Is it a bad time to switch jobs? Seems a recession is impending and layoffs are usually LIFO. Considering coming back to consulting but have heard benches are getting larger and I’m beginning to double think.

Does anyone have any advice on how to convince yourself life is worth it when you think it’s not. I’m a 28 year guy, just got laid off from my job, have aspergers, have no friends, can’t find a gf, why do I even try anymore at anything

Help! I’m keen to make the pivot to FAANG + Microsoft in a Product Manager capacity. Any key resources folks suggest? (Particularly as it relates to online courses and Discord’s/groups where folks practice mock interviews?)

Any ID attorneys get their CPCU? Trying to make myself more marketable as claims counsel or in-house for a carrier (not doing ID).

Does anyone’s practice also include patent lit? I’m thinking of switching from prosecution to litigation (my firm has separate lit and pros practice groups). If you practice patent lit, is there anything that you dislike about it/anything you wish you would have known earlier?

What would you say are the best combination of skills for software engineering now?

Currently at Deloitte and considering leaving. Is it worth jumping from one Big4 to another? Seems like getting into Industry is not working out.

After 3 years of consulting I am officially burnt out. What are some areas/roles that I can exit to that would be less stressful?

For me personally, I have come to the conclusion that mental health and WLB is more valuable than any dollar amount a firm can offer me

I’ve been a management consultant for 3.5 yrs. I’ve done 18 months of internal sustainability work such as building our sustainability practice, initiatives to get B CORP, SBTI, tracked carbon emissions, company campaigns for sustainability awareness, sustainability strategy. I want to move into a sustainability consulting role. Which area of sustainability consulting should I look at? Are there any courses or certifications I should do?

Looking for a career opportunity that I can make $100k+. I have been in dental for about 10 years and held a ton of roles ranging from front desk to operations and training. I feel like I have so much experience and an amazing skillset to bring to an organization but struggling to know where to go, HELP! **open to leaving dental

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

Did Epsilon just go through a round of layoffs ?

Is it wise to switch from testing background to Salesforce after 10 years of IT experience? If so should I start as an admin?

What are some tips or recommendations on where to start to become a product manager? Much appreciated

How did you go about finding a therapist and/or coach to support you in your career transition? What value did they add, what would you do same/different if you had the time again and any other tips?

What are some questions to ask/things to look for before the first time you’re jumping ship that helped you decide whether it was worth it (other than remoteness, salary, and benefits)?

Would you suggest someone pursuing an MBA if they want to get a role in HR or Project Management? And for those that want to pursue product management... are there still a decent amount of numbers similar to accounting? Thanks

Hi Verizon Fishes,

Need your feedback on Verizon India Job security, I will be joining soon in Verizon. I got some negative feedback from social media that Verizon fired around 1000 employees without notice. It should have happened on 2019.

Can you pls share your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Anyone have experience in raising capital out of the Middle East (Jordan, Kuwait, SA)? Any experience in delivering solutions in that area? I am trying to figure out if a pursuit in that area is to much of a risk. Any insight is appreciated.

Are the exit opportunities better in Internal Audit/Business Process than IT Audit? All I hear is how awful IT Audit is but don’t hear as much complaining from the business side

Any insights on bonus and hike? What should be the expectation considering recession and layoffs?

Please post any creative opportunities in the San Francisco Bay area here. Thank you!

Moving to San Diego in the spring from the central coast. Any recs on places to live (late 30’s with a kid)? Want to be close to restaurants and things to do, but a little too old and tired for gas lamp!

Hello people of San Diego! Would love to hear how y’all are affording to live here comfortably. Please state your company, position, TC, YOE, and do you have a side hustle? I’ll start - I’m an advisor in Wealth Management with TC of $70k, 3 YOE and no side hustle. Among other things, rent just jumped from $2500 to $3700 for 2 bedroom and areas were looking at. I’d like to “make it” here but if it means switching career to make money I’d like to get an idea to make the right job change.

Hi Fishes

I got offer from kyndryl and planing to join soon in few days.
I'm having 2 questions

Do kyndryl offer wfh.
Like 60 percent wfh and 40 percent from office .

Also how is the hike give for band 8.

