Partners - what is your view on partner career track vs c-suite career track? Can you share your pros /cons?

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What inspired you to pursue a career in your particular field?

EY salary band for Experienced Hire SC, no MBA. Also what is the expected amount of time at this level before Promo to M? Is it up or out like other B4 firms?

I have an accounting and finance background and looking to change careers. I’m exploring product management. Can anyone suggest resources for product management? Is there anything I need to know before moving in this direction.

Is there anyone who became an architect without experience as software engineer? I currently work as solutions analyst and my goal is to be a solutions architect. Is it possible without having software engineering experience?

Joined a start-up as the first product marketer. Been here a few months and the product is completely broken- I was def sold a pack of lies. Is it dumb to quit without another job lined up?

Received an offer for a Project Delivery Specialist II in GPS. Are all Project Delivery types tied to PDM? Is it possible to negotiate the track prior to onboarding? I’m on the fence after reading all of the threads suggesting to avoid. However, ideally, I’m really only looking for a year 1/2 engagement before industry or grad. I just want to keep my options open if needed. Any insight is greatly appreciated. TIA!

How do you go about networking outside of your organization (with hopes of landing a job offer somewhere)?

In house/corporate paralegals: how did you get your start? Have you been in house since day 1? Particularly interested to hear from those who made the switch from litigation in a law firm. I have 10 YOE in litigation, but it doesn’t seem to be translating well. Every in house posting I find requires 5-10 years in house experience. Has anyone navigated their way around this?

After how much time after joining Nagarro, can you be considered for a promotion ?

Better to leave big 4 as a senior 1 or manager 1?

Hi Fishes, I am from non cs background when joined as fresher but now worked in VB net from past 3.5 years with very tough client, can anyone advice how to learn and crack interviews in good companies for career growth. Even if I cracked the interview on basis of self learning, will be sufficient to work effectively in real projects ?
Any guidance or help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

I finished a Health Law LL.M. last May and haven't done anything with it thus far. I'm in insurance defense primarily (Liability, UM, UIM) and just got the LL.M. because I still had GI Bill to use or lose.

Any suggestions on how I can create/build a book of business as outside counsel using the degree? Thanks in advance.

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

Hi. I am currently interviewing with FTI for Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity l Forensic & Litigation Consulting.

If you are currently in this role, can you tell me more about what you do and what you do or don't like about working there? Salary? Benefits? Work-life balance? Vacation? Do they offer good opportunities for advancement? Thank you!

Hey All - can anyone explain what would Google's computing resources mean especially in terms of supply chain management? Your inputs on this will be helpful in bringing me closer to my dream company. Thanks in advance.

What is the best way to begin a transition from a help desk job to an actual career path in IT? I’m getting close to being at my current job for a year, however I have a lot of experience in the tech field, which is what landed me this job without any actual IT background. I definitely feel over qualified and under paid in the position I am in now, and looking for the next step towards an IT career. Any advice would not fall on deaf ears. TIA

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

Hi Guys,

Currently I'm working as a storage administrator(EMC, Qumulo & Pure) on SAN/NAS Technology. I'm having 6+ years of experience.
I want to switch my career to the Cloud.
pls suggest which one is a better option for me- AWS devops or architect?

Freelancing while also having a full time job? Good idea or bad idea.

What would be the designation offer for 11.6 years experience and the Package for the same. Current salary 20 LPA fixed

Tim the tool man Taylor

What is everyone’s degree, YOE, field working in, salary, location, and any advice if applicable!

Anyone know of former colleagues or friend that took up a remote gig with Beech Valley CPAs or similar firms? Curious if the roles pay as well as they say and if they’re easy to come by.

Disappointed

EY GDS Assurance mid year hike (peanuts) letters are out.

What are some of the things your engagement teams do to celebrate filing? Even for private company audits. Are there teams that don’t do anything to celebrate?

Is real estate still as busy as ever? My practice seems like it is.

Anyone know audit Snr Mgr in McLean. Glassdoor salaries seem a bit outdated.

Anyone have a potential sublease available?? Need a spot for the next few months

Hi everyone, I am looking to join PwC AC. Can anyone refer me please.

Case Managers - what do you like and not like about your role as a Case/Care Manager?

Has your Urgent Care facility or ones around you started testing for COVID19? If so, do you offer both the Antibody test and Viral swab?

Hey, I’m looking for job referrals in London. Any leads?

Can anyone tell me is there any openings are going on for SRE roles in Amdocs?

Any MAnagers or SM in this bowl looking for a business analyst? Pls DM me.

Currently having 8 YOE as a BUsiness analyst.

Pls dont click like. No referrals pls

Which HR specialties or roles have a greater likelihood of staying completely remote. Asking cuz I don’t wanna return to the office and I’m willing to get certifications and additional training to position myself

Partners, were you always recognized as a top performer throughout your career?

What is something a new senior mgmt employee can do in their first few weeks/months to set themselves apart as an exceptional new recruit?

Partners, making partner seems like it takes a lot longer and that the requirements are a lot higher than they used to be. Is this just at PwC, or true for other firms as well?

Does Deloitte offer PPMDs a sign on bonus for direct admits? I have heard yes and no. Asking for a friend. 😎

Any Direct entry Partners willing to share their perspective on the process? Happy to chat over DM

Would love to hear your experiences watching new consulting staff rise to be your peers - if you’re a seasoned partner.

What stuck out? What reservations have you had in going to bat for them?

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

How to deal with a partner with a difficult style? He cuts people off, is very impatient, has low tolerance for any mistakes no matter how small. Find it hard to meet any of his expectations, ever.

Boutique partners: does your firm pay distributions according to shares or individual performance or both?

Any partners here who worked in a midtier firm (GT/BDO/RSM) and the big four? What is
the compensation difference at the partner level?

how does one make sure the client does not send out an RFP ? I am assuming once u build the level of trust with the client you make it all single sourced and keep the competition out.

What jobs pay $900k+? Eg in your industry, what level would you have to be to@make that much. From what I hear, MD/SVP at a financial services firm and L8/director at big tech (fb, Amazon). Anyone who has real life experiences in these places willing to share? Currently exiting and trying to benchmark. Thanks.

Partners / MDS - Have any of you stayed with the same firm from analyst to Partner/MD? If so, what made you stay despite probably receiving offers for more compensation? Also, what benefits are there to staying in consulting your entire career?

Is it normal for PPMD to jump around? I feel like I’ve met a few that have spent time as PPMD at different firms or have just recently joined EY from another Big 4/competitor.

Has anyone used Gideon Strategic Partner for investing? What was your experience?

Partners how did u go about growing ur own staff and your own organization once you made partner?

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

What can I, as a newly promoted manager do to overdeliver on your expectations (assuming project delivery is great, deadlines are met, client and team are happy, project budget is on track)? What can a manager do to make your life easier and help you sell more work?

Have any of you considered FIRE? I'm sure some of the partners are young and rich enough to retire. So why not say screw working until 60 and to hell with the pension? Travel the world and live life while I can?

Partners, at B4 I’ve heard that after 10 years you become fully vested in the partnership. What all does that mean with regards to shares / other benefits (vs. say a 9-year partner)? Thanks!