How is M&A tax work life balance at big 4 and big law?

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I think it sucks equally at both. Deal work means your personal life is at the mercy of the deal until it closes.

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That sucks lol

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What PWC 1 said. Definitely a bit more demanding in terms of hours/need to be available at all times in big law, but the pay is much higher.

How can I transfer into there? Lol

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Hi ,
Need an advice and thoughts for the below companies too much confused which to join
YEO -5.3
Tech Stack- Java , Microservices
Salary - Almost same
1) HCL TECHNOLOGIES
2) Coforge - HSBC client
3)BMC SOFTWARE - But the tech stack is core java and legacy application
4) Synechron - Client interview will be post onboarding
Last 3 weeks remaining to complete notice period,would be really helpful if you let me your experience in aspects of wlb, job security, future growth & increments

TIA

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Epam system(not epam anywhere) or Impetus technologies?

Tech stack- data engineer - spark, hive, hadoop, java
YOE- 8.5 years
Both providing long term wfh option
Ctc almost same

Which would be better to join for long term settlement and growth perspective irrespective of ctc offered?

Please suggest.

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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.

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Are FAANG companies really the place to be for SWE’s? I want to work for one but I’m worried about culture & work/life balance.

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Anyone else with big 4 experience looking to find a rewarding career path with an undergrad degree in accounting? What career options are out there without having to go back to school?

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Received an offer as Engagement Director from Salesforce (CSG, pre sales, L9). Great benefits package, 40% increase in total comp and better WLB.

I do love the people in my practice and current client, but career trajectory has stalled after taking parental leave earlier this year and (yet another) change in leadership.

Realistically, making to Director is 2-3 years away and will require sacrificing time with my family that I am not prepared to give up.

Should I stay or should I go?

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Any insights into Accenture Retail Strategy ? i.e., the acquired and recently rebranded Javelin Group in London

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Hi I am working as Tax consultant in Big 4 since past 3 years and recently I have resigned and Iam planning to move out of tax is this good time to do that for better work life balance and if do so any suggestions how to proceed further

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How safe is this company in terms of work life balance ? Employees centric values ? How safe you feel working in NTT data during this recession / About to come recession?

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Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

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Anyone know much about Simon-Kucher? I have an offer for SC there for $125k base with all-in TC for the year expected $165-175k. Currently a CO with 3-4 YOE, and considering making the move. I think CO at my firm is the equivalent to SC at B4

Making about $103k base now, so not sure if I should hold out for better

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Looking to pivot from Sales at Bloomberg to Management Consulting/Change Management Consulting in the NYC area. 4 years working experience. Certainly open to Big 4 firms, but also to boutique consulting firms.
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Hi Fishes,

Looking for advice please!!
Have three offers from Shell, BP and Airbus for IT service delivery role.

BP: 23 Lpa + 1L joining bonus with 1 year lock in ( location : pune)
Airbus: 26lpa + 5 L joining bonus with 3 year lock in( location : bangalore)
Shell: 26 lpa ( final offer being rolled out)location : bangalore

Please advice which company would have a good growth story and work life balance....

Airbus looks attractive but have heard some very harsh reviews on work life balance.

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Any EY PPMD 🐠 willing to chat/connect? Interested in learning more about the cyber practice. I’m a new campus hire in the Hoboken office. Thanks in advance!

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Hi fishes, pls help-
1. How’s the WLB at EXL (Inductis, analytics)
2. There’s no JD provided, so unclear work structure. Also, have heard mixed feedback about the projects/learning curve. And so, extremely unsure whether to join.. any thoughts?

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Thoughts on 52 M going for a job change to seek better leadership oppty’s and $? Any hope in MBB/Big 4/larger firms, or do I go boutique or industry? (Org Change / tech adoption, no partner delusions)

We always keep hearing about the bad WLB in MBB, especially BCG. Want to know if it's actually true, or is it an untrue rumor spread by people who couldn't get into these companies.

(Note - I am talking about incremental WLB issues, over and above the issues at Deloitte S&O, Accenture Strategy, etc. as these issues are common in management consulting)

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Ping me if any one needs referral in Airbus for Fullstack developers, Cloud Developer, Business Analysts.Airbus

The Home Depot (from a previous vendor)

Cons:

- Interfaced with a few different people, all of whom seemed miserable.

- Very rigid brand — difficult to have fun.

- There’s not much trust or freedom for anyone. Just a cutthroat corporate prison.

- HQ built like a prison: few windows, thick security, & drab colors for miles. Their campus parking garage would experience its own rush hour gridlock with cars at a standstill waiting for the light outside to turn green so they could hop on 285

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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Hello fishes. Can someone please refer me to job id MER0001M1A in Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India

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I need help. I constantly pick at my beard for the last two years. It is creating holes and looks terrible. How can I solve this. I tried a number of things to keep my hands busy. Also how can I grow my beard thicker?

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Anyone in Bay Area for the holidays? 29M

Hi Fishes,

Share your knowledge on which companies have lesser notice period say 60 days or even less than that..

TIA

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Starting the interview process with another company in industrials, and my current TC is ~$600k. Headhunter wants to chat about comp expectations - anyone have advice on how to approach? Is there a minimum bump people tend to shoot for before making the jump (e.g. 25%)? Trying to keep it clean and focus on annual TC, but plan to also communicate I expect to be made whole on my unvested RSUs . TIA!

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Anyone can refer me to Deloitte for A2 M&A Tax Role?

Many thanks in advance 👏🏻

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How does one get on at a family office?

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I got an offer in industry! Feeling excited but at the same time very confused. It’s a good offer that I don’t want to pass up but also feel extremely bad leaving during busy season. Is a 3 week notice enough? Do I let this opportunity go and just hope something will line up down the road ? Thoughts ?

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Suggestions needed. Got offer from other Big4s with same money offer. Got to talk to very great partners, and practices/work-life balance are very similar across all 3 firms. Currently more toward DT but only cuz I know more people there so I feel less nervous going there. When it comes to turning down offers, what other professional reasons can I provide?

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