New to consulting. What questions should i ask the partner before signing up for new project.

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You don't choose the project. The project chooses you.

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What is my bonus? How can I get out of the office by 5pm? Can I get an extra stipend?

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Focus on expectations of your role and what professional growth you can get from the role. Realistically you probably won’t be able to refuse a role at most firms if you’re just starting, especially at more junior levels, so don’t try to be selective. Being billable is far more important out of the gate.

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I am already on the client, but my current work is ending. There are options for me to join 2 different roles for the same project in a different team.

Do you pay in gum?

Freshmen, I cannot stress D1’s comment enough

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[query] Is it a good idea to say a firm No due to medical reasons to a new night shift project I'm hired in?Accenture

I recently got a night shift project (2 days ago) that requires me to work from 10:30pm till 7:30am

I'm not comfortable with these timings and I'm thinking to ask my manager to put me on Bench (Due to medical reasons that involve mental health)

Is it a nice idea to say a firm No to a new project I'm hardlocked into, due to night shifts?

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When you're working on a digital project, no matter how good, are you worried that it'll date super-fast? All digital projects in my book now look dated. Films last way longer. What do you think?

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Hi Fishes,
I have been working with Walmart for the past 14 months and have recently got an offer from Blackrock for 45 LPA.
Considering the recession and US market scenario, help me understand if it will be a good move to join BlackRock OR should I continue with Walmart with the current compensation.

PS. I am not happy with growth prospects in the current project in Walmart.

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Curious on this bowls opinion in regards of returning to in-person work. Whether its within client office space or our own company space(s). & If you're comfortable sharing your generation/age and level that would also be helpful!

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Im an attorney registered with the Istanbul Bar Association. I need support on an issue. I have client resident in Turkey who currently has a legacy fund on a bank in California. Since my client was not aware of the estate, he did not apply to the US authorities to request a certificate of inheritance over the years. There is an application expiration period before this fund can be collected. Is there any attorney from California who able to assit to us on this issue?

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Job Opening

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Only W2 Candidates (No C2C)
Locations - Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Des Moines, IA; Chandler, AZ; & Antonio, TX
Hybrid Model ( 3 days onsite & 2 days remote)

Industry - Banking / Finance ( Wells Fargo )

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Hi Fishes Anyone from Canadian Tire account in Cognizant ? I have recently joined @Cognizant and allocated to this project. Wanted to know how is the work life balance ,oppurtunities and culture. Thanks in advance

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I recently joined HCL. The project team raised the Laptop request for me and the IT team has allocated the Laptop for me but how do I raise the request to deliver it to my home. Someone please help as I cannot go and collect the laptop. When will they provide the ID for new joiners how to raise the request ?

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Hi! I'm a Content Producer (English and Hindi) with 4.5 years of experience and I am looking for new opportunities. I have been trying for over 2 years with no success. I have experience in the entire process of content production along with knowledge on how to build teams, manage multiple projects, do editorial work and client servicing too. I'm looking for reliable leads and advice on where to apply. If you are not from the same industry, perhaps a friend maybe. Any help is highly appreciated!

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Hi everyone, I am currently looking to get into project management in Vancouver or Toronto. Any opportunity would be amazing, thank you in advanced!

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I got shortlisted for an organisation, then comes the package talk with HR. The mere 5yrs experience HR is saying that cannot provide me more than 30% & very strict in following the same in providing hikes.Most of the Indian companies are still no changing to provide normalisation. Because, because , because of this HR's are only good in negotiating with recruits and don't have the guts to take it to the organization and negotiate to convince Org. On top of it their Email says Employees 1st n client 2nd

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Doing sport strategy work that’s very interesting with good wlb. Downside pay isn’t great relative to peers at other firms or exit opps that people are leaving for. Is it worth staying to finish project and in process receive a promo to consultant? Or should I start chasing the $?

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I am an personal lines account manager/client manager (property and casualty) going on 6 years experience and I am being paid $53k a year. I am living in CA and work for a large corporation (about 1500 employees). Do you think that $53k is low or seems like adequate pay?

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"The client says our UX wireframes don't look premium. They're wireframes! It's structure. They're the skeleton. Brad Pitt and I both have the same skeleton. But only one of us looks premium."

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Vibe check - do you also feel often times that you are a wizard who pulls a rabbit out of his hat on each project, with unrealistic timelines, no data, understaffing and lack of clear requirements?

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What’s the average billing of a client?

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Feel like I won’t be ready for R2 this year, any downside in waiting until R1 next year with a much stronger application (ample time to write essays, improve GMAT, etc)?

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What's the average hike% in Deloitte India?

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How much are guys making as Project/Emgagement controllers working for big4? (Manager level)

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All my female bosses have been awesome, especially my current one. Guys bosses?... sighs

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To those of you who are stuck outside of US and working from your home country, did your company file any sort of H-1B amendment mentioning your home country address? Or can we work w/o an amendment?

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Anyone traveled to US on B visa and then changed status to L? The company has sponsored L but embassies in my home country are closed for stamping.

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I enjoy working with people and making them feel happy. What’s the best job for me?

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Postpartum moms and for those who partake: how long after birth did you successfully get a lash lift? One salon is telling me it will take, another is telling me to wait 3 to 6 months before the hairs will take. What about laser and Botox? Yes I am still breastfeeding. No I’m not super vain but man I could use some grooming after 10 months+!

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In MBB / T2 market in SEA what would be the net take home ( in USD post tax w/o adjusting to cost of living) relatively to each other . My sense is that if we take Singapore of index of 100% of net income for the level than:
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How to renegotiate with pwc for more fixed

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I’m a CFP® and work as a test engineer for financial planning software. I’m pretty new to the tech space, and wondering what jobs might be out there in the fintech space as I gain more software knowledge. It’s kind of niche working in financial planning software as my background is financial planning. What kind of jobs are out there that might translate well and would have good earning potential?

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Can someone refer me urgently
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Matching pajama sets that won’t break the bank? (<$100)

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Ippudu vegetables rates perigay kada meal allowance emina penchutara?

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Put the Moonswatch on a rubber strap today, way better than the Velcro strap it comes with!

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Can you pay for Invisalign with your HSA?

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