If I accept the promotion to Partner/Principal what's the least number of years I could work without it being a financial mistake. I have an opportunity to do something completely unrelated that's my passion, but I feel like that's the wrong decision when I'm this close.

The other opportunity should still be there for 2-3 years

Anyone heard of the online CISSP bootcamp conducted by New Horizons? Any reviews? Planning to attend in October and wanted to know if they are actually helpful for getting the cert.

Timing for recruiting for the purpose of negotiating salaries: I like my job/company, but know I can get a better salary with my skills/experience elsewhere. With promo reviews coming up, I expect to receive a promotion, but want to have another offer to inflate my salary a bit more. Anybody have insight on the timing and general do/don’t?

FRM 🐠, what is the best study materials for the exam?

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Is the Bella Vista area a safe place to live and raise kids?

Trying to make a switch in my career to heavily software focused. I’ve been learning C++ using some online courses and I’m learning but I feel like it’s not practical when I want to apply to a job. Any good recommendations on how I can learn how to write/debug to get into a software entry level job

I’m in Deloitte human capital and want to eventually (but sooner rather than later) move to industry doing internal talent/people stuff. My coach recommended getting SPHR or equivalent. Thoughts?

Anyone here who left fed job and regretted it?

Thoughts on PE operations as an exit from MBB?

Can anybody share the career ladder / designation hierarchy in Mastercard?

Hi i’m a first year college student, right out of high school, I live on my own off campus and I currently work at a fast food place because it works so well with my schedule, (i mostly work nights after class and weekends) i am majoring in pre-med and have no clue what job i should be doing now? I don’t get paid well and need to find a better place to work but I don’t know what i should be doing? Should i become a cna or a phlebotomist so i at least have a skill for the next four years? help 😭

My manager ask me to withdraw your resignation if you want to get promoted ?
Is it mandatory to withdraw paper for promotion?
After getting confirmation from hr ,can we withdraw?
@cognizant

Any tips for how to pivot from Cyber, Risk & Reg Manager with a background in contract analysis, fraud/negligence/IP investigations into a more general Project Manager role at a FAANG (or similar)?

I’ve applied to 15+ positions (mostly on Trust, Security, Legal teams) and can’t even seem to get a phone screen.

Currently in the SF Bay Area, 8 YOE, ~$165K TC

Hello friends, Any updates on mid-year promotion for EY GDS? EY INDIA members have received mails already.

Hello All,

I am interested in Estate Planning but have no experience. How do I break into this practice?
Located in NYC

Any advice for a first year attorney in litigation considering switching to this area?

Trying to study Audit and doing fairly good in MCQs but the SIMs are complete over the head...any advise?

What is the salary and bonus range for AVP at Citi London?

I would like how much other individuals are taking home as a Cash analyst in North Texas?

Quick question: will you buy vanguard index funds through a vanguard account or their ETF versions through Robinhood or Ameritrade (already have Robinhood and Ameritrade) ?

Trying to build a strategy focused on index funds.

Do you guys date at church? It gives me a lot of nervousness and anxiety so I tend to avoid it

What’s Deloitte total comp from MBA these days?

How to not seem like you are reaching out to the admissions director just for the sake of it?

What questions to ask via mail?

Ps. I'm extremely introverted. My soft skills are really bad. Doing all this to survive.

Say you're a manager in a trucking & supply chain company. One of your drivers crashes your truck and leaves some damage on it. Truck is uninsured. Who should cover the repair costs? Me, being the owner of said truck, or the driver, being the one who caused the damage?

Asking how many holes I had to drill to hang a sun shade on my front porch is a micro-aggression just so we’re clear.

Is it correct to reject the right/deserving candidate during an interview just to maintain the gender equality at the workplace?

Educational book recommendations! I love to read, please list any educational books you loved, especially related to special education!

Does Morgan Stanley give bonus above total reward mentioned in offer letter for newly joined?

Boston big law folks— which suburbs do you recommend to buy a home / raise a family, but still have a reasonable commute to the office?

Curious what’s a fair salary in MA? Was just told that there is likely not going to be a chance for a raise during my upcoming performance review due to my salary already being “above average for the industry” based on my employer’s questionable research. I’ve been with the company 8.5 years & am the only one in my role, which they can’t operate without. I execute tasks from two investment advisors and two financial planners - they make the decisions of what should happen & I make it happen.

What is salary fo ther quality analyst and software process training clients total experience 4 yrs

Hi Fishes am about to join Eli Lilly next month. Can anyone tell me when are the appraisal cycle as i wad told that i would be eligible for current year appraisal and would get the increment in March. Is it true if anyone can please highlight.

What sage wisdom was once bestowed on you by a senior or manager?

Monday morning always stress me out. Particularly with a very straightforward sr manager who points out something you missed in front of the whole team and client. 😫

Partners, what are signs/examples that a project’s leadership is prioritizing the clients needs over the team beyond the normal ‘nature of client service’? Is a convo is worth it?

What is base pay range for L5 at Accenture?

Partners, when do you think informal communication regarding new PPMDs will start trickling in?

How did you find out what you want in life? Feeling lost mid-career..

Partners, were you always recognized as a top performer throughout your career?

Partners, how would react if you had to call an analyst and heard:

"Hi this is X... Hello?... Hello? Oh hi, this is X. Who is this?... Oh hey how's it going? *pauses for 5 seconds or so *

Leave it at the voicemail, thanks! *BEEP*"

Partners, is it okay to send a deliverable without your review?

When traveling for a conference or networking (not actual client work), what is the travel protocol? Business class? First class?

Anyone got the skinny on Alix consulting?

Got pinged by a recruiter for an MD role in digital transformation

He claims they compete with MBB and Alvarez.

Thoughts?

Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

Partners- joining a new firm next week at the manger level. Small group (~80 across US), what are some important things you think I should do to set myself up for success? I.e. what would impress you

I do things (late nights/weekends) that I don't think my managers/partner knows about since everything is running well - directly correlated with elected hours spent. Is it weird to bring this up?

How many of you were direct admits to Partnership? From other consulting firms, or from industry? Was it a lateral move, or a step up/down?

The reason I ask is: I’m a Y3 Director at Big 4, always been a consultant and probably 2 years away from Partner. I have an offer from industry for VP at a F50 company, but am wondering about how difficult it’d be to boomerang back if it doesn’t work out.

TIA

How many years into the partnership do you hit 7 figures? On an average.

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

Any good book recommendations that helped give you the confidence and tactics required for a transition to leadership role? Newly promoted SM looking for inspirational reads.

Partners, till what age can an SM realistically hope to be considered for Partner promotion?

Hi partners. How confidential is the partner process? I’ve been asked by a partner reviewing a candidate regarding the candidate. This candidate has been manipulative and deceitful to me. I don’t Cont

Do partners know each other’s compensation? I see partners selling engagements for vastly different numbers b/w shorter ‘interesting’ strategy work and longer ‘boring’ transformations. Thoughts?