Has anyone left Big 4 to T2 instead of MBB?
What was the experience like? Pros/Cons

I feel like most of threads are Big 4 to MBB, instead of T2. I'm interested in Kearney and L.E.K along with MBB.

I’m 9 years in. Currently taking the educational requirement for CFP through American College. I feel like I can’t focus because I am not really learning anything. Any tips to keep eyes on prize?

Any recommendations how to best prepare for CGFM exams? What resources did you use?

There's a lot a chatter (not Chatter) in this bowl over the last year about consultants joining Salesforce. What about the other way around - consultants leaving Salesforce or plotting their exit? We know you're out there....

Any book recommendations for someone who worries way too much about work? Have already read The Subtle Art...looking for other good ones? Specific to consulting would be awesome!

EYP and Strategy& fishes, what sort of work do you do in the Life Sciences space (specifically Big Pharma)? And what sort of exits into industry have you seen your former colleagues make?

Are there any RPA UiPath openings in any of the big 4? Is lateral recruitment happening for these roles? Thanks in Advance

What kinds of strategy projects would best prepare you to exit to a clinical stage pharma start-up and support their business strategy through clinical trials / an ipo?

So I’m going to be switch to SALT from Fed. What can I do to make the transition easier??? Really kind of worried about it

What are the list of criteria to be promoted to AD?

Totally disinterested in tax, have 2.5 years experience and masters in accounting. Banking and finance jobs for about 3 years before I got into accounting. I don’t like the stuff that comes along with public, such as time tracking and hours goals. A transfer to audit is low on my priority list (also tough to pull off). Just started actively looking in industry, but fear that if I continue to stay in my current position, I will get pigeonholed into tax only positions in the future. Cont...

Hello Fishes,

Currently working as a Business Analyst with PwC. Got a call from Hexaware. Is it worth it shifting from PwC to Hexaware? Any suggestions??

Any advice on how to transition into healthcare IT without experience? I have a MS and MPH. Burned out on patient services roles. Hoping to make a transition before the year out. Actively seeking new opportunities.

Any good book recommendations that helped give you the confidence and tactics required for a transition to leadership role? Newly promoted SM looking for inspirational reads.

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

Has anyone shifted from design to copywriting? What did you do about your portfolio?

What's the difference between entry level and associate level? I'm two years into my career and thinking of making a jump to a different industry. Would that be considered associate since I have experience?

Community operations manager at a tech company, is it worth the exit?

Any advice on getting started in UX?

How do you get used to someone looking over your shoulder and watch you design? It makes me so nervous

Thoughts on Facebook / Amazon Corp Dev (L7) vs. M&A team at Big4 (e.g. senior manager at Deloitte or EY Parthenon) with 10 YOE and similar TC

I’ve been getting really depressed out of nowhere. It’s not really related to anything that’s going on in my life. Is there something wrong with the chemicals in my brain or something? I’m taking vitamin B12 and D3 but they’re not really helping

2/17 Thread (General):

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

Just negotiated my lease down another 5%. Went down 4% last year too. Probably means I could’ve pushed harder last year, but still nice.

What are some nomad options in NY if you don’t want to sign a lease?

How can I find these "boutique" consulting firms yall are getting offers from? Is there a boutique consulting firm job board or something? Where can I start my research?

I joined pwc india, kolkata as a senior associate in advisory los under data and analytics.which are the clients and in how many days project will be alloted??

Desi folks! Why do you let your parents manage your profile on the websites? It’s so uncomfortable when you get a call at 4 am saying “beta, we like your profile.” 🤷🏽‍♂️

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Sick of people trying to link on LinkedIn that I do not know and not even sending a message along with it. Or sending recruiting messages with jobs outside of my level/experience.

What is the difference between google and GOC?

Anyone else here in SF atm? The sky looks like we’re about to have the apocalypse

Interested in pivoting to Venture Capital from Fintech Sales. Anyone willing to offer advice and insight?

Constantly homesick, has been going on since I moved. Any tips to help get over it?

I have an interview coming up for BCG but due to some personal reasons might need to push it a few weeks. What’s the likelihood the firm will be OK with pushing / is it even worth asking?

Anyone have any recommendations for HR certificates that are worthwhile?

A friend who’s degree is in polisci is trying to move into the hr space, either in L&D or culture/employee engagement. Initially was hoping to use transferable skills to get a job in that field - but all the descriptions ask about HR experience and not as much seems to be biting.

Is a lot of consulting just taking notes on meetings? I’m not a fan of this.

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

Project week -1 and already getting 11pm Friday emails and Saturday emails all day from the client. RIP my WLB this summer.

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Looking for some book recommendations :)

Good questions to ask your manager on first day?

Any book recommendations for someone who worries way too much about work? Have already read The Subtle Art...looking for other good ones? Specific to consulting would be awesome!

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Any tips on making returning to work a success? I had a 6month break due to personal reasons, and will now start a new role leading teams. I got 4YOE, and feel like my brain has turned to mush. Anyone had a similar situation? Any tips greatly appreciated!

To the moon…Oh I mean back to earth. Sigh 😞

HHS government contractors to return to office come January. 👎 Not me though, I’ll be with another client before that happens

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

I wish firms had special HR teams to work with prospective candidates outside of typical work hours. Have had a couple interviews (technically) that I’ve botched from just general fatigue or fire drills at work

This just in: Uncle Ernie telling us how shitty of a year we had and that they're stripping our firm-wide holidays so that we can be utilized more and reach our vision 2020 goals!

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