Have you always been a risk taker? I assume with this job you have to take some calculated risks. Is risk taking a skill that can be developed? If so, how do I go about it?

Has anybody had success pivoting off the bench into a non-managerial role?

Has anyone transitioned from bedside/patient facing healthcare to clinical research? I am looking at making the switch and would appreciate any insight!

Thoughts and exit opportunities for Escalation Engineering at MFST? Currently a Customer Success Engineer at Databricks and wondering if it's worth jumping over and why?

How many certifications is too many?

I'll switch to a startup as the only data engineer and will closely work with all the Head ofs + the CTO.

Any advice/books/... on stakeholder management at that level? Especially when things fail/discussing budgets/new hires etc.

Employee benefits/exec comp associate here. I lateraled into a firm that sold me on great mentorship from the partners and ability to grow in areas that I need to grow in. Almost a year in and I feel like I am on a “one man island” with little new growth. Do I jump again? Or is this to be expected in BigLaw in this area of law?

Had anyone left advertising to FIRE? Feeling like sales might be a better path.

Advice please!

Looking to pivot my career from AE in the food industry to tech.

If I obtain certification in Salesforce SDR on Coursera, would it be easier to land an AE role in tech with zero experience?
Would I have to start at SDR first?
Any certifications out there to expedite the process?

My ideal industries are cybersecurity, cloud, and foodtech.

Thanks in advance!

I am graduating with a degree in PR and a lot of internship experience. Do you think taking a post-grad internship with a major agency is a good entry point? Or should I hold out for full-time?

Hi Fishes,

I have a 7 year of experience in Service based IT Company. Is preparing for Maang good ? What roles and expectations should I be having?
Or should I consider working in service based itself or any other product based company.

I am really confused and concern about my future

Thanks in advance.

what’s the pay differential between PPMDs and senior folks in industry? sure exiting consulting in the short term might be better pay + WLB, but what about the top of the chain?

Is consulting a prestigious profession in Singapore or SEA more broadly? Are big 4 consulting firms respectable there, like in the UK or US?

Has anyone transitioned out of immigration law?

Third year associate at an AmLaw 100 firm (non Frag or BAL, but doesn’t pay market), and I feel that growth is severely limited in this field.

I've decided to do a podcast on managing attorneys and how associates can handle some crazy situations at work. Any topics you all can think of that would be beneficial? I come from a management background and started off in the corporate world prior to joining a firm. Probably dong have all the clout to get partners to tune in but looking to help associates with things.

Our company is attempting to move from basic agile to the scaled agile framework (SAFe). In preparation, we are trying to make clear who will fit into each role. There’s some confusion around the “business owner” role, and what titles might assume the role. Would an IT manager be an example of a “Business Owner”? IT director? Management on the business side?

Hey everyone. I found out we are expecting our first child and I’m really nervous. I got into consulting one year ago and I’m up for promotion this year. With timing of our performance conversations I would have to inform I’m pregnant before outcomes - then shortly after the promotion effective date I would go on a leave for due date. I’ve worked really hard and I’m worried our wonderful news will throw chances with this :(- also if I don’t get promoted pretty sure it’s up or out. Any advice?

How does a career gap of 2-3 months impact on finding the next job ?

What is the promotion hierarchy at Apisero?

How do you make a transition from physical commodity trading to a derivatives role? Like the role but exploring a transition to the paper side.

What is the salary of a SQL server DBA 10 years experienced in Toronto if he goes onsite from India?

Evaluating position at a $1B tech product + services + staffing company.... what comp (base + bonus) + equity would you expect?
VP of Corp Dev, remote, answering to COO and CEO. The role requires building (hiring a team) and building out playbook, procedures, processes, controls, from deal sourcing, through close and through execution (so soup to nuts in charge of all corp dev). Also, executing multiple $100M deals nationally and internationally.

I am currently a student and will graduate with my bachelors of science this coming May. A few months ago I started working at an architecture firm as an “intern”. My fiancée and I have gotten into a few disagreements about my pay and choosing to stay at this particular firm. I am currently making $15 hr and agree that this is kind of low but he argues this is very low. Is this an average pay for a student intern?

