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Where to find the best Christmas Plum/Fruit cake in London without breaking the bank? Everyone seems to have the pannetone but no moist rum soaked cake with nuts :(

I worked 2m for startup company and absconded due to bitter experience from Jun'21 - July'21 , later immediately joined to another company Aug'21 to present(under notice period). Now I got offer with comcast and will moving on Jan'23. I'm bit worried because I don't have releiving letter for those 2m but all other records are clear with me(includes to company I'm currently serving notice period). I yet to reveal this 2m to my Hr. Should I tell and leave as such, Kindly pour your advice.

How does one use 500 Mile Upgrades on AA In the most effective manner?

Any recs for car insurance in La?

Has market correction happened for L7s? What is the avg fixed component for L7 and L8 after market correction.

Talking about D&S and C&I

Hi guys can anyone refer an excel course which provides certification that looks good on CV and can be completed over weekend ? Thanking in advance.

Hi. I'm currently in EY, YOE 9.5, CCTC 14 LPA fixed.. working on an offer from SocGen for 24 LPA.. should I ask more? What is the standard fixed CTC for 10 YOE at SocGen? Process Transformation Consulting..

Does SocGen provide joining bonus? I'm going to forfeit roughly 3.5 lacs worth of bonus this year to move.. need to know whether I can ask for JB.

What is the standard variable pay at SocGen? Is it 25%? Or 8.3%?

Permanent WFH options available? If so, are they mentioned in the offer letter

Is it a good decision to take part in OWN SAP offered by SAP labs ?? Can someone explain pros and cons of it ?

Hello Fishes, is it common for wipro to extend the doj. Somone i came across his doj was changed from august to october.

How hard is a career pivot from digital advertising to a product manager or even developer? I’m learning python 🐍 and at the point where I’m working on a pretty advanced project. I think having technical skills in combination with digital marketing can increase my net worth in the long run .

Not sure how much Hyundai spent on that Genesis spot, but I know it was far too much to tell the same old “young luxury disrupts the party of old luxury” story.

Hello,

Can ex-TCSer join back TCS??

Anyone have any leads on a Trademark Counsel position? I'm just starting my 7th year of practice and want out of private practice. I'm in Colorado and would prefer to stay here but am open to full remote opportunities as well. Feel free to message me if you know of anything. Thank you!

I am going to move in the next few month to a location with a higher cost of living due to personal circumstances. I love my current company but I’ve only been here a little over a month, how should I go about requesting if it’s possible to get a salary increase? Might be a stretch but thought it might be worth mentioning.

Aerospace Systems Engineer. HCOL/Los Angeles. Current salary $184k. No bonus. 17 YOE. I'm just posting for a data point.

Is Hewlett-Packard Enterprise a product based company? Will it be affected by the recession?

Working on a deal where buyer's side keeps on insisting on a POA to effectuate all actions of Seller under the agreement, including executing documents. I keep striking this and commenting that this is not standard. Has anyone dealt with this? I am okay with a limited POA based on the industry of the Seller, but not this general POA.

I've been tasked with developing an M&A Integration playbook from scratch (I'm in industry and don't have the library of materials/templates you consultants have). Anyone know where to find a decent example, or resources online to help me build one? We will be bringing in consultants eventually to help review/validate what we put together. TIA!

What’s the best credit card for points in the UK. I’m from the US and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Marriott Amex

Hi, I posted in the Partner bowl, but that tends to be more US centric so haven’t received a response. Anyone know what the total comp is for a new partner at RSM?

Hi Fishes,

Does Deloitte send starting kit with their goodies? Lately, I've been seeing a lot of these posts on LinkedIn and wondering if they send it to all new joiners or is random.

Currently have 5 YOE in industry. Have been offered £60k with no bonus or sign on bonus for a position in ops consulting. Seems low in my opinion - thoughts?

Accenture 🐟

How difficult is it to get the top of the range listed in the job postings? Also, are what are standard sign on bonuses?

How much is a good amount (% wise) to be putting into your pension pot? Would be good to hear at different salary brackets!

Any insights on the London Big 4 bonus range for SM (tax)?

I have recently left Big 4 Consulting few months ago (5+ YOE) and joined a boutique. I am not enjoying my role here - is it bad to leave after 6 months?

Does BAE Systems consulting arm having much presence in public sector consulting? I see them working with a bunch of public sector clients but interested how they compare to the likes of Deloitte

What’s an Engagement Manager?

Got an offer for M level at Deloitte UK for one of engineering teams. Need to know the wlb for folks at this level and any other advise that you would like to pass on

F 39 I’m officially on search for a husband (shamelessly). What do you guys like in a lady, what kind of look grabs your attention? What do I need to wear?? My male friends tell me I need more revealing clothes! 😂

Can anyone recommend a reliable handyman serving SW London? Some painting, correcting plumbing fixtures, fixing a few shelves etc. DM me pls!

Thoughts on long-term (5-30 years) fate of the market for consulting in London? I’m considering a move from outside UK but some have argued that London market is “just a fight over the increasingly diminishing pie”, despite the temporary uptick in consulting work now to deal with corona& Brexit. Perhaps I should hit Asia or US.