Joined KGS from another big 4, but there is no learning and growth in profile. Just been 9 months here. Really worried. Any suggestions buddies regarding when to switch. Tech stack: Salesforce

Hi fishes,

Got offer in Barclays 10.5 currently in Tcs as unix system administrator application support. Please suggest is Barclays good to move. 3.3 yoe

Making transition from ID to commercial litigation at a large firm. Nervous about the learning curve.

Are there any materials I can read and digest to make this easier for me?

Hi Fishes,

Looking for advice please!!
Have three offers from Shell, BP and Airbus for IT service delivery role.

BP: 23 Lpa + 1L joining bonus with 1 year lock in ( location : pune)
Airbus: 26lpa + 5 L joining bonus with 3 year lock in( location : bangalore)
Shell: 26 lpa ( final offer being rolled out)location : bangalore

Please advice which company would have a good growth story and work life balance....

Airbus looks attractive but have heard some very harsh reviews on work life balance.

Hi all, my aim is to join one of the faang companies after two years. I want to dedicate these two years to attain whatever knowledge ia required. My skillset is currently java, springboot thats all. What i need to prepare to get into one of these top companies. Can someone elaborate the required skillset and how many interviews and what kind of interviews and so on.

Can anyone please share their experience or insight into a controversy & dispute resolution associate role with the big4? What does it involve day to day, WLB, compensation (NY/DC locations), exit opportunities (foreign LLB/GULC tax LLM)? How does the work in WNT differ from other offices? KPMG Deloitte PwC Grant Thornton BDO EY

I am interested in getting the AWS Cloud Practitioner cert (foundational). I’m tech-savvy, but have not been involved in Cloud work. Any idea on how difficult the exam is?

I would like some advice on what path to take after graduating as an electrical engineer, like what job titles are good to have as a stepping stone to advance my career, Please feel free to advise based on your experiences. Also any future certification recommendations will be really helpful.

Has anyone made the transition from sustainability consulting to working in industry? Curious to hear how it went and what role you are. It seems like most corporate sustainability positions are at director or VP level and I’m wondering if that’ll change soon to bring in manager level or below

Anyone ever boomeranged from one Big 4 to another and then came back to the initial Big 4? If so what was the reason?

Is there anyone who works in accounting but also a part time real estate agent / broker? How do you balance your two careers?

How is the career in Pursuits in any Big 4? Does it pay as good as core consulting work? How is the work life balance? I want to make a shift from client chargeable work to BD work for better work life balance. Is it worth switching?

Why aren't more people going independent?? We have skills, we have a rolodex, surely we can earn a lot more doing independent consulting?????

Any tips on meeting an AD for a copywriter who didn't take the traditional portfolio school route?

Which Big 4 is “best” for digital consulting for asset & wealth management clients?

To other big 4: Are you also restricted to work remotely outside the US?? If yes, why??

What are the accounting advisory exit opportunities at the senior and manager level? I’m seeing a lot of new postings and curious to know why as well.

Looking to make a move into Advisory/Consulting.

I have an Audit and Data Automation/Visualization background (was formerly a PwC Digital Accelerator). Any advice?

Any one make a move from fund admin after big 4 assurance and then was able to make a pivot to a PE fund accounting team? I am considering moving to a fund admin now. Have 9+ years of big four experience. Worried that I can get stuck in fund admin. But I have interviewed at several big name pe shops and make a few rounds on interviews but then get the same feedback that they are worried about my lack of operational experience.

Is there a career in IT where less people interaction and more focused work is involved, work is rather meaningful than deadline oriented non creative work.

Any startup looking for data science/AI experts or AI products ?

I am currently working as Data Scientist with Big 4 and have consulted brands present in Top Brands.
Ping me directly if in case you have any requirements.

Today opposing counsel contacted me to request an extension of time to file a discovery motion due to current shelter in place orders. Today was the last day to file - no prior effort to m/c. Cont.

This job sure brings out the inner narcissist in me! Normally I am all about the clients and their needs, and have always been a bit of a caregiver..but when they are super happy and make referrals and such

I am looking to sell my BowFlex M500 trainer if someone is interested. I bought is over a year ago, but sadly never really used it. Let me know if you are interested.

