Hi EY Fishes,

I have an SCon offer from Tech Risk team with joining date somewhere in Feb 2023. I wanted to understand with current market situation we are seeing offers getting rescinded and layoffs all over and luckily till now I haven't seen for Big4s. So how is the business and job opportunities currently looking in Tech Risk division and should I be concerned about anything since my joining is like in next 6 months. EY

Hi all, need some advice here, like a lot of others here, Google is definitely a dream company for me to work at. I come from a non-technical background, currently working as a project manager + associate product manager (20% project situation) at a SaaS company. I would really appreciate the input on my chances for a Program manager/ associate product manager role. Also, what are some of the key skills that are utilized extensively in these roles, which google considers a great asset?

What are similarities of product management versus portfolio project management?

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

Question: what are the best certifications to get in terms of demand and salary negotiation?

Is current layoffs only happening in Amazon US offices or Amazon India offices as well ?

What’s the hot skill now? AI or BI or BA?

Gonna join PwC M&A tax. What would be the market like if there’s another financial crisis (hopefully not). Are we the people who will be laid off first? Or we will be pulled to do tax compliance? Thanks.

Hi Fishes, I immediately need to switch my role related to Data science/ML/AI with good hike. Suggest some companies and ways. I'm willing to learn new things after deployment.

YOE : 1.5 years as Python developer

Skills : C, Python, Excel in writing SQL queries, Swagger, Microservices, PostgreSql Aws(Lambda, Api gateway, SNS, SQS), Angularjs, PHP.

Curious how MBB's cybercapabilities are viewed within the cyber world. Experiences, thoughts?

I got an offer for an L5 role at Amazon Web Services and for a senior role from a non-FAANG company. I'm excited to get into management at AWS but have heard a lot of negative things. Not sure what's the best choice.

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

So I was laid off. Is it okay to talk about it at my next job interview? Feels like everyone knows anyway.

Most staff/sr assoc would make 80% of salary for the next 4 months if fired & yet firms are considering pay cuts.

Like at this point just fire me idk what kool aid some of you are drinking

Dreaming of less stress and more freedom these days. What would you all be doing if you weren't in this field?

I want to do tableau certification. How do you make deloitte pay for it. Do i talk to my project ppd? But i am highly skeptical as I do not do anything tableau related on project. Any way to get certification money for free?

Hello everyone. I have 9 years of experience in iOS development. I have worked in swift, react native, reactjs, blockchain. Was working a product lead. Got laid off last week. Looking for an opportunity.
Thanks in advance!

All else equal, will the compensation for exits post-MBA be the same if I do a one year MBA vs a two year MBA? Currently have 2 YOE, thinking about MBA and would prefer to complete more quickly

Junior interning at a small consulting firm.

Should I try to go to B4 or MBB for a full time after graduation or get work experience at small firm then try to transition after that?

Need to activate my DM feature to be able to network. Would appreciate some likes on this post.
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Looking for Summer 2022 Full time roles once I finish MS in Business Analytics ~ 5YOE in risk and data. Would appreciate any guidance/tips/referrals.

i joined s&P global recently, I didn’t like the project, how easily can we switch the project here and after how many years?

Tom Bagot, RIP

Hey all,
I joined recently and know everything about the process and formalities. You guyz can ping me if you are going to join in near future. I can help.

I have 7 YOE and applied for a position that is L4. I feel as if I’m overqualified for the position, but the Recruiter told me that when they say L4, they are actually looking for someone with 6+ years of experience. Is this true? I feel like I should be looking at L5 with my experience

When people plan, God laughs. When public accountants plan, God busts a gut laughing.

Should I wait for bgv successful completion afyer getting offer letter before resigning ?

Hike expectations for someone who got mid year promotion ?con to scon

Working at a hospital with a million programs and services. When is developing an independent brand for a group justified, and when should it remain part of the parent brand?

VML Sr Art Director position assuming 7-10 years experience. What’s a fair salary expectation for the Midwest? Chicago/Kansas City area.

Deloitte is hiring for it's business process / internal audit controls group! Happy to help refer!

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

Any other GSAPpers using GSAP for the tech stipend and for other perks during school but not planning to come back? Pce Deloitte

AOA everyone! I am a Pakistani currently living in Germany. I am in the final stages of getting a transfer to Canada but can’t decide between Toronto or Vancouver. Both have high COL so I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons. I know Vancouver’s weather is a lot better than Toronto, but any recommendations from Canadians on the bowl?

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Facebook interview tips / advice? What type of questions do they ask?

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

Is there anyone here that works for the same company as their SO? We do and both love where we work but during times like these almost feels more intense with the uncertainty.

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Are there any books or classes about convincing people that have irrational arguments? Trying to figure out how to frame conversations that lead to my conclusions that aren't based in logic and fact.

Do you get to enjoy the travel part of consulting? What are some details on flex programs some consultancies offer? I heard some firms let you fly out SOs instead of a trip back home as long as the costs are the same.

Asking because one piece of consulting I am interested in is the travel opportunities.

Thank you!

Is it ok to reach out to the people who interviewed you on comp negotiations after receiving a verbal from HR?

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

is $500 for a used aeron good or should i keep searching?

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.

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

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

Anyone have any recommendations for an office chair that’s super comfortable for someone that doesn’t sit like a normal human? I always sit either cross legged, knees up, etc.