What are the best firms for software strategy consulting and commercial DD on software assets? I know SSG is one group, BCG has a practice, other big 4 try but not sure how successful they are, could someone please help me understand who are the top player?

Biglaw parents, where do you choose to live and why? Somewhere close to work to avoid commute and spend more time with kids? Suburbs?

Style experts, Allbirds: yay or nay? Let’s hear it.

Anyone know the agency who did the Ontario workplace safety spots? Thought those were funny.

What novels do you use in your ELA classrooms? I am curious to see what everyone else is using !

When the client has a travel ban but has no problem with us traveling to them. 🙄

Hi Guys ,

My last working day in IBM was on 6th dec-2022.
When I will be getting FFS and experience and relieving letter from IBM side ???
@IBM

About to start back in consulting and my IVF cycle is kicking off as well. How would you recommend broaching the topic with the lead office partner?

Hello All,

I have recently received an offer letter from NTT data, may i know the average yearly hike and WLB.
Role: Consultant
Skill: SAP MM
Exp : 4.3 years

What are the yearly hikes for NTT consulting division?

I have got an offer from NTT managed services. Is this completely different from NTT data ?
What is the maximum salary that we can expect for soc analyst profile for a 3y exp

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

What’s the best practice for giving notice. Is it suggested to wait till the employment verification from employer abroad (from few years back. For e.g India stint) clears if rest of the background check has cleared.

Any recs for a therapist in Charlotte? Would also appreciate general tips on finding a good therapist in your area (besides asking friends)

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

What should be the most I should be spending on rent in Texas (Dallas, Houston) as someone making about 100k TC pretax?

If I ask my psychiatrist to up my dosage of Xanax will he think I’m abusing it? I take 0.5 in the mornings and sometimes I need it again in the evening after it’s worn off

Anyone with experience using a VA that serves financial advisors specifically? We are considering outsourcing some of our administrative tasks.

Any tips on how to get started on prepping for VC interviews

Has anyone heard of Incline Partners, MM exPNC PE based in PA. Recruiter reached out on LinkedIn.

PE to HF - harder than it seems?

Sales and Trading vs PE? What is comp, WLB and career trajectory like. Doing my MBA now and likely going into consulting, but not sure. Might plan to exit to PE but if S&T offers decent hours and similar pay, may just skip the whole consulting to PE business.

How is WLB at a MM fund different from a MF? I’ve heard MF are worse on average, but what makes it worse? Is it just the hours, or is the work also significantly different?

Can someone transition into PE Ops from an M&A background focused in ITDD, IT Value Creation, etc? Thank you.

I’m on the consulting side (FDD) and I’m curious if there are PE firms with good WLB. I’m happy with my pay, growth, and hours. PE interests me but I don’t understand why anyone would want to consistently work 65+ hours a week every week. What’s the appeal? Making double the pay? What’s the exit plan?

How do your exit opps differ after 4 years at MBB vs 2 years at MBB and 2 years at a UMM?

Anyone have a good PE specialist financial advisor?

Any advice for final round interviews for PE associate roles? Any unique questions you’ve seen? Any tips on how to standout?

How can you gauge whether a LMM pe shop with limited past employees has a good culture or not? I’m interviews with a few but feel like I have no clue if itll be sweaty, chill, etc. What questions can I ask to get insight into this?

Any advice for understanding whether sourcing would be a good match for your personality/innate skill set?

Im pretty extroverted, I have been told in reviews that I peak in verbal communication, and I have really loved conducting expert interviews in DDs.

However, I’ve worked some sales jobs in the past, and I had a hard time with the variability and staying positive bad times when nothing is sticking.

Any experience with HIG Whitehorse (direct lending) interviews at Analyst/Associate level?

Anyone have a contrarian opinion on a trend / investment theme going on in the private investing world, particularly tech investing? Feels like everything is painted in the “huge growing market with tons of white space” lens.

What is a % range bump you can see in comp as you progress from Associate to SA at an MM firm? How about within Associate years (A1 vs. A2)? Got an offer from a secondaries firm and curious to know what the jumps are.

Compensation expectations for VP level at 100M VC fund? 8 YOE consulting plus top 5 MBA

I am an associate at a UMM and my employment contract has a 4 month non compete (yes, even for associates) but I am thinking of lateraling. What are the implications of breaking a non compete? I didn’t say anything when I signed because I was desperate for a PE offer but it seems so unfair as I am just a lowly associate. I am not so much worried about getting sued, but about my current employer tanking my reputation if I leave and break the non compete.

Anyone familiar with Comvest Partners’ direct lending team?

How much do people make on average in VC after 2-3 years out of undergrad in MBB/IB?

Should I take this offer? Current salary: 150k at Deloitte as a manager. Offer: Well respected software PE firm in their operations group. Salary: 160k, bonus: 40k, carry: 150k