Hi everyone, how is OW in the middle east?

In terms of culture, career progression and projects?

Are their projects more into strategy or how exactly?

What kind of positions can you get at a Big 4 with a CFE?

Does sell-side TAS work have similar exit opportunities as buy-side?

Wife and I decided I should try pharma for a bit ...for the money and I’m getting older - miss consumer a ton. It’s almost been a year. Seems very hard now to jump back - anyone been here?

Finishing up my masters in Cybersecurity. Fortunate to have the opportunity to work for either a Fintech company or a Health Informatics company (both companies are leaders in their respective spaces). Which sector (Fintech vs. Health Informatics) would you advise pursuing? And why? Pay offer for both is the same.

Fishes, Help me choose : 1)Natwest Senior DS 2) Fractal, DS 3)Bain & Company, Data Science Specialist .. Natwest and Bain are both in-house roles. Won't be working for clients ( I prefer this) Fractal is client facing role . All offering similar packages ( discussions with Bain are in process they might give 2 lpa more than others) I am looking to sharpen my deep learning skills over the next couple of years. Also want good WLB. Which one to join? Bain & Company NatWest

Would love to hear from some people who ultimately decided against PE and why.

How many days it takes to send offer letter from cognizant after pancard,previous org offer letter submission etc...??

Hey everyone...
Does Walmart asks DSA for frontend roles?

I am interested in your opinion about Rust. Recently been learning it on the side and just wanted to ask the community how popular do you think the language is? Have you encountered much opportunities to use it on the job ? Do you think it has much of a future, especially compared to more popular ones such as Python, Java, C++ ?

Is it a good time to join Grammarly or should I stay where I am (underpaid but stable)?

Someone from ServiceNow available here? How's the job security?

When is the WFO in tcs

How much time will hr take to revise the offer letter?

Having 9.10 YOE as .Net Developer.
CCTC: 14LPA including variable pay. 11 is fixed
Holding offer: 19 lpa cognizant 17.8 is fixed with 50k Bonus. Position is Senior Associate
22lpa Accenture 17.5is fixed and 27percent variable 2.61 Joining Bonus Position is Team Lead Level 9
How do I negotiate with Accenture HR to increase my fixed pay? Currently trying to give more interviews. I want to know what are the benefits they r providing as well. Coz I need childcare facility after the pandemic.

Right now playing both AM/PM (mid-to-senior level) but need to make a decision soon to go one way or the other. Any pros/cons I should consider? Votes?

Anyone know about elmids technology? Need some insights please.

Hi All, I have an offer from Infosys and another offer from a small startup kind of company. I wanted to join Infosys but I got to know that based on the role I'm paid less. Can I try negotiating with Infosys after I have accepted the offer letter. Anyone else have any experience with that please guide me

What would be the expected pay scale for external hire in TCS as Scrum Master with 14 YOE?
Testing background..hired as Associate Consultant..

Thoughts on Big 4-> PE ops/portfolio role? 2 years out of undergrad, interviewing for a 2 year analyst role, would then do MBA afterwards. Interest post-MBA would be turnaround and restructuring Not a "name brand" firm.

Smaller, local shop but role would have broad exposure across the firm and will involve small work with investment team after year 1

So, I didn't watch the first night of the RNC because I had to swap out the alternator in my Jeep. Hard to make out what went down from the comments and posts here. What'd I miss?

I saw there was a lady with a larger than average mouth that spoke, but that's about all I can discern at the moment.

Does Deloitte drug test? I was under the impression that they didn’t but had to sign some type of drug test form during the application

Hey guys! I am trying to find an accommodation for my 3 friends and I in hoodi, mahadevpura area. I got to know about Grexter Canopus.
When I talked to the caretaker, I found out that they don't have any security guards for their apartments. Except this, I find all aspects pretty good. If anyone of you is aware of the property and can help me with it if it is safe enough for girls in the area, it would be great!

Cheers, thanks!

Exchanged 23 emails over 1.5 months to set up interviews and nothing yet from my recruiter. And he hasn’t told me what to expect either. Can anyone tell me what to expect for Product Strategy interviews? (Not PM, Pgm, or S&O)

Have an offer from VCA. Specifically in Strategy and operations within VCA. How’s the work like in S&O within VCA. Any analytics work in this team or mostly PMO?

