Remember when firms like BCG were bashing Big 4 firms for their response to the pandemic with layoffs? Funny how things change

Big 4 post-MBA consultants - did y’all see a marked improvement in exit opps after you made manager? This is assuming you were in big4 strategy at the senior associate/senior consultant level right out of B-school. Thanks!

Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

All these layoffs reminding me that loyalty is dead

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

Have you been fired before even starting your new job?

I signed for a new job two months ago and will start next month (3 mo notice period in Europe). They were very keen on getting me on-board ASAP before signing but since I signed the contract it has been silent from the new employee. I've emailed them with questions as I'll be re-locating to NL and it takes them 1-2 weeks to reply. Given all that's going on in the world, I'm worried they might fire me before I even start.

Do you take the current economy into consideration when receiving job offers? For example you receive a good offer from a company like Meta/TikTok but are hesitant because they could be laying off soon or rescind an offer versus a lower offer at a more traditional and stable company that tends to be less reactionary with regards to layoffs? Not my current scenario but just curious. I would like to make a move from current employer but this economy has me spooked.

Has anyone here been able to recover from career setbacks caused by Dot Com, 9-11, or Great Recession economy? Just turned 40 with 15 years of relevant industry experience, and my Big 4 employer brought me in at a level designed for 25 year-olds. Career progression is apparently based on time in role rather than performance, so I’ll have to spend 8 years climbing back to the level I was at pre-recession. Is there another way, or is my career stuck in neutral?

Hi does schneider Electric layoff people.. How is job security?

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

I am in Audit, started w/ one of the Big 4. Started at 68k finally be making above 100k with this new job. The new job is in NYC paying 120k. Never thought this would happen just grateful atm...3YOE

Which agencies in San Francisco are weathering the storm the best? I haven’t seen much about layoffs or furloughs. It seems like the bigger agencies in NY have been hit harder.

In the instance that someone goes from one big 4’s audit group to another’s FDD group, do they allow them to finish out their two weeks?

Biggest cringe for me has got to be when people include “ex-<company name>” in their title… see it for loads of the big 4 firms and I’m thinking wow you must love slave drivers that underappreciate you 🤣

Quarter life crisis: was in B4 audit for 4 years and took a financial reporting role in industry. It pays well, but kinda want to get into TAS. If I were to go into TAS could I be a senior 2-3?

After 10 years of working as a FTE PM/producer I’ve now been laid off (thanks Covid) and am looking to start freelancing for the first time. What advice do you have for a new freelance PM/producer?
Also, what kind of insurance do you take out as a freelancer?

If you’re a creative who was laid off at Ogilvy Health and are looking, we’re hiring. please private message me for more information.

Laterals to Deloitte Cyber from other B4: Can you describe your interview process and what each one entailed? TIA!

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

How long did you date your SO before moving in with them?

Is it mandatory for all TCS employees to WFO from November or any exemptions will be considered?

Is CBA good organization to work with?
How is the job security and wlb?

Do you guys judge everyone you meet based on their backgrounds (e.g. pedigree & work experience)?



I find literally everybody I meet, I look up their backgrounds and judge them / compare myself. I think this is a problem.

Hi! I am needing to order new company t shirts but Marketing wants the t shirt color to be within their branded color wheel. What sites do you recommend that can change the t shirt color?

Can we do a mass petition to Sushma Swaraj to give external ministry clearance on GEP? Lot of us are stuck with the clearance after successful police verification in India. C'mon people!

Soon to join Deloitte UK and wanted to know what tech to expect? What phone and laptop will I get? Is it acceptable to use your work phone as your only phone? (I do this currently at PwC)

So is #metoo no longer trendy? What’s the latest?

Getting ready to study for the CAMS exam. Do I need anything extra besides just studying the study guide and practice exam over and over. I’ve read online about people using AML assassin; is it worth it?

What's the fixed package of a Level 8 Associate Project Manager at Accenture technology at an experience of about 12.5 years?

Hi All

From last 40-50 day's; I get call from HR ...
.they asked whether they can schedule interview on Wednesday....i said Yes.

But somehow I get schedule cancellation e-mail on or before Tuesday & the process continues from last 1.5 months

Will i get interviewed @accenture or not....

I have offer letter from Accenture and they have asked me to fill the compensation excel sheet.

Does anyone has any idea how to do that?

Hi fishes,
How many days Accenture takes to declare results after technical round.
Will they inform even if we are not selected?
Thanks

Who was laid off today

Has anyone renewed their Indian passport here in the US? The closest embassy near me is in NYC. What's the process like? Any tips and things to keep in mind?

Drucker is the OG! The Effective Executive 🔥🔥🔥

So many recent other recent business books are highly derivative

What are the other classics?

Any handsome guys in LA? I’m so lonely

Who’s still on the old DPW scale? 🥲

That feeling when your laptop, iPad, phone, and battery pack are all at 100% charge... 🙏

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

How many here get staffed on international (exclude Canada/Mexico) cases? Or have done stints abroad? How hard is it at your firm? IMO, most firms do a terrible job of making this happen.

When interns ask what I do at the firm, "I drink and I know things" #TyrionTheFatherOfTheModernConsultant

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)

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

Sounds like we need bumble for consultants

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

BAs that started in 2014...what did you make as a 2nd year BA if you got a 3 your first year?

Does anybody feel like they're actually learning anything useful in consulting? I mean, I've been through a lot of different stuff here but can't help but think "who gives a fuck about this?"

I just got offered a new role via email. When should I hand in my resignation - now as I have the email outlining the offer or when I receive the contact?

Have the Big 4 raised their initial post-MBA salaries to somewhat match the recent MBB offer changes?

Looking for book recommendations on strategy/strategic thinking. Something along the lines of Contagious but open to any options. Thanks in advance!

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

Rating 3 (1 bad - 5 good). Little bummed. I was told I made great progress from last year (rated 4) and just need to fine tune my sales story. I'm an M4 looking at SM promo next year. #Discouraged

If taking the subway to my home office isn't part of my normal commute, and the client I am on is outside the commute to my home office and requires it, am I entitled to expense my Metro Card?

EY and KPMG denied my applications 😥 please take me I want out of here!

Currently in the consulting practice, looking to make a shift to industry. Have 1 YOE in consulting (finance transformation) and 3.5 YOE in audit. Don’t want a traditional accounting role but really just want to enjoy life and not be on call almost every evening. Would like something FP&A focused. Any ideas? TC 130k