What are some job titles to look at when trying to go from audit at big4 to finance? (only been at the firm 6 months and want to leave after 1 year)

Any Publicis PMs go to TBWA\Chiat\Day LA? How was your experience with that transition?

Gonna be starting an MFSA role here soon. I know there’s 10 weeks of training but how do you recommend I better prepare outside of training to excel in this role?

Hi Fishes,
I am having 4.6 + years of experience as a Manual test engineer and already frustrated with it.
In these years, I haven't learn any technical skills.
Though , I am very good at handling clients, planning and at other required stuffs.
But all these are soft skills which doesn't directly contributed to my resume.

I need your suggestion that which technical skills I can learn online? Has anyone changed their career from testing to BI ( Power BI / Tableau ) ?

I’m a nurse trying to transition into an analyst role at Parkland Health at Dallas. What is the typical day to day activities? What is the average salary range and benefits do the IT provide? Is education supported?

Hi Fishes,

I am currently working as an associate consultant in Infosys. But my work is of manual+automation testing. I want to switch now, but I am confused b/w Business Analyst and Automation tester role, which role would be better for me to switch? Also regarding salary which is a high paying role among the two?

Experience-3 years
CTC-7.5

I do like the work..but I know I’ll be paid atleast 35K more if I leave..and not sure if the next promotion will happen sooner than 3 years..leave or stay? Don’t have much partner or leadership support but not in a bad book as well

Hi anyone from VMware .
Requesting information on the designation structure in VMware india.Thanks in advance

Got my bachelors degree in civil engineering in China. Passed all four CPA exams in 2010. I have less than 1 yr exp working in a CPA firm. What do I need to do to get the CPA License in NY?

How you came into the company will define your path. That’s why you’ll never be successful switching departments.

I am not necessarily looking for greener grass. I am looking for more a more peaceful place to tend my liitle patch of Adviosry. Many have worked at 2 or more Bigs. KPMG better place to work than Deloitte - other way around. I realize my set up isn't clear. Another way to ask: are you happy with moving from Big A to Big B? Why?

I became a certified Scrum Master about a month ago. Agile is great and very helpful... but I’ve always know scrum as another word for taint so I’m super hesitant to tell people I’m a “scrum master” 😂

I'm a current AC at my agency but looking to switch departments. I'm torn between applying to the SEM specialist role vs the social media specialist role. I'm leaning more towards SEM, but at this point I'm looking to choose whichever has the best earning potential down the road. Anybody have some pros and cons for both?

Any info on FTI Consulting? Heard about a senior consultant job in the restructuring group and curious what people have to say about it: salaries, benefits, WLB, growth, etc.

Hi all,
Can someone guide me on how should a person start learning for transition into a data engineering role at a beginner level. Currently I have known Python and SQL in my job. Not able to figure how to go forward?
Any advice would be great!!

Hi Fishes

Currently I am working in the Fintech company as Sales Manager in Unsecured Loans. I want to switch and I have 2 offers one is from Ashv Finance as SM Position and another one is from Dhanvarsha Finvest as ASM..

Can anyone please let me know which is the better option for me.....

I’ve been a management consultant for 3.5 yrs. I’ve done 18 months of internal sustainability work such as building our sustainability practice, initiatives to get B CORP, SBTI, tracked carbon emissions, company campaigns for sustainability awareness, sustainability strategy. I want to move into a sustainability consulting role. Which area of sustainability consulting should I look at? Are there any courses or certifications I should do?

Not a CFP so I’m not truly in the know. That said, if I’m reading this article right, 10/2019 to maintain your CFP, you will have to drop your 7 license if you are dually registered?

I’m looking for an advisor that wants to work with a team in Tampa, Florida.

What do you wish were different about your firm?

How is the overall WLB, benefits and general pay structure for a Manager role within the BIA team at BMS?

