Hi, I’m currently unhappy at my current FT job and looking to go freelance with 4 yrs exp. Seeking any advice about how to transition /how much more prod coord exp one needs before being a producer.

Do you all see a compelling future in your tax career? I’ll go first, I don’t see a compelling future working for a large PA firm in the long run because you have to work more as you move up. However, I do see a compelling future by using my knowledge and skills to open my own firm/business and work less hours as long as I make enough money which is $75k, or if I do work long hours, it’s because I want to.

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Hello, has anyone recently made the shift to being an implementation role from a non tech role? Need some inputs. Thanks

Did any of you struggle with being ‘cooped up’ while studying for the exam? I’m ready to say f it to public and the CPA because I’m sick of having no life

Okay, cliched question.
How do I break into Product Management roles when I work as an associate with ZS (4 months experience)

Hi BCG 🐠, anyone from the lifesciences or MedTech sectors willing to chat about making the jump to BCG from a boutique lifesciences strategy shop?

HI BCG Fishes, I am Currently a Quant in the FI looking for a change. I got approached to join BCG GAMMA as Solution Lead. Any feed back regarding the Solutions Track in GAMMA is it worth taking I havent been able to find much about this track? Boston Consulting Group

Do we have any generic certification policy at HCL for upskilling.

Not talking about project specific or where RM needs to approve, as this tech (cloud) is something I want to learn, not part of my day to day work.

Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

HNY! For those of you that took the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, how did you prepare for it? Study materials, hours, etc?

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

WFH Vs WF Office Vs Hybrid, Which one should you take?
If you are fresher, go for a WF Office setup. You will learn things beyond your work. In the initial phase of of your career, one needs to focus more on learning than on comfort. The interactions at office, meeting with collegues, conversations at the cafeteria, sense of responsibilty, the need to walk up on time to reach office etc will shape you for better.

Once you have a work experience of few year then any setup is fine. Go for WFH.

I have an interview coming up for internal audit manager. Currently in external audit. When asked about my experience in ERM - what would you say Is transferable skills that I can leverage in my answer?

Is AAS a good area to gain transferable skills and learn a lot? Comparing to audit.

Hey IBMers/ex-IBMers,

What is the designation hierarchy in IBM GBS for someone joining as "Advisory Technical Services Specialist" at "7A" band?

Like I would like to know what will be the next designation/band once for me if I get promoted?

YOE: 6 yrs.
Tech Stack: Testing

Thank you in advance!

Question to freelancers: why?
What are the benefits and the odds of being a freelancer and how did you make that choice?

Have you ever regretted your choice?

Anyone have any thoughts on Primary vs Secondaries PE as a career after coming from Tech M&A? Wondering if Secondaries is a good move?

Has COVID-19 taught anyone that they don’t know how to cook/grocery shop/provide basic sustenance for themselves? Lol

In college/grad school I always had a meal plan which made it super easy to get food. Then right after grad school I went right into consulting which I’ve always expensed meals or eaten out.

Now being at home, I have to adult by finding and making food myself - this sucks! 🤣😫

How many people use the metro and or commuter bus to work? I’m European and lived in NY but I know that public transport is very different here. I’m thinking of speed, safety, reliability, and realistic expectation to use every day - TIA!

Best place to score moving boxes?

Any idea on SM1 and SM2 comp at Accenture Strategy (CMT focus)?

Hi Sharks,

I have 2.5 years of experience after completing MBA and want to get into consulting. If someone can please give me referral in IBM, it would be incredibly helpful.

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

I saw this and thought I'd share. What do you say? “Diversity hiring does not mean a lower bar for diverse candidates. They still need to interview and pass the hiring bar. Therefore, diversity hiring is not unfair to other non-diverse applicants."

Did your employer have you sign a non-compete? If so, what specialty do you work?

What to expect when you are joining JP after Christmas 😅?

What are some things that help you get through busy season?

Anyone got Wiley material and how was your experience with it ?

Hi! I have been working in marketing and advertising for ~5 years and recently started exploring the freelance side of things. I started conversations with a small boutique studio about doing Facebook ads for them and they asked what my retainer fee would be to manage them. Since I’ve always worked for a company that was hired to do it I am not entirely sure what a freelance rate for that should be? I would love any insight. I’m certified through meta’s platform too if that matters.

How is the citi project in virtusa?

My tech stack: Java, spring boot, microservices, react

Is there any framework used ?

Please suggest

Thanks

$RNWK 🚀 is it next GME?

Hi folks, Recently joined birlasoft. When salary get credited in birlasoft? Day of month and approx time?

Hi Fishes,
How are internet expenses claimed in birlasoft? What about shift allowance? My works in birlasoft in 12-10shift.She has submitted the claim but not cleared yet despite multiple reminders to approver.

Fti 🐠, what is the salary band for a senior director in forensic and litigation consulting?

TBWA\Chiat is hiring a full time EP and 2 Producers. Their Nissan team is looking for freelance producers avail ASAP - Dec. DM me if interested in either!

Are there any online courses or resources that can help expand my knowledge of TV copyright information and anything more on the legal side of things? My internal video team is heavily leaned on for that type of info and do know a fair amount but I'd like to be more prepared all around. Google/tapping Producer friends is only relatively helpful.

We do have a lawyer that we can meet with but they're also not an expert and turnarounds are always very long so not as helpful as I'd hoped.

Agency producers: I’m looking to revamp our bid guideline and production manual templates. Anyone willing to share theirs with me? Happy to share mine. DM!

Looking for references on how to do low budget spots well

Asking for a Fordham Media Studies graduate! What are the best ways of getting into the industry now? It's incredibly hard for graduates because of Covid.

Anybody know of a quick and nimble developer who’s available for freelance? Very cool/simple website for a start up platform. SF based but remote is fine!

Looking for POC EP’s with deep experiential and a strong network who want to dive into a fixing the country startup

Producer friends, we are in desperate need of a reliable and easy to work with vendor who can provide translations/transcreations of scripts and international VO casting and recording... any recos?

Budgets, expectations, and timelines are changing. How can we work together to increase the quality of the product, while working within the constraints at hand?

Anyone know if a CD has ANY of the skills to transition into a Producer role at a production company? I love creative ppl and bringing ideas to life but I'm burned out agency side.

Fellow agency producers-who are your favorite mixers & sound designers?

Who’s going to Cannes this year? DM me if so !

Hi friends! I’m an ex-art director that recently stepped away after 5 years to try to pivot into production. I know it’s not the typical career route, but I think I’ll enjoy the work a lot more and be happier overall. I’m also trying to move to NYC from Austin. Does anyone have any tips for me to help me get my foot in the door? I’m an extremely hard worker, I’ve just been struggling to get convos started since I don’t really have a great NYC network. Thanks all!

Agency Producers, what are your thoughts and experiences with StudioNow?
Producer at prod co, wbu?

Agency producer here. I have an interview with an in-house agency tomorrow and I’m trying to prep myself/anticipate questions that the Exec Producer will ask. Any sample questions you guys can think of? I feel so rusty, it’s been over 5 years since I’ve interviewed anywhere. Very much appreciated!