I don't know why the general consensus is that consulting attracts intelligent people. I've worked with some people where I'm surprised they don't get lost in the airport on the way to the client.

How do you stay motivated day-to-day when the work gets boring? I'm a first-year associate who was assigned a long-term project with no deadlines. I'm struggling to bill 8 hours/day on this incredibly repetitive project.

What is a common salary range for a first year Project Manager at a civil engineering consulting firm? I am looking for positions to possibly lateral to after I pass the PE and want to know what I could be asking for. Also, this would be in a lower cost of living state.

Go-to outfit for client meetings?

Any tips on starting a side project to boost my chance of getting hired as a PMM?

Hi All, I request you to please help me with my query. I have joined capgemini three weeks back. They told me direct project but they tagged me to bench.

According to current scenario, what would be the timeline in bench to get the project. I got an mail to get the project within 30 days so If I am not able to get it , is there any consequences on it. Please help me my queries.

Recently laid off and looking for recruiters that specialize in media/strategy/advertising (both agency and client side). Sure there are others looking as well - would greatly appreciate any info.

Hi All, Any opportunity for PMO? I have overall 10 years of exp in which 8 years of PMO exp in the area of Project mgt, Resource mgt, Cost Budgeting, Contract Mgt, Revenue forecast, MIS reporting, Risk and Compliance.

Hi Sharks can you please tell me which can be a better option for me in case of job security and work life balance
Yoe : 7.9
Tech stack: endpoint manager SCCM
IGT (dufry client) : 22lpa includes 5% variable (complete WFH)
Mphasis (UCB Pharma client): 21 lpa including 5%variable - Hybrid working
Techm: 19 lpa + 1.25 joining bonus
TCS : 18.45 lpa

Giving a CLE on practical tips for young lawyers, which focuses on practical tips such as looking for leadership opportunities and client development. We want to give a hand out of resources we’d recommend, like books, podcast, etc. Any recommendations for resources we should include?

Hi Sharks!
Question for Data Engineering project managers. And applying for the same role as above.
I come from only Project Management and scrum background. I have a client interview and expected to ask stuff on Azure. Could someone help me out what level should i prepare? DP-900?

Hi All,can you please let me give me some idea about the following things:

1. what kind of technologies are used in Data Engineering projects in ANZ? Do they work with open source frameworks like Pandas, Pyspark etc. Or everything is done using their internal tools?

2. And is there any opportunity of internal project switch after 12-15 months if I want to work in some different tech stack?

3. How is the work-life balance and job security for people working in India office?

Thanks in advance.

Can I reject project in client interview in CGI if I am not okay with roles and responsibilities said by client or it will lead to escalation?

Hi guys...
My doj is 18th july.
After joining dusi, there will be interviews for projects..right? After a week i guess.
I need your suggestion guys. How was the process and in how many days you have got the project?
What about relocation allowance? Hr said that no need to attach any bills. I will get xxk in august month end as relocation allowance.

Hello all, Mphasis reviews please. How are spotfire or other BI tools like tableau and Power BI projects there? How easy or difficult is it to switch technology and project there? How is the job security considering the current recession?

Can anyone tell me if there is any portal for e-separation. My friend was trying to put paper but he works on client laptop and he did not know much details.. Is there any portal in velocity app for the same

My client wants both parties to list assets & liabilities as an exhibit to their prenup without values, but waive the right to know the actual valuation of those in the prenup itself. My initial thought is this is a terrible idea & would probably make the prenup easily voidable since a main requirement for a prenup is for both to understand the nature and value of the other’s assets. I will research in my jurisdiction to confirm, but has anyone ever heard of/done this? Thoughts?

I have recently joined NTT DATA. But realised that I am not really liking the project and work here. on top of that they are asking to come back to office. I have offer from other company (WFH) and aware of the work which I want. Should I put my resignation after 2 months of joining in NTT? What could be the negetive impact here?

Hi Guys,I joined Cognizant as a BA.One client took interview for RPA Project.I was pretty happy it's a new tech but into the project the onsite BA's r doing all the work n m just creating documentation.I am really frustrated.I picked cognizant of many good offers.They r spoiling my career.What shud I do? Tell my manager or just resign.Its not good leaving company in 6-7 months.
Plz help.

As an IT infrastructure i have been tagged un cognizant internal project to support the cognizant owned datacenters VMs and infrastructure.

Can anyone please tell me how is that project in terms of Career growth and learning??

Can anyone speak to the presence of impact investing across PE versus VC or HF?

