Quick survey: How many people were fired from Big 4 during the pandemic? Big 4 always boast that they don’t fire people but I’ve been shocked to hear this year that numerous firms did during the pandemic.
Now all of these firms are scrambling as they look for talent and people are refusing to come back.

Hi Everyone - I was hoping someone could throw some light on the kind of work trust and safety does. I see a lot of open roles - managers, senior strategists etc. I have a top 20 MBA and about 8 years of big 4 experience in consulting - would this be the right kind of role to get into? Or is it more engineering?

Decided that I’m leaving audit today. Trying to understand the full range of opportunities in forensics. Will have my CPA and CFE. So far, I understand that there are client-serving firms like FTI and then the B4 will have forensics arms as well. What are some other forensic accounting roles? Pros and cons? Better than audit? Honestly just looking to learn anything.

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

So someone I know asked HR about a boot policy. When he found out that there wasn’t one, but his boss said there was (who gave the guys $ for boots and the claimed it on his expense reimbursements as something else) the boss got mad at him for askingHR (and in trouble for the expense reimbursements) and then 2 days later laid off my friend. There appears to be no notice of bad performance and this person always was the first person on the job site ready to work. Thoughts?

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Will most of us (big 4 employees) be in at least the 200k+ salary range once we hit our late 40s and early 50s? I know that MOST of us won't stay with our firms, but does that mean we stagnate?

Is it easier going from Senior Accountant to FP&A or straight from Big 4 Audit. Just trying to figure out what route to take. Also what is a good salary for a Senior Accoutant? MCOL, CPA, B4 Audit - 2 yrs

Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

Hey everyone, I was recently laid off from Meta. I am a senior technical recruiter, who also served 20 years in the military. I am looking for new positions working in San Diego or remotely. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Anyone hiring those who have been out of work for a year? I took time off to tend to personal matters, but I am now looking to get back into the workforce again. My previous experience includes time at B4 audit up to senior level and then transitioned to manager in industry. Senior/manager roles are preferred.

I don’t mind audit. However, I’d prefer it not to be at a B4, as I am looking for some semblance of a work life balance.

DM me if you have something above, thanks.

any telltale signs of layoffs in tiger?

Anyone knows what's the payscale for Big 4 auditors for SA and below? And how is the work at audit like lately? Heard the turnover rate is beyond extreme after the pandemic and there's no longer a non-peak?

Leaving Big 4 after one year, is it a mistake? There is a local firm that focuses on SOX Optimization and Model Validation reports, and it seems like that work would be much more fulfilling than audit

With so much uncertainty in the economy and waves of layoffs that have hit tech especially hard... do we think there's really such a thing as a recession-proof job anymore if you're not an "essential worker"?

Any job cuts, furloughs, or paycuts at Cincinnati firms ?

My boyfriend has been laid off due to Covid-19 and needs to break his lease (goes until May 2021). Any guidance from this group? He really cannot afford to pay rent as he has no family support

Hello everyone,
I am a young graduate fresher looking for a entry level job in big 4 I have no work experience.
There is a recruitment going on in KPMG for fresher. Need referral! Can someone please refer me for these various roles
Requisition ID:
190000CU - Analyst Finance & Accounting

Anyone recently hired at Big 4 - are there still signing bonuses and referral bonuses? If so, what firm and how much?

Thoughts on big 4 boomerangs?

How difficult is it to move between Big 4 M&A Deals Practices (i.e. PwC->EY, KPMG->Deloitte etc.) and when is the best time—financially and otherwise—to make a move post MBA?

Is an IPO in anyone’s FIRE strategy? Maybe this is specific to the Bay Area, but it doesn’t seem that unrealistic to negotiate enough equity to make $1.5 mill off an IPO. Or maybe I’m dreaming 😂

Hello All,

I am currently working in India in analytics space and have an offer from a consulting company where I will be posted at client location YOE is 12+ and they are offering me 19k AED per month

I am making 37 LPA in India

Is it worth the switch?

Hi Fishes, I am working as an IC in QA role with more than 15 years of experience, not getting good hikes and currently having 27.20 lakh INR, which I think its too low as per my experience range. Can some one suggest in QA role, if still chances are high to get good salary hike? Whats the best I can do and if anyone is aware of any suitable openings?

Audit manager here. Planning to talk to partner in charge about becoming a partner eventually. Any tips about what to ask?

How long should I be on H1b b4 my potential new employer can initiate my transfer?(on opt now).H1 activates on Oct 1st right?Shd I work with current emp for x days before new emp can request transfer?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Just did my baseline testing and got results. My appointment to discuss the results with my RE is in mid January. Any guides / ways I can start to interpret them on my own before then?

I read on another thread that someone got rejected by HBS without interview and was then accepted to GSB in the same round. Does anyone else have some success stories like this to share with us HBS rejects?

How do you decide between two job offers? I have a gut feeling that one is better than the other. But I don’t want to move from one not great working place to another. Same salary. Both startups but one is closer to ipo than the other. But have a better feeling about the one that’s not close to ipo. What should I do?

Can someone please tell me about the position Senior Specialist, Business Compliance? In terms of wlb, comp, growth? What all should I keep in mind for the interview?

Hoping for some Friday Friendliness on this one: have several team match discussions coming up for Product Management roles. How would you advise getting a good feel for the team, assessing the lead, and otherwise proving the team dynamic?

Shout out to everyone stuck in holiday traffic. Here’s to not killing our significant others for driving like morons!!

Does Maximum Effort actually hire people? Is it anything like an actual agency or is it mainly just an offshoot of the production company

Hi All,

I want some help to decide which company to join. I have offer from T-systems and NICE systems both from Pune.

Can you people help me decide which one to join.

Does salesforce HR negotiate salary?

Any fish that have done MBA after Masters in the USA as an international student? Need to talk

What is the minimum salary required to be able to save 3 lakhs per month in Glasgow (wife is not working)?

Best and worst industries you've consulted in? Been reading Michael Porter

To the moon…Oh I mean back to earth. Sigh 😞

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Any recommendations for restaurants in NYC to catch up with friends?

"$20k in savings" seem to be the new FB humble brag

Can't stand people shaking their legs under the table. Geezzz.

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

M/SM and above, why do you label a meeting as “touch point” or ask if you can have a “quick chat” when it’s something serious? Millennials like us always assume we’re about to get fired - I actually have been laid off in a meeting with that title. But at my new job, my boss asked for a “quick chat” to literally ask me to change the title of a meeting and then chat about christmas. Now that I’m in management, I want to understand it better.

Systems upgrade successful 💉

To answer everyone - it is acceptable to do whatever is acceptable to you! #LiveLetLive #FreedomOfExpression

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Any book recommendations?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

I'm on a new project and next week will be my third week. Next Wednesday is also my birthday and I'm wondering if it's kosher to request PTO that day to be with my fiancé and enjoy the day. Thoughts?

Just got roasted in a feedback session. Any advice around managing perception/brand? It's amazing how a string of words can make you feel like a complete sack of shit :(