I think I’m having a midlife crisis… 36 y/o, 9 years in consulting before exiting as a Director at a Fortune 50 a year ago. Engineering degree with a sub 3.0 gpa. I shouldn’t think of an MBA as a viable career pivot option at this point right?

I'm looking to get in to pharma sales and have a sales background but in medical device. Has anyone made this switch? Would you be willing to offer any advice?

I'm thinking I won't be getting promoted if not laid off at the end Q2 or sooner. What are some good exit ops for an associate with 2 yoe in tech consulting? Exp in Cloud, PMO, IT Risk, and SoD.

Purely mercenary question here: If I'm currently a 7yr working EPLI at an ID firm, and want to break $300k in the next few years, is there a route to get there?

Partnership at my firm won't come close. My transferrable book is probably less than $100k a year. BL is probably not interested in me given my law school tier and current firm. Am I dreaming?

Hi everyone! In this field, when choosing a masters degree program is it more beneficial to get a degree in Human Resources to further my knowledge in HR (my undergraduate degree is in Economics) , an MBA, or Data Science Degree due to the fact that HR is becoming more data driven as well as get a PHR / SHRM-CP certification?

How do I jump ship from FP&A? My dream job used to be education or something more creative and I want to make that switch.

Change Management consultants who exited consulting, what roles have you taken on in the industry?

When you exit to strategy and operations - what’s the best advice you can share? I am losing interviews to MBB, PE, bankers, or people already in strategy and operations

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

Does anyone from agency world to “cagency” world have tips on learning the consulting side? I’m finding as an experienced hire, I lack in some skills such as economics and budgeting.

Hi Fishes!

In search of roles in Data engineering, I have gotten the following offer-
1) Fractal - Test Engineer in Data -22LPA(21 fixed + 1 Signing)
2) Quantiphi - Senior Big Data Engineer - 21LPA(19+1+1)

I am looking for learning and growth! Which is a better opportunity to join and place to work at!

Currently biased towards Quantiphi!

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

MBA admit here and have to put down a deposit soon, having serious cold feet right now due to the covid situation and potentially having to start virtually. Would love any perspective on how it's been particularly socially and what your schools' outlook on the fall is

I’m a pharmacist and currently doing an MBA. I have only 2 YOE as a pharmacist and I’m trying to find a career path that will suit me. I completely regret choosing pharmacy and I want to reorient myself. Any advices as where to start applying? ( FYI I particularly enjoyed finance during the master)

If you could start your MBA degree over what would you do differently?

What's your one regret from your time in the MBA program?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Hello guys. I am currently a Business analyst in the supply chain industry supporting operations. Currently graduating with my MBA this month with a GPA:3.92 and looking for entry position at the Big 4 or Big tech company and any references/referral would really be helpful. It’s been a lot applying and not so easy landing a position. Thanks

What is typical salary range for Sr. Consultant at Deloitte India Consulting. YoE - 3. MBA Tier 1 college.

What’s the best points system for people traveling in Canada? So far I only use Bonvoy and Aeroplan.

Anyone in Accenture been sponsored for an EMBA while working at the firm? If so how much and how did comp change after graduation?

Switching firms and haven’t told it to anyone. Broke the news to a colleague who became a very good friend over the last 3 years at the firm. felt he was not genuinely happy. - sucks.

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

Welcome to the new bowl designed for early in career individuals

Anyone use a lawyer to get increased disability? If so, any recommendations?

We're hiring a number of mid and jr creatives.

Hi fellow ZSers
Can anyone help me understand if there's a provision of moving from ZS India to ZS UK role?
If yes, what should be my approach?
I joined ZS 3 months back and would really appreciate the help!

How do you make the most money in STEM? Is it about having a degree, prior experience and getting in touch with people? What’s your *success secret* and how does it relate to what you’re currently doing? Maybe you think business owners have the highest potential to make the most? Process engineer at an industrial facility in Goodyear, Arizona

I have been having a few emails exchanges with a recruiter and he said that based on my experience, I could start as a Level 6. What is this? Is this truly a SM role? Is this a consulting role?

I want to get out of warehouse work. What's a good-paying job where I don't need a lot of schooling?

Got an offer from syneo health gurgaon of 12 LPA for 2.5 yoe i don't know much about the slabs! If anyone can help with that??
And also the working environment of this CRO...

Anyone from Cognizant who joined recently like last week or so please dm. I need help.

Thank you

Inhand take home monthly pay for 20lpa in Accenture india? Can anyone please let me know the same? On the verge of getting an offer

Anyone got any insight on working at Preacher?

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

Why do H/S dual admits tend to choose S??

Do MBA student clubs use Teams or Slack? Do they use just the free tier?

Is the ETS GRE-GMAT converter accurate? My GMAT is above medians everywhere but I don’t know how much it matters.

Can schools see I canceled a score? Is it frowned upon at M7/ Top 20?

Anybody have a mba consultant/consulting company they would highly recommend?

I work in deals and am frankly frustrated that those with 9-5s can get better GMAT scores with their schedules while I have to work around an unpredictable schedule at 80 hrs/week.

What’s the difference between a 750, 760 and 770. I just took for first time and got 750. I’m confident I can bump it up. Is it worth retaking or is there no measurable advantages of 10 extra pts

Does it matter which interview date I select for schools? The last day offered for one of the schools is best for my schedule - does taking that slot hurt my chances?

Ross or Fuqua?

Is it important that your recommenders be people you’ve worked with recently? Or can they be from a year-2 years ago

What’s everyone’s post MBA goal? Has it evolved over time?

HBS admits - does anyone know what is the max income threshold 3 years combined to qualify for financial aid?

Rate my chances: 3.4 GPA, went to top 10 public university, 700 GMAT, URM, female, 1st Gen? Just want to break into UCLA (top 25) and above

2 friends from college just stayed up with me for 4 hours to make last minute edits to my horrid Wharton essays. Admit or ding I’m grateful to have friends like this in my life.

Hi everyone,
I was doing a brief overview of GMAT math, and I feel like I need to start studying math from ground 0. Can anyone provide and advice from personal experience, or from that of a friend? My goal is to get into a t-20 MBA program. Thank you in advance! Happy holidays

Has anyone worked with Sia Admissions? If so, what’s your perception?

Which m7s are known for consulting and/or tech as exit opps?

Don't own a personal laptop; always use my work laptop for everything. I see people recommending Dell XPS or Lenovo Thinkpad but do you really need that for school? My plan was to just get a run of the mill laptop to use for excel and ppt...what else do i need it for?

As a Deloitte sponsored mba I’m prevented from interning at another consulting firm. What would be the best industry to intern in to set me up best for MBB in the fall of the 2nd year? IB? Tech?