What does the individual contributor mean in Oracle consulting practice? Is it better to start at IC 3 with 6+ years of experience as principal consultant?
What’s the designation hierarchy? Currently at big 4, is it worth the jump?

Becoming less and less interested in continuing with the CPA exam. Staff 2 studying for a year with 0 exams passed. What're my options without finishing? I don't think I will actually be able to pass.......

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

How long did it take you to find the right position the first time you went in-house? I am 5 months into it and regretting turning down the (lowball) offer I got a couple months ago.

I am considering uprooting my family and moving to TN for a better quality of life. I am having one heck of a time trying to find a new job while states away, while working full time. Does anyone have any pointers? The thought of this move makes me wish I could just quit now.

Trying to figure out from a client relations perspective how much I need to be fluent in Google Analytics and the planning and buying process of paid media: social and search.
I want to be more fluent and speak eloquently about it so that I am well rounded in my role.
My current position doesn't allow for any hands on experience. Any advice would be appreciated in terms of how to gain the experience or course recommendations.

Looking to take the CISA exam. I have over 5 years of audit experience. How long do you think it’d take to study? Also, what study material should I use? Any good boot camps you’d recommend?

Recently got my CPA license in August & considering leaving public accounting for Industry. Should I expect my new role to pay for my CPA license renewals/AICPA membership/CPE classes? These things add up &I feel like should be considered when transitioning. Thoughts?

Considering switching careers:

I got hired straight out from college 5 years ago from a small CPA firm and have worked in Tax ever since. Lately, I feel like this is not what I'm actually into. What else I can do with my Accounting degree?

My passion is Real Estate and Interior Design, love Managerial Accounting, I can sit for hours analyzing data, I also have a degree in Supply Chain Management.

My passion cannot feed my family but I've been burned out so much after years in Tax. 😞

Hope all are safe!
Currently 5YOE in Mainframe Domain. Serving Notice period with 24 days left and Currently learning AWS cloud practioner from udemy(Stephane) and planning to do certification on that within next two weeks. Will it be possible for me to clear interviews saying 2YOE in Aws with a new profile in last two weeks of NP to enter into Aws cloud domain?
And could you please tell how the questions will be for 2 year experienced.

I feel like I’m overlooked a lot because I like to think that my work stands for itself — so I tend not to network as much. Does anyone have any tips on getting better about putting yourself out there? Any tips greatly appreciated (just a bit tired of losing to the extroverts in 2021 still)

Is anyone here a PMP? I want to set goals for myself and maybe become a PMP but I’m not sure if it’s the right step and what it would entail. Any help and insight to being a PMP would be great

WFH Vs WF Office Vs Hybrid, Which one should you take?
If you are fresher, go for a WF Office setup. You will learn things beyond your work. In the initial phase of of your career, one needs to focus more on learning than on comfort. The interactions at office, meeting with collegues, conversations at the cafeteria, sense of responsibilty, the need to walk up on time to reach office etc will shape you for better.

Once you have a work experience of few year then any setup is fine. Go for WFH.

I'm considering switching my practice from tax to exec comp so that I can work remotely indefinitely. If I dislike it, do you think it would be difficult to switch back? I'm a 4th year that works in biglaw.

Hello fellow introverts! How is 2022 treating you all so far? I am eagerly seeking for an exit out of consulting :)

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Hi helpful Fishies, I’m looking to pivot to a tech sales role after 3 years in consumer goods as an account manager and would love to get your advise on the following:

1) what are some roles that I could apply for, 2) expected salary package, 3) any hard certifications required

What do you think about Vice President who forgets what’s discussed in the last meeting and have to start the business story from the scratch again? Attending a meeting unprepared every time. I don’t know where he uses his brain for. So uninspiring.

Have any of you moved to PE for a slight pay decrease from the crazy banking comps last year?

What is the mean salary for a Project Manager in Italy?

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Does studying for top consulting firms’ case interviews help in any way for interviews with other firms (e.g., FAANG case interviews) ?

Has anyone made the jump to work as a
fund accountant? Need some info (is
there a busy season, what are the hours
like, workload?) any info would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you

I pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

My agency doesnt use briefs to kick off any projects... Is this normal for an ad agency? They JUST got this account a couple months ago and it’s a huge account. Should I be concerned?

Hy Team,
How easy for developers to get on-site opportunities being mobile app developer?

Is fruit really bad for you? I’m having a hard time with the concept of no fruit while on Keto. If I introduced fruit back into my diet, does that defeat the purpose of Keto?

Is it common to need to do a mock case presentation for an entry level/early career interview?

Private Dog parks are the next wave of service start-ups? I'm so confused

Where’s the best place to live if you’re looking to secure an entry-level position working in PE? Don't have a family, really kind of willing to try anywhere at this point.

Hello Friends,

I have completed R1 and R2 rounds in KPMG global services for CIO Advisory team. Profile is shortlisted and received mail to send documents for releasing offer. Role interviewed for "Consultant/ Assistant Manager".

Tech stack: Cloud Architect (GCP and Azure)YOE: 11 yearsHolding offer: 28 LPA (fixed)

Kindly suggest what's the range I can ask with KPMG.

Difference between Vodafone India services and Vodafone Intelligent Solutions? Are these two different companies?

I JUST LANDED A PHONE INTERVIEW WITH GOOGLE!!! can I get some google phone interview tips, advice, etc.? (Forever grateful) 🙏🏾

Can I use the booking service to book flights for a significant other?

Is 108k base salary for a promotion to consultant in CMT - Oracle a low number?

What metrics do you use to gauge your health? Don’t see a doc nearly enough and given the lifestyle curious to know what folks track

Sheraton bed or the Westin bed in terms of good night sleep? In other words, If you had to buy one which one would you go for?

For people in consulting - do you often read books about project management and motivation? Would appreciate your recommendations (preferably the ones with more than one thought for the whole brick of text 🤨).

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

How hard is it to get into m&a how hard is the work? Always been good at math so I actually don’t mind the repetitive work. Finance degree but have been doing software implementation digital type cons

Does EY provide tuition reimbursement / MBA sponsorship? I know Deloitte has GSAP, but I wasn’t sure if EY has something similar. If so, what are the requirements?

So I met this new associate who is constantly bragging about being part of Berkeley Consulting while in undergrad. I finally asked him today “what exactly is that?” Am I alone here?

Have you ever been chewed out?

Why does it seem most people always want to switch to something else, e.g another group, another client, another company? Is anyone satisfied with the status quo?

How do you find time to look for new jobs if you consistently work 70-80 hour weeks?

Applied for a position 1,5yrs ago, got the job but turned it down. Really liked it but didn’t make financial sense. Kept good relationship with the HR person but since then she’s left the firm. (Cont)

I just connected some dots and got a colleague off the bench and on some billable work. What a great feeling! 🤓

Anyone have experience following a keto diet as a vegetarian?

Thought on Slalom Consulting? Culture?

What does bench life look like for you?
For me a typical day looks like this
9 am- sign in and check emails
930-11 : look for a new job
11-2 lunch and nap
2-3 : sometimes meetings, mostly begging people for billable work
3-4:30 - proposal work if I have it or more job hunting
5-9pm family time and dinner
10-3am - netflix, videogames, cry myself to sleep

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

What do you want to accomplish in your career in 2019? After a 35+year career, I will be happily retiring 😎