Thoughts on BCG vs. other consulting firms in middle east? Also pros/cons of Riyadh vs. Dubai for life/clients/etc? Thanks for insights!

Freelance day rate for senior producers in NY and LA? Thanks

Have you ever failed to deliver? What was it and why?

Starting the interview process with another company in industrials, and my current TC is ~$600k. Headhunter wants to chat about comp expectations - anyone have advice on how to approach? Is there a minimum bump people tend to shoot for before making the jump (e.g. 25%)? Trying to keep it clean and focus on annual TC, but plan to also communicate I expect to be made whole on my unvested RSUs . TIA!

Looking to move to Philly. What’s the deal with 160over90. Seems international?

If you have to schedule multiple 1:1s between your exec and other execs, what process for scheduling do you use? Do you send individual emails to each exec’s AA/EA with availability included or do you send a mass email to all the needed AAs/EAs with availability included?

Does anyone feel a disconnect with friends who work a typical 9-5, or those who are non-entrepreneurial and/or never owned/run a business?

Taking the NY bar for the first time. Is it fine to take it from the work laptop because personal laptop seems to be giving up in life! Please guide any pros or cons. Thanks !

Any recommendations on clean, affordable whey protein powder?

My flight is at 6:45am tomorrow Im in the north end - will uber/lyft be available at this time??

I am looking for a referral as a Salesforce Senior Developer/Consultant with base location Kolkata, West Bengal. I have nearly 6.8 years of relevant Salesforce development experience.

Please let me know if there are any such opportunities.

Thanks.

I've been working in the NHS as an orthopaedic surgeon for over 10 years. I have recently made the transition over to industry working for a pharmcovigilance and certification body TUV SUD. Early signs are great. I know several clinicians who are currently advocating the overworked underpaid mantra and would like a referral. Let me know if you are keen to hear more.

Anyone else with big 4 experience looking to find a rewarding career path with an undergrad degree in accounting? What career options are out there without having to go back to school?

Big4 senior 3 tax comps?

McKinsey 🐠: how much did you practice before your case interviews? (i.e. how many weeks / months in advance, how many hours per week, etc?) any tips on most effective ways to prep as an experienced hire coming in at the associate level? (No MBA or finance background so may need some extra prep to learn key concepts / terms)

Pizza recs for NY style pizza? Aware of antico’s & felini’s (not biggest fan) but looking to explore

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

Looking to jump from the US to the Middle East and was wondering which firms are currently on a hiring spree? Any tips in targeting roles and getting my resume looked at?

Are any American consultants working in the middle east? Currently, trying to make the transition myself! Grew up in America, but my whole families from the middle east, so I want to do it for a couple of years.

How would I go about this process? Should I join a firm first, then make the transition?

Hello 🐠

Are your firms transitioning to golden visas? If yes, at what level? Please answer with firm - level. Thanks!

What's it like working with BCG in Dubai? Which service lines have the best people and which should be avoided?

Hi all, m getting an offer for AED 25k in a big4. Location - Dubai. Is this good enough for a single person and is there a possibility to save 12-14k on this salary post all expenses?

Recommendations for best suits in Dubai? Good quality but not 10k either.

Fresh grad, just started work in the US (~1 month in) but want to move back to Dubai due to personal reasons. Will hitting the 6m mark (1y won’t be possible - immigration) be helpful? (Cont)

Best cashback credit cards in the UAE?

Where is the sustainability sector headed in the Middle East, project wise?

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Do T2 consulting firms (think Kearney, OW) and MBB hire experienced professionals WITHOUT MBA (I.e., is a prestigious MBA mandatory in the region?). I already have a post-MBA position

Hi everyone, how is OW in the middle east?

In terms of culture, career progression and projects?

Are their projects more into strategy or how exactly?

Hi All- I’d love to hear from the community what the focus areas are for Tier 2 firms in the region Are there certain sectors the various firms specialize/ focus on? It seems like everyone focuses on public sector and tmt. Currently interviewing at a few and would be great to get some feedback. Thanks!

Thoughts on Roland Berger’s Dubai office?

Going for a final round interview with OW Dubai. Can anyone share their experience?

Senior Manager looking to make a switch within Saudi Arabia but willing to consider GCC too. I’ve 11 years experience in retail banking in U.K. and Europe and spent the last 3 years in Saudi Arabia. If any Fish can provide recommendation do let me know. I’ve tried connecting with regional recruiters but they’re just paper pushers.