How is Alpha FMC? Are they well known for any particular capability(s) or any sector (I believe FS)? How is the work culture? Looking specifically at their Toronto location.

Hi Everyone,

I having below offers in hand. Please guide me for a wise decision in selecting a company

L&T - 10.5 LPA
INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA - 8 LPA
EMPOWER RETIREMENT- 10 LPA
FUJITSU- 11.5 LPA
TEKIZMA - 7 LPA

CTC is not a matter. I need good learning, WLB and good culture.

Which Big Law firms in San Francisco/Bay Area have good L&E groups? Good as in legitimate group and not some group that claims to do the work but really just writes blog posts and answers some advice and counsel questions. Amongst those, any intel on culture, WLB, etc.?

I was in a meeting, and there was a new attendee, a fellow Asian guy.

Senior member: “Hi [new attendee’s name], where are you from?”

New attendee: “from [city and state]”

Senior member: “No, where are you reeeeaaaallllyyy from?”

**awkward silence**

New attendee: “from God”

Well… 🫣

If you are an immigrant and people ask you where you are from, how do you usually respond?

Hello Fishes,
Just wanted to know which company's culture is good?
Cognizant or FIS Global? also if you are suggesting any company please help me with basic information about that company. Like work hours rule, flexible timing?, work oriented environment or time oriented culture? Please help

I have an offer from deutsche Telekom and Mckinsey and Company both for the role of Software Developer. Which should I join ? Which company has better Work culture?

I got an offer from Mcafee. Can anyone advice the overall company stability and culture after it became a private entity from public. Is it the right time to join?

Hello DI folks,

I am looking for opinions on work at Deloitte India, especially in a client facing role ?

Is it comparable to Deloitte USI in terms of quality of work and culture ?

FYI - I would be joining Deloitte India in June

Sometimes I feel like I over prepare for these interviews in that I prepare for the wrong thing. Expected to throw down some answers to technical questions and it ended up all being culture and fit related

Interviewing with Oracle for Senior Director role (Strategic Client group). 18+ yoe
How is the work culture and PIP at Oracle? I have a comp discussion planned this week, any insights into their salary structure will help - base, joining bonus, RSUs, etc...

Anyone with US Trust as a PCA? Looking for additional details in terms of the culture, day to day type of things and how you’re doing there vs. what the recruiter stated was the average?

I have lost so many Friends and my social circle have reduced a lot after the work from home culture have started. Is it same for everyone? Or you guys keep in constant touch. Just wanted to know if anyone in the same boat.

Thoughts on Carlyle (debt side)? Heard rumors that its pretty sweaty with a poor culture - any validity to this or nah?

what you say about Capgemini Salesforce practice? salary, benefits? culture?

Hello Fishes

How is the WLB, annual hike, work culture in MasterCard?
Role- Middleware

Anyone work for Nevro Medical Device Company before? Can you tell me what the culture is like and if they have career growth opportunities for Senior Analysts?

Anyone working in Cloud in Hexaware? How is the work culture and WLB?
Do they have good projects in cloud?

I know that feedback culture is part and parcel of consulting, and I feel it is contributing to my anxiety and depression. At the same time, i enjoy the problem solving aspects and don’t want to do a career change.
Anyone having the same problem? What have you done to help yourself cope with the culture?

Hi friends 🐬,
Please suggest which should I choose among below listed companies w.r.t. good WLB, work culture and career growth

Companies : Fujitsu , Airtel Digital ( Airtel X Labs) , IBM
Profile: Oracle Cloud Technical
YOE: 5.5
Thanks!

Anyone have any friends who successfully pivoted out of advertising? I know a handful of people who are half-trying to, but I can’t think of anyone who has made a clean break, on their own terms, into something that appears to be making them feel more fulfilled than they were in the ad biz. So they continue freelancing in order to make a living, while not gaining much traction elsewhere.

My Dad has over 28 years of experience in Managing accounts and Finance of various companies. He’s really struggled a lot to get where he is right now. His current company is facing financial difficulties- anyone who can refer him for any Finance and Accounting senior opportunities in Dubai - please help. Literally crying for help.

