I checked my direct deposit and noticed I was given a significant raise. I have only been at the firm for 2 months and no one has talked to me about a raise. I triple checked it wasn’t a math error on my end. Is it possible I got a raise so quickly into a new job? Probably not, right? What should I do?

What is an expected utilization by fiscal year end? I’m possibly up for a promotion but my utilization is at 88% as an A2. It’ll get higher in the next couple of months, but what’s a good target?

When do promotion bonuses get paid out? August 15 or 30?

I was hired May 2021 straight out of college as a junior software dev for 65K base. Since then my salary has been bumped to 82K and likely looking at another round of salary increases in January. What kind of raise should I expect for around 2 YOE.

How much % raise in base salary would you accept in an offer to move from Gov to private?

Any Monitor Deloitte people in here based out of Southeast Asia? What is the avg. salary raise (base + performance bonus) should I expect from 1st year Consultant to 2nd year C? Current performance scatterplot is at highest top right, utilization rate 90%. Thanks!

I’ve been at my company for almost 6 years, 4 as a Solutions Engineer and 2 as a Implementation Engineer.

I had my annual review today and was disappointed to find out that I will not be getting a promotion to a senior title and I will not get a significant raise (3% at most).

I was waiting on this review to decide whether or not I should move on and it looks like I definitely should. I’ve already applied to a couple roles but has anyone been in a similar situation and have any tips? TY!

New offer from current company to move to a new team and they’re like it’s some big promotion. Current role is key accounts + a territory, 125k base + 31k and 19k additional bonus opportunities (which I’ve been hitting consistently). New role is a pay grade jump technically and just key accounts and supporting another team for some other big accounts. Pay is 158k + 27k bonus. Total comp difference is only 3% raise. I got a 6% raise in the same role last year alone. What would you negotiate?

Does CTS matches or raise the offer made by other organizations 2 days before joining date, I have got an offer over x+5 from another organization, but still interested in cts.
How do I proceed from here?

Been verbally presented opportunity to move to a global office but haven’t gotten comp package. Role is very much a promotion. What should I ask for in terms of benefits (travel stipend back to US, pay bump as %, other perks for moving my life)?
TC: $165K, YOE: 6

How do you handle being a working mom early in your career? I’m worried about being behind my peers, a lagging promotion, etc.

Planning of coming back to US firm with L1B with indian nationality. M promotion will still take 3 years so thinking of trying chances for H1 after moving back to US firm (being optimistic here). What all should I consider? TIA!

I work in Fintech Startup and we are recently re-evaluating our comp structures.

My Boss and I were going back-and-forth regarding the structure for our engineering and developer team.

Do most Dev teams have a bonus structure in addition to their base? If so, what metrics is this bonus based off of?
Or do the Engineers just get a higher annual raise than other depts?

All insight greatly appreciated!!

Rough estimate what kind of raise to except during performance review time

What is typical % raise to manager at bdo? In advisory specifically. Thanks

Seeking all input! 🐠 Working for a large private company in Corp Controlling at $100k salary. Anticipating an offer to work in a Corporate accounting for a large public company very soon at $140k base. I think the raise pencils out… wondering if anyone has advice about pros/cons in comparing these types of roles -public vs private setting, advancement opportunities, etc. both are Non tech companies.

I recently got a promotion but my pay raise was 13%. I’ve heard the saying “if it isn’t at least 20%, it isn’t a real promotion”. However I also don’t want to look this gift horse in the mouth in the midst of a pandemic. What do you think I should do?

What is the percentage raise from staff to senior in Audit at Deloitte?

Didn’t apply for the PPP loan bc i was so confused so I’ve been freelancing on and off (w-9 and w-2) and claiming unemployment when i’m not working which runs out in march. Thinking of applying this time around with the next stimulus, any advice? What if I wait til March for my unemployment to run out? Can you still apply for PPP loan if you end up getting hired full-time? Thanks!

Looking for a bilingual (Spanish/English) para or esl teacher for a charter school in Minneapolis

Hi Everyone, I have two offers one from IBM and another from OPTUM, which one should I join?

Also IBM is offering 20% more than Optum, can I show the counter to Optum will the HR consider?

Guys I want to join BA as a fresher. I am currently working in Amazon in a non technical post. I am not asking for referrals just some guidance what to do.. I learnt sql, excel, basics of python, tableau

A real gem from Henry Ford: "stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time."

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

For all the young minds that are slogging away and pissing their life away on useless PPTs hoping that things are better when you are a partner - they are not - get out now!

