Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

Has anyone got any tips for making a strong start to a consulting career? Have 6 months experience and trying to temperature check how things are going / what I could do more of.

How easy is it to move from an investment bank firm to a tech company?

Has an ALM in Management at Harvard Extension School led you to a career at any high power corporations such as Goldman Sachs?

Hi All, I am 11 yoe, working at a medium sized product company and I got an offer from Thoughtworks (50% hike) for a Lead Consultant role in data engineer profile.

Being a mother, I have anxiety and nervousness about joining a service based company bcoz of doubts below.
1. Job security, considering the upcoming recession is it safe to join TW at this time?
2. How good is WLB at TW for a Lead Consultant? Approx working hours on a daily basis?
3. How flexible is TW for WFH?

Please suggest

Currently in MBA program - top 40 school. Hoping to apply the mba intern position at google. What are my chances? Wanting to break into data analytics or PM roles. Accounting background with beginner SQl, tableau, python experience ( pls be critical)

I'm a cashier. We just got a new manager, and she's making things really hard for us. She starts work at 4:30am and leaves around 2:30pm, but she still expects us to stay until 6pm and work on the weekends! She gives us really long shifts and doesn't give us much time for breaks. And when we ask her about it, she gets mad.

I'm worried that if I speak up, she'll make my life even harder. I don't want to lose my job because of this—do you guys have any advice?

How is everyone’s workload? I was insanely busy the last month but the past week or so has slowed significantly.

Audit A2 in NYFS right now. Is there any hope for me to get into FDD now, and does it even make sense for me to jump at this point rather than make senior first? I need some advice. No deal experience

How do firms see candidates seeking to lateral across practice groups? I’m a senior lit associate doing v well at my current firm but seeking a global relocation which might entail switching to a transactional practice. Thinking capital markets since I have a lot of experience in advising our clients of litigation risk when issuing debt etc. Would I even be considered (obvi I expect some cut in seniority)? Is this common?

I am interested in getting an executive career coach to help me understand how to get from where I am at now to an executive one day. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on company or a person

I work in security and would love one day to transition more of strategic business leader. I would want this career coach to understand the field and the path to success and have connections to be able to do this.

Hi Fishes,

Wanted to know which one is better option to choose in terms of Work/Life balance, Career growth,hike and job security?

1. Deloitte India
2. Accenture

Skills- SAP CPI
YOE- 2+

Thanks

I got a promotion a year and 3 months ago, and got a pay raise 5 months ago. Could I still ask for a promotion to SAE if I have been supporting a team more as one? Promotions are hard to stab with.

I’m so miserable every day is painful. I want to go tell pre-law school me it’s not worth the debt because you will hate this career and then feel trapped by the debt. And then I want to come back to present day, quit this life-leeching, soul-sucking job and start over doing something else entirely. Too much? Oh well. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

Hi, m 3d artist , do you think is it possible for me to shift as ui/ ux designer or can I go along with , m bit of confuse ..i have seen lot of opportunities in ui/ ux designer ..most of them landed in reputed company

I have been interviewing for a new job but I keep hearing about layoffs and a recession coming. Is now a bad time to switch jobs?

Any insight into finance manager role at Microsoft? Total comp, growth opportunities, WLB?

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

CCSP (cloud security certification) is it worth to do ?

What's a median salary (considering all US employees) for big 4, Accenture, MBB and FAANG? Is 200k for big 4/ACN, 300K for MBB, 400k for FAANG a good ball park estimate?

Hi! About to join a PE consulting firm but don't have an extensive experience in doing CDD. Any good books /online courses with some practical examples that you'd recommend to get upto speed?

TIA!

What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

LADIES: SWEAT, Fitbod or else for HIIT workouts & committing to a routine?

Hello all, I work for a small consumer goods company as Ecommerce Director. I’m pretty much the only one managing our Ecomm store, no direct reports but manage a marketing and Amazon 3rd party agencies for the brand. I’ve been with company almost 2 years and have significantly increased sales. In the middle of salary negotiations and just curious on what everyone thinks would be comp salary for this position: Ecomm director/ manager hybrid role. Thank you!

Hi,

any openings for mainframe position for 2 years experienced. Would appreciate your help for me.

Please let me know if there are any openings. Thanks in advance!

Is it possible to get a remote job in the US but be based in Canada? Not sure of the legalities but the salaries here are much lower than those in the US...

What is everyone's Monday routine? Looking for ways to get things off to a good start with my team.

10/23 Thread (BC):

Happy New Year Everyone! Learning about options from this group was one of the only positives of 2020... Looking forward to 2021

I don’t have any experience with Keto Diet. However, I have heard so many good things about it. Anyone want to do an intro to what it is, tips, needed products to start, etc?

What supplements (vitamins, herbs, etc) do you take with your coffee/tea?

Hi all,

I have recently moved to Pune. I am looking for 2 BHKs. If anyone has any contacts or know good places (areas) to stay, can you please share with me. Thanks!

Why do CDs fall into complacency so easily?

Finally wrote the 3 social scripts 2 hours before they were due when I was briefed over 2 weeks ago, what are you doing?

🚀How much salary range for VP - K grade in bnym technology department? Skills - Java microservices Expr - 13 yr

Where can I buy big four swag?

How likely is it to be staffed on a DD in the ME region? I see they are quite rare and mostly concentrated on a few consulting firms, but would like your opinion

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

How do the different consulting firms stack up in the UAE? I’m looking to make a move and starting to look for opportunities in Dubai. At Accenture Strategy with a focus on digital and analytics

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

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!

What's the state of the market like in terms of pipeline and opportunities in the GCC? Is most of the work still in KSA?
I am in the Financial Services area and based in the US but did a two year stint in the region with the Big4 a few years back and contemplating a return. Unsure if that would be the right move so trying to get some Intel from folks on the ground. Thank you.

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.

Hi everyone, I am working towards a career shift into management consulting, specialising in Strategy & Restructuring services to be specific. I am looking for a referral to a T2 firm within the Middle East if possible. Would love to connect, learn from your experience and take your advice on how to successfully land a role in the industry! (Currently based in Dubai)

Hi there - anyone aware of FTI director salary range for Dubai office? Not enough data on Glassdoor to verify..

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?

Does anyone here work for Corporate Value Associates?

If so, could I please get in touch via DM?

Shukran

Anyone able to refer @ Kearney Dubai pls? ~10 yrs strat consulting experience in Western Europe.

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.

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.

Anyone familiar with the culture of working at ADIA and how they run their transactions ? Is it very team based ? Do you expect they would be very intense working culture vs someone used to NY transaction work?

Hi all, m getting an offer for AED 25k in a big4. Location - Dubai. Is this good enough for a single person and is there a possibility to save 12-14k on this salary post all expenses?

Hows the industry doing in MENA right now? Any worries about a potential crash? Are firms still hiring? Based in the US and everything is tense here with the recent tech layoffs