Has anyone successfully been able to pivot to careers without stepping back after 10+ yrs of implementation work? I’d love you hear your journey and how you went about doing so.

Hello everyone, I just joined this bowl and have a very basic question. I have a humanities background in terms of academics which means I haven't studied maths or cs as a subject since high school. I'm currently working as an Analyst and recently graduated with a degree in BA Economics and History. I need to know if 1. it's possible for me to transition to a PM role in the next 4 years and 2. if yes, how? Thanks already for reading this far, have a good day!

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

I currently have 6 years experience in a Bank covering Corporate Banking, Corporate Relations and Chief of Staff roles. What KEY IB skills do I need for a move there as a VP I? Valuation skills and Excel mastery?! It would be a Coverage role. Thanks!

I will start managing the sales team I’m part of and transition from being a peer to becoming their manager. Any advice on how to make this change as smooth as possible?

Is It better to join a PE Tech company in an impending recession or stay with a public company ?

New here & looking to break into healthcare consulting. Any places hiring for a background like mine? Have a masters in a health science field, 4 years of direct clinical/hospital work, 1 year of military health work. Thanks!!

Hello, looking for supervisor positions in healthcare within NYC, I am looking to start ASAP. I have my Bachelors in Health Services Admin and Economics, 5 years of experience in the industry and I am currently working towards my PMP certification, as well as going for my MBA or MHA, depending on what program I can afford. I am currently located in Queens. Thank you!

I just got a new job, but it's not what I expected. I was expecting a career opportunity and a chance to learn and grow in my field, but instead I'm stuck doing the same thing as before, just from home.

Those who exited MBB, what were your options? I know I don’t want to stay in consulting and feel like trying industry soon. Most of my background is in finance and strategy.

What’s the best way to transfer from M&A FDD to consulting? What’s most transferrable skills that I should be working on and pitching?

Any advice on landing a strat & ops role in a tech firm? The JD is my dream role, but these opportunities are few and far between, and yet I keep getting rejections even at the CV stage. Currently in a DD shop, so could be a fit issue (but I can’t pivot…)

For those who completed their SHRM certification this year (CP or SCP) and opted for self study, what study materials did you use to prepare?

Cts vs LTI vs Tech Mahindra, which one to choose interms of job security for 8 yrs exp

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Hi all, my name is Alex and I just joined the bowl :)
Im graduating in may with a BS in Industrial Engineering. Ive also held a Data Analyst Internship for 1 year with a small construction company. Anyone have advice where this combination of education and experience would make me most competitive in terms of roles/companies?

How long it take from senior2 to Asst. Manager?
Joined in May this year as S2.

Hey Fishies need a recommendation on an international coaching certification. I am a senior HR professional with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. I am interested in coaching for career advancement. Thank you for your recommendations

3 YOE, including 1 in consulting. what level would/should I aim to join McKinsey at? Currently a C at Deloitte.

Are there any schools in particular that are really good for non profit careers? I’m planning to apply to business school but wanted to specialize in social impact

Looking to get into privacy law at a Fortune 100. Have a JD/MBA and working in the healthcare area for the past 10 years. Any tips on how to break in.

Hi,

Need combinations of helpful, uplifting smart and funny.


Please help🙏

Tips for desk research heavy projects (lots of reading, processing and synthesising information): how do you do it? Are certain meds better/worse? Modafinil feels better for reading and processing info but stimulants better for focus and executing tasks.

Hi All,
I currently have 5.5 Ipa package in LTI working hear from starting of my career having Total 3 years of experience in Data Analytics field. Skills Tableau, SQL, Python. I also have done post graduate deploma in ML and Al from IIIT BANGLORE while working. I have notice period of 3 months. And this will be my first switch.I want to switch in MNC's like TCS, Accenture, Infosys, wipro, Capgemini, Etc. in pune with Tableau and SQL and Python as core skills. Can you please reffer me.

🐠 what are your thoughts on diamond tipped bow ties compared to the classic squared off look? Have some black tie weddings coming up and need a new bow tie

Hi fishes,

I got progression and now I am a S3 in EY GDS, Financial Risk Team. Bangalore

As S3 is also internally called as AM level, how much salary hike can i expect? I got EC as rating this year and have 5 years of experience.

Current salary 8LPA Fixed.

Thanks!

Fresh grad, just started work in the US (~1 month in) but want to move back to Dubai due to personal reasons. Will hitting the 6m mark (1y won’t be possible - immigration) be helpful? (Cont)

Will Amex restricting guess access for Centurion Lounge actually make any difference?

