from McK to Kearney eXecution analyst, career suicide or strategic WLB enhacement move

What random skills do you possess that can help during the pandemic? I'll go first-

I can make soap, beer and mead from home. Im gonna be drunk and clean!

how do you guys maintain energy during busy season? I feel like I am always tired and still have lots to do.

Looking for face lotion recommendations. I feel like I can’t even wash my face because my skin is so dry. Maybe I need to start having a skin care routine or whatever. Idk where to start

Hello and welcome to the bowl! Please feel free to post questions, share insights and provide anecdotes from your current or future careers!

Has anyone ever been "let go of"? Either laid off or fired. How did you get through it?

Respected fishes need info on starting career in Cybersecurity space..
How and from where to start?
I work in IT Reporting area and want to switch in Cyber .. have around 15 years and exp and handle Team..
Any advise appreciated

I'm 21 but I graduated college really early and I'm a analyst on track for promotion next year. Most guys my age are still in school and the ones older than me are hesitant because I look really young and I'm 6-7 years younger than most of them . Has anyone navigated dating in a similar situation

Hello All ,

I am immediate joiner. Looking for Application support L2 or L3 role .
Having 7 years of relevant experience

Anyone know how working for the IRS would compare to Big 4?

America is so ugly.

Went to a funeral today, wife’s oldest friend 42 non smoker, non drinker, did yoga and was a vegetarian and probably the nicest person I have met… went back to the house husband wanted a drink opened a top shelf bottle cause why not? Sometimes the stuff we discuss here is so trivial but what I remembered today is open the good stuff, enjoy it with people you love and tell them you love them. Tomorrow is not guaranteed

Any fun awards I can use as inspiration for an “office superlative” kind of ceremony?

I love lamp.

Does anyone have tips on how to prepare for interviews? I do fine on panels and personal interviews. But Every time I have an on camera interview about a project where I have practiced key points to hit- I tend to blank and get over whelmed.

How is Ambit Asset Finance project from learning perspective? Asking since everything is internal. Internal frameworks and stuff. And since it's a huge project, people just get to work on chunks of it. How is it if you move out of FIS after working in this project?

Currently being recruited for Alvarez & Marsal (Dubai or Riyadh). I’ve checked with my irl network and no one has worked with them before. Anyone here working with or for them who wouldn’t mind answering a few questions related to my proposed function; Strategy & Implementation?

What is the pay difference at consultant level between Dubai and Riyadh? Thanks

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?

Anyone here that can give insights into hours and wlb in Deloitte Consulting (finance and performance) in Dubai? Curious to hear honest answer on how much work is expected there.

Hi everyone, how is OW in the middle east?

In terms of culture, career progression and projects?

Are their projects more into strategy or how exactly?

Recommendations for best suits in Dubai? Good quality but not 10k either.

Done with final interview round of BCG for lateral placements and the HR has asked for a call for communicating final result. Generally they do this for communicating yes or no? Super anxious!

What's it like working with BCG in Dubai? Which service lines have the best people and which should be avoided?

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to get a made to measure suit in Dubai? Would need to keep prices below 5k for a 2 piece.

Which credit card do you think is the best for ME consultants?

Any Marsh fish willing to refer? I can provide more details in DM. Thanks!!!

Is it true that UAE public entities are the best among ME public sector clients? If yes, why?

Hows the industry doing in MENA right now? Any worries about a potential crash? Are firms still hiring? Based in the US and everything is tense here with the recent tech layoffs