Hello! I am in the mortgage industry but was originally in operations and management. I am looking to transition back into operations and even intro learning and development/training. Any advise and/or referrals would be great! Have a great professional day!!

Hi Fishes,

I am thinking to diverting my career towards freelancing in accounting.
For that I have to resign from my current job in Pwc. I am thinking of starting a job as accountant and work as a freelancer as part-time.

Any thoughts or advice?

Better mortgage vs. Rocket mortgage - anyone shopped with both and what swing your decision?

I'm a med surg nurse moving to Southwest Florida. I have 2 years experience in Canada. What should I expect to get paid?

Had to cancel a flight with Alaska Airlines and they gave me a credit. Problem is company will only reimburse me for a refunded flight and the credit expires before I’ll be able to use it. Anyone have any luck/tricks to getting a refund from Alaska?

My anxiety is through the roof I’ve never wanted a job so bad before that I’ve interviewed for. I had an excellent interview with my potential manager. She said out of all the applicants I stood out the most and she loved my resume/conversation , They are moving to meet the team on Wednesday. I just can’t stop thinking about and so worried they are interviewing a lot of people. Helpppp me calm down lol this is torture , honestly

Looking for a Jr.-Mid level AD/design partner based in NYC to work on a few freelance gigs I may have in the chute. Not a full time gig but some stuff we can jam on a couple nights after our day gig

Where do you stay up to date in the best ideas from the industry?

What's your advice for someone wanting to go abroad? Should i approach CCO's and ECD via LinkedIn or should i use a recruiter?

Anybody from Johannes Leonardo here?

Tell me about your “About me” on your site. How personal do you get? How do you find the right balance?

Got the letter.

What is the CFM meeting invite sent by the leadership and SMs?

Hi , KPMG Singapore is offering 6.5k SGD per month . Current salary is 16 lakhs CTC. Shall i take the offer, is it a good switch. Also how hard is it to rent a place for an Indian in Singapore and what’s cost of living is like?

Has anyone made a move from a “cushy” lifestyle to move to NYC? I’ve had a desire to move for a while but the logical part of my brain is holding back. Also insight into PwC NYM would be great!

Is it possible that HCL technologies employees can work from any other HCL company office like HCL infosystem.
One of the recruiter told me that you can work from any of the nearest HCL office whether it is HCL technologies or Infosystem.

In Union Square NYC for the night. Any fish wanna grab a drink or recommend a good pub to hit alone?

Flying to Toronto for a meeting. Do I need a passport or will another form of identification suffice?

My background isn’t in marketing/branding/PR but I’m being thrown into an engagement for a small organization who has many different sub-brands. I now how to give them high level guidance on how to ensure their branding and message is consistent. Any resources/books you’d recommend I could crash course this on?

Looking to switch firms and a Deloitte S&O recruiter randomly reached out to me on LinkedIn. Says he wants to have an informal chat. Any tips or advice? It'd be awesome to land this position.

In other news: American Airlines pilot arrested just moments before take off for failing breathalyzer test at Reagan. #slowclapamerican

The day you lost respect for your client...

Not a good fly day for us east coast 🐠

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Salary expectations for Big 4 strong performing Senior 1/2:
1) Exiting Big 4 to bank
2) Switching from Big 4 to Big 4
3) Exiting Big 4 to Strategy House (non-MBB)
4) Exiting Big 4 to MBB

Thoughts?

what you say about Capgemini Salesforce practice? salary, benefits? culture?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

If I had a traditional IRA before being employed in a 401k eligible role, can / must I roll that IRA into the 401k or can I leave the accounts separate without deleterious tax consequences?

NPR How I Built This on Sam Adams (10/31/2016) is excellent. Just wanted to share.

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Thoughts on reducing 401k % during this bear market slash recession?

Have you found using a standing desk increase your productivity? How else do you increase your productivity? I am so distracted all the time

Is there a way to share my phones wifi connection? In other words - if I buy wifi on the plane for my phone, can I have my phone then hotspot that signal for my laptop? Or vice versa? Thanks!

Which national parks should I visit next year? Looking for any and all recommendations!