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Wear a condom.

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You definitely should be getting protection if you plan to mega backdoor ?

Treat people like people and always talk to anyone with a high level of respect

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All consultants are in an endless rat race until we can get out successfully.

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It’s okay to say no to that Director or Partner who is unreasonable.

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It’s okay to say no to reasonable ones too

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Stay healthy and love your friends and family. At the end of the day, it’ll mean more to you than that proposal that is “high visibility and a great step up opportunity”

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Never be afraid of making life changing decisions.

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Max out your retirement. I did not save enough in my early years. Don’t be afraid to jump jobs and does not always have to be about money. I jumped from one big 4 to another for a lateral pay and made partner at my new firm within 5 years and stayed over twenty.

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Don’t take life too seriously.

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Your TC is irrelevant to everyone but your ego. Your per hour rate is all that matters.

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Consulting is not a means to an end for most... don't sacrifice everything

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Make a retirement plan

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Be nice, work hard and ask for help. Be open about what you want and help might come from very unexpected sources.
Also, sleep well, exercise and prioritize what’s important for you

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Keep in mind that what we do isn’t brain surgery. If you mess something up, you don’t have to go tell someone their mother/father/husband/wife/daughter/son died die to your mistake. Take a deep breath, fix what you can, accept the consequences for what you can’t, and learn from it so it’s less likely to happen to you and your team again

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Never get married

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Do even a minimum amount of personal finance research early in your 20s

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No one's going to remember that PowerPoint you did to win the deal. But they will remember how you treated them.

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Resign.

Its endless loop, like rat race

Never draw to an inside straight

I can deploy this in the context of poker, but is there a work analogy I’m not seeing? Is it just a general “be sure to assess the probabilities and don’t bet on too many long shots”? Or am I over reading this?

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What is the salary hike from staff-1 to staff-2 in technology consulting?

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I’m absolutely this teacher. 104 days left in the year for me 😁. And we have this Monday off. It helps me see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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The most comfy shoes I’ve ever worn!

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What CTC i can expect if i have 2 year experience as a java developer or network engineer?

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I want a new stick car. Any ideas?

How do some of you all have over 20 stories? And if so how do you remember the details? My recruiter mentioned 10 LPs for the loop but I plan to repurpose 13 stories I have for all 10 LPs. Should I be concerned?

Anyone been through the loop have guidance? Thanks!

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Hi Fishes

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We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition - Partner Recruiter for our Boston office. Prior experience in exec level recruiting needed. DM discuss a potential referral 👍

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Hello. I have a final round interview for Business Intelligence Engineer position. My final interview is scheduled for 4.5 hours long. That’s long. I know I need to follow the STAR. Besides that, what should I expect and be prepared for?

The previous round covered SQL whiteboard and few behavioral questions.

I appreciate your help and insights. Thanks.

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Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

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I worked on a project with Leap by McKinsey and enjoyed it. It's basically planning and launching digital projects from 0 to 1(strategy to MVP).
What are the best consulting companies doing this type of work?

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Will tcs mark in blacklist, If someone does not join tcs after accepting the offer due to another good offer? Please suggest

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Does anyone have recommendations on a good diet to follow? Here's some info: I've been doing HIIT and metabolic strength training classes 3-4 times per week, also have field hockey one day a week. Try to eat healthy with chicken meals, not many carbs, fruits, shakes...but am not seeing huge results yet (it's been 2-3 months so far). I feel better and see some difference in my lower half but my upper half is what I want to slim down!

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I just have to say that signing up for therapy (and finding my current therapist) was one of the best decisions I made in my life. I’m learning a lot about myself and how to live a happier life. I wish people could learn about these things without therapy. And I wish more people would be able to take advantage of counseling.

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In Bosch global services Ltd...
How NPS ( company Contribution) amt is calculated
Is it some ℅ of basic or of ctc? Or is it fixed for everyone.

Is NPS optional.
If it is paid by company, and is not part of ctc, then everyone will take it.

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Denver shops you envy?

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155k with 7 YOE as a valuation manager in a HCOL, 30 years old, how am I doing so far?

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Partners, please looking for some advice. I work for a boutique firm and worked really hard the past year with a lot more responsibilities and an under staffed team (hiring freeze because of covid). My bonus number was good, but not great (I didn’t get my max bonus). The reason from my boss was that while my performance was well recognized, because of covid there was a broad bonus haircut. However, my direct reports did not get any bonus. It has really tainted my view on the firm because...cont.

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Despite solidarity emails, the many vitriolic posts on here shows that our firms still have a long way to go to grapple with systemic bias. How will leadership reconcile this to take concrete action?

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I’ve yet to find a partner at D to admit an MD is NOT the same thing as partner even power wise. A SM told me it’s like the firm recognizing you are not good enough for partner but too good to let go!

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Can someone explain what early retirement means? How does that work if you are a partner?

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Your reaction when you first made partner ? I'd imagine myself in tears. Was it on a call or in person and by who (fellow partner friend/your champion or head of practice )??

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Your best word of wisdom to the next generation ?

Here is some of the best I have heard « separate your emotions from the outcome. If you did your best and set everything you could for the outcome to be successful, the next steps may be beyond your controls so take a step back »

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What kind of music do you like? Asking because I've now seen/listened to three different partners' playlists and they all contained both Dave Matthews and Eminem

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I feel my SM takes credit for my work and never mentions some of the work that I am doing to the leadership, I also feel he is not very comfortable when I directly interact with the partner continued.

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What is the partner compensation like at BDO? Base/equity as well as pension. I heard there is 5 years as fixed partner and then 10 as variable partner before you can earn pension. Say you make partner at 40, so can’t earn pension til 55. If you retire at 55 does that mean all you have is whatever you’ve contributed to 401k or otherwise saved? Or is there a lifetime salary if you’ve been partner a certain duration?

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Is their any company which gives a lot of job security. In the crazy times of this immigration policy? It’s so important to find a safe place. Any input partners ?

Do Partners ever take responsibility if an engagement goes sideways? I hear the SM is usially thrown under the bus.

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Can anyone recommend a career coach?

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How did you find out what you want in life? Feeling lost mid-career..

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Any IBM partners out there?

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For partners at Big4/ ACN/ other T2 firms:
Does your WLB improve after you make partner but stress levels increase since you are responding for revenue and for people. But in terms of delivery it’s the M/SM/D handling the work and the long hours?
Is that an unfair assessment? Is it a false goal to aspire to to become a partner?

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If BCG is technically a corporation - “The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.” - then what are the Partners “partners” in? Is there a legal definition of partner the way there is for a Big-4 partner?

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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?

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Does anyone feel that despite assurances, metrics are closely being monitored and some partners will be separated for poor performance prior to covid 19?

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P1 please provide advice on engaging with partners I don't know.

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Partners I want to move into SC at a tier 2 but have poor grades. Made SA at PwC in 2 years and great ECs and top 5 UG.

If I brought you work would I get hired for SC? Or doesn't work like that at T2

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