I can see short term changes but the way Amex has been aggressively marketing Platinum card, we just will have overcrowding of primary card holders 🤷🏻‍♂️

What's next, everyone has to spend min. 50k a year to get Centurion lounge access or pay per visit.

Recs for getting art framed? I know the MFA sends their stuff to Stanhope but I don’t think I really need museum quality framing.

Anyone know about what "Business Review" status mean ?

Do you find that what you find attractive physically has dramatically changed over the years? Everything from body type to facial features I swoon over is so totally different

What has your experience been with new job offers and counter offers from current employers? In my opinion, if I’m looking to leave it is because I’m unhappy and excited about the new role I’ve been offered. I’ve never been interested in a counter offer and it seems like it would ruin relationships with both employers. Interested to hear others opinions!

Anyone joining on 22nd or 16th August received any onboarding email for day-1 ?

Late twenties M here. I like to travel, go on hikes and am pretty easy going. Any f wants to chat and see how it goes?

Anyone with a Bajaj Allianz policy? I had one 10 years ago that is maturing this month and want to figure out how I can ensure it gets transferred to my account. It is so hard to use their website or do anything with it, to get access to a help desk!

After decades of system iterations can someone please answer me the question of why I have to build the same general customer master data report because SAP refuses to have a standard transaction for it?!? Just me venting, carry on :)

How to check the version of SAP Ariba which is being used? And what is the latest version of SAP Ariba?

How easy is it to switch from SAP TM consulting to a product based role? What kinds of roles do you suggest?

Let's do a salary thread for SAP consultants:

Post your - Salary - City - Years of experience - Qualifications you hold.

Fishbowl will circulate the data once we've reached 100 responses, so make sure to share with your coworkers.

Saw the email about GPS ERP demand for staff and the training programs Deloitte is going to provide. I’m interested. Any suggestions about where to get started learning about SAP or ERP generally?

Anybody applied successfully for Sr.Business Process Consultant with SAP (North America)?
How was your experience?
What was the process?
How technical was the interview?

Hi All,

Where to learn about sap fiori for a sap security consultant

I was put in to SAP when I joined my firm. I got SAP FI certified (associate), but have not done any configuring or implementation work at all (gov't consulting). I'm functional, and do use SAP (cont)

Do we think SAP is a dying ERP and won’t be able to compete as more “custom” SaaS solutions that are more tailored to a customers needs are popping up more frequently and a lot cheaper?

How is the SAP consumer market practice at PwC?

Have offer from Tech Mahindra and NTT data For SAP MM profile.

Tech M is paying more by 20%.

I am not able to decide, need more inputs on below factors:-

Work life balance

Work Culture

Growth Opportunities

Company policies(which is more employee friendly)

I'm 10+ years experienced SAP ABAP consultant.

What should be my Designation in
1.TCS,
2.INFOSYS,
3.HCL,
4.ACCENTURE,
5.DELLOITE

Looking for local SAP industry positions in Atlanta - Director or similar.. have 15 yrs of exp- all SAP.
Any companies currently looking for or recruiters/head hunters you would recommend?

Interested in SAP, as I have done a few ITGC testing and application control testing over it. Looking for some basic training, any recommendations?

Hello Guys,

I have cleared the TCS Technical+ Managerial round.
Now HR is looking for salary discussion. But I don't wanna TCS now as I just have 4 YOE.
I wanna simply decline the offer discussion or reject the offer.
I wanna join TCS later in my career at a Good position when I'll have 6-7 YOE.
Rejecting offer discussion or offer letter will impact? Will TCS block me for a lifetime.
Please throw sm light here.
SAP SD 4 YOE, INFOSYS
PS- I am joining PWC IN, Benglore.

Hi Fishesh

Which one will be good to join for SAP technical consultant having 5.6yr experience?

Deloitte USI: 20 lpa fixed, 10% variable, 3lakh JB
Bristalcone, client: SAP Labs: 22 LPA fixed, 10% variable and 1 lakh JB.

I had worked with SAP Labs, work culture and Work life balance is good but I am not sure about Deloitte usi. Someone please help me

Anyone out there exposed to SAP PaPM? I'm a product director and looking to see what the Bowl thinks of it..

I have been searching for job from quite a long time and all I have seeing HR/Panels asking for
1. Number of implementation projects done.
2. Work experience on S4 Hana.

And if I don't have atleast any one of these, I will not be considered.

Is it really that important ?

Being joined as a fresher - Is it really something that I can decide whether to be in support or implementation project ?

Is upgrading of ECC to S4 Hana in my hands ? And the difference is really that vast ?

How much do SAP principals make with about 8 yoe

Can an SAP consultant ever make as much as the people working in Tech? What's the maximum salary you saw a guy with SAP background getting?