Has anybody made the switch from (manager plus) level of tech consulting to engineering management? What skills did you highlight, and do you have an engineering background?

I’m a recruiter based in DC and the fall lateral market for government attorneys is going to be exceptionally strong. If anyone is looking to transition to private sector, please DM me.

Hello,I’ve 11 years of experience in hardware verification. I know SV, UVM. How can I change my career field to AIML? Please guide

Looking to specialize in privacy and was considering getting the CIPP/CIPM/CIPT. I already have my CISSP and CISA. Is it worth it?

So I’m probably thinking too much. But I’m looking to leave public accounting and have an opportunity with internal audit. I want to make sure where I go I have good opportunities to advance and if needed be marketable to other companies. Do you think internal audit makes you more or less marketable to other opportunities in the future?

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!

Thought on coaching as a viable side gig? Who has done it?

Hi Fishes, Need advise on tech stack. I am a Mainframe developer with 6+ years of experience. Which tech stack would be more suitable between Devops or Data Science or Mainframe modernization. I already resigned and have 2 months to join new company. Also please let me know if anybody have switched technology in current organisation or new organisation from mainframe and which company to target which could offer exposure to other technology along with Mainframe. Thanks

Hi, I'm getting lot of interview calls for SAP SD Consultant but they want someone experienced 2 to 3 years of experience, 1 or 2 implementation done, support or rollout etc, Relevant experience of sap is zero I have, for BFSI industry is 3+ years I've, so what would u suggest??I'm not getting any work, 5 months gap already now in doing SAP course, hana certifications etc,any fresher in SAP, how u made it in SAP? I'll start working anywhere now, in SAP I'm not getting anything, tired or have i

Do you know what project delivery benefits are there? Seems like from what I heard, project delivery limits to you a ton of resources at the firm... including degree tuition. Do you even get reimbursed for certifications?..

I’m interested in reaching for a position as manager for a local retailer, but I hate having to play the bad guy. How can I become more comfortable with fulfilling that role?

Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

Can I start learning DSA using JavaScript to get into product based company from service based ? Or I need to learn other language first like C or Java and then learn DSA in that ? I am working as a Frontend developer so I already have knowledge of JS. Please suggest how to proceed ?

Hi Fieshes, i don’t want to leave development but the job roles I’m getting now after i resigned are the business analyst roles and not the data science ones as i thought of them to be. . So will i be able to get to data science after these business analyst roles. Does business analytics include the data science and development. Or should i look for better opportunities.


Please help.

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

Currently an EM at McKinsey, joined as a lateral hire after 6yrs in consulting (strategy boutique) and a short stint at a lesser known PE firm. What prospects would I have pivoting back to PE?

Please advise.
I have been unhappy with the work I am doing for a few months. Not getting interview calls too. Feeling stuck. Is it okay to resign without an offer in hand in this case? I think about quitting all the time but if there are high chances of recession too. Please share your opinions. Thank you.

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

Hi. I have just joined PwC India as a Sr. Analyst, from Campus. How many months/years of experience do I need before I can become an Associate?
Now I understand, it pretty much depends on my project and manager(s). Still, any good practices or suggestions to expedite the process?
Thanks a lot.

So many new job levels. The top keeps getting farther away... What is an Assoc Director? Exec Director? How are they different from Director? What about principal vs partner?

I'm currently a Scrum Master that is looking to make an exit! I have a new profound love for data! However when looking at the salary for data analytics, it appears that I would have to take a pay cut. I currently make 123k in the state of NC...any insight? Should I transition to Data Engineering instead?

How do you all make the decision of when to keep hodling or when to sell (or other strategies)? I’m definitely a believer of the bubble, but also think more money can be made...

Asking for a friend - anyone staying in a marriage just for the kid(s)?

It's not like the marriage is terrible or unhealthy, but they would take an out if not for having had the kids.

Anyone else experience this? I'm wondering how common this is.

Hi Fishes,

I am B.tech graduate and currently working in BPO sector in Accenture. I am looking to switch to an IT profile but having zero experience in IT sector. Please suggest how can I switch.

What's the perks of working for clients such as Microsoft (commercial MDM).

Is techincal degree mandate to move to MS?

Thank you!

Me and my wife will be moving to Pune in January
I have permanent work from home and my wife needs to visit office 2 Days in a week
office location : Phoenix Mall

Which Areas Should i Narrow down to for my Search of Renting a 2bhk Apartment.

Preference:

a) Not looking to spend more than 20k
b) Preferred nice vatavaran ( atmosphere) As i am moving from Noida
so a bit of views/greenery would be nice.
c) where i can play weekend leather ball cricket matches.
If hav any lead plz do tell

DM me for referrals to Johnson and Johnson!

Hi,

I just want to know a fact , upto which ctc can be adjusted to minimal tax deduction under new slab?
Like 15lpa ,20lpa

Anyone here work for DCF? It wasn't listed as an employer.

How do you tell your boss you're quitting without burning bridges? Please note we're in busy season for the engagements I've been staffed on, which is what makes me nervous and guilty. TIA

Has anyone tried Isagenix? Thoughts? Did it work?

Lots of big news and changes this year. What are you looking forward to in 2019?

What’s the deal with freelance work/side hustles. Are we allowed to work on these at Dentsu agencies or keep them on the DL.

MSFT or AWS? As Tech Pre Sales and why?

Hi friends! Anyone looking to sublet an apartment (preferably 1BR) anytime between beginning of September and end of October for a month? I wanna do “trial” month in NYC with a friend - we are both tied to our jobs/other commitments in DC for another year, but would love to experience the city. Thank you!

Are there any good phone wallets that are secure to use and will work well with the upcoming hard fork? Someone mentioned mycelium? Or there are others in the AppStore.

Hi how much does a florist get paid per hour? Thanks

what is the fixed CTC for SA2 in Kolkata AC for Chartered accountant?

Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

Which consulting firm has the best 401k match?

Flying out of LAX tomorrow during business travel for the first time (not my home airport) Boarding is at 6. From Torrance to delta term 2 gate, how long should I plan, fishes?

Brisbane hotels - Hilton or Sofitel?

Best computer Lenovo X1 or X?
For a partner so I don’t need all the horse power a consultant would but I still do a decent amount of excel.

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

What percentage of your money do you save, invest, allocate to retirement, & spend?

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

Does any Big 4 FDD team have work?

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

Thoughts on PwC TMT practice?

Carmelo Anthony would be a great consultant. Never wants to come off the bench and always wants to start and be a contributor

Hi all! My brother has 8 YOE post his Masters with a US bank in their rates trading division as a software developer- managing, supporting and developing software for pricing trade executions, risk management and reporting requirements for the trading desk. He wants to pivot out of banking and maybe look for an opportunity with FAANG or with MBB/Tier2 consulting. Any inputs on how to go about this transition, what hiring managers look for and if consulting is an option? TIA

What are the best consulting firms in the capital markets and/or investments world?

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

Does it piss you off when you see your bill rate and how much $ you make your partners and firm? 😅

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

Does flu shot work? Have never had one. Consider getting it now I travel so frequently.