How often do Partners leave Big4 /MBB firms? I've been at Deloitte for a couple years and I only recall seeing one PMD leave. It was to take a CEO position at niche healthcare startup. Any anecdotes?

I’m a 7th year associate. I’ve practiced L&E my entire career in big law for large multi-national companies. I like my job, but I’m burned out. I have two kids under two and will, in all likelihood, go for gold and make it three under three to be done. I’m over traveling. I’m over traveling for trials. I’m over litigation in general. I want to switch sides of the v and open my own firm. I’m digging into how feasible this would be for me. Does anyone have any good resources? Books, podcasts, etc

Hi! I interviewed for a Digital Marketing Analyst for an agency for Data Center and Telecom PR/ Tech. Since we are virtual country wide, he asked what my salary requirement would be for this role. I haven’t had this type of position before and am unsure what to say. I want to reach for the stars but don’t want to come across with a scary offer. Can anyone advise or have any salary ranges? No info on Glassdoor for salaries at the company! I will be living near the SF Bay Area.

Why is it so hard to find a remote HR position? I have my SHRM-SCP, my MBA and over 10 years of experience being an HR Manager.

Feeling disheartened after sending out 100+ applications with radio silence back. No rejections but no invited to interview either. I feel like my resume looks good, but I have not gone the referral route as of now. 1 YOE

Has anyone worked for Sentry Insurance? I’m being recruiting and I’m curious about their culture & compensation.

What are actionable items one should strive for when trying to grow as a designer after landing their first role? I hear a lot about ways to grow to land the first job but very little about how to improve after you know the basics.

Hello, I worked 1 year as a 'Senior Data Engineer' at 110k base. I then was offered and accepted a role as 'Service Manager' at 155k base where I worked another year. Just recently accepted a 'Data Engineer' job at 155k base but with a larger company (in theory with potential to grow).

I am a Google Certified Professional Data Engineer.

Should I be earning more?

Would I earn more long term if I stayed on as Service Manager?

Suggest some good product based companies for data engineer role... Techstack(Snowflake,python,sql)

What did you all think of that case where a woman who told her team she was taking a day off to take care of her mental health who had a supportive boss and everyone cheered them?

Just started at A.T. Kearney. Which benefits should I be taking advantage of?

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

Is the CVA exam worth pursuing?

Dear Fishes,
I have 7 years of experience and recently i got offer from CTS as a Sr. Associate. I am into testing and into automation since last 3 years. I don't have automation architect type knowledge but I do automating scenarios with selenium and Java. I am not into framework development. Now if I join CTS at 15.7 package will they expect me to work into framework development or just as a tester who does automation sprint wise scenarios. Please only genuine suggestion. I am into dilemma.

Has anyone moved from tech consulting to strategy in MBB's. Anyone willing to guide on how you made the move?

Is it worth moving to strategy consulting or do strategy business ops in industry?

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

Can anybody recommend any excel courses to take for financial analysis? Modeling, valuations, etc. Any direction would be helpful.@

Anyone know of any VC funds hiring analysts or associates in Europe region - preferably UK/Nordic/Netherland countries.

I feel like I’ve lost myself since joining McK. My whole world has become about work. I love my job but I’m not the same person I started and I feel I don’t connect with my friends and family the way I use to. I’m not sure if I’ve grown, or lost a part of myself. Is this growing up or do I need to make a career change?

Happy to inform that this bowl is now 1000+ times stronger! 1.2K members and counting! 😀

Berkeley Haas vs MIT Sloan? Potential future career in Tech, VC or Startup.

Yes, love this!!

Hi Fishes,
I applied to barclays carrier portal multipletimes, and I didn't hear back for any of them.
Could you please help as I have job ID with me for the same.
Please help!

Hello fishes,


Got an offer from Mphasis. Should i accept it right away or can i wait for a counter offer from another company?(it is under discussion currently)
Or
Accept it now and discuss negotiations later?

Its written in Mphasis offer letter that i can endorse the acceptance before the date of joining.

Please suggest.

May as well spend more time beating the meat while stuck at home. Any paid/premium porn site recommendations (no links).

Deeply afraid of being married to someone like the girl in sex/life on Netflix

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

Invite code for this oracle HCM bowl: 2a3xm

Did anyone put a two week notice and was asked to leave immediately because you were on bench? Not leaving for a competitor

Which firms offer Day 1 Green Card Process?
I know there is FAANG, Microsoft, Twitter... any others?
Thanks!

Anyone ever interview with a firm covid times and not have a video call? Second to final round and everything has just been a phone call so far.. seems little odd and it’s a f500 company

I had an interview scheduled on Friday 2nd Dec for Teradata developer. I completed my technical interview. Interviewer told me he would connect with me soon. I wanted to know how many rounds of interview would be there?
Yoe - 6

Any suggestions for financial planner or advisor in New Jersey area?

Starting to feel I don’t like litigation. Third year. I’m not excited about winning an argument or destroying the other party’s arguments. But the current market doesn’t seem to favor a transition.

Out of work and just been rejected for what would have been a great role... pointers for keeping skills in check whilst out of work... feel the longer I’m out the less employable I’m becoming

Getting married next week, should we hire an immigration lawyer for my foreign fiancé? Any recommendations?

That feeling when your laptop, iPad, phone, and battery pack are all at 100% charge... 🙏

Is January the longest month ever or what…?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

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

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Any good tricks to take a nap while "working"?

My god App State...

Has anyone heard of the Practice Area Project Manager at BCG (kinda internal role)? Pros & Cons? In terms of career projection, posibility to jumping to consulting, WLB, exit opportunities...

Someone reached out to me on LinkedIn about becoming an author on the side. Has anyone heard about such a thing?!? The person said she’s worked with 800 consultants writing their books and marketing it for them.

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

Spent a good amount of time making a long list of all things that need to get done, then rolled back in bed #fridays

If I just joined this month, is it possible to still perform well for a raise for year end?

Maybe this is a dumb question, but thoughts on IBM right now? Got a call today from a recruiter for SAP OCM position (managing consultant ). Said they’re hiring a bunch but then I see layoffs. Huh?

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Do any of you guys suffer from a Candida overgrowth? How do you cope? Traveling and all the eating out is making it really bad. I never eat anything with added sugar or drink alcohol.

Officially on maternity leave for 8 months after today!! I also got the green light for promotion, pretty happy with all things Deloitte right now! 👌🏻👏🏻