I am the “solution architect” on a client engagement that is going totally sideways. We are in serious budget and time issues and the client is mad at us and their executive leadership has gotten involved and my upper management has been grilling our implementation team daily on details. The thing is, it was never really the implementation teams fault, this project was grossly underscoped and the PM has been MIA for most of the project. Management says it’s not our fault but can I get sacked?

I realized I've been a dummy for getting a job at a creative agency and not working on my portfolio. Most of the projects I've taken on, I've done so as a way to support others without taking much credit for it. Now, a better opportunity came along and I don't have anything to show for my talent as a designer. ALWAYS take credit for what you do, even if it's not your project to begin with.

Interviewing for a Industry Solutions Project Manager role soon. What are some things to expect during the onsite interview? Will it be more behavioral type questions or should I need to know specific MS products/tech?

Hey Fishes,
Been working at D India as a Manager (Not USI) for past few months.
Ask me anything as there are very few reviews available online.
To clear few misconceptions
1. Global projects are available here
2. They've started mentioning Bonus, Gratuity amount etc in offer letter
3. Work life balance depends on Project and managers you work with
4. Inside opportunities if you're the creamy layer
5. PF amount in offer letter is the total deduction and not just company's contri

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How is a Partner’s sales bonus at your firm calculated? Also, what if multiple Partners have connections at the same client when a sale is made? How is the bonus fairly distributed?

At what point does the value of a degree fall off? I'm in my early 30s, and have five years of experience, and work on a very theoretically interesting project. I believe I'm on track to promotion in the next year. So, I could put in a year of full time school to check the box off, but I'd be sacrificing hobbies and social life (not to mention cost). Is this FOMO or is there real opportunity here?

Can I buy a privacy screen filter at jfk airport?

Just curious are there any EAs in the Las Vegas, NV area and what are your salaries?

Hey! For one of my project, I had to build macro to do data cleansing in excel. However template might change one day to another. Anybody knows good resources I can use to make this a sustainable ...

Business Transformation consulting project with a consumer products leader recently ended in NYC and looking for my next role

I hate the cultural norm that makes drinking and eating rich food almost mandatory for client entertainment and/or team bonding on travel jobs. Any tips on how to stay fit and stick to a healthy diet?

How is Intel project in infosys?

Hi, I am looking to be referred into some top consulting firms. I am a Project Coordinator at Nielsen with 1 YOE. I have applied thru various job portals but the application does not seem to be viewed or going forward. Would be really helpful if my fellow fishes can refer me. I will be happy to discuss further on this and share my CV. Have a good day!

Long term gig at tech client - how to keep my style intact but not look stuffy? I’ve been doing the jeans, collared shirt, jacket look with work shoes/ boots. Any other ideas? 🙋🏻‍♂️🙏🏼

After rejecting big companies like Infosys,Wipro, etc. I've joined EPAM Anywhere due to wfh permanently and it's perks. But after spending 1 and half month HR called me to search the opportunity outside of EPAM, means they're laying off people. It's unfair behaviour of the organisation. I've given some interviews they're playing interview interview with me, for the hiring process technical interview then for project - technical interview, client process - starts from 1st Round.EPAM Systems

For those who have asked to switch clients, does it make a drastic difference? Currently so bored with my main client but not sure if grass is always greener. Thanks.

What would everyone think would be a good salary for a senior manager of digital product and strategy for an established fintech company? Comparably has 179k base as the median. Recruiter mentioned 173 as their all in top.

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Getting a bit stir crazy. Any recommendations for a 4-5 day relaxing trip within driving distance?

ATL Pride anyone?

Mindtree is asking me to upload my offer letter to their portal. Is it ok to upload offer letter?

I have an offer of John Deere and Ezest of same package which one is better
I have 2.6YoE

Hi fishes,

Please give me 11 like for DM... Thanks in advance 😊

What’s the best way to transfer from M&A FDD to consulting? What’s most transferrable skills that I should be working on and pitching?

Any recommendations or itineraries for the French Riviera/Monaco? Thinking of flying in and out of Nice.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ART DIRECTOR NEEDED in nashville. if the idea of hot chicken and great work sounds like something you’d like, hit me up.

So I chose an offer for Deloitte India over Infosys as a Node.js developer. Joining next week. But most of the time when people praise Deloitte they mean USI so I have been of two minds and wondering if I made the right decision.
Also is travel needed for Consultant designation?
In the managerial round the guy told me only need to go to office to pickup the laptop and after that it's wfh.

How do you feel about "workplace of the future?" I literally can't focus when I can hear & see everything everyone is doing. It's definitely impeding my productivity to not be in a quiet environment.

What’s Deloitte’s Chicago Tax practice like?

Do we only just care about our paychecks? Or do the clients matter as well? Hmm

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

What's everyone's go to wine region? Napa/Sonoma/Burgundy/Bordeaux/Champagne/Mendoza/Piedmont/others

Would anyone at Bain be willing to give a referral?

Going through MBA recruiting right now at an M7 and I'm not positive that I have one. Happy to provide more details in a dm.

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

What’s the coolest industry a client of yours has worked and what made it cool/fun to work? Life sciences? CPG? Tech?

Describe the best partnership you have had at work? Did it happen by chance or choice? What made the person the best partner? What did you achieve? Is it recent or years ago?

What time frame throughout the year do companies recruit and hire the most? Feel like since October hit I’ve seen a downward trend in recruiters reaching out to me.

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

I really want to learn Spanish this year. What is the best and most effective way to learn Spanish without having the ability to practice conversations with anyone?

Are we able to mirror our motions/voices/moves to a different location? Who wants to work on this initiative? Would be a perfect tool for WFH situation.

How hard is it to crack 700 on the GMAT?

Does anyone else get anxious when they view someone else's deck in a meeting and the formatting sucks? Jumping titles, inconsistent font and size, table of varying sizes, etc.

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)

Who leads the Data Science/Data Engineering field right now? Cloud transformations, ML implementations, BI reporting? Companies + Practices?

Hey everyone,
I have a BSc degree from a semi-target university in the United Kingdom, and I currently have around 2 years of strategy consultancy experience at a Big 4 in one of Africa's most competitive economies. I'm looking to step into consulting in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi (MBB, Tier 2, boutiques, etc.).
Any referrals?
Thanks