New wave of layoffs happening this week again at Kearney MEA 🫠🫠

Can someone please explain to me how carry compensation works? If I was told I was granted $125k of carry into our fund? I heard the words “dollars at work” a few times

Does anyone know what the paternity leave allowance is for UKI? Regardless of what Shared Parental Leave. Just paternity leave only? I read on some policy its 2 weeks? Is this true? Mothers get 9months full pay and dads only 2 weeks? Can someone who has recently taken pat leave confirm please?

Hi Chicago - just moved here from the UK (via 7 years in Germany) and looking to make some great new friends.

Moved to River North and into trivia nights, most sports, movies etc and would love to find some people open to adding a city newbie to the group!

42m if that matters 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

I want to put together a XD file with a whole bunch of helpful web and app components for other designers to just drag and drop. 1. Is this a waste of time due to the market being saturated? 2. Where do I sell it? 3. Is there anything I need to know first?

Can a company with offer letter sent on email if joining is delayed due to notice period

What is your 5 year plan?

I received an offer from TCS in which there is a component Retention incentive = 1 lakh. Do we get this component every year? Please let me know

Hi all,

Is joining bonus provided in L&T technology services. Please let me know as my joining is tomorrow?

Thanks

What is the typical first level of “off grid” salary (ie 2022 base salary for class of 2013)? Asking for NY, M&A, AmLaw100 market.

Hi! I am currently a mortgage loan closer and funder in the DFW-TX area. I want to make sure that I am being compensated appropriately. What is the average salary for my position? Is a bonus per file the norm? Are yearly raises a thing?

Has anyone experienced delay with H1 premium receipt? Transfer filed on 25th June. No receipt yet (possible attorney received but forgot to send). What has been typical approval time been recently

I am CA FINAL student, i have done most of my internship into audit but post qualification i want to start my career into taxation( direct & international). Any suggestions or recommendation on whether any big 4 will take a fresher.

I am working hard on my theoretical knowledge before interview.

Also preparing for Enrolled Agent USA, IRS

What's been your favorite suite of productivity tools generally? Do you prefer Office/Microsoft products, Google apps, or other alternatives?

Best excuses that you can give to your manager for not coming back to office and continue work from home for some more time?

How do you track your progress towards goals?

I usually write down my reflections and goals in the notes app, but inevitably (after 1-2 months) i break my habit and fall off the wagon. I’m wondering if people have suggestions on how they stay on track

Hi,
I am about to join bain, i have few doubts can any of the current employees in bain help?

Has anyone found roles in Big 4 or industry that allowed more work life balance when their kids were young without damaging future career trajectory? I'm a partner with young kids and feel like I'm missing out on too much of their lives. Wishful, but my dream job would have a lighter workload in terms of time and pressure for the next ~5 years, but not set me back too much (or at all) when the kids are older and tired of me in a few years and I'm ready to be back at work full force.

What is the process of getting ID card. I have already sent employee ID and Date of joining on mentioned mail ID which HR gave.
And I have recieved SMS also for laptop. We cant pic up laptop without ID card ?

How is Marsh & McLennan regarded in the MEA?

Fresh grad, just started work in the US (~1 month in) but want to move back to Dubai due to personal reasons. Will hitting the 6m mark (1y won’t be possible - immigration) be helpful? (Cont)

How did you find moving to Middle East? What advice would you give to someone who’ll be moving? What would you have done differently/more?

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

What's it like working with BCG in Dubai? Which service lines have the best people and which should be avoided?

Where is the sustainability sector headed in the Middle East, project wise?

I’ve got a friend in Dubai who has experience in IB and VC at junior levels (in London and Dubai) and would like to break into consulting. He’s at a small cap VC at the moment and works not that challenging, and he wants to break into MBB or tier 2 for strategy. Anyone happy to look at his CV?

Can anyone give me a rough breakup of expenses in Dubai please for a single person. Is 12-15k AED reasonable every month?

Seeking advice on pursuing opportunities in healthcare / life sciences strategy - looking for managing director / VP level in the ME region. Interested in consulting or industry. I have 19 years consulting + industry combined experience in pharma and US hospitals. Thank you 🙏

Hi All- I’d love to hear from the community what the focus areas are for Tier 2 firms in the region Are there certain sectors the various firms specialize/ focus on? It seems like everyone focuses on public sector and tmt. Currently interviewing at a few and would be great to get some feedback. Thanks!

I am an incoming Associate at Strategy& Dubai office. I am a bit worried right now and wanted to know whether Strategy& will be honouring the full time offers? Is the firm doing well?

Anyone able to refer @ Kearney Dubai pls? ~10 yrs strat consulting experience in Western Europe.

Best cashback credit cards in the UAE?

Hello 🐠

Are your firms transitioning to golden visas? If yes, at what level? Please answer with firm - level. Thanks!

14 years experience, mostly Europe (British citizen). Several large programmes from strategy through to go live. Digital product launches, M&A integrations and major transformational programmes. All in FS. Riyadh based since 2018 but open to relocation. Ideally looking for industry move at VP level or above. If anyone thinks they may have a suitable opening do let me know. Happy to provide more details. Thank you in advance.

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)