Is it really that difficult to get hired for a federal job? I was interviewed for a GS12 job but never heard back, they still didn’t hire anyone and I didn’t get a rejection. I applied for another GS07 job, was accepted, I took it, but I believe I can do better. I have a master’s and have extra graduate research experience. I am still applying to new jobs but I was told it is impossible to move up the grade level now. Everyone is telling me to stick with the government. What are your thoughts?

HCM / PAS / T&O/HP practitioners - are any of you members of professional organizations (ACMP, etc.)? Any recommendations?

Any change folks work at slalom? What are your thoughts on the firm? Considering moving from a smaller tech consulting firm to slalom and want an insider’s perspective. Talk about wlb, growth, type of work done, team dynamics, etc.

Anyone on pros and cons of A&M PEPI group?

Are there Christian men out there that don’t want kids?

Hello fishes, is it a red flag when I'm the ONLY one on my team who's happy with the management, meaning my boss and my boss's boss? Other than the two bosses, we have 6.

Did your agency give people the day off today for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? And either way, which agency?

Good places to scuba with lower currency value (cheaper hotels, food, etc.)?

Do employers care if you graduated from an Ivy League school?

Is there really a perk to where you graduate from?

Which is the best company for a firmware engineer?

How is everyone feeling amidst these layoffs? Hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

Can I learn Java on my own , if yes then what will be the strategy??
I'm from non IT industry and want to switch.

Just made a career pivot and accepted a job with Progressive in sales. I’ve heard more good things than bad about the company. I turned down Liberty and Allstate so I’m hoping I made the right choice. Curious if anyone works there can offer their opinion about what it’s like working for Progressive.

For the people who earned the SHRM-CP, did you feel it was worth it? I have an indirect HR position, been applying for more HR focused positions and wondering if this would help. I got the CAPM (certified associate of project management) in December, but that hasn’t really changed things. Would love some opinions before working on another certification!

How common are career changes / pivots? Can’t help but feel behind now that I’m considering a change and makes me feel alone. Not sure how to go about making the change (finance to marketing)

Tax Senior 1-->2 average raise %?

Went from 65k external audit after two full yrs to 85k associate at a midsize bank doing internal controls. Next yr ill be AVP making 115k while audit seniors are making 75k working 90 hrs a week 😂

When my counselor told me I was a 3 I said, "I would have been really surprised if you would have told me I was a 2... but I would have been equally surprised if you would have told me I was a 5."

Insight on Strategy Analytics? (Wlb, comp, exit opportunities)

Had 2 hours of billable work today 💀

So my home office is in city A and I got assigned to a job in city B. Would EY reimburse the flight if I’m flying from city C to city B?

How long after you quit before your company removes your access to your FSA card?

Does anyone have any good books or podcasts about how to develop leadership/ managing skills?

Ladies, Trying to to turn a ☘ and begin a new diet for the summer; what's your goto summer diet?

Anyone who works at Deloitte: is there anywhere I can go to find training videos for softwares used at the firm like AS2, etc?

I feel bad because I love my teams and they are the best mentors but this field is just not for me. Should I stick it through 4 projects I know the need me on for another busy season or leave.

Does anyone else work at an office where the receptionist is a gate keeper, trying to keep tabs on everyone that passes location and timing and reason?

Why do people bitch about hours here. I'm not in audit I still have worked mo6hing less than 45 QUALITY chargeable hours a week on top of PD work. Only reason we joined big4 was of accelerated growth

does booking sick date or vacation impact utilization?

I'm applying to EY Advisory Financial Services New York. Can anyone please refer an HR Recruiter or appropriate contact for this position? Thanks in advance!!!

Do Marriott Gold Elite no longer have lounge access?

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

Parking should really be reimbursed! Especially when its $20 a day.

Can't wait to walk back into work on January 3rd and hand in my notice. It's gonna be better than Christmas!!

Anyone in EY FIDS? What is your day to day like? What big cities are you in?