Just a positive post for your Monday - it doesn't matter how publicly you fail, or how badly, someone will support you. Raygun's been partying with the rich and famous in Europe post-Olympics, even though her performance was an international laughing stock and she didn't earn a single point.

https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/trending/what-a-time-viral-breakdancer-rachael-raygun-gunn-releases-new-photos-of-postolympics-holiday-as-she-returns-to-sydney/news-story/10fb3a54f14cb1c11df37d01eb0ab48c

Anyone ever negotiated parental leave before? I have an offer on the table. Gave me what I asked for $ wise and PTO. But mat leave is not great. Not trying to have a baby now, but in the next 5 yrs.

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

If you were in a private company assistant controller position being offered $10k more to switch over to public and much better PTO days and fully remote as opposed to an in office position that I’m currently at in a Real estate growing company. Would u do the switch back to public (left public just recently)?

After freelancing for years and doing well, would you consider a full time job? It's really hard to give up the flexibility of freelance, but... also hard to give up having a 401k match again. Salary would be similar to freelance money, but less time off. Thoughts?

How fair is it for the firms to pay different salaries for the same work in different countries? or lower salaries to employees from the developing nations even though they might be working directly with the client or leading projects?
Cost of living is definitely one factor but how would you counter when a Consultant from Mexico and a Consultant from US want to go on a vacation to UK?

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

Do you think we will be able travel by Christmas for a vacation?

Is this a good deal or not. $93,600/year” “BENEFITS “ medical, dental, vision(30%60%90% after CYD) 80hrs vacation time after 1year of employment, it cannot be carried over year to year, nor will it be paid for it upon termination same for sick time which will be granted after 90 days of employment. Max 240 hours. Paid for the 6 holidays but if happen to work holidays will get paid 8 hrs for another day off during the same pay period. No 401k

Financially entering the most expensive season of my life 🤦🏾‍♂️. Making the most bread in the family is all fun and games till you get those christmas lists! Not to mention flights to see family. Do y'all feel like being successful in finance changes the expectations family members have for you, especially during the holiday season?

I had some major life events this year for which I had to take a large chunk of time off, and with half the year already gone, I’m getting worried about making the hours for my bonus. Is it always an “all or nothing” or do firms give prorated bonuses in certain situations?

Does ZS roll over unused PTO from one year to the next? How do people make it work with just 15 days at first?

How much does a consultant at Deloitte Netherlands make per annum (inclusive of bonus and holiday allowance)?

EY 🐠 - potentially starting with the firm soon, and my partner is due to have our first in April. Given the 1 year service requirement for leave, would I have the option to take PTO during birth and use parental leave after my 1 year of service? Appreciate any guidance here

How much PTO does everyone get? Please include yoe for context

We are seeing more pushback from employees on working 40 hours. We offer flexibility (wfh), 11 holidays and another 3 wks PTO. Seems like a good gig, I think, at 40-45 hrs. Anyone seeing this too?

This is our first holiday season in the Nashville area, any suggestions on family activities/light displays we should check out? Our kids our 8, 5, and 3.

Got Covid (again) from a holiday party this past weekend…. Many other people at the party also tested positive, and 3 got booster. Be careful out there folks!

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

I want to take this moment to wish everyone a happy new year. Still on holiday vacation.

What are the life sciences opportunities in UAE? I know there’s is a lot of public sector (from KSA) or finance work but is there other life sciences opportunities? Similar to what LEK, ZS, Putnam, Clearview etc all do?

What salary to expect at a Director level at PwC in Saudi Arabia? I am a brit with over 15 years experience in transformation consulting, and never worked in the ME!

Question for my 401k focused advisors out there--what programs are you using that is instrumental to your 401k practice that you simply can't do without? I'm being pitched on Envestnet & im not sold.

I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

Any info on the agency Heartbeat in NY?

Today is my LWD at Cognizant but assets are not picket yet from my location.
I am receiving emails for pending ITasset clearance.
Can it be possible after my LWD?
Has anyone faced the same ?

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

Anyone know anything about Kestra Financial?

Given crazy market returns recently, do you still expect the market to rise at 10% over the next 30 years?

“There are so many layers of Daddy. Book coming soon. How to get one, how to be one, how to keep one!”

Heard from me:

“Oh, junior person, you have edits to the monthly activity report 3 days after your deadline to review the report, and after I sent it to the client? How lovely for you."

“Chatroulette, but for apartment peepholes."

Looking into the Cyber Expert position at McKinsey. Currently a Manager at Big 4 with Military background & clearance. Any recommendations? Know it can be difficult to get an interview, looking to find ways to stand out for MBB Cyber position.

Seeking advice: I’ve been working as an analyst at a PE company for 18months 4 days a week on a part time contract and I feel like they are under paying me. I’m earning 42.2K p.a They want me to go full time as I am graduating however I don’t know what the base salary for an analyst with 18 months experience would be. My friend who works as an analyst (with less experience than me) is earning 70K. Would love to get a sense of what I should be expecting / asking for when I go full time. Thanks!

Starting a new job in Pyrmont in January. Where should I live? I'm a single female in my early 30s, looking for 1BR ~$500/w. Ideally somewhere near the water/beaches.

Been doing some research and Pyrmont is a pain to get to. I'm new to Sydney so any advice is much appreciated!

I am a CPA based out of Canada. I have 7 years of corporate finance and FP&A work under my belt. My fiancé will be starting dental school in NZ by Feb’23. Aiming to be a direct flight away from her, I have started looking into work opportunities in Australia. Can any expat here share their experience with getting a job as a foreigner? Are there any recruitment firms that specialize in working with expat talent? What was the biggest culture shock moving to Australia?

What’s the work culture like in EY Risk in the Sydney office? How is work life balance and what industries do you serve?

Hi I may be taking a secondment to PwC Sydney as a tax manager (over 1 year in grade). What salary should I expect and is it enough to comfortably afford a 1/2 bed apartment in a decent location? (My partner is moving too but earns substantially less than me)

Looking for an entry level fund management role or a role at a boutique investment firm. Anyone got referrals?
If not, any tips to reach out to them?

Feel free to DM!

Can anyone please help me understand what are the roles and responsibilities of a Principal Business Analyst and how is this role different from Senior Business Analyst? Also, would appreciate tips to crack the Principal Business Analyst interview. Thank you

Hi I've just graduated with a Master's Degree and and am currently on a Temporary Graduate Visa. I've been applying for jobs in Management consulting, Audit & Assurance and similar areas but it doesn't seem easy to land one.
I recently got referred at PwC for a graduate advisory role and I was wondering how it works. Will my resume still go through the ATS ? Any help and guidance will be appreciated

hi all! using a moniker for privacy reasons - i’m a graduate consultant at a boutique shop in Sydney ~3 months of experience after a bachelors in business from UTS (graduated earlier this year). my 485 expires in Oct 2024, and i’m keen to stay back after that - can anyone who’s been there done that share some things that i can start doing to help my chances of being sponsored? this might include things i can do on the job as well as other options like networking.. thanks!

Anyone working at Revolut? What is the culture like in AU?

Who has a LLM from USYD? Would like to know your experience. I am starting first semester 2023 as a full time student and working. I have heard from friends doing a LLM full time whilst working (not at USYD though) that it is achievable but very time consuming.