PhD in Chemistry w/ 8 YOE. Now pursuing a part-time MBA while working as an R&D manager is a chemical company. I don't enjoy chemistry research anymore and want to try something else. I'm interested in consulting and think it could open doors for me to do something different after a few years. My main struggle is that I think I'm pretty old to make such a change (if I can get into consulting) ...not sure if anyone has a similar background that can share the insights.
Btw- M, 36, married w/ kids

Investing beginner here. How did you learn? Any resources that I could read/watch would be helpful. Thanks

Trying to break into advertising, specifically copywriting.

Are there any programs, schools, or courses that I can complete online while also working full time? Thanks!

Hi Fishes,

I work in one of the Big 3 Credit Rating organization's. I work in the Quality Assurance team (Risk Assessment and Mitigation). I have 5 YOE. I just wanted to know whether there is any scope of getting a related profile in any of the Big 4s.
If you can please guide me with the various profiles where I can be a suitable candidate.

Thank you in advance.

How did current in-house attorneys find their positions? I am currently in big law with 3 years of experience. Seems that most recruiters can only help me lateral to other big law firms.

I am holding two offers :
Wells Fargo: 33 lpa
PWC ac Bangalore: 33 lpa
Yoe: 8.3
Which company should i join considering job security, future growth , brand etc.

For those who have been in recruiting and have pivoted into a different career path, what did you transition into doing instead?

At what point does the value of a degree fall off? I'm in my early 30s, and have five years of experience, and work on a very theoretically interesting project. I believe I'm on track to promotion in the next year. So, I could put in a year of full time school to check the box off, but I'd be sacrificing hobbies and social life (not to mention cost). Is this FOMO or is there real opportunity here?

i joined s&P global recently, I didn’t like the project, how easily can we switch the project here and after how many years?

Anyone ever make the jump from Audit to M&A? If so, how’d it go?

Anyone ever hear of a coworker who switched from audit to advisory, then onto banking/PE?

What can I do with my 3 year experience at big 4, if I exit now? My aim was to always hit 6 figures after 5 years of work but I can’t stand the big 4 workload and stress levels that much longer. Always willing to work hard and long hours. But that is spilling over into Saturday and Sunday’s. My mind does not rest. Persevere or start looking elsewhere?

Has anyone moved from antitrust private practice to a non-antitrust in-house role? If so, what kind of role?

People in cognizant consulting or ex-employees, how is the culture? It is a good place to switch?

Hi, I am currently a Sr. Radiation Therapist experiencing burnout. I am currently looking into other positions within healthcare that does not involve direct patient care. Any suggestions of routes I should take?

Has anyone transferred to FDD in late manger years (M2/M3) from audit or accounting advisory? Has the transition been hard? Any advise would be appreciated!

Which m7s are known for consulting and/or tech as exit opps?

What are some of the best paid medical fields that don't require a doctorate? Certifications are absolutely fine. I just can't afford to go into doctorate-level debt

Does having a JD and an MBA make an impact on salary/hiring chances upon law school grad/summer associate positions?

I already have an MBA and curious if it makes any impact at all.

Anyone here work in UX design? I'm thinking of switching careers and wondering what your experience in UX design is? What courses are the best to take, etc.

For those who have researched these things at length / spoken to doctors: if I’ve had children in the past and have had a chemical pregnancy recently, is there any point to sending my husband for a sperm analysis? E.g., his swimmers hypothetically must be at least kind of working?

Hi I am a MBA in marketing with 4yr experience in sales. I have done product management and sap sd. Can any one provide job opening lead in any for any of this position in bangalore. I really want to move out from sales.

About to start my first PM job! Any tips to be prepared and ramp up quickly? Books to read, courses to take, etc.. any tips are appreciated! Currently in ops consulting. No tech background.

Need some advice, I’ve gotta make a hard decision pretty soon here - I currently love my role, people I work with, and my company, but due to personal life circumstances I need to make more money, I’m struggling to find the right place/role to apply to for that - does it make more sense to go into industry or jump to another professional services firm?

Fishes, would you be willing to move to a new company for $20K increase in your base pay? No sign-on bonus and not a target company.

Went into an industry PMO role after consulting and literally hating every second of it after a year. What to get back to more S&O / BizOps focused roles. Any advice from others that made the transition?

Hey Cloud gurus - my client (F50) wants to move to a public cloud ASAP (lift and shift is fine) with 1000s of workloads. Any bold ideas to speed up the migration process?

Is canada goose just an NYC thing? And moreover is it just a show off thing (cause i haven’t been cold in my 200$-300$ down jacket lol)

Anyone wants to play board game in Downtown BK after work today?

Anyone commute on PATH from NYC to Jersey City or the other way around? What part of either city do you live and where's work, how long is your commute, and do you feel like your commute is practical with what you're getting in return, or do you wish you lived closer to work?

Has anyone been able to switch (to industry ) on H1 visa? I am getting a lot of interest from recruiters but am not able to get past the initial screening because of visa.

Can someone tell me is it possible to relocate to any other location within walmart?

What kinds of things do you do in commercial healthcare? If that’s a thing?

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?

Consultants who’ve switched to tech firms in mid career (~7 yoe): what are your roles now, what was your consulting expertise, how did u pivot? Yes I’m googling too, this is part of my research. Thx!!

Looking into MBA programs in Europe. However, I am seeing quite a difference in ranking. What would be seen as Top 15 programs? Which ranking do organisations follow most?
Looking at both full time and executive.
TIA!

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

I am here in the DFW area. I am a senior at EY a d make $95k a year. I do have to travel quite a bit. Is the pay I receive comparable to everyone else in consulting or am I getting hosed?

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

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

Tips on developing thick skin?

People who do financial models - if you only have quarterly numbers and need to get to monthlies what's a good way to do this? Average of quarters for given year? Airline industry

Best desk chair money can buy???

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

What key traits show you that a Senior is ready for Manager?

Any great tips/tricks for reducing cost on current engagements/increasing value delivered?

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

#TEAMiPHONE - love how in every airport for Delta flights I hear, if us have Samsung 7 please power it off before boarding the flight and refrain from charging the phone on the flight.

if there's no pension anymore and a significantly lesser lump sum payout, why become a partner at EY?