How often office party happens in Deloitte credit risk team??

Is Operations paid the least at your respective firms? I was hired to a Client Service Delivery role with a heavy focus on project management. I regularly interface with leadership internally and at the client. But, I am aligned to the “Operations” capability and make the least of my teammates who perform seemingly identical work but are aligned to “Strategy and Consulting.” I worry I’m on a career path to being paid the least wherever I go, because Operations is in my title and background.

How has the NY "state of mind" lasted so long when everyone's working from their suburban home or parents' basement?

Has anyone dealt with a therapist not being able to see you (virtually) while you are temporarily located in another state? I’m struggling with coordinating my work and when I’ll be in my home state with my sessions because apparently I can only be seen when I’m physically in my home state. Are there different types of lisences I should look for that would allow someone to treat me while traveling? It’s all very confusing…

Anyone have a ticket for Meduza at district this Saturday and not going anymore? It’s $57 now with fees and that’s too much. Might as well buy the VIP which is $80 w fees but that is probably a huge scam so guess I’m not going

Hey Y’all My name is Michelle. I currently reside in Berryton Kansas. I have been self employed in healthcare agency work as well as leadership building operator/LTC/Rehab/ALF/Whole food nutrition marketing/sales. Minimal experience in the IT digital marketing and social media But I can learn, I’m out going No issues with positive conversations or redirecting Long history of increasing census rapidly/stabilizing, conducting building site visits etc….Remote/Relocation considered WHOS HIRING???

Hey y'all, kind of a two part question:
1. I enjoy the people management more than individual contributor stuff. What career paths do you see in our industry for people who are managing support engineering teams?
2. What certifications are valued today? Seems like being a AWS Cloud Practitioner is a good general one, but are there others that stand out?

Why are people so caught up in job title? Literally people have turned down jobs paying 2x their salary because job title is lower. Who cares!!!

I have accepted an offer from EY India, now I got an interview call from EY GDS, can I attend that interview??

So... any news now that it’s July??

For all fired this year, do you put on your background check (for a job offer) that you were discharged? Heard EY doesnt share if you were fired or resigned, so am wondering what others are putting...

Just got a little tipsy and impulse-bought a $2,000 82” tv. Hope it’s worth it.

Just got upgraded on my 4hr flight. Feels good 🤓

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

What are your book recommendations?

OTS is growing rapidly and leadership has asked us SMs to assist with recruiting. One of our needs is for cybersecurity and data privacy consultants interested in M&A e.g. CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, etc

When you realize making 6 figures doesn't mean you don't act as an admin assistant

Always see people at the airport bar next to my gate at 9 am on Monday. Who the hell drinks on a Monday morning???

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

2yrs of post-undergrad experience at D and have offers from two FAANG companies. Worth it to stick it out for a couple more years to open up more offers down the road, or should I get out while I can?

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

what you say about Capgemini Salesforce practice? salary, benefits? culture?

I wish I could get pregnant, so I can go on a maternity leave from public accounting
- I’m a male.

First time switching jobs. How do health benefits work - if I have some past claims I haven’t submitted yet but fall under old employers’s time period. Am I hooped or can I still submit all of that stuff?

Would you take a 15% pay cut to work for MBB vs. getting a 20% raise from FAANG?

I am now working in middle management for a retail product company.

I really want to understand (without any ideological bias) if what is happening in the US is a big deal or not. National security breaches, media bashing, etc. Feels surreal. Is this normal?

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

Almost 4YOE at Big 4 TAS. Seen high turnovers this year. Thoughts on the following options: FPA vs. CorpDev vs. MM IB vs. MBA to BB/EB or MBB?

Hello,

Currently, in accenture. I have had very bad billable hours and not much achievement this fiscal year. I am worried of getting fired, so i applied for another job. Got offered may be 5% above my current pay with 5k bonus, but in lower level at Deloitte. I think working lower level will give me more opportunities to learn as i think i have lot to learn. I made decision based on my gut and accepted the offer. I have not talked to anyone on accenture side yet. What you think?

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Any over the counter alternatives to Adderall? I need to focus.

Anyone wanna throw me their Uber eats referral code?