How realistic is it to lateral into BCG or McKinsey tech strategy consulting without MBA? Manager at K with healthcare but didn't do MBA since I was busy with a startup. Now 30+ and not inclined

Is there any benefit to opening a brokerage account with the same broker? Currently have 401K through Fidelity but looking into Vanguard ETFs..

Received an offer from the DOJ for a 2 year contract, doing work which seems more interesting/engaging than what I’m doing right now (insurance defence) - but for just over 9% less than I’m currently making, and the partner track has been outlined for me at my firm..feel like it’s not worth trading higher long term earning potential for contract + pay cut just because the work is more engaging..but on the other hand, ID is starting to bore me..thoughts/refs to anyone at DOJ would be appreciated

Best course for GCP professional data engineer? Any suggestions

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Has anyone considered shifting from consulting to teaching? Doing PhD from top IIMs and working as faculty?

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

Hey fishes! I just moved from consulting to strategy and ops at a unicorn startup! Excited about my journey ahead - how has yours been so far?

Is a spousal “fine” normal for insurance plans? Understand I don’t have a choice in the matter, just wondering if that’s a national thing, an IL thing, or an advertising thing. Help 😢

What’s a good out from RA? Thinking about moving away from audit/accounting

I have worked my way up in Insurance for 4 years but the 1st year being an intern/front desk/admin and was promoted twice and now an account associate helping my AMs/AEs manage our Producers' books of business. I was recently approached by a big brokerage for a Client Manager position. I have imposter syndrome and don't think I am qualified because I dont know insurance coverages/mastered what a business would need for a particular industry (continued in comments..)

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

What types of prior jobs / positions / experiences are highly valued when looking for other opportunities? What would be some good things to exp before leaving Big4?

Currently controller for a $120M PE backed company. Interviewing for a Director of Accounting role for a $1B PE backed company. Would be almost fully remote. Probably around 30-40% salary increase ($40k+). Currently have equity that would cash in upon a change of ownership in about 2 years (likely worth upwards of $200k). Change of industry from restaurant to CPG. Thoughts?

Looking for advice. Based in the Bay Area and have 3.5 yr exp in IT Audit mostly SOX with a little SOC exp (ex big 4, couple of regionals) and have been applying to industry (mostly tech companies) since May. made it to final interviews only to find out hiring freezes were in effect or they went with a LCOL candidate.Would like to exit to a GRC role or a mixed role thats 50% sox, 50% varied projects, or a SOX role if the team culture is good. No luck getting in non sox work at current firm.

Hey guys I'm currently working as a healtcare analyst...looking for Healthcare consultant/analyst roles. Please could you'll help me with something suitable?

Hello Friends,

Could any of you please share experience of ABBOTT project in HCL ERS division like WE, WLB, onsite opportunity. I have an offer as Technical Specialist E3. Whats the role people generally play at this designation and band. I have 12 yrs of exp. in microsoft technologies and full stack development.

Thanks

Hi, I am switching over to UX/UI design. I am taking an intensive course. What advice can you give a UX or a UI designer? How can you get your foot in the door for these fields?

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

My mental health has suffered tremendously over the past month. I have a therapist that I probably should see more of but I’m jobless and need to save. I am an aspiring entrepreneur with an inspiring business idea (to me lol) but my anxiety and depression is hindering me severely… fuck my brain. Any other founders here? It’s f‘ing tough.

When is 2023 on-cycle kicking off? I've been reached out to by a couple HHs to fill out intro forms

If I use chase points to book a flight do I gain points from the airlines I’m flying?

Hello Fishies
Just wanted your suggestion or guidance if spouse gets the inter company transfer , is there any chance partner company help him to get the visa or allow me to work from home?? Is it possible or any way how both can move without leaving the job ?

Do any Kearny folks have insight on what the process is for country/office transfers? My friend recently got into the Seoul office (he has a Canadian passport but is native Korean), how easy would it be for him to transfer to Toronto in a couple of years?

Looking for a good independent recruiter in London. Been in consulting for 15+ years and leadership for 5+. Moving to London and looking to get a feel for the market. Any suggestions or advise?

What are the best places to buy around London for a budget of £500k? Looking for a 3 bed, 2 bath 100 sqm house or apartment within 45 mins commute for Canary Wharf.

Anyone here at Nunwood?

“We are fully remote”

Me : Awesome so no travel required at all?

“Well you need to come to the office 3 times a week and the other two you will be popping into potential customers on site”

Me: So not remote at all…?

“No we’re remote, you get two days traveling not in the office”

Boomers and Gen X HR teams are FUNNY.

I have 15+ yr of experience in following, looking for WFH work. please could help me for opportunities/referral

5G NR, O-RAN ,LTE, OAM area in telecom domain
C++ 11/17, NetConf/Yang, python, golang(basic), NodeJS (basic), Protobuff, GRPC

What are some good conferences to attend for leaders in UX? Anyone have favorites?

Tax Senior here. I’m well liked around the office, I put in the hours and work hard, I haven’t had any dumpster fire projects, but I am a mediocre performer compared to my peers (not as strong project management, communication, not as confident). I just got told they’re firing me. Should I expect severance? Have other people been fired for similar? What did you do with your career?

What's variable pay component percentage in Coforge?

hey i got a job offer at microsoft global delivery as associate consulting?
is it good or go ahead with other product division offers in other companies

I really wanna work with/consult for biotech startups ☹️ Struggling to make the right connections and making people want to want me. Infact struggling to find those startups at all. What to do?

Is it standard to get a non-compete of 6months after termination in an offer by a growth equity firm? It is an associate level offer.
(i.e. I essentially cannot go to another fund for 6 months after leaving unless allowed by them)

Which cloud MasterCard use for big data?

Other than MAANG, which companies are good for the data scientists in India (both product and service)? Good in terms of project complexity, rigor of analytical approach, scale of problems, implementation opportunities, usage of latest tech stack, innovation, mlops best practices etc.

Is online dating the way to go during this time of social distancing?

What’s your go to drink?

I like a Whiskey Sour 🥃 or a Vesper Martini 🍸 (depending on my mood ofc)

Curious is anybody seeing layoffs in consulting? How busy are your cyber practices?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

Recommendations for short but informative personal finance books? Looking to read one with my gf, to avoid me preaching about stuff

Got food poisoning (right before a 5hr flight🤢) from a Sheraton breakfast buffet. How do I file the complaint? Do I just dial the SPG line? How many points would be acceptable to you?

Net worth and age - go!

Has anyone taken one of those online executive courses, like the Harvard Extension School offers? Looking to use my $5k of tuition reimbursement and already have an MBA. Worth it? Best programs?

Thoughts/reviews on Indian Matchmaking?

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

I'm looking for breast aug recommendations in NYC-I've done some research online but would like to hear about price and how happy you are with the results from anyone that had it done. Thanks!

Best line used to tank a project interview? Mine: "Yeah I'm not really a people person"

This firm makes me live for the weekends.

My Delta flight is overbooked and they're offering $800 (can increase to $1000) currently to move to a later flight tomorrow morning. Only if I could WFH tomorrow 😞

can someone please recommend a good newsletter or site I can read about analytics just be abreast with the latest news, tech, tutorials and methodologies?

Headed to b-school next Fall, any recommendations for places to check out for student loans?

PWC—is there a drug test? As part of background check? Internal firm job...

If you have a standing desk- is it worth it to spend ~$1000 on an Uplift type desk if you can afford it? Are they a lot better than $150 desks you can get on Amazon?

Any recommendations for a good adult swim coach in NOVA?