I feel a little lost in my career. I lost my job because of covid in March 2020 because the company wasn’t doing well. I managed to get some clients and worked as a consultant with them. Fast forward in December 2020 I found a new job which was definitely underpaying me but I took it for the benefits. I also kept my consulting work going as a side income. I’ve been doing this for a year. Recently, my workload has increased by a lot and I can’t keep up. I feel extremely overwhelmed (cont)

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And have been slacking with my client work. I am thinking that maybe I should pause my client work for 2 months while I look for a new fulltime job (since I’m very underpaid right now). I can then start an LLC later and maybe hire an employee and resume client work so that way I don’t feel so overwhelmed. Is this a good idea? I just wanna take a break and reflect back on what I want to do in life

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I went through a similar change, but I made bank working for myself. I found that these 4-6 months gigs are desperate. I was easily able to get $125-150/hr for short term gigs. You just have to be willing to negotiate and walk away from the crap engagements.

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I’m actually at A different big 4 now. I got a great offer based on one of my interim clients. I am a software consultant. It’s all about making good use of online resources to find the next gig, and don’t be afraid to turn down lowball offers. I had two clients come back later after I turned them down. Plus, if you work for yourself and you work a 10 hour day, then you bill and get paid for a 10 hour day.

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Where are you based?

In NYC

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You sound burnt out honestly, take sometime for yourself. You can always find clients, sounds like you know what you’re doing and have solid skills. You got this!

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Globant - Business Analyst Role - 15.6 Fixed
TIAA - BA/Product Owner Role - 16 Fixed
XCaliber - Business Analyst Role - 16 Fixed

Which company will give better WLB or better growth? Is the salary as per industry standard or should I negotiate for more?

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Hi, I’m currently a Clinical Site Manager for 3 separate regions making a 34k salary. I’m finishing my MHM in August and I’ve been working in an ambulatory healthcare setting since I graduated college in 2018. I’m looking for a position that pays more. I’ve been considering getting my BSN but I don’t know if it’s worth it. If you have any insight about what I should do or next level positions please let me know. I live in Charlotte,NC

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Gen questions for consultants who moved to MM PE, how is the work culture (cutthroat, competitive), stress (insane at closings), & ability to “unplug” on vaca/wknds at your firm?

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Hey everyone,

I just got a job with BoA as a Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee. Wanted to know if anyone could provide some helpful tips for success in this position? I’m transitioning from the public sector in state government in SC. How’s the work-life balance as well? Bank of America

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Any thoughts/opinions on Hogan Lovells and their Capital Markets practice (especially any insight into the culture, associate-partner relations, quality of work, work/life balance, etc.)?

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I'm not hung up on PE/buy side exits, not closed off but nbd. Would be just as happy to stay and make MD (or exit into corp dev if I want an easier life when I'm older)

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Looking to add 2 members to our team in CT. Asset management based team. Full benefits, pension, and enough leads to make your mind numb!

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Hi peeps!
Got two offers on the table, who love to hear your advice!

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- Corp Dev analyst role for a listed niche gambling company

The tech job pays 15k more, but from what I can see will be a cluster and super long hours (has EU stakeholders). Maybe a pipe dream, but I want to have a "somewhat" decent wlb while still growing my career toward strategy and finance.

Thoughts on which one is better?

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Hi,
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Does everyone get promoted to Senior, assuming they don't get below a 3 rating and overall solid reviews from all engagement teams?

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Counselor never talked to me about my year end review and it was never released to me, I still haven't had my comp discussion. Didn't get the comp email or any PPB in my paycheck, am I getting fired??

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Used to think I was independent and stoic enough to not care about dating & relationships, and then I realized it'd be really nice to share my time and energy with someone. Now I'm balding in my late 20s, living alone, and only really get to see my family. Online dating is a wash and feels like an incredible waste of time.

Hopefully lockdown lifts soon enough for me to meet someone before the rest of my hair goes. Baldness will not suit me well.

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Frustrated my fiancé keeps talking about raising our future kids in the way he was raised. We’re from different cultures. He wants to name them based on his culture, send them to schools with dual immersion in his language so “they don’t get too American,” and has even mentioned moving so they’re exposed to his homeland and culture. Religiously he is fine raising with both our relig but def wants them to participate in some of the orthodoxy of his more so (cont)

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