I’m starting a fitness/nutrition plan with a coach on Monday. What advice would you give me for hitting the ground running and making the most of this program and having a coach?

What are the top tier stocks to buy rn

Hello there.
I am a junior front end developer(2+ years) and doing my Masters in Information Systems now. How possible is it to find a remote job at UK?? Living at Greece and working for company at UK. Except freelancing...

Kya chal raha dosto nind ni aa ri yaar😂

Best excuse to leave for an interview?

Has anyone done the LLM program in international arbitration from Stockholm university? Or have any insights about it? Career prospects?
Thank you !

I’d like to one day become a PI at a research university. What can I do to set myself up for that path as a first-time research assistant?

Recently got my CPA license in August & considering leaving public accounting for Industry. Should I expect my new role to pay for my CPA license renewals/AICPA membership/CPE classes? These things add up &I feel like should be considered when transitioning. Thoughts?

Any books suggestions?

Hey all I will be joining bcg as a principal soon. What makes a great principal from the perspective of mds/partners.

Partners, what are some good business novels/books that you read recently and helped you in your day to day roles

How difficult is it to start cold as a new partner at a new firm? With regard to not having a reliable network to fall back and having to build a new team. Is it an terrible idea? TIA

At Accenture, I feel that 9/ 10 MDs I see are solid business operators/ relationship developers in contrast to true value creation/ thought leadership. I enjoy creating. Ctd...

Do clients ask for fixed price or T&M contracts or do you as PPD negotiate them into one or the other ?

Partners - after you hit your targets for the year, do you take it easy or just keep grinding like usual?

Which big 4 has the highest average target compensation per partner?

Would love to hear your experiences watching new consulting staff rise to be your peers - if you’re a seasoned partner.

What stuck out? What reservations have you had in going to bat for them?

I have a good relationship with my Practice Leader, and they’ve put me up for Partner this year (🤞). But I have a competing, higher-comp, offer for direct admit Partner at another, larger firm. Tbh, I’m thinking about it. Should I discuss with my Practice Leader?

I’m probably not going to use it for leverage, as I think that’d sour things, but want to make it known - if there any doubts - that I have options elsewhere. Should I leak it to a different Partner that I am considering this offer?

Partners - currently I’m struggling to get recognized by the leadership. The role I’m in does not offer visibility to SMs/directors and partners. What are some of the things I can do get visibility?

Is it silly to want to feel valued by my Partner/Practice Leader?

He rewards me well rating/comp-wise, gives me a lot of latitude etc but OTOH I constantly get blown off for check-ins, multiple emails ignored, excluded from some conversations that might be relevant for me, etc.

Maybe it’s just normal Partner behavior and I should grow a thicker skin, but generally feel emotionally disconnected from him and that my portfolio of work is not integral, or is an afterthought, to the practice.

At what point you start coming on radar if you have been on beach for significant amount of time? Like Since thanksgiving . Is there a schedule to let go?

Biggest pet peeve of more junior staff (Manager and below)? What thing do you wish they would stop doing?

Would like some advice from partners. I was in financial services doing accounting, tax, technology and implementation for hedge funds through my career. I’m looking to settle on a specialty now. Is there anything specific you would advise for someone like me that’s not too far off from what I currently have on my resume? I’m looking for good upside that’s really a good career for the long haul. Thank you in advance!!

Does Deloitte offer PPMDs a sign on bonus for direct admits? I have heard yes and no. Asking for a friend. 😎

Any articles or books on maintaining a trusted client relationship? OR any pointers towards doing that?
One consistent feedback I receive is that I don't follow through on client relationship. I build tremendous trust and good will during an engagement, but I let the relationship die out once we wrap the work out. OR It is luke warm at best with a periodic email once in a while, unable to introduce people or grow the relationship.
Any help?

Any partners here who worked in a midtier firm (GT/BDO/RSM) and the big four? What is
the compensation difference at the partner level?