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Are your firms transitioning to golden visas? If yes, at what level? Please answer with firm - level. Thanks!

Are having GCP certs a prerequisite to join Google Cloud Professional Services? Came across a role I am very interested in but want to submit a competitive app. Would appreciate any insight. TIA!

Ntt data vs EY gds? Which is better?
Ntt ctc - 10.92(10 fixed)
EY - 9.5 fixed

Please help- priority is wlb and growth

I have been working in sales/account management for 7 years. My ctc is 8 lpa. I feel I'm paid less. What should be the ideal salary considering the experience i have

Anyone wants to hangout today around 6:30 near Washington square park?

Lets meet and grab a haunted halloween drinks?

What do you think about Vice President who forgets what’s discussed in the last meeting and have to start the business story from the scratch again? Attending a meeting unprepared every time. I don’t know where he uses his brain for. So uninspiring.

Looking to buy a new women’s watch. Already have a Tag Heuer and absolutely love it. Looking for something more classy (leather band perhaps)? Any suggestions?

Hi Fishes,

I am working in Google's vendor company in curated formats project. Can any of you refer me to Accenture / CTS with Google ads optimization process pls. Location: Gurgaon. Thanks. Need to change my job as I am extremely disappointed with my current job working for 13-14 hours a day.

I’ll be in Munich with a group of friends weekend of 9/22.... if you are there and in the beer tents drop a line

Can anyone refer me For UI React Developer Role?
Tech Stack - HTML CSS JavaScript React Redux Node Express MongoDB
Exp - 2.8
CTC - 11

I am looking for a change. I have total 4 years of experience in Frontend Development (React Js). Please refer me if companies are having such openings.

Honestly, how bad are the hours at CMAAS? My firm is telling me I’m going to drown and I should stay if I value my WLB. I don’t know who to believe anymore.

Anyone in Dallas? 24M

Head shot recommendations ITP?

Looking for a specific Scott Galloway email/post:
Does anyone know the mercy/malice post with the image "when to respond to an email....now/never"
I believe it was in an image of text and not written in the paragraphs. Can anyone point me to this? Thanks.

What is the pay difference at consultant level between Dubai and Riyadh? Thanks

Hi, any consultant freelancing in Dubai? How do you go about finding gigs ? LinkedIn? Recruiters? Your personal network?

Recommendations for best suits in Dubai? Good quality but not 10k either.

2021 Recruitment: What are the recruitment expectations for your firms this year? Is it going to be similar to last year with little to no recruiting in the UAE and some in KSA, or you reckon will be generally better?
My firm, a small boutique in the region, is only recruiting on a case-by-case basis this year.

14 YoE (12 in U.K. & Europe + 2 in KSA). All with ACN. Retail Banking Delivery E2E, Neo-Banks/Digital, M&A and Integrations. If anyone has suitable SM or above openings let me know, happy to share CV. In Riyadh but willing to relocate within KSA, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar etc.

Done with final interview round of BCG for lateral placements and the HR has asked for a call for communicating final result. Generally they do this for communicating yes or no? Super anxious!

About to start work in ME, with the office being in Business Bay. Any recommendations on the areas I should look for accommodation? With pros and cons if possible

Moving to Dubai to start with Kearney in November.

Considering buying an apartment instead of renting as my parents are in the Middle east and gives greater control over living costs (landlords seem difficult?).

Anyone here owning an apartment in Marina? As Australians we are keen to have shops, cafes, gyms in walkable distance…any other areas apart from Marina that can offer this?

Appreciate any guidance or insights.

I think we should create a compensation thread in this bowl. It would help a lot of people who are planning to switch companies/jobs or who are moving to this region. Just a thought, since it’s one of the most common questions asked here.

Any good recruiters in the Product / Program / Project management space in Dubai? Active on LinkedIn but aware many smaller companies don’t post there due to the costs. Adecco has been recommended and roles look the right fit.

Anyone know what Bain in KSA is like? If I go as senior hire what will it be like?

Mckinsey folks - do you recruit for Dubai offices or is it limited to Abu Dhabi/Riyadh? If so, Can exceptions be made if the candidate is a strong performer?

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)

Is there a North American new comer hangout/get together in Riyadh?

Any tips for someone trying to break into consulting in the GCC from the US? Applying blindly hasn't worked out. Head hunter recommendations would be great as well!

Is the pace and WLB a lot different between T1 and T2 firms in the middle east?

Suggestions on where one may locate reasonably priced board games in Dubai? Somewhat random but I assume consultants play board games too

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Hows the industry doing in MENA right now? Any worries about a potential crash? Are firms still hiring? Based in the US and everything is tense here with the recent tech layoffs