Really stressed and demotivated after several rejections for a new role. Have to leave my current grad role and first job (1.5 yrs experience) in strategy due to CA exams 😔

Hi Fishes,

I am looking for a data science and AI course from IIM Kozhikode. I have no background for data science.
Total YOE 12.
Working on database development.

Has anyone done a Master of Real Estate? Any thoughts of this degree?

When is the best time to leave PA? I don't want to leave until I am at least a manager. Right now I am a first year senior. I know it's a broad question, but from a career position. If I could I would

Hi Fishes,

Anyone got promotion letter for C3A grade?

Hi Fishes I just want to know your opinion.What is the best answer why are you looking for a change. Well i am looking for a change because of better pay

How do I jump ship from FP&A? My dream job used to be education or something more creative and I want to make that switch.

Hi fishes!
I want to know how long do top agencies take while hiring (complete process). I have applied at several organisations but they are proceeding so slowly.

I'm also quite desperate to join at a good place to learn.

Has anyone left big 4 with nothing lined up because it was best for your mental health? Senior 1 not sure why it says I’m a staff.

Time taken to become a partner in any of Big 4's?

As per my knowledge in EY it is 15 to 20 YOE

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

Has anyone here found success as a marketing consultant? I’m interested in one day becoming one and I’m curious what the timeline and type of experiences I should expect to go through before getting there.

What is the grade of senior Advanced support engineer in ACS, Is it IC3 or IC2?

Any insight into KPMG cyber staffing levels? Have an offer and want to make the jump, but don't want to go to a worse situation. Delivery lead and generating 80%+ of deliverables on my current prjcts.

Why would a business choose to hire an agency instead of going the much cheaper route and hiring a freelancer?

My husband is wanting to transition from the construction industry to tech. He’s an extremely successful PM but the work life balance in construction is almost nonexistent. Are there any certifications he should get that would help him make the move / any advice on what role he could step in to using his experience as a PM? He is worried he will take a pay cut since his experience so far in his career is construction centric. Appreciate any feedback!

I often see posts about people getting 350K exit or 450K or more in FAANG. Are those strategy folks from Big 4 or are there cyber folks too getting these exits ? I am making close to 200k as M3 in cyber . Not able to anything that would pay more than this in non-consulting ? What roles should I target ?

Thoughts on CAIA? Difficulty, hours studied, study tips, overall experiences, etc.? I’ll be sitting for Level 1 in September. Currently work in the fund of funds space - moving over to my firm’s hedge fund research team soon so CAIA seemed like a perfect way to get knowledge in the area beforehand. I’m almost one year out of undergrad (econ background) so a lot of the CAIA content is new to me

Can someone provide any insight on the Big Data and Hadoop technologies for Application Development analyst role in Accenture?

I had declined a job offer from Accenture 2 years back. Now there is opening I am trying to apply but it shows in my profile that my application is closed and need to contact my talent coach. I have no idea who that is. What can I do?

Anyone else last day is this Friday if they don’t hear back from USCIS?

What’s your plan?

Lol: "I WOULD NOT WANT TO BE AN ACCOUNTANT RIGHT NOW.  I WOULD RATHER BE A PHILOSOPHY MAJOR."-Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks

Question to folks working in IT that make six figures and above how do you get there?
Is it out off specialized skills or generalized skills? Or is it just out of the switching companies and experience.

What are some of the coolest startups to work in Silicon Valley right now, especially as a Product Manager?

Happy Independence Day to all my Indian brothers and sisters!

Super upset to see Thala Dhoni and Chinnathala Raina retire from international cricket 🏏.

Kindly provide review on FIS as a company? I have exp of 9 years so please suggest should I join FIS or look out for other opportunities?

Kindly suggest

Any F from big six here ?

Developers are getting paid at scale of 17-25 LPA at experience of 5-6 years. And MBA with (3+2+2) YOE (Pre-MBA-Post) is earning 15-18. Why is the math skewed?

Aside from the obvious, what elements and info are a must in your briefs?

Given everything going on with Covid - do you think I should cancel a trip to Italy last week of March?

Getting the fck out of PDM and I could not be happier 🥳🥳🥳 cheers everyone!!!

Best trick I’ve learned as a real estate agent: if you are trying to sell a home, ask the homeowners to bake some bread or cookies. Sounds silly, but the smell will fill the house and make prospective buyers feel warm and cozy. It's like magic!

Looking to purchase a condo/apartment in Miami area. Any recommendations on neighborhoods and comps for each?
As a background, I’m a 28F with no kids.

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Looking to hire somebody with consulting experience for a strategy+business insights role at a public FinTech. Fully remote with option to go into office in Brighton, if desired.

Should be comfortable with basic SQL and have experience writing and presenting "strategy style" reports.*

*In quotes because it doesn't need to be "strategic" but should be the quality and structure of MBB / T2 report.

Feel free to ask questions or DM me.

Is this job responsibility tech consulting or management consulting: agile delivery, requirements elicitation, value stream mapping, process modelling, product ownership and management, data based decisions

Hello fishes. I’m currently in quarantine and desperately need a sim. I tried to order one online with Vodafone and O2 last week Monday and nothing has arrived. Can anyone suggest any reliable provider that will deliver my sim ASAP?

Thoughts on Deloitte vs. Accenture for Tech Consulting/Architecture?

Good books on consulting?

As salaried employees in London, how do you all optimise taxation? Pension contributions and ISAs? Or are there other ways?

I’m working my months notice and I just want to leaaaaaaavr already. Tips on how to remain patient?

Is 50K base pay fair for a SC level at EY? Am I being lowballed? 5+YOE

I earn about £3500/month after taxes and pension, am I mad to be paying £1400/month on accommodation and bills?

Hey 🇬🇧 🐠,
Has anyone ever invested in an EIS or VCT?
It appears to be very tax efficient and was wondering if any had any experience (returns, good fund manager, ...)to share ?

PA folks, I’ve been given the option of choosing my work laptop and have X13, T14, standard Mac and large Mac as the options. Which would be recommended?

Anyone from PwC risk team? Looking for pay band for Senior Associate and Manager levels.

Anyone have insight into what the Strategy& and Oliver Wyman cases are like?

Working as CAL Manager with Accenture S&C India. Offered ~GBP 76.5K (fixed plus flexi) at Manager Grade by Deloitte London.

Prior to Accenture, I have already served as S&O Manager with Deloitte India for ~1.5 yrs - so this would be my second stint with Deloitte as Manager "again".

2 questions:
1. Should I ask for Senior Mgr (AD) grade - to which they have already said NO
2. Is GBP 76.5K sitting at the lower end of M grade in Deloitte UK? What should be a good expectation for the role

It's been 3-4 months since I have been trying to get into a Product Owner/Manager role externally. It seems like everyone wants you to have all the experience before hand without leaving any scope for growth.

Can anyone give me any tips on how to deal with this? I am a Senior Business Analyst and have brilliant experience with good clients to demonstrate my work and abilities.

Looking to network and for transition to an MBB entry level role. 18 months consulting in big data & infrastructure/transport sectors.

Anyone open to some informational interviews? Happy to dm resume.

Is SC at EY the same as SC at D? If so, anyone willing to give referrals?

Hello (McK) fishes,
Any insights on what is the benchmark compensation for below 2 roles at McKinsey?
1. Engagement Manager (EM)
2. Delivery Manager