was hoping someone could explain some of the nuances between a Rolex boutique vs AD. ie. supply, relationship building, lists, etc. thanks in advance!

Hey fishes, I have an offer from a Big4 firm in Dublin for tech consulting in SA1 position. I have been offered 53k as fixed and a bonus of max 7.5% of fixed compensation. I do have a prior experience of about 40 months in Big4.

I wanted to check if the compensation is fair according to pay standards in Ireland?

Is hiring freezed in gds ryt now..?? Anybody who hs received offer letter recently?

Is it a red flag if, after almost two years in a full quota carrying and selling role I want to take a lower role at another company in order to break into a field (tech sales) I want to work in? It’s better pay - closer to home and at a company with a better reputation?

What is the best Chicago NYE party? Are the hotel ballroom parties worth it?

I’m debating between a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) and Prosci. Or both? Any guidance? I’m currently getting a Change Management Cert from eCornell. So I’ll get a lot of credits for CCMP.

Hi Fishes,

Would you please help me to know what are the exit options for someone worked as auditor in big 4 (core audit of asset management fund like hedge fund etc) and no longer want to work in audit?

How much does everyone consider the actual classes, programs, and cool extracurriculars/clubs when considering a school? Obviously they all have strong activities, but do those things really matter to people? Or is it just recruiting, fit, rank, etc?

What do y’all do about underestimated RSU withholdings? First time vesting and have a $20k tax bill despite a very reasonable estimation for withholdings. Was shocked. 😶

Strategy consultants of London: do you think the uptick in work volume is coming from an increase in projects, or purely from increased attrition?

Goodbye Verve?


Hearing some stuff about Verve potentially closing down after letting loads of people go unceremoniously.

Anyone heard similar? Somewhat surprising if true, but would put their recently launched Verve 'Showrunner' offering in a different light.

Hi Fishes, Please help.

I have 2 offers 1. Start up 60 LPA EM role, 40K ESPOS , 2 . Well known public listed company 51 lpa ( Lead Role) 90K RSUs . I said yes to second after some negotiation. HR was not willing to pay more than this even though it is just 20% hike from my current salary. But I accepted the offer as i wanted it badly. Now I got offer from start up as well (1) , can i still ask her to consider the 2nd offer and pay me accordingly? Or it will lead to offer cancelation:(

Hi fishes,
I am switching job with having 3 YOE
Current CTC 3.75 LPA
Tech Stack - Java, Spring Boot, Rest Api, web services, a backend developer.
what should be the expected CTC ?

Leaving Deloitte for a new opportunity in a few weeks.

Real talk, is dropping “Ex-Deloitte” on my LinkedIn bio a net positive or negative in your eyes?

Agencies that will be hiring in January in Chicago?

“I love to get roasted, but not by drag queens."

Currently being offered income partner at KPMG or director at Deloitte. I prefer Deloitte but they won’t budge to partner at this point. What would you do partners? Any advice?

Should I take my watch on vacation to LA? My friend that's a native said not to but I'm tempted. It's a special edition BB58. Nothing crazy like what's usually seen in Beverly Hills.

Formex watches - are they any good / worth it?

went into an AD in a high COL city and was able to get a sub date in about 2-3 weeks. did i get lucky or has demand subdued?

I’ve avoided Rolex for so long but the itch is real. Going gray market with budget of $20k, which would you pick? I was thinking two-tone to add to my collection

1) GMT Root beer
2) Sky dweller in Two tone with black dial
3) Sky dweller in SS with black/white dial

So... Do all of you actually understand how watches work mechanically and all? Seem like my group of friends who like watches are all pretty knowledgeable