How did you find your niche in your firm? 6 month Advisory campus hire, not always feeling like there is a clear career path, especially as a technical resource in my firm...

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Agree with above though don’t see the need to be so harsh (it’s Monday folks, can we at least not treat each other like crap?)

At your level focus on exposing yourself to diverse projects where possible and always strive to outperform expectations. Come into work with a can-do mentality even when the team/project/client sucks. Things will largely take care of themselves and over time you will build a network and specialized skills.

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Don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re an associate. Associates are fungible. You’re immediate career plan should be very clear — perform at the highest level possible on any project you’re assigned. This will get you promoted. Take full advantage of all assignments, even the ones you think suck or aren’t part of your “career plan”.

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You're 6 months in and wondering why you haven't made partner yet?

You haven't even gone through your first work-related divorce/breakup yet. My advice? Just keep your head down. Expose yourself to multiple things and if you like something, stick to it.

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Thanks all- I totally get the sentiment of just being an Associate. I’m just looking towards the future, and trying to wrap my head around what that looks like. I guess I feel like I have to be super amazing, and so it’s hard to maintain the “keep your head down” mentality.

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Tips for dealing with a (female) colleague who is constantly in a foul mood and brings attitude to any conversation? I’ve addressed it with my supervisor and they’re aware and deal with it also. TIA

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Hi Fishes,

I'm Consultant in my firm with 5.5 yoe. Looking for consulting roles in Food/Restaurant, Insurance, CPG, CRM, Loyalty domain. Have worked in multiple client facing projects with outstanding results. My expertise are Analytics, using R, statistics, sql along with visualization like Power Bi, tableau or store telling using PPT.

I have less than 15 days of notice period left. I'm looking for an opportunity in any big consulting firms. Please Help!

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So many Fishes in this pond looking for fun. Just put yourself out there and ask.

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Hi fishes , I had 2 offers

T Systems 26 lpa
And infovision 29lpa

I join the t systems.

Just want to what will be your choise ?

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So stuck. What do I do? I joined this firm a year ago (4 yrs exp total) to grow/get more court/client exposure. Then 2 more-experienced associates were hired, pandemic, & all cases are divided between the other 2. I have no defined tasks except deficiency letters or the odd pro bono case. Boss claims it's mentoring. I still need to meet bill req.

Last wk Boss said I'll do more & my work was good, but today said I can't 2nd chair bc I don't have experience. I'm doing less now than my prior firm.

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Hi Fishes,
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Here are my tech stack and experience

Education : M.S. Statistics
Experience : 8 years in Statistics , Data Science
Current CTC : 46 Lacs ( 42 fixed + 4 bonus + No stocks

I am not aware of Microsoft payband, need your help in salary negotiation. Microsoft

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Talking a shit is the only time I have to breathe. And coincidentally write this post.

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Hello all. My company just went through an acquisition and the company did some restructuring of job titles. When they did this we were all advised the company would be making sure our jobs pay aligned with the national average.
My issue with this is my job title went from a Technical Support Supervisor to a Customer Success Team Lead. I have voiced my concerns with management but have been advised job titles are semantics. In my eyes this is a demotion, and will affect how much my job is worth.

My boyfriend said that he can’t bear my work schedule and frequent travel in consulting, and literally gave me a “him or consulting” question...Why is it so hard for women to have it all ;(((

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Anyone have any insight into the most recent base salary for S1 PwC advisory (Management consulting FS)?

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