Is anyone considering requesting voluntary sabbaticals or waiting out to see what happens? I wake up in anxiety and going to bed in anxiety, it’s getting old. How are you coping?

I'm a TC-II at Deloitte and I got an offer from PwC for a similar Tax Associate 2 role. The pay gap is not much just a 19% upgrade.
Could someone from PWC please tell me if it's a good idea to join PWC SDC Banglore for US Tax?

Huh, got my score notice for CPA results that posted this week

Even with getting a 70 (Audit) I was. Weaker in 3 areas and stronger in only one. No comparables

Guess i got a lot of studying to do

I just watched the Queen’s latest address. After 4 mins, I feel constantly reassured. Something about her is larger than life. The day of her death will send shocks like no other events. GSTQ!

Do most recruiters usually call with a verbal offer first and then get like your okay then email you the written offer the same day? Just curious if you want to negotiate the offer if should do it after they provide the verbal or after get the written one so can review everything then negotiate? Been a while since I’ve got one so want to have idea of when is best to negotiate

Hey guys! I'm someone with a BA in finance.

I am really conflicted rn. I would like to hear experience from people who have done masters, or all the way to PhD.

Did you regret doing lengthy studying and should have focus on practical work etc? Let me know your thoughts!

I have a hackerrank test scheduled for Data Engineer for McKinsey. Could anyone please help me with what questions they asks if anyone has given it in past.

Hi Fishes,
I am working as Java/Spring-Hibernate developer for 3.10yrs.
Currently I have 2 offers with me,
1st from Bank Of America of 14 LPA fixed. Responsibilities as mentioned by Manager: To migrate the existing projects on Scala.
2nd from Deloitte India of 12.5 LPA fixed +3LPA bonus.
Designation : Consultant.
Please suggest what will be better option for me as this is my 1st switch from start of my career.

2 year old poops as soon as he’s put down for a nap. Does it mean he’s ready for potty training or just some way of protesting the nap? Anyone experienced sth similar?

Why are recruiters so bad at responding to emails from candidates after the initial screening, no matter where along the process the candidate is in?

Can I round without using formula? Like with cell formatting? Eg. $1,234,567.99 $+,+++,; result = $1,234 but want the 4 to round up (using + instead of hashtag)

How can i get reimbursement for certifications that i have paid for from my pocket? What is the process and how much time do they take for reimbursement?

What has science prepared you for?

Which designation is higher in CapGemini - Senior Consultant or Manager?

Has anyone availed telephone reimbursement in their company? Do they allow prepaid connection recharge reimbursement?

What level of band C2/D1 in Capgemini? And what could be an offer range ?

Looking for a gift for milestone birthday of wife (working as a senior exec). I am really bad at thinking through gift ideas (have done usual spa stuff in past) and seeking help on ideas from friends here. What have you gifted that was received well (or received and liked if you are a female partner). Thanks for helping out your fellow partner :)

I'm an Accenture Managing Director considering a move to Deloitte. I've got 15 - 20 yrs possibly left in my career. Any thoughts on Managing Director vs Principal?

Any suggestions on how to get an adjunct teaching role at a university. Don't need money or prestige. I enjoy teaching and gives me something to do when I retire in ~10 yrs. Many colleagues who do this are big alumni donors. My Alma mater is too far away to be practical option. I'm an expert in a very in demand field - get quoted in articles all the time but have not been able to connect with anyone in academia.

Partner poll - is COVID causing you to fundamentally rethink whether you want to stay in consulting? Cannot stop thinking about using this disruptive moment to hang my own shingle and do something completely different - buy/start a small business. 22 years in consulting. Partner 7 yrs. Young family.

Anyone made the move from Big 4 to LEK at partner level? If so, any thoughts or reactions to share about your experience that might be helpful to others?

What do you normally gift your EA for holidays?

Partners - I’m entertaining a couple of offers to join other firms. What are the details you’d look out for in a potential new contract? In my specific case I’m an income partner but welcome insight related to equity to so this thread is more broadly useful.

Deloitte Partners - I’m being recruited by Deloitte as a direct admit but kinda hesitant b/c my perception is the mothership is too big that I’d be “just another number”. Is my perception wrong?

Buying an investment property in Brickell, Miami. Any advice regarding management?

is partner at a big-4 better than a equivalent role at accenture? is there a comparable role? in pay and prestige? as i understand there is no equity concept at accenture but may be pay wise they can meet big-4 partner packages?

In talking with peers from top tier firms, it appears like we are all going thru a similar grind internally. Feels like it is all good intentioned but overwhelming nonetheless. Do u feel differently?

Folks - who do you use for your financial planning and wealth management advisory? Yourself or a form? Anyone you recommend?

What are the things that you do to continuously build your network?

What have you seen in restrictiveness of non-competes? Do these look back 12 or 24 months? Do they rule out clients or whole jurisdictions and for how long? How enforceable are they in reality?

Am I crazy? I am barely cracking 35 hrs a week, getting paid over 400k TC and tons of autonomy. I am bored out my mind and looking for opps outside consulting even if it means a cut in pay/title and increase in workload.

If you had financial sponsorship from the firm and acceptance into 2 of the top 5 schools would you do an emba (FYI there would be no relief on sales targets / practice p&ls or Billability )?

Just started a discussion with a McKinsey recruiter for their Direct Elect Partner entry. What does the process look like after this first “informal” discussion?

Any recommendations for tech executive focused resume coaches & writers?

Do any of your firms have a Chief Revenue Officer in title and/or practice? What’s the reaction from clients to a role like that if it’s external facing?