Protein farts will be the reason I get fired, my coworkers to kill me, or I explode from holding them in. Protein, why do you betray me?

How long did it take you to start feeling settled in your new role?

Always feel like I’m going to get fired (for not picking up fast enough) but need to remind myself that I’ve only been in this new role for 4 months

Is it common practice in Singapore for firms to have a probation period for new joiners (duration at their discretion), during which new joiners can be fired at a week’s notice period?

How many people do you know at good firms who failed the bar twice and got fired? I learned of a V50 firm in NYC that fired at least 3 after the Feb 2022 bar results.

Any of my fellow socially anxious introverts have any advice on how to git gud at networking in an extrovert’s world?
Recently laid off and running the gauntlet again.

I got some good news that one of the accounting firms I associate with is starting hiring again for September 2020. If you have 3+ busy seasons with a Big 8 firm and were laid off or looking for work, feel free to message me for more details. I am paid for referrals, but I don't need the money so no hard sells😋 hoping to help our laid off accounting people. Admins feel free to delete it not appropriate.

Do associates in Markets get severance if fired? If so what are high level details

Senior Account Exec or Account Supervisor level roles in South Florida? A buddy of mine just got laid off and I want to give him a hand.

Is there any entry level jobs currently hiring in NYC? Was laid off 3 months ago and it’s been very hard finding a job. Just need someone to give me a chance.

if I just don't show up at the client site, would I get fired immediately? Would I get severance?

Netflix

Pros: ?

Cons:
- culture deck is something else: if they think they can do better than you, they will just let you go

- they think they’re the Yankees: if you’re batting.385, but they think there is someone out there who can bat .400, you’re going to get fired

- they will openly discuss at a meeting why you suck

- Reed Hastings' leadership style was once described as being "unencumbered by emotion". A VP once told him he's not a good listener and tends to be unempathetic.

What is the future of Chime? Any thoughts?

Have received a L5 offer at 350k, but need to get my Green Card process also started. Have 2 years left on my H1B.

Does the company process Green Card on premium processing? Is it worth joining?

Concerned if the company tanks there will be layoffs.

Thanks for your help!

If you made it to a 2nd interview and just got fired from your current job, should you still disclose that you no longer work at the company in the interview, even though you applied while you were still employed?

How frequently do people actually get fired? In two years I've seen two associates and one VP get the boot from my BB coverage group. Typical?

Hi all - I was unfortunately laid off after 8 months at a start up. Should I be upfront about this during the job search? An 8 month tenure looks suspicious so I wonder if I should disclose early on.

I was fired on H1B about a yr ago and left the US after 2 months. If I want to come@back, would only transfer be required? I dont need to go thru the whole lottery thing again right?

How do you position a layoff on your resume when applying to other consulting jobs?

Should you tell interviewers that you were laid off?

Do any of you know anyway to get a second time extension on visitor visa?

Happy Saturday! Any NYC based ladies down to see a female comedy show in Harlem tonight?

I cringe every time I see my friend's linkedin title as "John Smith, CPA (Candidate)". More so because he's been a "candidate" for years. Is this beneficial at all...?

CPA policy in EY? Can we purchase and reimburse study material from Becker? Or does the firm provides at no cost?

If you had competing offers from Accenture and Deloitte for Oracle HCM practice (senior manager at ACC and manager at Deloitte but comp is basically the same), who would you pick and why?

If you have final rounds with multiple MBB and they’re aware of it, does that give you a leg up in the evaluation process? Or does it only expedite your interview date?

For those that support the marketing team… any good resources to get caught up on the AdTech lingo and just generally how it works?

If it has been a week and I haven’t heard back from the recruiter (big4) after the screening call, does that mean I failed?🥲

That was fast for Brent Choi at DDB. How was he to work with?

Anyone in a LDR ? I’ve been in a LDR for 5 years now, and I’m really sad about how long it takes for me and my partner to build our future projects. I knew it would take this long bc we live in 2 different countries, two nationalities. It’s just taking so much time and I’m loosing patience, but my partner is blaming me for being negative/not being patient and not supporting us at the moment. I’d love to discuss with someone living a similar experience.

Friend invited me sound dmldksnz a super not cool

Best Immigration law firm in NYC?

Crypto-trading should be a game on The Price is Right.

As a 5’6 Indian dude with aspergers, how much of a disadvantage does that put me in high finance. I’m starting to realize that maybe tech is better as it’s more merit based, any thoughts?

Just got a last minute assignment ... do I ask the partner what the timing tonight looks like so I can know if I should cancel my dinner plans?

Do permanent WFH companies has job security.? If yes to which extent.?

Anyone buy stuff from Bershka? Thoughts on quality?

Is Seattle a good city with enough management consulting opportunities? For companies like MBB, LEK, Kearney and Accenture?

Those of you in MM FDD (i.e. BDO, CLA, Baker Tilly, etc.) - what are some common exits you’ve seen?

What’s Kroll WLB in NYC? How much are you going into the office ?

Not completely sure what I want to do long term. I like TAS right now. Might be interested in CorpDev. Currently at a MM firm. Will moving to a smaller firm (<500 employees) make life more difficult in the future if I want to stick with TAS or move to CorpDev? I don’t need to work at a F500, but I’d like to make 130k+ in 3-4 years. Currently 1.5 YOE

Any thoughts on the impact of the Fed’s tapering announcement today on deal flow?

What exactly deal valuation does at PwC? Will you be assigned to smaller subgroups when joining this group?

Been sitting around waiting for client documents for this deal to come in for about 2 weeks and the MD won’t let me jump to another deal cuz he doesn’t wanna risk me getting too busy. I better not get roasted for my utilization during my annual review.

How is the WLB in FDD? I am working in deals, but am specialized in different type of deal (not M&A). My practice requires long hours, late nights (12am-3am), and working on the weekend, so wonder if FDD has the same WLB.

I'll be an incoming associate in FDD this summer and just curious what does a day to day look like for someone that entered right out of college? I'm assuming it'll be a lot of excel but I feel like everything I see on here is geared towards seniors and up or people that transferred in. Any advice?

Hey fishes! I'm a new audit senior thinking of switching to advisory. I have my CPA and work fuy virtually currently. I would like to continue to work fully virtually. What advisory practice do you recommend and why?

Also should I start applying now? Or get some more peoject management experience first?

I’ve noticed the pats mentioning Riveron has pretty much dried up over the year. Is Riveron still a thing or what? Where y’all at?

I got a call from the recruiter Monday that they wanted to extend an offer to me and said I should be getting the offer on paper by the end of the week.. getting kind of nervous is there a chance they rescind?

Anyone knows about crossCountry consulting firm?

What is tested in Deloitte's 15 minute online assessment?

Anyone able to refer me to blackstone?

What is the typical Fixed pay at kpmg deal advisory (corp fin) at an associate level with a total of 4+ years experience (3+ years post MBA)
And how does it compare with other big4s?

Any EY TD (FDD) rotators successfully transferred without doing another busy season?
Although I was told by people in the service line that it is possible, I just don’t see any success story. Wondering if I should start looking outside now or wait to see how it goes. Thanks!

Does EY have an FDD group out of Miami?

Anyone study for CFA while working full time in deals, FDD specifically? Thinking about starting it now as a senior (starting next month in Advisory after transferring out of audit). Probably would wait until I have gotten adjusted to the new role before beginning but wanted thoughts on if it’s doable and a worthwhile investment.

Anyone in PWC due diligence practice open to connecting? Hoping to learn a bit more about the practice and interview process