Q for Big 4 folks and any employment/immigration attorneys here: An EY recruiter asked for my friend’s EAD category after he confirmed unrestricted work authorization and no sponsorship needs. My read is this goes beyond what 8 USC §1324b permits, since the category discloses protected characteristics (type of status, basis of authorization). Curious whether (a) this is common practice at EY, (b) whether anyone has successfully pushed back

Hello All, needed some advise, I have offer from freshworks of 50 L/A and other offer from 314e startup company with 48L/A but they are giving after 2 years US visa processing they will start, should i consider on the second offer?

I haven’t been at a B4 firm since 2018. Do you still require a professional certification to be promoted to Manager?

Does Capgemini file for L1 Visa? If yes, how long the process takes.

Curious the pay difference between SAP and partner consulting firms. What can a S4 HANA cloud or OnPrem consultant expect to get paid at a place like EY or another big 4 firm with 3-5 years of experience in PMO/Functional Consulting roles with an MBA?

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

Has anyone exited from B4 analyst level to a BizOps role at FAANG? I'm coming up on my 2 years at B4 as a BA, mostly involved in large scale tech implementation projects. Looking to move to something even less technical while getting a salary bump.

Good Morning. Here's my dilemma. I have an approved H1B application which got picked up in 2019-20 lot and approved in Jan 2020, before the world went into lockdown. The stamping process was initiated but it couldn't complete as the USCIS offices were shutdown die to the pandemic. I have watched patiently about all the regulations Trump Administration brought in to deny any entry to H1B applicants who weren't already working in the states or who were waiting to return.

Best and worst thing about working in immigration?

I’m in my 2nd year in audit. I want to pivot into management consulting within a big 4 or MBB. Has anyone seen someone make this lateral movement? I’m not sure how feasible that is and what steps to take. I’m also down to discuss further with whoever is comfortable in connecting.

Can a person on H1B in US work in Canada as WFH? Any work authorization needed?

Will basically continue working for US employer but wondering if possible to spend long amounts of time in Canada. (Have tourist visa)

I’m an Accounting Junior. I just completed a big 4 internship and got a full time offer for when I graduate. I have another upcoming internship that I actually want to accept a full time for. I don’t want to be in a position where I decline the current offer and also don’t end up with an offer from my upcoming internship. Any advice?

Hey there, just got a mail from a recruiter at Bain to discuss a potential specialist consultant opportunity. Any tips on what the interview process might be like , indicative comp and WLB? I have 7 years experience in the releavnt field (Acc & Big 4) so will be joining laterally.
TIA

Has anyone recently done visa stamping in India (Mumbai center) through Dropbox? My appointment is in 3 weeks and I heard of one occurrence in Mumbai where the candidate was delayed by 2 weeks (still waiting for his papers).

Do you agree the US Immigration process needs to change Y/N only

Hi All, currently Visa is approved, stamping is yet to be done... But the package is 60k only and I heard from colleagues who are already there, that this is not sufficient... I am working at a package of 12 LPA in India, and I think switching is the best option rather than going to US. Need your opinion please

Hello , I have accepted an offer from a UK firm , they mentioned that they will provide coc form to me and then I have to apply for a visa (they will reimburse the visa cost)
Is this a norm there ?
Do you guys have any experience with applying for a visa ?

Has someone here moved recently to UK from India? Have some questions on moving around rent, luggage, visa etc. TIA.

Does Nagarro give option to WFO?
At Bangalore location where is their office

How do you explain logistic regression on an interview?

These numbers are really irrelevant unless you know the agency. It would take a lot less dough to get me into w+k than say, a Translation or similar.

Gripe in here about Legal Assistants (more in comments)

I got offer as Associate (Technology) from pwc. Can I extend my joining date for 3-4 weeks?

Anybody know if there’s a Toronto Lawyers bowl?

Curious if all forms have been using “virtual” EAs and if so, how long before the “old” EA model is obsolete?

Curious: What percent of your income do you give to charity?? 💰💸💰💸

Has anyone used eharmony? Yay or nay?

For those of you who had an allergic reaction to the COVID vaccine, how did you get a vaccine exemption? I had mine last year, experienced vertigo for 3 days, but didn't go to the doctor (since it went away the 4th day). I checked the CDC website, saw vertigo isn't listed under normal symptoms, and cancelled my appointment for the 2nd dose. I had an interview recently for a hybrid role and they asked me how I'll get an exemption, since they aren't sure themselves how exemptions work

Does Next Gen issue a formal report for PGS testing results? I had my embryos tested and my clinic just told me which were normal and abnormal. No other info on embryos ratings, etc. they could have not even sent it in for all I know!
Also, how involved are you REs? I’ve been through 2 retrievals now, but feel kinda in the dark still on a lot of things. Some of the nurses are hit or miss and if I want to talk to my doctor I have to schedule a consultation and its typically a 2 week wait.

How are you all feeling about going into the holiday season while being remote? Missing the company holiday parties, or happy to be able to do your own thing?

Can anyone share some OKR’s and targets for training? I’m somewhat struggling to find measurable targets for training.

I’m noticing that a lot of recent graduates at my job don’t know many basic computer skills (ie. Copy and paste short cuts or how to use the Microsoft Suite at all). I’ve been tasked with creating trainings to teach them these skills but it’s concerning to see how this new generation is starting to lack these assets. What happened? Is anyone else experiencing this at their organization?

Good resources to find industry metrics? Interested to see how carriers rank up by product type in direct written premium, new business, combined ratios, etc.

McK/Bain fish, do you guys get free leatherbound notebooks?

is BCG hiring a experience hire class of associates in march?

Does anyone have a casebook from 2021-2022 with the latest industry overviews?

Anyone know the raise amounts for BCG yet?

Layoffs at Walmart corporate 😬😬

Layoffs - I heard a lot of layoffs at Huron and Studer of Directors and above. Time to jump ship ?

I'm almost at the point of an offer, and also just started a 6 month long engagement since my utilization was taking a hit. How do you fish recommend dealing with the situation once the offer comes?

Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

What are some great books that you’ve received or been recommended by a rockstar manager? Something that actually had a tangible impact on your work habits, productivity and performance. If you’re a manager then what are some great books that you’ve given to your team members etc.?

Are all professionals clueless of what they are doing? Or is it just a consultant issue?

How long do pre-employment background checks usually take? Mine so far five business days passed but it feels like forever

Any podcast recommendations for tips on writing slides and messaging for an executive-level audience?

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.

How do you create a setup where you’re not “looking away” from the camera on calls when you use your second monitor primarily for everything?

I’ve gotten feedback saying it looks like I’m not paying attention when conversing on zoom.

Anyone have good book recommendations that I can learn from and are entertaining? Trying to survive a 10 hour flight this weekend 🆘🆘🆘

Do no preset limit credit cards hurt your credit score?

Burning out - Product Manager at Deloitte looking for a new company. Anyone want to talk or anyone hiring?

BCG folks, I hear rumors of layoffs happening given the slow pipeline. Is it true?

Anyone else feel the customer service at W hotels is really bad?