Hi all! Just wondering how FTI is regarded in the region compared to other Tier 2 firms — is it considered Tier 2 or a bit lower? Also, what sectors do they mostly focus on? Finally, can anyone shed some light on their different departments? (i.e FTI Delta, etc.) Appreciate any insights!

How do you take care of your dog if you travel for work with your dog? Does your dog get enough exercises when you’re in travel? If it’s possible, I would like to know everything.

Anyone successfully book a flight with sky miles to the Maldives from the US? Based in ATL and every time I switch to the sky miles option I get no results. Thinking it’s due to airline partners

Trying to figure out value of Bonvoy points- want to book hotel in Lisbon for 3 nights and it’s $315 or 75000 bonvoy points. Should I use points or cash?

My parents have very poor credit scores (<600). What’s a quick way to get this up? They recently paid back all debt but only have one credit card. Outside of paying back on time, should they open a new account to increase credit line / lower % of credit used? What options are best to quickly improve credit scores

26th Sept - Advisory Odyssey
Question to Leadership of PwC India - Do you think people would visit a hotel(4-6 PM) just for high tea?
No Lunch, No Gifts?
Why have you even wasted money in booking the hotel, just for high tea? Do you think, people would care about the townhall & go?, if you just give high tea?
Seriously man! I don't even know, why PwC is even coming under Big4! Shame!!

Who has started business travel? How many trips have you made post lockdown?

Any Hyatt or Marriott recs in LA? Nothing expensive though pls

Would you leave consulting to go from 200k to 300k if you love the travel and are single? They may give me a raise so what about 225k to 300k or 250k to 300k?

Any B4 IAM consultants make the move to Accenture? How is the talent experience (employee apps for time & expense, expense/travel policies, well being subsidy, stock options, etc) compared to what you’d find at D or EY? How do you find the quality of projects, and your role as a SC (which I understand is just “Consultant” at Accenture)? Worth making the jump or do you miss B4 life?

Can someone please help me with the scope of Advisory role in Procurement Transformation team ?
Also, how is WLB and travel requirements away from base location.

What's your experience working with United Way?

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??

What are some essential travel items to request for Christmas/Birthday from family? Also, any recommendations on a good, sturdy, cute briefcase for women?

Has anyone been to Greece? If so did you travel to most of the islands? Do you have any recommendations on places to stay, eat out at, or an itinerary

If I book a flight on delta with points and then the flight decreases in points later on, can I cancel the flight and rebook to get the better price?

Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations, defined a developed country as "one that allows all its citizens to enjoy a free and healthy life in a safe environment. Will America be re-classified now?

Hello folks, any credit card suggestions with good benefits and cash-back? Please advise. TIA

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

What engineering fields have the most opportunity for someone who wants to travel as part of their job?

Recently obtained my aPHR and I’m considering next steps in advancing my career. I am eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP presently and will not be able to sit for a PHR until 09/2023. Any pros/cons with either certification? Should I wait to sit for PHR or go for SHRM-CP now?

Have you ever felt like teammates can tell you’re introverted and overstimulated by something and purposefully set those circumstances up so they can appear to shine socially in comparison to you?

I just did my pre-licencing certification and passed my CA state exam for property and casualty. No I have no idea what to do or where to start my career as an insurance agent since I have no experience in the real world, just lots of knowledge. Please help!

Hi All, I have an offer for SA - Agile Program Management . Have few queries:

What is typical wait time on bench to get projects (for non Java people)?
Are there any salary deductions on bench?
I heard Sapient have fired people on bench in past. Some have mentioned it is no more a practice currently. Need insights on this?

Thanks in advance.

Has anyone joined Deloitte as a Salesforce developer?

I am considering a role at Salesforce in their Health and Life Sciences (Pharma) mid market. Can anyone share how this division compares to others in the company? Any insight you can share about an AE role at Salesforce would be appreciated.

Hello guys ,
How much I can expect from Deloitte for senior data analyst position. The client is HSBC.

Current package: 31 fixed
YOE: 8.3

Pls comment.

I hope everyone's day was full of food and loved ones...thankful for this bowl and the great city of Pittsburgh...cheers!

Does anyone have an idea on what salary should be expected when applying to a major biotech company (GSK, Novartis, J&J, AbbVie etc...) as an entry level (3 years experience) Pharmacology & Toxicology master degree with an emphasis in Drug Discovery and Development with technical expertise in electrophysiology/neuroscience domain (several published papers on sodium channels) ?

What are the best consulting firms for pricing (consumer goods focused)?

How difficult is it to locate vendors that work with your school’s procurement system? How do you obtain your specialized equipment/software?

Where everyone's thoughts on Star Citizen these days? I haven't touched it in probably two years.

Hi fishes,

Can anyone tell me if infosys promotion is happening as part if retention? Mostly from jl5 to jl6? Did anyone get promotion as part of retention? in infosys?

If a job posting says 2 yrs experience, is that a firm cutoff? Can you apply if you have more than 2 yrs experience?

What are the strengths of Bain in the Middle East? How's the company compared to other players in the region?

Hello all!

Any thoughts on interview process, compensation, culture etc. at ADQ in Abu Dhabi?

All feedback would be helpful!

Thanks :)

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.

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

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.

Considering a move to UAE and Inhave to major questions:
- How is the SC work life balance?
- I am coming from Europe, is there a big cultural shock?

Thanks!

What's it like working with BCG in Dubai? Which service lines have the best people and which should be avoided?

What salary to expect at a Director level at PwC in Saudi Arabia? I am a brit with over 15 years experience in transformation consulting, and never worked in the ME!

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.

Looking to make a change from Canada (Toronto) to Dubai. Any thoughts or Big4 Cloud Consulting roles in the ME? Deloitte is generally the global leader. Any thoughts on Digital/Cloud Transformation in MENA?

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

Do MBB firms usually give temporary accommodation to look for a place for people relocating from outside?

Is there point in applying to roles without referral? I’ve a strong background but hearing nothing on applications and don’t want to waste a shot by direct application into the void and having to wait to reapply

I’m 30, should I consider joining S& Middle East as Senior Associate in attempt to make Manager and leave? Is it too exhausting? Will I burn out before I get there? And how long to Manager?

ENBD is the crappiest bank in the UAE. Thank you

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?