I am pigeonholed in nonprofit audit and my firm won’t give me commercial client projects even though I have been asking for 2 years. When I apply to commercial lines at different public accounting firms, I get rejected. What do I do?

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Have to start over at a new firm. Keep applying.

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Even if you have to drop a level or go from S2 so S1, it’ll be worth in long run

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It can be nearly impossible to break free from that kind of pigeonholing. Efficiency always comes first, and management will assume you can handle what you've been doing faster than someone else will. Moving to a new firm where you have a fresh debut might be the only practical solution.

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So I’ve been in a similar position before. It’s not uncommon for companies to refuse to let an employee grow. What helped me was working with staffing agencies, as typically when companies hire through a staffing agency, they will be more flexible for transferable skills.

Try RobertHalf (they specialize in finance and accounting jobs), LHH, Adecco, and Ledgent F&A

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Go to a different firm. Don't get pigeonholed, they WILL do that to you (or anyone). It's YOUR CAREER.

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If you are on notice period and not doing work properly or on time then what can be the consequence ?
They cant put me on performance defaulters as I voluntarily resigned and also got good feedback from client.
The reason I resigned was the sh^^head manager and project.
He said I would be released from project soon and then on bench but after resigning he is saying you have to serve the NP n we cant release early.
This is only option left to get released from this sh^t place

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Me:
Client: Ah yes, this was a true-up entry as we missed booking depreciation for 6 months while we were splitting a bulk purchase of 70 computers into separate assets in the sub-ledger because..

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How is Telco client in Tech Mahindra

Share your worst client experience? New hire here, just led a bad meeting. 🥵

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Hi, I am in search of a job with Profile Storage administrator for Bangalore location. Have a relevant work experience of 5 years in NetApp products and troubleshooting. Currently working working as Sr. Technical support Engineer for NetApp project with location Bangalore

Please contact me if anyone has any reference

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This question is for the project manager/resource manager. Project allocation will be done based on band or based on package in TCS

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How is dbs Asian project in ibm for application developer role? In terms wlb and learning
TIA

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I’ve never negotiated a salary before… any tips? The offer is for a boutique consulting firm with 2 YOE. The project work aligns exactly to my current role.

Base: 125k + COLA
Bonus target: 10%
Sign on bonus: 10k

Current base: 115k
Current bonus target: 15%

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Looking at jobs at Booz Allen Hamilton and noticed many are listed as “Mid.” Like “Strategy Consultant, Mid” and “Project Manager, Mid.” What does “Mid” mean?

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I joined Tiger Analytics 1 month back as Analytics Consultant but still have not been allocated to any project. How long does it generally take to get allocated ?

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What is project specific BGC in TCS?

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Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

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Hello All, I’m a project manager but seeking to pivot into UX Research. I do have some experience but don’t have a portfolio yet. Can anyone advise if I should focus on going through a bootcamp or focus on getting a Masters in HCI? Or just building a portfolio with the experience I do have? There are very few entry-level roles and many places are only hiring “Sr UXR” with 3-5+ years of experience! Any tips on how to break into this field and/or stand out as a junior applicant?? Thanks!

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Larsen & Toubro Infotech Can someone please share what are the clients in Poland? I have an offer for GCP + python, if someone can share some project details? How is the WLB?Larsen & Toubro Infotech

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Hello, in my previous organisation I worked in development domain (Oracle IAM Tool and Java)and my post was software Engineer, i joined Wipro as project Engineer in April 2022 and was assigned non technical project as an analyst.

I fought my way hard to get released from the project. However my designation is changed as Analyst. Should I ask for change in designation as I know that analyst is non-technical profile? Would my designation impact my future role as well?

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Recruiter: Hey we're looking for someone for 3 months at <50% capacity! We need someone with your experience and mid-level or (3 years less than what I have). Let me know when you're available today to talk details.

Me: Hi (name)! I'm actually at least a role above this. Please feel free to reach out when you have something at my level.

Recruiter: We're looking around (2 years less than what I have)! Let me know if you have availability for this project, would love a quick call

Me: I don't.

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I currently working as project coordinator (on-site) for 3 months 10hrs everyday with package $75k, I want to move to remote or hybrid work but I only have 8 months of experience from my previous employer and I have completed my master's in construction management in 2021. Should I stay in my role a bit longer to gain experience or I am not able to find remote or hybrid matching my profile. Your advice and comments are much appreciated.

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How is WLB in Tiger Analytics?
Do they allow project movement , If we don't like the kind of work we get in project?

