So apparently EY believes that moving to unlimited PTO will provide a first mover/differentiator advantage amongst the big 4.. I’d advise Deloitte, PWC, and KPMG folks to let EY stand alone on this one! None of us asked for this and they are doing it primarily to reduce PTO accrual liability for layoffs/in states where employers are limited in taking away earned PTO

I impulsively spent $400 on concert tickets before I left my last job. Now I’m entering my third month at a new job and I’m worried it’s too early to take off to go. At the very least I would have to sign off an hour or two early to be able to make it on time. But I feel awkward asking because generally I wouldn’t take off this early. For context, I have unlimited PTO.

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.

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

Does AWS really only offer 2 weeks of PTO when you start?

Does EY’s vision plan not cover eye exams?

Are MBB furiously hiring in Australia/Singapore like the Big 4?

Curious is anybody seeing layoffs in consulting? How busy are your cyber practices?

Anyone got or knows someone who got laid off during a leave of absence?

Curious questions! What are the things offered by companies after laying off their employees? Do they pay 3 months severance? Or not?

If I take 4 weeks off to travel (I have the PTO), is that frowned upon?

Joined EY India a few months ago in tech consulting and have been working 12 hrs a day + 4-5 hrs on weekends and official holidays too. My project has literally 2 people (1 technical ie Me) and I'm myself new to the technology. I'm expected to make magic happen out of thin air and I don't know how I'm gonna survive here. Any advice?

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

Is this a good deal or not. $93,600/year” “BENEFITS “ medical, dental, vision(30%60%90% after CYD) 80hrs vacation time after 1year of employment, it cannot be carried over year to year, nor will it be paid for it upon termination same for sick time which will be granted after 90 days of employment. Max 240 hours. Paid for the 6 holidays but if happen to work holidays will get paid 8 hrs for another day off during the same pay period. No 401k

Counselor never talked to me about my year end review and it was never released to me, I still haven't had my comp discussion. Didn't get the comp email or any PPB in my paycheck, am I getting fired??

Do you know what project delivery benefits are there? Seems like from what I heard, project delivery limits to you a ton of resources at the firm... including degree tuition. Do you even get reimbursed for certifications?..

Bummed dragon flight is being released after thanksgiving break. Now I gotta take PTO on Tuesday 🤷.. oh well

Anyone got or knows someone who got laid off during a leave of absence?

Curious questions! What are the things offered by companies after laying off their employees? Do they pay 3 months severance? Or not?

Anyone know EY PAS salary for senior associate and manager?
Thanks

Account managers..Do your TCV targets include everything sold at your named accounts by other sales people or only contracts sold directly by you

I don’t see too many Marketing Manager specific requests here so thought I’d take a crack. Any advice or interview prep insight for marketing roles. Specifically for Amazon Music. I made it to the first chat with a HM. Any guidance on possible questions would be awesome.

If I take 4 weeks off to travel (I have the PTO), is that frowned upon?

Joined EY India a few months ago in tech consulting and have been working 12 hrs a day + 4-5 hrs on weekends and official holidays too. My project has literally 2 people (1 technical ie Me) and I'm myself new to the technology. I'm expected to make magic happen out of thin air and I don't know how I'm gonna survive here. Any advice?

I am thinking of switching to another company ,how much CTC should I expect or negotiate .

Role : business analyst
Current role : associate analyst
Exp : 1.10 years
Cctc : 4.6

Went from a big firm to work for a smaller firm. The people in the smaller firm are protective of their work and are good by their work too. I no longer feel chaos or stress. I am treated with respect and my schedule is more normal. I am even working more billable hours than before, but it feels like a seamless experience. I don’t work then past 5pm or anything out of the ordinary for this time of the year. I am so grateful!

Looking for new potential work. I’m not desperate. I have an interview on Friday, if they hire me and I take it, I’m leaving a toxic work environment, very poor management and nosy coworkers for another Union job but I feel better RBI’s new job will have better work relations, room for growth and better management. However, I’ll be leaving 7 years and great work perks. How do I have potential new job to pay me my rate of pay and possibly give me some of my previous work perks.

I’m quitting my job tomorrow morning. I don’t have a new job lined up. I’m scared, but also excited? I’ve felt under utilized for months, and haven’t had a promotion after two years. I never take risks like this, but life is too short. Is this a bad choice?

I am so excited at the opportunity to go to my first SHRM meeting!! Slowly but surely this HR door is cracking and I know I am getting in!!! 🥰

I feel like I wouldn't get many tips as a server because I'm a guy, is this really true or am I just making it up?

My favorite week in Miami is coming up! Hope you folks in brickell don’t mind the 45 minute wait for Ubers lol

Dumb question: can I set up a solo 401(k) through my RIA? Or does that type of account always go through a B/D? Cont.

Anyone invested with QQQM or QQQJ? Thinking about splitting a chunk between both.

Does anyone happen to know the PwC discount codes for Hilton and Marriott hotels...asking for a friend

Can anyone recommend websites / books to improve pharma CW skills? I’m looking for something like “Hey Whipple” that are pharma-directed (if it exists). Thanks!

Who else is missing checked luggage after a recent flight through AMS?

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

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.

Rank these MBB and T2 pre engagement manager titles:
- Consultant
- Associate
- Senior Consultant
- Senior Associate

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

Automatic red flag to have an engagement kickoff just before the holidays, receive emails at all hours of the day (to include weekends/holidays), be told there’s a lot to do but “it’ll be a great opportunity”, and then be told leadership wants people to prioritize work life balance? Figured I’d be looking for an exit soon, but this just pushed it up.

When an interviewer asks you to summarize your resume and you’ve been at 5+ consulting companies, what level do you tell the story? I want to touch on accomplishments and maybe one complicated project at each but I feel like it’s lengthy.

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

When did you put company email on your personal phone? First year? Second year?

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

What kind of work does West Monroe M&A do? I’m interested in learning more about the role

As someone with less than 2 yoe in consulting, is it a no brainer to always try to go for MBB?

how hard it is for a return to work mum (non consulting) to start a career in consulting?