Let’s settle this once and for all. Is Des Moines considered HCOL?

Can anyone help reduce my stress lol. I’ve been studying for the GRE since June(3-5 hours a day) and using multiple study aids(ETS/third party/tutoring) and i’ve taken 3 practice tests in the 320-330 range. I’m worried since i’ve been hearing quant has gotten harder lately on the official exam. Any advice? My exam is in two weeks. Aiming for Rice/UT Austin/Vanderbilt MBA. ORM as well.

Soon to be graduating from an MBA, and won't be able to attend a graduation ceremony or grad party - is it something life changing that I'll be missing out on?

Why are the equivalent GRE scores for M7 schools so much lower than their equivalent GMAT? I am seeing scores in the mid 320s that only convert to 710-720 gmat equivalents.

No poach agreements (i.e., we agree not to solicit each other’s employees) in customer contracts are a no-no for antitrust reasons, right? A customer is pretty adamant that they want it in but I feel like this is black and white. Would love to know if any of you are seeing them in your customer contracts and whether you’re including “unless prohibited by law” type of language to CYA.

Dear IPG Health, it’s great you are having 2 holiday parties during the work week for employees who only live in the tri-state area. All us remote people look forward to covering for them, yet again.

I’d like to one day become a PI at a research university. What can I do to set myself up for that path as a first-time research assistant?

Can any Capco people advise what the salary jump is from C to SC?
I've seen the glassdoor average but feel this is likely skewed by external hires with higher offers.
Appreciate the help

Dialysis nurse (chronic) here for 12 years. Trying to apply to a different company to get a raise. Living in Sarasota, fl. What should be a reasonable pay?

How bad would it be to leave a new job after only 1 month? Really like the job but was now offered a job that I don’t think I will ever get again.

Has Binance app disappeared from the Apple store?

so, how many firm laptops' worth of billable time would you say you waste in a given month dealing with delays caused by your firm laptop?

What’s a comfortable salary in London? In order to afford a 1 bed apartment in a nice area, save a bit and travel a few times a year.

Ladies, what has your experience been in the field?

Does anyone do freelancing in HR? What are some tip you could give?

Hi all,

What joining kit did you get as lateral in GDS?

Does anyone know what a chief sonographer should make? Managing 15 employees and 4 locations?

What's the best "first step" for IVF? Fertility assessment? No clue where to start... Any 🐠found resources that were useful for them?

Is FSO TTT client facing or internal as opposed to regular TTT?

I recommend listening to the podcast called "The True Story of the Gender Pay Gap" by Freakonomics. I posted this in another thread because it talks about many factors feeding into the gender wage gap

How many years are you a senior in audit at PwC? I thought it was 3 years to make senior, but then are you a senior for 2 years or 3?

Why does not paying internally developed people market rate have to be part of the model?

Are there any firms that do pay internally developed people market?

Those that manage rental properties - did you find it to be a successful side hustle / extra income? Was the effort to manage, financial obligation, etc, worth it?

How long does it usually take to hear back for an experienced associate position at PwC?

If I maxed out 401k for this year already can I contribute to 457? My husband's new job offers 457 but he already maxed out 401k at his previous job.

Anybody else feel like they're spending too much on rent and probably should've gotten a roommate or maybe live outside the city?

Only been in the profession 2 years but I feel like I’ve aged 4

Does switching to BDO from PwC really impact your long term career poorly or just negligibly? Since it’s not “Big 4”?

Can anyone recommend a good office chair for less than $100?

What happens if you get caught moonlighting? And how would the firm find out anyway?

To my audit folks: if the number doesn’t tie... someone dies.... or just document it away.. either works!

Do industry accountants take vacations that are 2 weeks+? I rarely see my clients go on a long vacation but that’s probably due to the audit cycle so I’m curious. Even on Christmas Break some of them are already sending emails on the 26th.

Has anyone gone from an internal audit consulting (Sox and compliance mostly) role to an external audit role? What are the major differences? Would it be worth the pivot? Trying to get more technical experience.

Naruto was the lost, abandoned delinquent. He is now Hokage. You too can become Partner. Just believe it.

Has anyone ever been asked to submit a current paycheck to confirm current salary to a prospective employer before getting a formal offer? I feel like it's a bit much.

How does everyone stay organized especially during busy season with all the workpapers, requests to client, and little things that are asked of you?

So when does everyone think we will be going back to the office?

Anyone have tips for writing a self snapshot. All the examples are regarding digital upskilling. I'm in PFS & completed the digital quests but we don't use bots or workflows. Do self snapshot matter?