work? Wlb - people - culture .. etc

Hi Fishes,
My LWD is 7th July and I don't have offer from product based company. I prefer WLB over more CTC.
Request you please suggest some product based or good work life balance companies

Job Profile: Development .Net Azure with 5.5 yrs exp.

Thanks in Advance