Looking for an electric portable fireplace. I live in a small two bedroom which doesn’t have a in built one. I find them super soothing and calming. Any reconnections from personal experience?

I have mild PCOS. My period is regular (28 to 32 days). We have recently started trying and are using the clear blue ovulation sticks to try to pindown ovulation days. Any success stories?

What do you want to know?

Any advice on negotiating gender pay gap that's different from standard negotiation tactics? According to SIOP salary survey I'm paid 89% of what a man in my field with same Ph.D. & years of exp makes. When I brought this up to my boss, she talked about "maximizing my compensation" by taking on MORE client work to have a "speedier" track for another promotion. Time to find a new gig?

Accidentally projected my resume in a team meeting... well guess it’s time to let everyone know I’m looking for other jobs. What have you accidentally done?

I have total 8 YOE (3 years in salesforce) current package is 8.5LPA. I have hike this month. How much I can expect?

Fish, need your help. 5th year doing leveraged finance at a V20 in NYC. I’m good at my job but I hate the practice area. Was a direct hire. Ideally, would want to pivot to ECVC but would take PE M&A in a pinch. Have 4 years of international (non-US law) M&A and 1 year of international (US law) capital markets experience. Is it impossible to retool now? Given that markets are hot will I have to drop years (already dropped the 4 years of international experience so not keen to drop more).

I’m starting with Accenture as an analyst in the CDP later this month. When I first applied, I had a little under 1 YOE. By my start date, I will have about 1.5 YOE. I have already accepted the L11 offer, so is it too late to now try to make the case to come in as L11 Sr. Analyst instead?

Anybody here have a Tudor black bay bronze on a leather strap that you can share pics of?

Hi Ladies! Wondering if anyone in this group has the peloton bike? Been thinking a ton about purchasing one and haven’t been able to pull the trigger. Are they as amazing as everyone makes them seem?

Recommendations on type of cookware to use (ceramic, cast iron, etc)? For context, I have thyroid issues and am trying to remove all substances that could negatively impact my health; I heard that the nonstick pans are especially bad so am trying to take advantage of Black Friday to get new cookware

Dm for referral at PwC

Any advice applying to big banks? For law firms you can send them an email but how do bigger banks do things?

Any point in getting an MBA post-biglaw? I know people who have done it but it seems absurdly expensive and idk what you actually learn

Jackson lewis salary for 7/8th year associate in major market (NYC)?

Anyone on here take advantage of “lawyer loans” (I.e, no money down, no PMI requirement) for their first home purchase? If so, how was your experience? Which lender?

Had a 50-page settlement brief due today. My team is just me (first year), a senior associate, and a partner. The senior drafted a skeleton version last week and then went away on vacation for the last week. I worked on it for hours all week long, back and forth with the partner, and it feels so good to have submitted it finally! I’ve never drafted anything this substantive or important so the pressure was on, but it’s great experience! Definitely looking forward to the weekend now 😅

How common is it to get fired without having had explicit conversations with supervisors about the quality of our work/in the absence of major red flags? I know it’s happened to a few of you but is it the exception or more frequent than we think? How much should one read into subtle “signs” in the absence of such conversations?

My new office chair is rough! Does anyone have a solid recommendation for a chair pillow or back support for their office chair?

Is BCG attorney search legit?

Just jumped from insurance defense to complex commercial litigation! Glad to be out of ID, but certainly pensive yet excited about the new position. Any tips for transitioning to a new position and area of law?

What’s going on with the stock market?! Obviously there is a lot going on in the world with Ukraine, etc. and it’s all interconnected but I feel like people aren’t talking enough about the steep drop in stocks over the past month or so. Every index seems to be down 3-4% every day! My savings are going out the door! Are people not stressed??

Partners and seniors: what makes you start to dislike associates you once favored?

Sorry to xpost: would you take a 20k pay cut to move to a HCOL city for a job you think you might like and enjoy? (In-house) I thought I would be staying in my current city for the long term and love it here, but hate my job. New city also has friends and connections, so I wouldn’t be totally alone. Would be going from around 140k to 120k.

I am a mid level associate but have only been in private practice a little over a year. I'm still learning firm life etiquette. I work closely and primarily with only 2 partners and get along quite well with them on a professional level. Should I get them anything as an end of year "thank you"/xmas present? Is it weird for an associate to give a partner a gift?

Anyone ever have second thoughts after giving notice and if so, how did you work through them?