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Hello,
May i know in how many days i will be able to get a project after joining? And the training provided will be from the project perspective or from overall perspective. TIA

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Looking for guidance. I’ve been in people manager roles (in director/senior leader capacity) for the last 5 years now, and prior to that I was a “rockstar” Project Manager. I’ve worked really hard to get to the position I’m in today, but I’ve been recently asked to move from my current role to a senior IC role to take on a highly visible Program for the company, with some very senior stakeholders. I feel conflicted as it does feel like I would be backtracking in many ways. Thoughts?

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Hi Fishes,
I had a technical discussion for HCL on 3rd Oct. It's been more than a week. I still haven't received a status on that interview. I have also received a "Resume shortlisted" mail from their careers app after a week.
Does it mean I'm selected? There's no intimation of the status at all. The HR don't reply on mails/calls.
Can anybody advise on this of they been through the same.

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What's the New joiner registration grace period at Accenture?can someone help me to understand.

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people with cybersecurity, cloud security , cloud infra mgt, app development (all Languages), devops, agile, scrum, SAP, Salesforce .. looking for a referral in Accenture. Dm me.

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Why are relationships so difficult!!!

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Any advice on how to break from a creative agency to Google In Strategy/Community Engagement with 2 years of experience?

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How long did it take after getting your license to actually start making money?

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Is it unusual to have a partner midway through a small engagement hand over his partner responsibilities to a Sn Mng (not on the engagement) and force the existing Sn Mng to report to them?

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Any update on lottery?

Hi All,

What is the advantage and disadvantage of working in SAP labs as external worker

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Recommendations for websites or newsletters to subscribe to, to stay informed on anything finance related or deals related? Any podcasts too. Thank you

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On the topic of intimacy with partners… I’ve been with my boyfriend for 2 years and the past year his libido has dropped to zero. Mostly due to work stress (he says). Whenever I try to initiate, he always shuts me down and says he’s not in the mood. I even touch him and he gets hard but stops me as soon as I try to unzip him. We went from once a week to maybe once a quarter.

I’ve talked to him about it and he says I should take care of myself. So frustrated. 😭😭

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I’m perfectly fine. I live on my own. I’ve made up my mind, I’m better off being alone.

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I can use a few hearts to activate my DM sliding capabilities. Thanks! I'll be with y'all soon! ❤️

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Trying to laterally move to another in house position. At my current company, Counsel is a Manager level position while Senior Counsel is a Director level and General Counsel is Senior Director. Would like to find if Counsel is a Director role at other companies.

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Did a bunch of agencies just go on a firing spree before Christmas?

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Is there a list of agencies and clients that don’t pay on time or at all? If not, can we start one here?

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I have an offer of 19lpa with 5% variable component. What will be my expected monthly in hand salary excluding taxes ?

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Best ways to avoid building up tolerance to medication? Trying to avoid the need for daily usage/ dosage increases

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Had a glowing fantastic performance review last year. This year no review, just a meeting with managing partner and HR to tell me I am fired and to leave now. No bad performance. Is it just the money?

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I moved from CA to WA, do I transfer my CPA through interstate reciprocity or another method? Which state will I submit CPE to in the future?

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Anyone familiar with Centri in Philly?

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I don’t understand how people keep posting about the bench and being unassigned. I’m in advisory(not audit) and my entire LoS is trending 90%+ utilization

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Prometric closed until 4/30

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Are Deloitte/KPMG hiring for accounting advisory? If so, anyone interested in giving referrals to qualified candidates?

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Who else feels like we could have had an Iowa caucus spreadsheet done by now? 🙋‍♂️

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S2>S3? Ratings and compensation for PwC? Anyone know anything?

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Once you get promoted to manager, what stocks and commodities are you prohibited from buying for independence purposes? Does this apply if you are in tax as well?

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Please I need some insight... If I forgot everything I learned in college but have 10 months to focus just on the CPA is it doable?

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how do you guys maintain energy during busy season? I feel like I am always tired and still have lots to do.

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What do EY FAAS hours look like these days? And then what were they like traditionally?

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anyone get their stimulus checks yet?

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Leaving Big 4 for industry. Is it really bad if you don’t give 2 week notice?

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There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

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Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

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Not having luck finding a relationship or having any guys interested in me for 28 years. Thinking about resorting to plastic surgery to increase my chances of finding somebody

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What makes you really happy?

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So many people are quitting. I understand why. We are underpaid, industry jobs offer more money and more work-life balance. Are these firms going to do anything to prevent this from continuing?

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