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Unfortunately those who grew up in consulting/ a particular firm often view outsiders as "not having done their time". I suggest trying another project with a different team, hopefully landing a less threatened partner.
(Similar situation here, you are not alone!)
Hope you both pull through... it's tough working with new ppl as they have high/ridiculous expectations... I'd advise you at least try with a different group or team and then go from there but proceed with caution and in think looming for a job may be a good step... escalate to HR and see what they say about this situation in the meantime
Partner sounds vindictive. He is intent on proving himself right and coming out ahead. He will not “allow” you to find opportunities within the firm. Your success in another part of the firm makes him look bad.
Be realistic now and look after your best interests. Negotiate an exit where you don’t have to return the bonus and you are not bound by constraints like non-compete. Ask if you can resign, which will reflect better on you in case you decide to return to the firm in the future. Once you are out, YOU shape the narrative of what happened.
This is not normal, I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. I’d start job-hunting immediately (both internally and outside of your firm)
These are big firms OP, you got off to a wrong start. I'd start networking immediately and find other partners. Also speak with your coach to asses how the partner is perceived. I doubt anyone can get fired for a strategy project for a few weeks. Just sounds like the partner is a d***, brush it off and move on.
I’m not stupid. Strategy design is new to me but I’d get it in time. I worked in another consultancy previously and was well-regarded as a specialist. He wants a strategy generalist. And I certainly didn’t lie or mislead or over-inflate myself in interviews. I’m very plain spoken.
You’re smart and talented. A good leader wouldn’t belittle another person, he is not a good leader. Sure there can be a wrong fit after you’re hired, but then you help that employee find another role that is the right fit.
I had a similar situation this week. Received tons of negative feedback in a snapshot, after a year of positives for the same exact work. The individual literally said the exact opposite of their prior feedback for me. It made me feel like a fraud — until friends reminded me I’m not.
I do think the firm is gearing up for layoffs or firing though, and that’s a huge concern during coronavirus.
Sounds like you should let HR know too
HR is on the partners side.
Go to hr. Don’t let one partner early in your career make you quit.
new job bc he hinted and wanting to have me fired. He said “your skills are not a fit for anything we do here” when I asked about trying a new project or practice where my skills would be better aligned.
I would quit but I’d owe them signing bonus money. I will have to wait on him to fire me.
I’m just wondering is this normal in consulting? PwC here FWIW.
Do not quit. Go around him. Contact your recruiter, internal mentor or counselor and inquire about getting realigned to another area.
When I asked him if he was going to have me fired he said he was going to talk to HR. This was a week ago. I’m already close to a couple other offers.
When I asked him about another project he said I wasn’t a fit for anything we do at PwC and would tell partners who asked about me about my “poor performance” on his project so to proceed “with caution.” I have a background in analytics- mostly reporting/bi and solutions development for HR.
Other than owing the firm a 5 digit repayment, don’t see the need to put up with this when my old firm and other places would gladly have me.
I mentioned this and he said “well if it’s about the money, we can work that out.” Which I’m not even sure he has the authority to do that.
Sounds like retaliation. Definitely not part of your company core value, I assume?
The reality is, things are scoped so crappy that no one wants to take on the cost of training and upskilling their people. Instead you get blamed for not delivering as an M on the verge of the next level instead of an M that needs some additional coaching and mentoring. Then, the perverse incentives in consulting reward the P for blaming you rather than being held responsible for whatever gaps they see in your performance.
Yes, you need to find someone else to work for...but this is also a blessing in disguise...other Ps may not say this crap to you but they’re going to have the same conversations behind your back!
Yes, people that already know you where you have trust and a network is one thing. I’m talking about new firm/ new group / new anything where you have to prove yourself.
This happens at every level but the margin for error gets exponentially smaller as you get more senior (eg entry level will get this too, but not to the same extent)
OP so sorry that is really rude, can’t believe he said straight out you don’t have the skills and that he would bad mouth you to any partner. I would go to HR, even though it might backfire. Would be helpful to get your side of the story out there and if then they fire you... well you’re just preempting whats already looming, but at least you show him you won’t take it lying down.
I agree. Know your worth and stand up for yourself...even if it's the CEO. The Partner is an employee that has to report to someone too. They get evaluated. Do not allow them to bully you into not filing a complaint. It may work against you but there will be a paper trail in the event that someone else files a complaint on said Partner.
Wow. Sorry to hear this, OP. You sound like a genuine person and I hope you get out of this unscathed. FWIW, the Partner sounds like a dick and you need to cut ties asap.
Amazed at the number of people here recommending to escalate the situation. Let’s review what has happened so far:
1. Per partner your performance on project was subpar
2. He “insinuated” you were stupid, gave you a funny look, and said you currently do not have the skill set to match their capabilities
3. You asked if you were going to be fired and/or what his feedback to other partners would be
4. He asked you to proceed carefully and he would discuss with HR
I wouldn’t take any steps to escalate this further. The damage is done and it seems involving HR would only dig a deeper hole for you. Yes, you should begin looking for another job but in the meantime you are still at this firm. It’s in your long term interest to keep some bridges up. The partner sounds vindictive but you will always come across such people in life; some battles we win, some we lose - that’s life. Wish you the best of luck, OP.
OP. Nobody here is trying to kick you when you’re down. I wrote one other post prior to one here and came back to say don’t escalate further given multiple people are telling you to go to HR. That’s not kicking you...but anyway good luck.
Sounds familiar. I chose to stand up for myself. I called my manager out on their negative and condescending comments and backed them up with concrete proof. I started a paper-trail and documented all comments and interactions with the manager. I provided the documentation to HR and let the chips fall where they may.
End result: I am still employed and was staffed on another project....until this virus outbreak. What ever you decide to do, do not show weakness. Believe in yourself. Your manager may not like you but will respect you. Nobod respects a week person.
If you are let go....don't fret. Another door will open. They are not the only company in the world. People get hired and fired everyday from fortune 500 companies and consulting firms. Keep your head up.
are you on strategy& or the advisory ?
if it’s strategy&, its a norm to know strategy work than an exception. the core advisory (management, tech), it’s more of an exception. but you’ll hear a lot of ‘strategy or sort of’ work in that group but the competency sought for is not strategy. i sometimes feel the core advisory are strategist wannabes
I’ll eat him or her alive 😤
I would find out his address and...