Our company got a new CEO (onboarded today). I had a great relationship with the ex-CEO (I report to the COO who reports to the CEO). Now I am finding that some of the less competent people, who were not in favor with the previous CEO, are trying to maneuver and position themselves well with the new boss and it seems to be working. I’ve never been good at maneuvering, been more the type to wait for my work to shine through. Cont.

Any opening for Office 365 / Exchange Admin profile?

Hi all, I need referral for good product based companies for Hyderabad location, for 8.5 yoe for Automation engineer profile. Please let me know if you can refer in your company for relevant opening

What is expected CTC for lateral hires for PWC AC for the position of guidewire business analyst ? Total YOE-7..5 as BA, 2 as others.

Does anyone have insight into Alpha Real Capital? I’ve been approached for a Quantitative Analyst position in their London office, and was wondering if anyone has an insights into culture/ work-life balance. Thanks!

Deciding between PWC Core Assurance or KPMG Internal Audit for associate role. Any advice guys ?

Due to a recent company-wide increase and additional pay for bilingual direct reports I am only making a dollar and change above them as their supervisor. I was hired into this position in March, having been the first employee in this department. I really tried to get them to budge on salary, they did not, but shortly after accepting they gave the whole company a dollar raise.

Any suggestions on how this might be addressed?

Hi Guys ,

With 11 yrs YOE and having skills in dimensional Modeling,data warehouse ,ETL and Reporting , what should be the salary expectation in market. I have switched from 12 LPA to 26 LPA on feb 2022 as my first switch with IC role as ETL developer . Now looking for data architect role. Most likely i am going to get more 35 LPA but Shall I negotiate for 40 LPA else should not join ? Is 40 LPA is good or very high ? Plz advice. Thanks.

Quarter life crisis: was in B4 audit for 4 years and took a financial reporting role in industry. It pays well, but kinda want to get into TAS. If I were to go into TAS could I be a senior 2-3?

Hello, I’m a Physical Therapist (DPT) and am considering going back to school for my MBA. I’m hoping to pivot out of patient care and into a more corporate/leadership role. Is there anyone here with a similar background? Any insights as far as opportunities an MBA could afford for someone like myself? Thank you

So, a recruiter gave me feedback that my lack SPHR or SHRM-SCP is causing my resume to be knock out by AI and human recruiters despite my position and work history in Multinationals and being in Technology. They suggested that we put SPHR ( Lapsed). I let it lapse in 2017. What is your opinion? Plus if I were to take another certification - should I take SPHR or SHRM-SCP?

Hi Fishes,

Looking for a job in any European country.

Any leads will be helpful.

I have 9.5 years of experience with 4 years experience as an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. Experience eith On-premises to Cloud migration. Experience of Linux Administration for almost 7 years.

I am AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certified too.

DM me if any relevant job comes up for this role

I am close to receiving an offer for an EA position. Would like a signing bonus. When/how do I ask? I don’t want to lose the job opportunity. It’s a great job.

Hello All,
Small help please. What is expected salary range for principal consultant (BA role) ?
How much can I expect on top of 25L fix pay? Also what principal consultant role is equivalent of in general terms ?

A long post: seeking some perspective. My husband of 2 years that I’ve been in a relationship with for more than 8 years just woke up one day and told me that he’s unhappy in our relationship. I’m devastated because he’s never expressed anything like this in the 8 years. He’s been super supportive and loving, even when we were in a long distance relationship. He supported my career and dreams and this just doesn’t make sense. We have gotten a counselor but things aren’t getting better. Comment>

Any suggestion on relatively cheap neighbourhood for a mid 20s couple in london? - - Preferably less than 30 mins commute to Green Park/ bloomsbury/ holborn area.
- Would prefer not to have to worry about being stabbed on the street.
- balcony or a garden would be nice
- dont care about schools etc, wont have kids for a while

Would 15k per month be a bit too low to live somewhere that ticks the above conditions?

Hello Everyone,

I have not shown my first company's experience in resume as I don't have experience or relieving letter. Will it affect my background verification. As I have provided the UAN no. and other details on Infosys launchpad.

Anyone has worked with bank to remove PMI payment based in home equity

Anyone here work fully remote for in house? And in a different state than where the office is located ?

anyone ready for AJ Brown to finally show out?

Anybody leave to start their own firm, realize it’s not worth it then come back to big law? Or didn’t come back..?

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

Queer life in Hawaii? Anyone have any experiences living there?

Do you find that what you find attractive physically has dramatically changed over the years? Everything from body type to facial features I swoon over is so totally different

How to respond to the “why are you looking to switch careers?” Question. Have a background as a mfg engr but have an interview for a software QA position . I applied because the company culture and benefits are hard to beat. software QA was the closest position I qualify for.

Can someone please refer me in ntt data

I got call from NTT data, how is the company, hikes, work culture ? How much i can expect with 7 yoe.

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

Don't get this WE GF think...Wednesday night GF is much better, leaves weekend for friends...Palo Alto anyone?

When interns ask what I do at the firm, "I drink and I know things" #TyrionTheFatherOfTheModernConsultant

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

If my passport is expiring and I have applied for a new passport. Can I still book the international travel using my about to expire passport number? And not wait until the new passport in hand.. any experience with such a situation will be very helpful.
Want to book for parents and don’t want to delay in the wait of the passport!

I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

I would be afraid to put 75% of the consulting FBers in front of a client.

Has anyone tried following a low FODMAP diet while on the road? Advice?

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

Upvote if you think Fishbowl should introduce "Search" function ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Is genetic testing for diseases covered by most health insurance? Has anyone ever done this, do you recommend it.

Alright fish, so I'm from a non-target school for consulting, for reference my school typically sends a couple to the Big 4 federal practices and FDD but definitely no MBB front office. Is there any way in hell I can break into some type of non-strategy role at a Big 4 firm with a B4 audit background and industry experience?
Like I'm trying to get a feel for if it's a waste of time for me to be applying. I've been hitting finance transformation advisory roles pretty hard with out much luck.

How hard is ITIL 4 foundation exam compared to PMP and AWS CCP? Debating whether I should take training classes or just study the book. Ty!