Thinking of starting my own SDVOSB firm 4-6 years from now, and want to take courses that will help. I'm thinking practical courses like what Shipley Associates offers.

Who has experience opening their own firm, and what advice do you have in general?

Additionally, has anyone taken useful courses that accept the GI Bill? Trying to convert to Voc Rehab so I could effectively take an unlimited number of courses.

Hello Fishes,

Need your input please

If i get lowballed package with good learning curve. Is it better idea to stick to it for next eight month and make another switch to recover the loss? Or should I search better job ? I have only 20 days left in notice

I am currently a 5th grade math/science teacher and have an opportunity to move up to a middle school science and technology position. Anyone here move from elementary to middle school? What are some key things I should know if I take this position?

Anyone have experience exiting to a biotech with no commercial products? PH I/II lead asset targeting multiple indications. Pros and cons?

There is a MS program in Data Science at CUNY SPS. I am considering to take that program or do the CFA. Does anyone have any insight about the program?

Hi fishes,

Needed suggestions from you guys. Currently I am working in TCS,having 1.2 years of experience with CTC 7.5 lpa. I am confused if I need to do M.tech or MBA or just do company switch after some time periods. Which will be more efficient in salary perspective?

Whether I should do m.tech in cs or mba in HR or just keep on switching?

What is the org structure at TCS from consulting stream?
As in I have been offered C2 system Analyst with the work exp of 4.5 years... can someone please share the job level bands with comparison to Infosys Job level?

What are some examples of exit opportunities for someone with M&A due diligence experience?

Hi 🐟 s,

is there a way for tech consultants to become partner ? i am sure there would be but what would be the fastest ? is the bowl reckon quick shifts or sticking to the way on top .
love to know if there are any experiences .

Is it possible to exit to LS VC from a boutique firm? What type of experience do they typically look for?

I just accepted a corporate counsel role with a large Fortune 500 company. Any advice or thoughts on make the transition from a firm to in house?

Anyone have recommendations on the best app/site to learn Python? 🐍
I’m a complete beginner.

Data analyst trying to break into data science. Anyone willing to network?

Hello guys, I have 8yrs of exp and have an offer from JP Morgan Chase and co, Atos, Birlasoft, Coforge and Persistent system (pune)
In the range of 22-25lpa.
I am looking for good work life balance, good work culture, career growth.
Which of these organisations should I join?

What's the best job in FAANG companies for an IELTS instructor with 6 years experience?

Hi Fishes, Need advise on tech stack. I am a Mainframe developer with 6+ years of experience. Which tech stack would be more suitable between Devops or Data Science or Mainframe modernization. I already resigned and have 2 months to join new company. Also please let me know if anybody have switched technology in current organisation or new organisation from mainframe and which company to target which could offer exposure to other technology along with Mainframe. Thanks

First year associate thinking about making the just from medium sized reputable IP firm to In House. Started at said firm summer of 1L year as a law clerk/patent agent in May 2019, have worked through school and full time as associate since Sept 2021. Feeling very “stuck” in day to day work. Love the patent/IP space but drafting and pros w/minimal human interaction is getting very difficult. Thinking In House would be better, but not sure how much experience needed. Thoughts?

Is anyone from Charles Aris or other exec search firms on here? Can you comment on exit opportunities between MBB and Tier 2 firms for similar experience? Do you typically look to bring in MBB folks at higher levels?

Is the best way to learn provision for someone who only does compliance one of those big 4 guides? Do they get updated each year? Any other sources you recommend?

How is Data analytics at PWC gurugram office? or PWC india in general.

YOE- 2years - What can I expect the ctc to be?
Current CTC- 9.5 LPA

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Currently an Assoc at McK. Recruiters are reaching out with roles and specifying that senior execs are ex-MBB and ONLY hire MBBs. Does this raise a red flag to anyone else?

Is the bcg chatbot case harder than the sample that they sent? How much weight does the chatbot hold?

Hot take: I like our decentralized staffing model because I can work in any industry and it creates less of a “class divide” between offices

Was the advertising industry always such a sweatshoppy, bad WLB industry? Or is the more of a modern thing?

