Seeking advice, experience, pros, cons and/or general thoughts about going client side? Currently a group account director with a few enticing prospects and much better salary/bonus/equity perks.

Currently I have an offer on my hand and my current employer has nominated me for H1B

If I resign what will be the consequences?
Is it good to stay in the company or resign as I have a better offer in hand

Hi, I wanted all your opinion I have got
offer from ADP & Thoughtworks almost
both are paying equal. Which company is
better from learning perspective, Job
security wise & benefits ? My skill set is
Automation Testing - Selenium Java.
Please let me know your inputs. Thanks in
Advance

Here is my idea for a startup! I collect all the data from career transitions and use Data Analytics to predict the most likely career transitions. I could start with consulting. What do you guys think about this? I would be able to predict based on your firm(mbb, big4), your experience, which role you are likely to move (Faang pm, strategy manager, move to mbb). I have all the data to do this, but wanted your thoughts. Would the output of this be relevant to you?

What would you suggest as a salary % increase to jump to another firm? I’m being recruited for a Sr Mgr role at EY which looks like a promising opportunity. Any comp sites other than glass door?

I’m a physician assistant with interests in technology. I’m well versed in epic. I’m looking to leave clinical medicine, what kind of roles are available with epic?

I accepted an offer but am realizing that I low balled myself pretty bad. I know counterparts are making way more than me and I have about 9 years of experience. Now that I’m in the role, how should I go about speaking with my manager on getting to the next pay level and getting to where I should be? I should be at least $20k higher right now.

Had my annual review Friday (first year with the company). Boss awarded a 3% raise though she said my review was “90% positive.” Worth adding I got a 3% sign on bonus last year, so I’m basically at 0% raise. Nobody under me has gotten less than a 7% raise in the past year. Considering promotions + counter offers as well, it goes as high as 25%. I don’t feel a 3% raise matches a “90% positive” review and plan to bring up the cognitive dissonance I’m feeling. Any other tips or advice to add?

How much should a commercial real estate analyst make?

Thinking about just taking a shopper marketing job. Haven't really made anything I'm proud of in traditional agencies so I figure get paid better and let go of frustration. What do you fishes think?

Hi Partners! Can you share some tips and ideas on closing in on total greenfield hunting opportunities? What have been some of the drivers of your successes in getting deals/projects at a client org where don’t have the luxury of introductions. Also, how did you master this (art) over the years?

I have experience working as Lead Software Engineer for over 5 years with Goldman Sachs across many Retail Consumer applications. I'm considering switching to Technology Consulting roles with McKinsey / BCG - any suggestions?

Looking to brainstorm ... What's the next wave to ride for the next 3-5 years and how to position yourself?

Hi fishes,

The rumors about PwC KSDC changing the bonus/hike payout cycle from July to an earlier month between March and June are picking pace. If there is any senior staff, or member with credible information on this, please share your 2 cents. The suspense is killing me, and I am sure many of you echo my sentiments here.

So far, I have heard:
- March
- May
- June
- July but with salary effective from April (paid as arrears in July). Something similar for June as well.

I’m a PR manager with 5 years of experience and have been applying for copywriting, project management and comms strategy positions with no luck. I’ve been applying since April and have only had 2 interviews. Any advice on how best to transition or what other fields I can look into?

(I’m not really sure since I’m a first generation lawyer) I know clerking is generally considered a great opportunity and learning experience and prestigious (?) Is it also the case working for a Senator?

Currently going to school for my cannabis certification but I rarely see any jobs that offer cannabis research. I currently work in a lab/greenhouse environment and would love to continue that line of work with hemp/cannabis. Yet again no luck whatsoever, just finding jobs as budtenders or running a dispensary. Does anyone know where I can find research-based cannabis jobs? I have a degree in horticulture with lab experience.

Hi all, I have offer from TCS, Tata Technologies, and capgemini, Tata Technologies and Capgemini offering same ctc, for tcs it is very less, considering layoff situations which should be the wise decision in terms of job security and wlb

A friend of mine works with TCS as an Analyst, his base location is Bengaluru but he is been working from his hometown in Lucknow since the first COVID lockdown. Now he is being asked by his team to work from Ahmedabad, where his direct supervisor (manager) is working from. In this case, according to TCS talent policies, what is the procedure and the benefits that he can avail, as part of project initiated relocation? Also, how long it takes to get base location changed through HR in TCS?

What would be percentage in Bonus this year for Rating :- strategic impact in Tech consulting.
And what would be the hike percentage in salary.

Has anyone had an issue with index match and lookups returning NA when trying to manipulate data from a password protected workbook?

How is American Express as a company for Automation Engineers? .. Is the work good? How is the appraisal cycle and hike?
Will it be a good decision to join Amex leaving oracle. The hike they are giving is 30% on base salary.

Anyone watched the Man City rout of Leeds yesterday night?! Guardiola is going crazy!!!

