Is it feasible to transition from big 4 tech consulting to investment banking post MBA? Attending an M7 in the fall.

Any audit senior 3 and 1st year managers here? What positions are audit senior 3 and 1st year managers leaving big4 for?

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

So, I've realised there's a problem with developers, a lot of them are coders, not engineers. And another issue, is that, companies don't really care about their progression as far as I'm aware, so what did you guys do in your own time to transition from being a coder to an engineer?

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

First year associate thinking about making the just from medium sized reputable IP firm to In House. Started at said firm summer of 1L year as a law clerk/patent agent in May 2019, have worked through school and full time as associate since Sept 2021. Feeling very “stuck” in day to day work. Love the patent/IP space but drafting and pros w/minimal human interaction is getting very difficult. Thinking In House would be better, but not sure how much experience needed. Thoughts?

Hi fishes, does anyone completed PGDM. Is it worth doing? How about added advantage in IT industry of it?

What are your experiences with the Deloitte CISSP bootcamp? Not just the course itself but application, accommodations, etc too

Can tax lawyers in public accounting feasibly make to a move to IRS counsel? Also, would it be worth that move?

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

Any references for good tutoring services for the bar? Repeat taker and want to make sure I pass this time. I’ve already looked at the tutoring that barbri etc offer and I am looking for a person/service which isn’t part of a course. TIA!

Currently preparing to take the principal and superintendent certification tests. Are there any suggestions for great leadership books or pd for actual day-to-day roles/interactions?

Hello People,

Just wanted some suggestions i have been working as a python developer for the last 3 years
Now I am thinking of switching to a data engineer position I need your suggestions is it good to switch or a python developer It is good to continue or what's your suggestions thanks in advance

Hi! In the process of switching from South FloRida to PA again to work at a hospital but making the same money? The switch would open me to be closer to family for support and the have a nursing prog,since the benefits are attractive and I’m looking forward to the future growth. The thing is they claim i only have experience of 7 years and offering me less than what I make now. I wanna go, but any suggestions on this negotiation cause I would still need to pay for a place to live and expenses.

Current 8.85 as Security Consultant
Accenture 15.82 (13.3 fixed+2.5 variable)
Aujas 16 all fixed
HCL expecting 16/17
EY expecting 17
YOE 5 (relevant 4.2) Security Consultant

Which one to choose for wlb and career growth?
Is earning potential good at 17?

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

Hello Fishes,
My current Technology stack is C++ and related technologies.
I want to upskill to Python/AWS or Go-lang / AWS.
Need guidance on same pls.

I’m hoping someone might have some ideas about this- I’m currently five years out of law school with a clerkship, a tax LLM, 3 years of experience doing transactional tax work and a few months of EC/VC experience (which I recently switched to from tax). I like the EC/VC work, but I don’t know how long I want to stay in biglaw. Can anyone weigh in on how employers for in-house roles might look at my experience in a year or two?

I think I read about some kind of process where when an applicant reaches out to a current student or alum for a 1:1 and makes a good impression, the student/alum can send a message to the adcom letting them know? Is it like a "Hey I connected with this applicant and had a great conversation with them. I think they would be a great fit for the program" type of thing?

Who / what do you list as your contingent beneficiary when your spouse is your primary, you don’t have children, and you don’t have anyone in your family you trust with your finances if something were to happen?

What should I do with my cash in this environment? Have quite a bit sitting in savings which is obviously not ideal with inflation running high. Are ETFs still the play?

Am I the only one who is happy I got into IT?

Is MSCI product or service based company?

Off the topic.. being in IT field and living in Bangalore, what do you think is best renting a house or opting for a home loan and paying similar emi for 20 years?

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

What do people mean when they say average recs vs good recs? I'm not sure I fully understand what would differentiate an average vs good vs great recommendation and would appreciate some thoughts

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Does anybody in Verizon India feel they are at par with the market pay scale? And are you thinking of switching just for the money?

Big law for 8 years (litigation/antitrust) and have never enjoyed the work. It’s too late to try a new practice area and am thinking about either leaving the law or going in house. Any non law ideas?

Just a discussion thread, but I feel like this is a good bowl to ask this. Does anyone else look at the vast majority of folks around you and think “damn, we are so over leveraged as a society?” Or am I just crazy?

One of my coworkers has withheld information that's important to my research because of a personal conflict we had. Should I speak to management or is it his right?

Hi Fishes,
Can someone please share the work culture and work life balance at the promotions team in Paytm

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

Anyone know what AWS pays in london for L6/7 roles

Recently hired an admissions consultant and based off of our consultation she was great. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a ton of non-gmat club/PQ feedback on her but I went with my gut and moved forward. What is the best way to get the most out of my experience with her? I am starting from the ground up for R1.

Tips for getting an MBB interview while in a T15? What goes into the decision making process?

When do GSB calls usually come?

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

I have the option to be sponsored by my firm. However, is it a bad idea to take it and list it on my application if my post-mba goal would be to do something else after graduation? Would that be off-putting to schools since sponsorship implies that you’d be returning?

When interviewing with a current student, is it better if you have a mutual contact or does it not matter?

Need MBA general behavioral interview buddy. Immediate deadlines are Yale and Kellogg video essays but I'm applying to many others too! Can do Zoom or Skype. Happy to share my question list if you'd prep together! Thanks all.

Is it true that Sloan typically gives application fee waivers if you attend some events?

Switching to the GRE so selling 6 month target test prep subscription, 4.5 months left, for $250. Price negotiable. DM for info.

What GRE materials do you all like? Read about Kaplan and Magoosh.

Do people working in IB, PE, Consulting, etc. get any financial aid when applying for top MBA programs (M7 or T15)?

Hell everyone. Congrats to all those that accepted a school. I plan on applying next cycle. Does anyone have any recommendations on external scholarships?

What kind of scores do folks target for the AWA section of GMAT? My writing is way below average (like a 2/6 on a good day), so just wondering how much time I should spend on AWA compared to other sections

Holiday gifts for your study group? Yay or nay? In an Exec program if that helps.

Enrolled in Stern for a few weeks.
The number of the alumni and current students that go to top consulting firms FT& summer intern are countless even for a small class size.
Stern is way more than a finance school. Given its location, do you want to spend your 2 years in a rural area or heart of Manhattan? Location is almost everything for business school. (I have a friend in Cornell that frequently travels about 5 hours to NYC for events.)

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?

If I go to a non-HSW M7, what are my chances of getting a post-MBA offer from MBB? Just looking for offers/applicants numbers (ballpark is okay).

T2 consulting —> MBA at M7–> top tier IB —> top tier PE/HF. Is this feasible?

Thoughts on attending early access pre-MBA programs as a sponsored consultant? Currently work at a T2, but am interested in networking with ppl at MBB. Debating whether I should apply to McKinsey Early Access, Bain, etc. My firm is sponsoring me, so I wouldn’t actively be recruiting for consulting roles. Wondering if this is looked down upon

Still pretty early in the app process here. What extra curricular activities are best to up your chances for M7 admission?

How to go about deferring an acceptance?