I’m in NYC as a project manager at a WPP agency. 25 yr/Female/$90k salary. Thinking of moving to California (either LA or SF). What location/job title/career move etc would be best for me and why?

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

Hi Fishes, I'm a Python developer now and I need to switch my role related to AI/ML for long term.
Currently I 've planned two options and I'm bit confused which road i've to take:
1) Do Masters degree in Canada, after that try to get Job in there or US.
2) Do any Master Programs in Here (India) and get a job.
Suggest some ways other than this also welcomed.

YOE : 1.5 years as Python developer

Skills : C, Python, Excel in writing SQL queries, Swagger, Microservices, Docker.

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

Hello Guys,

Infosys offered 22LPA (15% variable) + 1.25L joining bonus.
HCL offered 23LPA(10% variable).
YOE : 10.6 years.
Please suggest which one would be good from your experience and let me know to get better offer.

@Bain folks (London office) - What is the salary for Associate Consultant (Experienced Hire) after the recent hike. Is it same as AC (Graduate hire)?

I have 2.5 years of experience.

Hey Guys, Currently I am having 16.12 lac pa in current organization and 5% Bonus So total comes around 16.93lac pa. Nagarro is asking me to rejoin at 20 lac pa (5% Project bonus included).
When I left Nagarro around 2 years back my fixed there was 11.50. Shall I consider this offer of Nagarro. Reason I want to change the job is because I don't have code based automation in my current organization and I have been an SDET in my whole experience.

What is 1st hike we get after we join Accenture (lateral entry)?

I've been waiting tables for the past 20 years. It's a decent job that has gotten me through some difficult times, but I am getting old and tired. What career path would be most advisable for me at age 40?

How do you folks describe your deals in resume/ interviews/ LinkedIn while stopping short of naming client/target? If you describe the acquirer and target, it’s pretty easily traced to the exact deal.

Best resources for platform dev 1? I failed in 3 times and have to wait until spring. I’ve got 9 other certs(5 yoe) but this one is kicking my butt

Product Manager in SLC average? Well established tech company

Making a career change from mechanical engineering to software engineer. Got an offer today. Pretty nervous and I already feel like an imposter. I am almost entirely self taught, they know this, and they know I have no software engineering experience. Any advice?

2 questions: what is your favorite mail client for the Mac (OS X) and other favorite Mac apps (productivity etc)?

I love MS To Do (formerly wunderlist), I just wish OneNote was as good

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

How much bonus is usually paid by Accenture in strategy? (In terms of percentage)

How much audit assistant manager make in E&Y Dubai?

I’m new to the cybersecurity industry, professionally speaking (I did/do a lot for family and close friends). I’ve completed a boot camp, which I regret doing. I have certifications for companies such as Qualys and ISC2, but no CompTIA security+ yet. I tailor my resume to position descriptions. It’s been a month or so, without any offers. What would you suggest that I do to get my first entry level position?

How does company phone eligibility work within PDM? Based on level, need, or no-go across the entire delivery model?

Anyone have any leads in mid-level corporate social responsibility roles in LA?

Salary range for principal consultant at Discover Financial Services?

Does anyone know if McK offers tuition reimbursement for MBA interns?

A Facebook recruiter reached out for Strategist position. Any thoughts on company life and benefits from existing/previous employees.

I’m trying to transfer departments at my company and I talked to the MD of the department i wanna transfer to, and told him working remotely is a requirement to me, and he said he’s not sure if that’s possible, and that would depend on HR and the hiring manager. He still forwarded my resume to HR and I got an interview. How should I negotiate to make the role fully remote?

Hi everyone 👋

Searching for a study buddy for the next 5 weeks (or more) to help me stay on track as I build up my study habits 🤓

I'm studying for the CFA and aiming for an efficient 1.5 hours on weekdays and 3 hours on weekends. Looking for frequent but quick check-ins (e.g. report updates daily or every other day).

Let's get this done and make new friends along the way!

If I got married on a Sunday, could I use the flowers from the wedding the night before? (Anything they were going to leave behind like hanging installations) Seems like a waste for that decor to be trashed and an opportunity to pay it forward. Has anyone done this?

Someone willing to refer a Strategic Consultant, focusing on Financial Services, with almost 2 years' work experience? I'm 24 years old and the youngest student in my MBA's history.
I would like to work in a tech/Crypto company or in the investment field, ideally Venture Capital/ Private Equity. I am currently based in Italy but my brother is moving to Singapore for his wife and I would like to live close to him and build a future there. Help would be appreciated, thank you

Looking to lateral to the Dallas area as a junior associate. Anybody work with some good recruiters? Or does anyone know of any openings?

I will be joining EY in mid of Aug, will I be eligible for bonus?

Currently working with a LS consulting firm who is looking for talent at the AP level. Position is client services oriented so having a BD foundation in pharma, biotech and/or med device is ideal. Position is remote but prefer east coast since they are a global firm. DM if you are interested to chat live.

Why do some people preach that you can get infected again after recovering, and then say this won't get solved until we have a vaccine?

Doesn't vulnerability of reinfection render a vaccine useless?

I got let go for “asking questions during training”. How is that grounds for termination?

When you're on a date and you say what you do...what are the reactions?

I've been getting poached on LinkedIn by omnicom the past few weeks. Something about building a new "marketing research team". Anyone either at Omnicom or elsewhere know what this department could be?

Thoughts on possible LA?

Have you ever seen a client fired in mid-production?

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?

What do y'all know about Konrad NY?

How do you not go absolutely batshit with anxiety while job hunting?

I promise you, whatever you have to tell me as I sit down with my lunch is not as important as eating my lunch.

What guille vega is up to these days?

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Media arts lab. What does everyone think about it? Culture/work life etc?

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

I've written nearly all my friends' Tinder bios. And they're actually getting more matches. Definitely gonna put that shit in my book.

What kind of work is done by Junior Talent in Data & Analytics?

How does one proceed if/when receiving job offers from two shops within the same holding company? Asking for a friend.....

Any word on Swift in Portland?