PwC Pwc folks - how long did the background check take to get started and come back? Just accepted my offer yesterday and eager to put my 2 weeks notice in.Strategy&

Can we take leaves while on notice period at IBM?
Generally we cannot but I have seen people utilizing sick leaves during notice period . Just want to confirm.

I am working in CG as a consultant with close to 9 years of experience and 9 lacs CTC. Is it ok or should the package be more? Can I ask HR for salary correction? What is the range like in the B2 level?

Hi sharks,

18LPA CTC in India equivalent to how much in US considering all factors??

For those who have been driving the daily thread posts (senior tax accountant / KPMG / etc) please DM me if interested in becoming a community leader for this bowl. I’ll put you in touch with Sam from Fishbowl. Thanks!

I am interviewing for a paralegal/legal assistant position and coming from the insurance underwriting field. Any tips or suggestions of topics/products/etc to research/be aware of going into the interview? Are there any designations or schooling I should be looking into if I decide to make the career change?

Anyone in EY Cyber? I have an interview coming up

Fishes,

Please suggest a good credit card for regular air travel , airport lounge access with less/annual charges.

Any review on IDFC first select credit card

Any weekend or online excel course recommendations?

Difference between iCore Dop and ideas cloud transformation?

Asker outers- make reservations. I’m tired of going to dinner or drinks and finding out my date’s plan is winging it and the place doesn’t have space. Make a reservation!! It takes one min!!

Why are some people (employees, not companies) hell bent on getting everyone back to the office?
Looking for excuses to avoid going in anytime soon

I'm early in my career, managed to save $30K to invest, and want to get my hands dirty with a rental property without too much risk (e.g. no HML/flipping). It sounds like that's a tall order in the NY/CT area given the prices, not to mention whether I'd be able to get a mortgage on anything below $100K, but I figure I'll give it a shot anyway. Any advice on what you might do in my position? Am I being crazy with this idea?

Experts - I understand tha LEAPS help with liquidity amd magnify the returns but I am unclear what are the tax implications (Fed LTCG and state tax) when you are ITM and exercise LEAPS. Can someone shed some light on tax implications of the LEAPS? Thanks.

Happy Monday afternoon to everyone except to those recruiters who ghost job seekers 👻

What do you do when when someone at the top of your firm says something bigoted and you don’t call them out immediately?

Hi! can anyone please refer me in ZS? I’ve the job Id.

Bit of a niche topic: I’ve been in TS/SCI processing for a Science/Tech/Weapons analyst position with the CIA for 3 yrs since I finished grad school in chemistry, but CIA positions are sort of set it and forget it since they can take so long. I’ve since been focused on a Patent Attorney track and am with a firm that will support me taking the patent bar/law school. If I get through processing and go to the CIA for some time, do you think would I be accepted back into patent law later on?

Just curious: What’s your typical reaction to lawyer jokes (from non-lawyers)?

If a senior partner referred me, and I still haven't heard back after 4 weeks, what could be the reason as to the delay? Am I not getting an interview?

Opinions on Harvard Extension School? How do you think it would be seen by hiring managers?

What was the salary you made when you felt like you were in a comfortable spot.. bills paid, savings, and good amount of spending money

How is utilization calculated? What happens if we are on the bench?

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

How to switch from tech consulting to management consulting? Any tips?

A mathematician starts with a problem and creates a solution. A consultant starts by offering a 'solution' and creates a problem. Yay or nay?

Got hired as a digital strategy consultant. I have over 10 years of industry experience but I’m new to consulting. What courses, workshops or books would you recommend to build a solid toolkit?

Anyone else want to see the Zoom servers utilization superimposed on top of the COVID infection rate? Assuming they are eerily similar.

My suit pants ripped beyond repair. Is it ok to wear a suit jacket without the pants, like a blazer?

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

Doing all the right things by networking, giving good interviews and researching opportunities but man, the job hunt moves SLOWWW! 🤦🏾‍♂️

Considering trying to become an fbi special agent. If I make it, it’ll be a huge paycut starting around 75k. Worth it for the potential to work on really cool stuff?

For those who have CarPlay in their cars, how much use do you get out of it? I feel like having Waze readily available would be great, especially having just moved to Atlanta.

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

has anyone here enrolled in the harvard extension school? i’d like to ask some questions if you have.

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

Any entrepreneurs out there that feel like there’s a million things no one told you before starting your company? (Good&Bad) 5 years in myself and nearly could write a book with my list of sh*t no one told me… curious to know what’s on your list???

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?