Hi all

I am a java developer and really want to switch to data science, I am pretty familiar with python and started learning data analysis n all. Can anybody guide me how I can do this efficiently and effectively please, it will be very helpfull 🙂

The mid-level associate who directly supervises me isn’t being responsive. I am worried about missing a deadline. Should I keep pinging him? Figure it out on my own? Reach out to someone above him?

Has anyone done any freelance for big brands like Nike, Facebook, or YouTube? Did you get the gig through referrals, you reaching out to them — or vice versa?

Firm needs to get something done in Town X (130 miles away). Coincidentally, I also need to be in Town X that same day for something else (personal stuff). Is it OK to volunteer to do the thing and ask for a reimbursement of my expenses (fuel etc.)?

How to avoid immediate staffing after completing the one project?
Somebody advice on this please.
I literally need 1-2 weeks bench/off time.

I try to do side-projects in my free time to improve my coding skills. However, I rarely stay motivated to finish them. How do you motivate yourselves to build technical skills in your free time?

Completed all rounds of PWC interview until partner for a Manager position. I guess it went well. Most likely up for promotion this mid year at current firm. Should I leave my comfortable position at Accenture and venture out for a possible significant bump in salary ? What am I possibly getting myself into.I am also on H1b.

Do consultants within Huron's Life Sciences practice (e.g., Senior Associate, Manager levels) typically travel to client site Mon - Thu?

Anyone know why BMS is hiring like crazy? During an economy like this, and right after an acquisition I'd expect more internal reshuffling than external hiring.

Is LS boutique to the buy side a viable route? Or is there often intermediary roles?

does anyone here work for Veeva Crossix?

Anybody have experience with PenFed for a VA loan? Came up in a search and their rates are extremely competitive. Any reason I shouldn't take the lowest bidder?

Have service related PTSD or anxiety effected your clearance level at all?

Colleagues, if any of you are interested in helping severely disabled combat veterans get homes adapted for their disabilities, let me know. My wife recently started working for former NFL linebacker Jared Allen and his foundation. We're trying to figure out how to leverage the power of the big consulting firms to help our brothers and sisters in need.

What are the best consulting firms for someone with a TS/SCI with FSP? Non staffing roles. I’d rather do strategy, transformation, tech integration, etc...

Any Vets here consulting in the DC area? Thinking about making a move.

Any Navy Nukes in this bowl?

Tis the season: If anyone is cleared and interested in a referral to ☝️, please feel free to reach out.

Thinking about buying first home. ~$600k. How was your VA home loan experience? In a competitive market, was it a weakness? Is it an issue with lenders? Do I need a RE agent well versed with them? THX

Weird question for those that have experienced combat and work in consulting

What's more taxing, a combat deployment or a stressful project?

My SSBI experience expires next year May, and my investigation is is in adjudication process. What happened my result don’t come back before my investigation expires?

I did my time and got out and was thrilled but now I am insanely bored and don’t have much motivation. Am considering getting back in or applying to become a police officer / fed...cont

Has anyone heard of The Next Step program at Dartmouth’s Tuck school of business? I’ve been Encouraged to apply

What is the present value of a government pension? How does one calculate it? Trying to get a sense of weather it's worth moving over to Federal.

For those of you who got out at 10, do you wish that you rode it out to 20? I’m at a crossroad and I’m not sure what to do. Have some active/reserve time, wrapping up graduate school, and am now considering either a) come back to the business world or b) go active and retire before 50 and live off a nice pension. Obviously there are draws to both. I’m an officer for what it’s worth so I can realistically retire at O-5, MAYBE O-6.

Accenture is in the full gear military recruitment season. I was hired on through the process a few years ago and it’s been great ever since. They have paths for officer and enlisted. DM if interested

I want to buy a new home and then sell my current home after we are moved out. Current home is a VA loan, is there any way to buy the second house on a VA loan?

How long after transitioning did you start to feel comfortable in your role? Feeling major imposter syndrome in my first 3 months