What are the signs that consulting is no longer a career for you?

Hi all, need some advice here, like a lot of others here, Google is definitely a dream company for me to work at. I come from a non-technical background, currently working as a project manager + associate product manager (20% project situation) at a SaaS company. I would really appreciate the input on my chances for a Program manager/ associate product manager role. Also, what are some of the key skills that are utilized extensively in these roles, which google considers a great asset?

Year 1: Should I be applying for analyst roles and studying for CFA if I know I don't want to stay in audit or work on getting my CPA and wait another busy season before I apply/request for transfer?

Does anyone from agency world to “cagency” world have tips on learning the consulting side? I’m finding as an experienced hire, I lack in some skills such as economics and budgeting.

Would switching from a technical project manager to a product manager be hard?

Florida CPA here with a question regarding CPA license renewal. I passed my tests sometime in February 2019 but didn’t get the official license until January 2020. What dates should I use for counting my CPEs towards the renewal?

Hello,

I am a 3rd year insurance defense attorney with product and premise liability experience. Due to long-COVID, I am likely to lose my job.

The plan is to find a government position that would involve more substantive litigation and trial work, then leverage that into the private sector a few years down the line.

Any advice would be appreciated regarding networking, where to start, etc. Thank you.

Any recommendations on books/podcasts (and other sources) about CM? Not just to expand technical skills but also soft skills and external consulting?

I'm looking to obtain my CPA license, but I've already graduated with my bachelors degree. Is there a way to pursue the eligibility without a masters degree? I only have 6 classes to put me at the 150 mark.

Hi fishes,
I have recently joined in a project as a Oracle JD Edwards finance Functional Consultant.
Is this a good ERP to kickstart your consulting career and whether there are good opportunities for this ERP in the future.

How did you come about choosing the field of engineering you are in?

Is it possible to make a transition to VC (ideally senior associate / vp role) after a two year Associate stint in MM PE? I worry that the prior interest in moving late stage will be frowned upon by early stage investors among other issues

I love what I did in physiotherapy but two years into the career im struggling to see progression or long term future satisfaction. What have people shifted to from this career?

Planning to take the CIPP and CIPM. Will be doing self-study. What is the “book” everyone refers to for studying? Is it just the “study guide” the IAPP sells? Does anyone know if the study guides and sample questions you can buy on amazon are sufficient to use for passing? Appreciate any and all advice.

I'll switch to a startup as the only data engineer and will closely work with all the Head ofs + the CTO.

Any advice/books/... on stakeholder management at that level? Especially when things fail/discussing budgets/new hires etc.

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

People who have transitioned from consulting to industry or an objectively less demanding role (i.e working 40-45 hrs a week), what makes you feel good about your decision? After a decade in client services, I’m reaching a breaking point and can’t see consulting being sustainable with a young family. But I’m so achievement-driven that I’m having a hard time taking my foot off the gas; I know seeing peers advance once I’ve stepped away will be hard. For context, I’m F and ~8 yrs away from Partner

Are there many legitimate ethical hurdles when switching from insurance defense to plaintiff’s work? I’ve always seen myself as a plaintiff’s lawyer, but ultimately took an ID job out of law school (better salary, no real opportunities at plaintiffs firms that I liked). I like what I do—so far—but I’m constantly thinking about whether the grass is greener.

I am looking to make a career change to HR. I currently make 75K as a sales and development coach. I had a recent offer for a state government position in a talent acquisition role but I’d be taking a $25K pay cut. I am extremely over qualified for the position but it could possibly be a stepping stone and gives me the time to acquire SHRM certifications and possibly start taking classes to get my MBA. My question is those currently in an HR role, would this move make sense to you?

What percentage of your income do you save, invest and spend?

I have an MHA and 4 years of management experience. I’m currently a manager, but seeking a director level position. Any advice for trying to temper my expectations? I feel like all director level positions have 5 years in the posting, but a lot of my peers with the same experience are already in director level positions. Are they just lucky? Am I jumping the gun? Do I just need to stick it out?

For those working on the PE deals side, how would your day to day be like? For instance, some exact tasks that you will be working on

If there’s any ex consultant, also wondering how it compares to consulting & what you like about your PE role

Hi All, I had joined Accenture in the month of apr 2022.. as of today my productivity i can see in portal is 97%. In the month of November how much percentage in my total var pay, i can expect to be given to me... Please share ... Ur thoughts #Accenture Accenture Accenture India @

I’m entering salary negotiations at a Fortune 500 company and am looking for trustworthy resources for salary data that I can share with the company if they ask where I got my numbers. I know Glassdoor, but what else?

If I receive an offer in Austin but end up moving to NYC in the future, does google adjust the compensation? From my understanding I will receive a lower offer based on my location but curious if they apply the same logic to moves after joining?

Anyone done work at/with USAA? Was contacted about contract subro role. Decent salary jump but want to make sure it won’t make me want to tear my hair out.

Is it mandatory for all TCS employees to WFO from November or any exemptions will be considered?

Will try to keep this short - After parents visited a few months and I visited India and left, i feel like a void, everyday i feel like a machine with my mind still back home. Though its been a month

Hi, Are there people here who have switched from being a doctor or dentist and went on and got an International healthcare management MBA (or just a standard MBA) and also have experiences from surgery/clinical side, pharmaceuticals, and bit of consulting? If yes, how was your transition? What were your starting roles and salaries? Thank you :)

Has anyone completed a UX Design certification? How did you find it and how helpful was it for your work?

Is it necessary to produce Physical fitness certificate and eye fitness certificate in the given Excel format itself? Do I need to carry the printout to doctor to fill that form?

Hi folks,
Got promoted for L4 , SIM has been raised for me. Manager and L5 approvals given. HM said its in process and will take sometime. Can someone tell me how long will this process take. Its already been 2 weeks and didn’t get any mail.

How the referral fee works in flat free arrangements? Do both parties just negotiate a case by case basis? So far I dealt within contingency based only so curious to know how it works in immigration criminal referrals. TIa

Looking for someone with sports bar/cocktail lounge investing/operations experience to co-invest in a bar that’s 0.3 miles from the new Nashville MLS soccer stadium. Message me if you are interested.

Hi, has anyone tried Rodan & Fields products or has been their consultant?

Where’s your favorite place to co-locate with your team?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Do you and your spouse go to bed at the same time? If not, what’s your bed time routine for different bed times?

At what age you don’t want a roommate anymore?

When an interviewer asks you to summarize your resume and you’ve been at 5+ consulting companies, what level do you tell the story? I want to touch on accomplishments and maybe one complicated project at each but I feel like it’s lengthy.

For implementation of a project , Is delivery important or leadership ? If only one had to be chosen rather which will you give more weightage

What would you guess is the correlation between causation and correlation? 🧐

Thoughts on LinkedIn as an exit opp in comparison of FAANG?

Anyone have any recommendations for an office chair that’s super comfortable for someone that doesn’t sit like a normal human? I always sit either cross legged, knees up, etc.

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

DeWalt vs Milwaukee tools?

Looking for a BCG or PWC Referral

Any suggestions for a winning white elephant gift?

At PwC(S&) are evaluations (career roundtables) driven primarily by utilization? How much do reinvest and snapshots play?

When did you put company email on your personal phone? First year? Second year?

Looking for help articulating / explaining how inflation has a greater impact on lower paid employees than higher paid employees. I'm having a difficult time framing the toll of a decrease to income, above fixed costs, for those who have less income than others.

Any KPMG recruiters for Advisory FS/Banking/Product? Looking to understand rehiring process and apply for rehire.

Can I use Deloitte Trips car rental discount for personal use?