Strategy& Path to Partner - S& fish, what’s the average age of a new partner - asking based on what you actually see, not a calculated number based on what a theoretical time at level is.

Hey folks, I’m about a year into my new SE career and looking to continue to invest in professional skills. I’ve obviously been thrown into the fire learning the sales side of things, but what areas (technical skills, certs, books, etc.) you all would recommend I look to invest in? I’ve been looking at some beginner coding boot camps and scrum product owner certs, but interested in what you all have done to further advance your career

Avg compensation in Houston for 3YOE fintech SE?

Masters Round 1 - 2nd least productive day in April for tax professionals

Been seeing this guy for 1 year now. I just became an American citizen so have been getting more into politics. I lean left but the guy I’m seeing leans more conservative. He treats me so well and we get along great. Yes we disagree about topics but have respectful conversations and have both become more open minded. He doesn’t think it’s an issue. I feel like the media and the judgement of dating someone on the right is getting to me & making me have negative sabotaging thoughts. Any advice?

With these gas prices, I am taking transit and biking everywhere. No one can convince me to head back to the office 🙄

Anyone know how much CBRE will offer me for senior financial analyst ?

You lookin’ for me? Man, come find me.

And I’m not gon’ snatch your chain. I’m gon’ take it off politely.

So when I go back to sell it, it’s not damaged. Not even slightly🥱

EY vs KPMG gov/fed audit? The good? The bad?

What are the sustainability buzz words and what is your industry?

I'll start. Real estate and NZC, CE, Biodiversity

I know this is a broad question but how much should a 3 year PI attorney going into their 4th year make approx. I’m in Chicago, a range is fine too.

found a role i’m really interested in and came across a post about it from hiring manager with a “reach out if you’re interested”. I’ve got a few connections to the company - is it better to try to go through someone I’m connected with in a different department and try to get referred, or just jump on the hiring manager’s post and reach out to them cold?

I am about to go FL as an Account Director. My first gig is going to be a year long. What is the standard practice around taking time off? I want to take advantage of the freedom FL offers & travel

Any advice for someone in the middle of a merger?

"We hear your responses to our anonymous pulse survey, and we understand you all overwhelmingly think our team structure org needs to change. We understand it's not necessarily working well—but here's why we're NOT going to change it."
Why ask us if you really don't care?

Met a great woman this weekend. We are going on a date at the end of the month. Both have crazy schedules end of this month and next . I can’t stop thinking about her :) happy pride 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️

Yay thanks for starting this bowl!!

Hi fishes,
I got 13 LPA offer from IBM.
Will IBM revise my offer if i bring 15 LPA offer in coming days?
Considering the time of recession are they revising the offer these days?

Just said no to BCG over title. I am disappointed.

First 5 Min of watching “this is us” episode right now about the car - (first time ever watching it)...and I already feel emotional AF. Can’t watch it too sad

Very confused about the "At Least 120 Multi-Year" learning completions. I joined the firm in Sept 2015, and it's saying I only have 93 credits for the period 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017. Did not know this ex

Anyone owns Crockett & Jones last 348 in the bowl. Difficult to get to one in LA. Any comments on size and width compared to Alden and AE?

I was let go for performance as “we were not able to fully utilize you on projects” —- so was I laid off or fired?

Can someone share some insights about A&M’s CPI group (M&A and corporate transformation group)? What they do? What’s the split between DD and strategy? Prestigious? Travel? Client facing with C level?

One of my fav. HBO shows was Entourage. Well written & a full story line in 30mins! U ended ea. episode feeling satisfied. ❤️ GOT but it's like Seinfeld. Nothing happens per episode, u have to wait a

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Currently sitting on the floor of the airport in sweats eating McDonald's off my lap. People are gonna be really confused when I board with first class.

I want to become a better people manager. I haven’t ever gotten any formal training in this and now my career will demand it. Any training, conferences, books you good folks recommend?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

So the President-elect committed millions of dollars from taxes in a state soon to not be governed by his VP-elect to keep 1000 jobs from going offshore. So, the state is paying the workers indirectly

my coworker is so uptight that it dampers the entire dynamic of the group. How to deal?!

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Stocks to buy right now for quick gains ?

What are people’s salaries right out of college with their CPA?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Do partners really have to pay for their own health insurance???