Hey y’all: currently weighing the benefits of obtaining an MBA. Started career with 2.5 years of corporate FP&A, then moved to Senior Consultant at a high growth Mgt Consulting firm (1.5 years in). I’ve seen roles back in industry require (interchangeably) MBA or 2-year management consulting experience. Are MBAs helpful/necessary for consultants...just to have one? Should it be more purpose-driven? Etc.

Thoughts on more aggressively paying down mortgage vs investing? I don’t have any real debt outside my mortgage & currently have 180k in my 401k, insurance policy & invest in a 529 for my daughter’s

What are the best paying side gigs that are worth pursuing? Have a strong science background, and data science background. I''d like to explore non technical ideas too!

Hardest part of navigating maternity leave and WLB as a junior partner?

Suggestions needed. Got offer from other Big4s with same money offer. Got to talk to very great partners, and practices/work-life balance are very similar across all 3 firms. Currently more toward DT but only cuz I know more people there so I feel less nervous going there. When it comes to turning down offers, what other professional reasons can I provide?

Hi there,
Any fish with experience in working in IT for pharma? Have an opp to work and n sales and marketing IT (my speciality) with a large pharma company (have experience but not my wheelhouse) cont

Has anyone had success claiming for unemployment benefits while on H1B? For data point, I’m in NY and I received a request for documents showing work authorization and sent back EAD, SSN, copy of H1B stamp and I797. Case is still processing.

Does anyone work/has worked as an AM in the field of Architecture or in store planning? I’m currently in eCommerce/advertising but am speaking with a recruiter for an architecture which would be totally new for me.

Overall I’d like to know how you like the field, the pros and cons etc.

Trying to get out of consulting and into some sort of project management. Can I do this without taking a pay cut? If yes, anyone willing to review my resume?

If you didn't go to college, how did you learn what you know now in marketing?

I’ve been working for my State Farm agency as a team member for 2 years. I am licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health, but only make $13 an hour. I technically can make bonuses but I’m not supposed to dig into a sale and I have to send it to a sales rep (I am service and retention mostly). My boss also has me running a retired agents office until a new one is chosen (its an hour away with no pay increase or mileage pay). Also, no benefits! Should I start job searching?

Hi
I am working in a automobile sector in supply chain management
YOE 8 years
I wish to move to E commerce supply chain
Suggestions needed

I'll be graduating soon in Fall'22 and preparing for Data Scientist role. Please recommend some online resources to prepare from.

If I accept the promotion to Partner/Principal what's the least number of years I could work without it being a financial mistake. I have an opportunity to do something completely unrelated that's my passion, but I feel like that's the wrong decision when I'm this close.

The other opportunity should still be there for 2-3 years

I’ve been interviewing for new positions to leave PA. But in my current position, we’ve been adding quite a few new projects (and our team is partner, two staff, and me) that will probably start over the next couple of months. I don’t think my boss has any idea I’m looking to leave - anything I should do to not feel guilty about potentially leaving them short staffed with a ton of work? Is this something you think about when looking to leave?

I just joined a non-dream company as a 10+ years experience guy. My friend working in my dream company forwarded a job requirement from his internal postings. I want to give it a try but in case I get selected how hard or bad would it be to quit current company? I want to know what consequences I should be ready to face. Can someone please advice?

Any tips for how to pivot from Cyber, Risk & Reg Manager with a background in contract analysis, fraud/negligence/IP investigations into a more general Project Manager role at a FAANG (or similar)?

I’ve applied to 15+ positions (mostly on Trust, Security, Legal teams) and can’t even seem to get a phone screen.

Currently in the SF Bay Area, 8 YOE, ~$165K TC

I am a QA lead looking to break into google Spotify or meta as a program manager or project manager . Can someone please guide me on what does it entail to be a PM at these companies?

I am interested in Accenture’s benefits for excess personal liability insurance. Can aomeone tell me who the provider is?

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

Which coffee maker do you recommend?

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

Mask wearing inside stores: should it still be encouraged or not?

Hi there, I'm looking for opportunity in Accenture. Total 3 years of experience in Supply Chain management. Now titled as business analyst with strong analytical skills! Could anyone help me .

How much time Accenture takes to come back after some one clears the tech round?

Its already a week, please help.

Should i reach out to them in case they did not?

What is the MBB admissions rate for HSW, approximately?

anyone looking to case today?

Let's compete! What's the craziest fake news you've heard so far and how many relatives of yours believed it?

Do accountants usually do Black Friday shopping, or we just be up buying what we want, whenever we want...

Looking to rent a home in the Central Park area but there are very few homes available for rent on Zillow. Does anyone know of any other platforms that might have listings that are not on Zillow? I imagine most people who are trying to rent out their home/investment property would list on Zillow but thought I’d ask!

Accenture or PwC?

Accenture role: ASE.
PwC role: Senior Cyber Security Analyst.

Comment your thoughts and insights below!

How is 120k in LA as a married guy with wife and one kid ? Wife is a home maker so single earner, also is 120k a good salary for a Tax manager 3 position ? This is the offer I got for EY los Angeles location

Is exp hiring easier than through college/mba? I assume there might be less competition but more self selection and less spots

Disponibile per referral in Deloitte Italy

Hi! Wanted to tell you about @smarterinasec, an Instagram I recently started. Every day, I do a deep dive on one topic + provide content recs on that topic to read, watch, & listen.

BLVD 475 vs VYV in JC?

Anyone know about the VC fund Next Coast Ventures?

“Those glasses don’t make you look younger, they make you look older—but slightly more cool.”

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Deloitte folks - what's with the new structure? Is the monitor team pulling folks from S&O for staffing?

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Hi all! Does anyone work in EY Client Technology (particularly in the Canadian offices)? There is a new grad role that I am interested in and I would like to get to know more about the service line, work and role to see if I/the role would be a good fit.

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

What are the best consulting firms in Europe to do AI strategy work in public sector? I have Canadian experience and I’m looking to move geographies.

Automatic red flag to have an engagement kickoff just before the holidays, receive emails at all hours of the day (to include weekends/holidays), be told there’s a lot to do but “it’ll be a great opportunity”, and then be told leadership wants people to prioritize work life balance? Figured I’d be looking for an exit soon, but this just pushed it up.

My Uber driver has a Tesla. Stories of the Uber driver having a nicer life then you. Go!

Had an offer from Meta before going with PwC back in Jan (more money at Mgr level) but now that I’m traveling again, working longer hours, considering to apply again. Been contacted twice by the recruiter to do so, but not sure what to do… anyone have advice? Knowledge of both sides?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Deloitte superday (type of thing) tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Curious is anybody seeing layoffs in consulting? How busy are your cyber practices?

How many years do you allow yourself to get passed up for promotion?

Are you terminated immediately if you are on the bench when you give your 2 weeks notice?

🐠 Vegas meet up on Jan 6th? Comment if you're down!

How do I begin investing? Graduated in June 2018 and started my job in August 2018.

Who else is missing checked luggage after a recent flight through AMS?