Hi all, I am considering the following three roles and wanted to get your inputs:
1. Sr. Manager at Deloitte
2. Associate Director at Accenture
3. Associate Partner at Infosys

Do you see these roles as roughly equivalent from a seniority standpoint? Assume that industry focus and pay is comparable in all three. Where would you go and why?

Hello Anyone from the Database team available from HSBC pune location

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

Amazon is hiring a lot of migration specialist ,could anyone refer me ? Also what is the package they offering

Any connects for black design professionals?

Wipro is hiring for Senior/Lead DFT Engineer
Experience: 4-12 years

Expertise in DFT Methodology like Scan and Test Access Mechanisms
Knowledge in RF/ Mixed Signal circuit design
Experience in Pre-Si Verification using SV/ UVM
Experience in Gate level simulations

Work Location: Bangalore, Cochin, Pune, Noida

Any book recommendations? Here are a couple that I've recently recommended:1) Freakonomics2) Super Freakonomics3) The Big Short4) Never Eat Alone. Please add as you see fit!

Losing two key accounts. Layoffs look pretty much inevitable. Any agencies hiring a Project Manager in the LA/OC area?

Anyone at Fried Frank know what day bonuses are usually paid on?

Any good stories from 2008-2010?

Ok, what does ‘F’ mean

Where’s my K Swiss?

Hi fishes,

I got a offer of 26lpa(23.5 fixed and 2.5 variable) from genpact and 21 lpa (20 fixed , 1 joining) from epam, not sure which one should I join. Please if someone can advice me which i should join keeping ressession in mind. Thanks in advance@

Hi fishes, I joined Tavant technologies few months ago. I wanted to know more about appraisal process in this company like when will the appraisal meeting happen, what's the usual rating and hikes one gets there. Also from when will this reflect in payroll.
PS - I really have lot of commitments going forward, so these details will help me plan accordingly.
Thanks in advance. @tavant

Go-to outfit for client meetings?

Used miles to upgrade from economy to business on United. Was confirmed for the upgrade then just got downgraded back to economy and now there aren’t seats left

I’m looking to book a weekend in NYC at Marriott. I will use points and have suite nights I could use as well. Any recommendations?

Would you renege a week before start date or work there for 4 months before quitting for new job? New employer is aware of said job. Main reason is $$$

Partners,

My firm is immature in guiding development planning. I have energy to accelerate to the next level of responsibility.

What evidence distinguishes an analyst as ready for the next level?

Does the concept of local and high value role exist is Deloitte, Accenture or PWC?... been consulting for 13 yrs

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Hey Partners! I accepted a position at another firm and was bumped from manager to Senior consultant level. Could you give me some advice on 3 key things I can focus on to help me re-advance quickly?

Big4 partners, do you feel the journey has been worth it when gauging by the variables of money, family, sphere of influence, and happiness? Or industry still seems more alluring? Thanks for your wisdom.

How do you identify potentials in people?

Would you say being a partner is more demanding than being an industry exec?

How much do MDs make? What is their comp structure like?

At what point in your careers did you know you wanted to gun for PPMD? Any point wherein you doubted yourself?

/x-post from the Consulting Bowl/

Hello, Partners. Can anyone recommend fantastic courses, videos or training for a new manager like myself? I’ve come from a tech background and looking to be C-Suite

What is the equivalent of a Sr MD in Accenture in IBM ? A Band C or higher ?

At some Big 4 companies there is a Partner / Principal group that has equity and are part owners of the business and an equivalent Managing Director group that does not have equity and are essentially employees.

How does it work at McKinsey / Bain ? Do those same distinctions exist across partner types, owner vs non owner?

Partners, what is your magic number (in terms of dollars in the bank), after which you intend to retire?

Joined EY 6months back as a tech consultant. My feedback so far has been great. What should I do to get the company sponsor my mba? I haven’t initiated the talk yet

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...

Anyone invest in franchises and in particular has anyone used a company called FranChoice to help you match w a franchise?

Partners, what were some life changes that making partner brought about. Thinking mostly in terms of pay increase, additional security of retirement...but interested in other impacts to your lifestyle

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

With the CDC releasing new mandates, What are partners seeing from clients? Are they asking for full return to the office? I definitely want to keep staying wfh and not commuting :/