What are your strategies for completing work efficiently? How do you figure out how long projects should take? A consistent piece of feedback on my yearly reviews has been that I over-bill & spend too much time on assignments. It’s something I actively work on, but I still have no concrete sense of how long I should spend on basic tasks (e.g., drafting a motion to dismiss). My firm is right to expect that I manage my time better as a mid-level associate. WFH has made my time management worse.

How is the project for 'Tyson' client?

A&M associates do any of you lead the call yet or is it mostly the seniors that do it?

How stressful is it to work in a call center? It seems to me that the supervisors would be the micromanaging sort

My boss in my creative agency threatened to fire me because I, a male, came into work with my nails painted. HR is having a very complicated day today as I found out I could take legal action if he does fire me since we don't have an established dress code that has any guidelines against male nail polish wearing.

Any tips for getting into Asset Management or Real Estate Development in NYC? Looking to move from CA to NY soon, and I want to start seriously applying to places

I finally got through to the Hiring committee round at Google. Should I be excited or nervous or not read into at all?

Any tips on Apple Global Supply Manager interview process? How to prepare for interviews after HR screen? Second and third round?

At what point do you disconnect from Slack? Do you feel guilty if you take the night off completely?

Hi fishes, can you guys pls suggest any companies who are willing to give work from anywhere opportunity?
*work from anywhere means from outside india as well like UK

What office and how many have you lost in turnover this year?

My work quality is slipping due to brain fog and mental health issues and I don’t know how to address it with my firm or who to go to. I was considered one of the best associates in our practice group, but now it can take me 3-4x the time to write an average brief. I can’t seem to think and organize my thoughts any more. This is incredibly scary bc obvi, that’s what this job is all about. I’m in IP litigation at a V50 firm and a mom. Do I raise it with partners and how?

Hi fishes, can you please help me with the years of experience required for a consultant role in KGS?

Can someone tell me about the profile for Deal Analytics – Restructuring in KGS Deal Advisory

People moving from KGS to KPMG canada.. how do you do that? Joined kgs few months back in consulting.. Is this a permanent Transfer or just an onshore assignment for sometime?

KGS advisory line of business: One thread for all ratings please - Continue after me...
Rating : 2
Hike : 20%
Bonus : 24% annual (joined mid year so I got fixed CTC*12% for 6 months)

What's the CTC given to Associate 2 position at KPMG GDC?

What's up with risk declaration?

I'm working as an Assoc Consultant at KGS Advisory (tech). Are employees allowed to invest in all mutual funds (except those on REL)?
What are the restrictions for people who are not auditing?

Is there a legal or corporate law team in KPMG or other big 4s where they hire LLBs or Company secretaries? KPMG Deloitte EY PwC KGS

What is the work that an Associate Consultant does in the Deal Advisory team? I have an interview for the same role.

Please suggest what is the work exposure like in KGS - FDD consultant role?

I got a call from KPMG HR for the role of Associate consultant in research team, When she asked me about the expected ctc, I think I quoted less than the market standards but since I am underpaid currently so the amount I quoted was 40-45% hike on my fixed. I have experience of 2.9years
Can anybody please suggest if I clear their interviews will they consider increasing CTC from whatever I quoted becase upon searching for ACon roles they pay much higher than what I quoted.
Please Help

Hello Fishes,

Got an email today to close Tata Mutual Funds as it's restricted entity. Basically I am from Advisory team and not from Audit or Tax department.

Do i really need to close the Tata Mutual fund?

Hello Sharks,
If i am getting an opportunity at KPMG EGYPT, what compensation should I ask for ?
4 years experience
It auditor / consultant.

What is the entry level salary of Senior Analyst?

What should be the salary expectations? If someone is doing first switch? Yoe - 4.6?

As I see KPMG Global Services office is not present in Kolkata, is there any chance of having KGS office in Kolkata in near future?

What is the manager range at KGS?

How good is KGS Advisory team, as part of the technology, work life balance and work atmosphere prospects.
Need some overview from a developer prospective.
Is it good to join KGS?