Hi all! Would like to hear your opinions comparing offer from BCG Riyadh and McKinsey Dubai for pre-PL/EM level roles, from perspectives of culture, promotion (to PL/EM), international staffing opportunities (outside ME), exit opportunities (outside ME), etc. Thank you!

I had quite the day the other day. Coustmer comes in and then ends up leaving with a grossed out look on his face just for him to put in a complaint about my appearance...he down right called me some nasty things for no reason. Still feeling gross about it. He was upset for no reason as far as I'm concerned.

What can be salary range of lateral hire in HCL for SAP functional with 16-18 years experience

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Is there a career path to go from portfolio management at a direct lending firm to the underwriting side at the same firm or another firm? My end goal is to get to front office so I want to make sure that there is a path to get there through portfolio management.

Anyone here work at UBS and can me what the working atmosphere is like/pros and cons/ perks?

Hello, I am moving to NYC in January. Any tips on finding a place and other things to know before moving?

How does your company manage (track) all of the documents related to a merger you are working on? Are you using a matter management software, a spreadsheet, shared file, etc? Keeping up with the moving pieces is killing me with just a spreadsheet.

Can anyone please share working experiences till now working with Deloitte India? Deloitte Deloitte India

Anyone working in Accops, pune?

Gotta think W&K has to open a Chicago office to service McD’s. What positions do you think they would staff up on?

Hi everyone, unfortunately I was recently affected by a layoff at my company. About 30% of their marketing department along with other departments were all let go. I have 3+ professional experience with product marketing, digital marketing, and event management. If you know of anyone looking for marketing specialists or just want to network in general let me know. I would love to connect!

How long and how “much” can a stub year coast through Big Law? What billables are considered “coasting”? 1 year? 2 years? 3 years? For perspective - at Vault 10 firm in NYC with no billable abs unassigned system.

Hey fishes,
Moving to Bangalore this month and need recommendations for a good area for a flat. My wife's office is in Manyata tech park and mine is in prestige ferns. Looking for a place somewhere in the middle.

Thanks in advance.

I moved to a new city and reconnected with an old friend. We’ve been spending a lot of time together (not dating) and things are beginning to get a little steamy. He’s made it clear that sex is important to him in a relationship, but I’m celibate and plan to wait till marriage. I don’t see a future with him, but I enjoy being friends. Am I being selfish to hold on to him even though I know I would never give him the sex he wants? Should I just cut him loose right away? Please help.

Are you a member of a club or do you just play casually?

You ever have one of those days where nothing is going your way, and then you buy some ice cream to bring home, and then the ice cream falls on the floor?

How hard is a secondment with PWC from Dubai to Toronto/any where in Canada? Given that I’m Canadian, would it be easier? And for how long can it be? Im at a senior consulting level.

Hello all!

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

All feedback would be helpful!

Thanks :)

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.

Seeking advice on pursuing opportunities in healthcare / life sciences strategy - looking for managing director / VP level in the ME region. Interested in consulting or industry. I have 19 years consulting + industry combined experience in pharma and US hospitals. Thank you 🙏

I’ve got a friend in Dubai who has experience in IB and VC at junior levels (in London and Dubai) and would like to break into consulting. He’s at a small cap VC at the moment and works not that challenging, and he wants to break into MBB or tier 2 for strategy. Anyone happy to look at his CV?

I am an incoming Associate at Strategy& Dubai office. I am a bit worried right now and wanted to know whether Strategy& will be honouring the full time offers? Is the firm doing well?

Anyone here that can give insights into hours and wlb in Deloitte Consulting (finance and performance) in Dubai? Curious to hear honest answer on how much work is expected there.

How is Marsh & McLennan regarded in the MEA?

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?

Anyone who had a tailored 2 piece suit made from Parmar Tailors in Deira. Did you get a price reduction or pay asking? What did you agree?

Senior manager and associate partner at MBBKOW how comfortable are you in dubai? Can you afford a nice house, car and generally (within reason) not worry about money?

Assume wife works as manager in big 4 consulting

14 years experience, mostly Europe (British citizen). Several large programmes from strategy through to go live. Digital product launches, M&A integrations and major transformational programmes. All in FS. Riyadh based since 2018 but open to relocation. Ideally looking for industry move at VP level or above. If anyone thinks they may have a suitable opening do let me know. Happy to provide more details. Thank you in advance.

How did you find moving to Middle East? What advice would you give to someone who’ll be moving? What would you have done differently/more?

Thoughts about MBB offices in Doha? How’s the culture, WLB, range of projects, etc.?

Situation: got an offer from firm X; highly likely to get a better offer from firm Y but official offer would take a couple of more weeks in best case scenario. However, firm X’s offer validity about to run out. Would you: (1) accept X’s offer now but rescind later if Y converts (2) ask X for additional time to decide (they’re “prestigious” and may not offer additional time...) (3) Play straight, decline X and hope Y converts (4) any other creative ideas ...???