Looking for teachers using the HMH Into Literature Curriculum… Our district just decided to purchase this last week and we have open house before our training. I need a school supplies list! Do kids need composition notebooks? A binder? Folders? Etc to go with this curriculum? TIA

One of my friends refused to take up finance as a career due to the layoffs.

Fishes, I need some advice. After 8 years in aviation I like to pivot back and work again in Real Estate Investment, preferably for a REIT. All my education is international in legal, RE, taxation and I have 8 years work experience. I started about 6 months ago to apply, and either I get a no thank you we need someone with more current experience - or no thank you, you are over qualified. 🤷🏼‍♀️

What is the average salary comp for a sales engineer with 5 YOE in an energy startup company in SF? I have 5+ YOE and currently based in Canada.

I really love where I work but I’m not paid what I’m worth. I have a great opportunity with a local bank to lead the development deployment process for the entire organization. Currently I work for a SaaS company with great benefits and I am torn. What’s more important? A 50K raise and the unknown of culture or stay where I am but know I’m underpaid?

In DC for Labor Day weekend with the bf. What are the fun clubs/bars here that we should try to hit up or any other cool events?

How do I tell someone that reports to me they are being super toxic? Always complaining about everything to anyone who listens and bringing down morale.

I helped a partner with a small matter (about 10 hours) but he hasn’t given me a docket code. He’s ignored 4 emails over the past 3-4 weeks following up. Any advice? I don’t have a relationship with this partner (am a recent lateral)

Any advice on exit opportunities for someone who has specialised in data governance and management? I hope I’ve not limited my path to jobs in CDO/CTO/CIO

Hello, I'm going to the office for the first ever on my current job, which is my first job. My social habits are the same as college and I don't want to come off as inappropriate or childish/excited. How do I remain professional? I usually speak in a higher tone consistent with college speak but don't want to show my age at work ( they think I'm in my early 30s, I want it to stay that way). For context, I'm female. Thanks!

Hi Fishes,

Wanted to understand what is the equivalent designation of a Consultant in other companies: is it equivalent to a Manager or Assistant Vice President or Team Leader?

I am currently working in a MNC Company handling global actions, in other words, functioning offshore from India for US.

Thanks in advance.

What kind of role is CFO Advisory? I'm context to US GAAP. Please suggest. A captive center is offering this role.

Hey Accenture! You good bro / sis? Didn’t see your Friday post? Today is Friday, right? This week was a blur…

Are Strategy& Lebanese always exclusionary? Felt like I was fitting in with them in first couple weeks, but now feel like being actively excluded

Any firm in the ME also giving raises to the entry level staff (or do they think they are already being paid well enough)?

Saudi Arabia just slashed/postponed some projects in Vision 2030. Is it gonna affect the major firms in the ME region?

Hello! I’ve received an invitation from McKinsey & Company to complete Solve, The McKinsey Game (digital assessment). Would highly appreciate it if anyone can share some tips/advice on how to approach it - thanks!

Looking for referrals at MBB/S&/OW/Kearney in their Dubai/Doha/Riyadh offices for my sister since she can’t join Fishbowl. She graduated from top Canadian uni (UofT/McGill/UBC), grew up in ME and has an impressive academic background and work experience. Happy to connect with her directly.

What are some of Bain projects in the middle east and specifically in riyadh. Is it also mainly Public sector or do they have private clients and also do due diligence like other offices

Anyone from EY parthenon Dubai who’s willing to chat and guide me on the process there.

Hi Everyone, currently interviewing for a move from Sydney to Dubai. Have deep Financial Services Strategy track record (6 YOE) and keen to connect with anyone at Oliver Wyman Dubai office.

Given that KSA announced today that they believe it’ll take between 4 months to 1 year to deal with the virus, does this hamper all KSA projects for that timeframe?

Undergrad looking for entry-lvl Big4. Is Dubai hiring or are they focused on other locations?

Best areas to live in Dubai? Want access to a lot of activities, young professionals, ease of transportation. Not the biggest fan of the beach scene due to sweltering heat.

Best international bank to join? Seems like the options are Citi, Standard Chartered, and HSBC. Can you advise on the pros/cons of each?

Anyone knows if BCG is hiring laterally in Dubai? and willing to refer.

Anyone been interviewing with pwc Middle East? Completed all rounds over the hols but haven’t heard back yet. :(

What is life like as 1) an expat 2) a consultant in Dubai and the differences from London? Favourite and least favourite things?