Trying to plot out a career pivot from Financial Audit to Cyber security where the end goal is becoming Cloud Security Architect. Looking for some feedback on my current plan. Here’s what I’m thinking: 1. Core CompTia certa-> Sec+ 2. Seek first Cy Sec. position 3. CySA+ ->Azure Security Certs 4. Transition into cloud security position Does this make sense, or is it to much/ to little? Im in Public Accounting and am strongly considering sitting for the CPA Exam in order to land a b4 role.

What’s your opinion about independent consulting when compared with B4 consulting positions?

Ex-B4 managers, anyone took a lower position (e.g non-supervisory analyst) to get out of public accounting or to try out a different role? What was your experience? Anything you wouldn’t done differently?

What big 4 jobs don’t have terrible hours?

Big 4 Accounting Advisory folks - what is your annual charge hour goal at the manager level?

I’m a first year senior reporting to a partner that is very hands off. I’m not learning too much. Should I switch to big 4?

Python/Node/Go vs more traditional enterprise languages like Java/C#.net? I worked for startups in college and learned to dev in more modern framework, but it seems like big 4 values ent. languages

Hi Fishes what is the salary that i can ask for 13.6 years for . Net azure architect in big 4? Throw some lights

I am thankful for Slalom staff aug for allowing my low functioning self to fly under the radar. I used to be a Big 4 hardo, but COVID fatigue/languishing has me ready to retire. The hardest part of my job is convincing peers that a handful of emails, meetings, and deck updates each day = 40 billable hours/week.

Big 4 audit senior leaving with three years of exp., what’s a good salary to leave for?

What gets your further at Big 4 brains or looks?

I’m currently in IT Audit at a B4. Thinking about switching to cyber because ITA feels like it could be done by a high schooler and there aren’t any exit ops. Is the grass much greener in cyber? What do you like/dislike about it?

Is it actually possible to get hired by applying to a job posting at Big 4 or is success rate higher through one of their recruiters?

Trying to get out of appraisal/valuation consulting. Just had 1st round phone interview with a smallish (international) real estate private equity firm for a Portfolio Management Analyst position. Previous roles were Senior Consultant at a sub-Big 4 accounting/consulting firm. Base pay is $10K higher with 20-30% bonuses. Is this a good move?

How does Riveron’s compensation line up with Big 4 for accounting advisory?

Anyone ever switch from middle market to Big 4?

I often see posts about people getting 350K exit or 450K or more in FAANG. Are those strategy folks from Big 4 or are there cyber folks too getting these exits ? I am making close to 200k as M3 in cyber . Not able to anything that would pay more than this in non-consulting ? What roles should I target ?

Can 🐠 at the other big 4 be so kind to share key stats on their best health insurance plan (premiums and deductible for a family)? Trying to gauge how crappy our plan is in comparison..

If I got offered a position at a big 4 firm for indirect tax. What do you think the appropriate counter offer would be? Do you think they would accept my counter?

We have Big 4 Firms counting votes and double checking everything for the Oscars, the Heisman, and other awards, but the leader of the free world is selected by random citizens counting, finding boxes of ballots here and there, and senseless lawsuits everywhere. America!

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Overheard at client site today: "Accenture partners show up twice during a project. First time to sell it, second time to apologize" 😂

How will this industry change? A good perk of the job (and added incentive) was travel, racking up free vacations, and working all day in cool cities and all night in nice hotels. How are firms going to motivate employees to work long hours with no travel perks, tiny local offices, and tiny bonuses?

For those of you whose firms offer pensions, what are the details (calculation, vesting, eligibility, etc)? My industry firm made some changes to it two years ago, but I believe the current non-executive pension is based on .01 x your High-3 x years of employment with a 5 year vesting schedule and a MRA of 55. Just interested in how various other pensions work!

So actually: how do you guys cope with being as lucky as we are? With each personally making much more than the median American family? With our amazing benefits? I come from a small rural town and...

Fleeting thought: Older generations ALWAYS complain about younger generations. Which is dumb.

Just got promoted to Consultant after 2+ years, 9% base salary adjustment + 1.5% bonus. Does that sound right?

I appreciate your BLM Corporate Ads! Thank you for your kind words! Can you please include a picture of your Executive Board!?! Or Department heads!?! Decision makers! We need kind Actions!! EY, Deloitte, PWC, KPMG. Actually let’s start at the Senior Manager/Senior Director and Partner Levels

GF of 2 yrs will be moving to another city for MBA. Planning to talk about how we will manage the long distance relationship. Any advice from experienced 🐠s on what things are important to talk about

Anybody in Boston tonight? Inbound with no plans

Trying to learn Spanish. Currently only on Duolingo. Any other tips or strategies to learn?

Turned 26. Which also means it's been 4 years since I finished undergrad. Buddy just finished dental school over that 4 years. Starting salary 180k. 9-5. I picked the wrong career.

What’s a good sport to get into, that is not too expensive but is enjoyable even for beginners? Used to do rowing and golf but I can’t really commit to the training schedule of rowing, nor do I want to folk out time and money in maintaining my handicap. I’d been running and gymming quite a lot but feel like they aren’t really proper sports... I wish I did soccer or something but I guess it’s too late to start now. Anyone else had the same issue but managed to turn it around?

My partner and I have a total HHI $200k, looking to buy a house in a HCOL. I have ~55k student loan debt, no other debts, we’re late in the investment game so don’t have anything there but have about $100k in savings. Fellow experienced 🐠, what is property range we should look for, is 700-750k too high? We’re first time home buyers so still inexperienced in this field - could def use some wisdom.