Hi, I know you’ve seen a hundred of these but bear with me. I’m trying to move to Dubai from the US (which right now is a rough market for marketers) and I’d love an honest gut check. Is July/August actually dead this year, or has the war shifting travel patterns thrown the usual summer slowdown out the window? I’ve been to Dubai, I know the market a little, and I’m just trying to time this right. Any read or advice would mean a lot.

Can anyone tell me about the ACN marketing operations business unit? I’ve been reached out for a role there and would like some intel about the organization. Thanks in advance!

I’m a defense-side employment attorney with 5-7 years of mid- to large firm experience. What would it take to pivot to an employee relations-type position? MBA? MHRM? Come as I am?

I am doing my MBA on side. I am looking for ideas on what workshops or session series I can conduct that relates to exciting non work topics or work related (this would be boring though). If you have any other ideas throw it my way.

What is the general consensus on online I/O psychology programs? I’m looking to pivot into HC consulting and am strongly considering USC’s online MAPP or Harvard Extension School’s I/O Psychology graduate program.

Does anyone have their PHD or DBA? If so what are you currently doing and was it worth pursuing? I recently obtained my MBA and I’m looking into some programs but trying to see what’s the best fit for me.

Is Phi Beta Kappa worth it? Partially subsidized, but will it give me any edge in getting an entry-level data analyst job.

When would be the right time for me to get an MBA given my background?

I was a teacher for 4 years and transitioned into the corporate world. I have 6 months experience in marketing and that’s what I currently do, but plan for a lateral move in the future. I’ve seen suggestions of 3-7 years experience - does my teaching experience factor in? Or should I consider the 3-7 years only of my corporate time? Or is an MBA sooner a good move because of my big career transition (and future lateral)?

Selling my 2020 MB E450 in excellent condition and 14k miles. DM if interested or know someone in the market!

Hi all,

I’m hoping for UK Tech referrals. I’ve more experience than qualifications so would appreciate a referral

Hi All - I’m at a firm that has some infrequent in-house training but not enough to help me develop skills to eventually become a trial lawyer. I know cases rarely make it to trial anymore, but I’d like to develop my skills as much as possible to position myself well when they do. Does anyone have any mock trial programs they’ve participated in outside of their firms that they would recommend?

Had an interview for an associate position at Citi. Interviewee was based in London and I’m in NYC. The only interview time that worked was 6am. I was barely functioning and feel like I truly messed up in my answers because I couldn’t not think clearly. I have another with the head of the division next week again at 6am (pre determined before this interview). It was also hard because the division’s core work is private enough that there was not much prep I could do beforehand. Tips?

How many cups of coffee do you drink per day?

If you were to articulate the relationship between change management and value realization, how would you do so? To your mind, is change management responsible for value realization? If so, how do?

Hi. Do I qualify for CFRA in California if our firm has at least five employees but a couple of them are W-2 and the rest are 1099?

Can anyone provide some guidance to taking the CFE? As in which membership option to choose from followed by when exactly can we take the exam, if the entire amount is reimbursed or not? Just a generic timeline and additional required info. Don’t want to sign up yet if the exam dates are not flexible. Thank you.

Hello fishes
It’s been a month that HR told me that they’ll release offer, but it seems that approval is still in progress, is it normal?

Currently a Practice Manager at Pediatric office and non-trad pre med student majoring in computer science and I want to break into Tech now . Mainly Data Analyst . Does anyone have any suggestions on any courses or routes i should be taking besides finishing my bachelors degree?

Can I live comfortably in Dubai on 25k a month? With wife and kid too?

Hello 🐠

Are your firms transitioning to golden visas? If yes, at what level? Please answer with firm - level. Thanks!

Hi fishes! To those of you who moved from UK (or elsewhere) to Dubai for work - is it the standard norm to get an expat package when you move to Dubai? Just trying to understand how it works. Thanks!!

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 🙏

Got rejected from BCG final round :(

Anyone know what Bain in KSA is like? If I go as senior hire what will it be like?

Best family friendly places to live in Dubai?

Did PwC increase their payscale in UAE?

Suggestions on where one may locate reasonably priced board games in Dubai? Somewhat random but I assume consultants play board games too

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?

I have a close friend who is interested in tech consulting in the region (Dubai/AD) in particular Accenture and IBM, would anyone be ok to have a chat? He’s keen to learn about the space and is looking to intern summer 2023, has completed multiple internships in Dubai.

What is the pay difference at consultant level between Dubai and Riyadh? Thanks

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?

Which credit card do you think is the best for ME consultants?

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

Hi ME 🐠s! Would like to know a bit regarding Business Analyst roles in MBB, T2 / B4 firms in UAE. I come from a target school in India (say MBB / T2 hires from my college every year) with ~1 YOE in consulting - based in Dubai. Would the stated firms consider me for a BA role (lateral hire as an experienced BA)?

Can anyone please suggest any affordable apartments in Abu Dubai or any real estate agents to help me hunt for apartments.