Hi All,
One of my friends has recently joined capgemini and has following doubts related to tax proof.
Can we edit the tax declarations in HGS portal every month any day?
Does Capgemini asks for rent agreement along with rent receipts as a part of tax proof submission?
Also which proofs needed for,
80c - elss lic
80d - insurance for senior citizen parents
80ccd1b - nps

Booyahh, landed hedge fund number 2 for IPOs.

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

I see quite a few positions hiring APM pretty far from now, for example for Sep 2023. Is that a normal practice? (Not an APM program or anything, just APM or PM position).
I would like to apply to one of those but I feel like it’s a bit strange to get an offer that is a year from now…

Trying to avoid paying an accountant, can I actually write off home office space/mileage if I was just permalancing for 3 months last year? Shouldn’t the 7 months of W2 take care of this 1099 shit?

Looking to hire senior level+ with CPA and Private Wealth experience. Come join our cult...excuse me, team.*

Barclays vs BMC Software... Any suggestions?
P.S. - Looking for suggestions purely based on job security, work life balance and career growth/hike opportunities (irrespective of current CTC offered)

I am in SAP EP domain, can I change my offering from SAP to java , or can i get java projects?

Phr vs waiting for sphr?
Taking the credential and want to prep.

The Wrong Missy - sucks.

Omg. If you like Brie, check out TJ's mini brie bites. Heaven in a snack pack.

I am so tired of TV shows glamorizing prison life. It's not pretty, it's not nice, it's something rational humans should avoid in their lives.

Is it hard to get into Salesforce? Big 4 consultant with 10 yoe, mostly in ERP/CRM implementation and program/project management, have Salesforce Admin cert but not much hands on experience due to mostly management exp, looking into Director TPM roles - should I apply? Or should I wait until I somehow gain more hands on SF experience?

I got a promotion a year and 3 months ago, and got a pay raise 5 months ago. Could I still ask for a promotion to SAE if I have been supporting a team more as one? Promotions are hard to stab with.

How long do you stay in a rut vs. GTFO? As of Oct. I was involved on every project on my account, feeling valuable. My director has slowly been pulling me off projects & I’m feeling my brain get rusty

No one wants to be “that account guy”. What’s that phrase mean to you? How do you avoid that label?

Hi Account friends! It’s the start of a new year and I was hoping you all could share any book / newsletter / blog / course recommendations that help keep you up to snuff. Feeling a bit stale and like the last year has been a tactical grind. I want to brush up on modern thinking for our industry - the latest and greatest marketing books, strategy perspectives, creative self help, etc. to feel more alive as we start 2022.

Comment your favs and THANK YOU in advance!

How long do you spend on monthly reporting for your clients?
My 3-person team spends about 15+ hours a month each writing monthly reports for our clients (99 small retainer clients). We’ve received feedback that they’re too complicated and the clients just want to know - are we on the right track, what action items are there, and what any next steps are in their strategy.
How do you simplify without losing value?

Is there such a thing as getting promoted TOO quickly? Just got the bump to AS after 10 months as an AE. Not at all typical at my agency (usually 5 to 8 YOE). I picked up a lot of opportunity after turnover last year. I am, of course, thrilled, but do wonder if it'd put the validity of my agency in question when looking at my resume. Am I crazy? I'm probably crazy.

Have you ever heard of an Associate Account Supervisor? Is that a role/position that exists anywhere? Is it just above Senior Account Executive? What would the responsibilities entail?

Performance marketing vs. Experiential marketing... one seems more stable but the other, more fun. Is it worth the trade off if you’re middle management and moving higher?

What tools do folks use and love to understand project timelines and collision that has resource allocation / management? Looking for something that enables us to see a view at one click.

Does anyone work/has worked as an AM in the field of Architecture or in store planning? I’m currently in eCommerce/advertising but am speaking with a recruiter for an architecture which would be totally new for me.

Overall I’d like to know how you like the field, the pros and cons etc.

I want to quit without a job lined up. My agency is a dumpster fire of incompetent project managers, revolving door of creatives and culture of not holding people accountable amidst a micromanaging gossipy leadership. I just want out. Tell me it is ok and will be alright.

Are there any account roles open that aren’t in Pharma? Seems like every AD post I come across is to work on healthcare

Can you give me a figure that show in a glance why my client should link KPI and media earned, to pay us? (and ultimately how much pourcentage he should pay us)

How do I best prep / study up for a brandside Marketing Manager role? (My background is in agency account management)

What are some potential career paths for an account director?

What are key questions to ask a sitting account team during an interview to better assess how great or terrible their current clients and/or projects are?

To the clients scheduling meetings over the inauguration: get over yourself.

I’m pretty passive when I’m disrespected by creative but I think it sets a bad example for my team. If any of my reports were spoken to the way I was I’d raise hell...how set example?

Tired of hearing all the "account people suck” comments on this app. Get some new material creatives.

I am not in account but would love to have a more comprehensive take away from meetings particularly client feedback verbalized. How do you account folks do it? Tips and tricks? Thank you!