For context, I’m going for my MBA next fall (targeting M7) and want to pivot into impact-focused finance but am struggling to understand which option is best. I’m going in with 3 years of tech consulting experience (data & analytics) in the financial services industry.

How many hours a day (on average) do you have to work in order to bill 7 hours per day?

Has anyone ever experienced a sharp stabbing pain on the left side of your chest (under breast) that lasts for a few seconds and goes away?

Could this be a type of heartburn?

I’ve been to the doctor and she didn’t think I should be too worried because I’m young and healthy and it doesn’t hurt to the touch, but still can’t figure out what it is.

Tagline for Cheescake Factory

Anyone up for drinks at Moondogs in Buckhead tonight?

Anyone got extra tickets to worlds or is going?

Hello Folks!

Could anyone please help me to decide which one would be a good option to choose from for a Business Analyst profile:

1. Teksystems- Hyderabad : Package is X
2. MindTree - Hyderabad: Package is X +1
3. Naggaro as a "Associate Staff consultant"- Noida/Gurgaon: Package is X+3
4. EXL- Noida: Package is X-1 plus 2.5 variable

Thanks

This is the most dormant group 😁

How’s the WLB for my Australian counterparts at T2 firms in Sydney/Melbourne?

Looking to do a transfer/rotation (from Canada) to Aus and am curious!

Does anyone have salary information base for a UX Researcher at Meta?

Best All Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana?

Are there any publications, networking groups, professional societies etc. that anyone has found to be particularly helpful to 1) develop a broader knowledge of private banking and 2) expand one’s professional network?

6/14 Check-In! Feeeling excited today cuz I got a new badge 🤩 What are you all up to today?

Hey friends! I hope everybody has had a productive week and had an awesome weekend for those who enjoyed their holiday! This question is specifically for Amazon Web Services in sales.

So I am currently a potential candidate as an AAE. I was told that I would in the future have to prepare a mock deck and deal with objections.

Has anybody had to prepare them and what was the scenario?

Thanks everyone!

Morons actually thought free speech was free🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

Elons an economist by trade. That free speech is going be behind a paywall.

The dir of the gen-ed preschool my self-contained room is attached to just let the staff know that she gave notice. I’m devastated.

Tell me about your director. I don’t know of many. [more below]

Getting a golden retriever puppy soon. Live in Brooklyn high rise- is it safe to take him to right outside the front door to potty and wipe his paws? He’ll be 8 weeks old when I get him

Sheraton bed or the Westin bed in terms of good night sleep? In other words, If you had to buy one which one would you go for?

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

Anyone wake up feeling like they having a quarter life crisis every two years? Woke up yesterday feeling young and wanting to go out; woke up today wanting to have a kid 🙄 wtf is going on? Normal?

How often are you full time on a semi traveling project, and your pml pulls you into his side projects without any billable hours 😑 so dang unethical! side stuff is in addition to your 100% project

What are your expenses/time horror stories? Has anyone gotten fired in relation to expenses? Compensation withheld?

Confronting colleagues? Yes or no ? On a side note, any book recommendations for handling workplace situations

Ditch day what what #unmanageables

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
See comments for more details

Have any US 🐠 gone abroad for their MBA? Looking at LBS / HEC. Pros, cons? Not looking to exit into MBB, FAANG.

If you’re telling me that you work 60+ client hours a week... you’re doing something wrong.

Hotel or corporate housing? Benefits and drawbacks of each. This is for a long term engagement in Denver. I really like getting my Marriott points, but wouldn’t mind staying some weekends in Denver.

Any good books/learning materials on how consulting/non-product firms acquire other firms? Struggling to find relevant info. “Talent-based acquisitions” seem to be all about hr/recruiting. What are alternative keywords I should use?

I have a question. I feel comfortable referring someone as "white" or "brown". I feel very uncomfortable if I have to refer to someone "black". I'm brown. Never experienced this hesitance in EU

How soon into joining a company can you gain paternal leave?

WTF... all I hear is a girl sobbing across these damn walls.. yo go to sleep and shut up, who cares if he forgot what today was - Sheraton KoP (in case you read this, silent sobbing please)

Anyone ever have success with requesting AA to transfer a spouse’s separate reservation to your reservation so SO can reap elite status benefit (ie, early boarding/seat selection)?

My manager basically gave me an unlimited budget to get whatever certifications I want. My career profile is similar to a Solution Architect- what should I get? I am thinking about Okta (I do some SAML work), Domo, ITIL, Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Six Sigma, anything else? I have AWS Cloud Practitioner already. I am hoping to pivot to Product Management or Data Science.

What is a consultant II from protiviti equate to at a Big 4. Is that a good promotion from entry or a time table promotion ?