What is the best exit opportunity from Big 4 consulting? Moneywise, careerwise, life/work balance.... I want it all

I’m a product designer with about 5+ YOE I’m exploring courses/programs that one could take up as a mid career professional. I have a keen interest in Service Design, Behavioural Sciences, Design Research but not very sure about the opportunities. At the same time I’m open to exploring Product Mgmnt and Data science as along with design. Any recommendations?
PS: I already have a Masters in design.

Discussion Starter: How did you get into your current career?

What is the salary range for a desinger 2 position at Microsoft?

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

Hows wlb and projects of HCL Singapore?

Hello!
I am looking for instructional designer positions. I have more than 4 years experience in learning and development with experience in Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia and storyboarding.

If anyone has openings in their company could you please refer me?
Thank you :)

Hi All,

What is the wlb in Areteans for a pega developer.

For those that are familiar with the Big 4 AAS practice, which one has the largest market in NYC/Boston? I was extend a couple of offers and am having trouble deciding which one to take. TIA.

Hey guys I have offer from cisco system and checkpoint cyber security . Checkpoint is offering x+5 in base where as cisco is offering similar amount in joining bonus. Overall per year ctc is also differs by 3 lac (y+3) in checkpoint .

So considering recession and mass layoff which one will be right option to select in terms wlb, job security and future growth .

FYI : checkpoint is starting r&d division in India I will be first person to be hired for the same role.

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How Continuum BA is different than BOA India Entity in terms of Work/Pay/WLB ? Is CBA Service based like Big4 or Captive.

Please give some insights.

What is the work that an Associate Consultant does in the Deal Advisory team? I have an interview for the same role.

Having an experience of 5.5 years in IT Procurements I have joined on a role of an Associate Manager in a renowned organization. The salary offered to me is 7.7 LPA.
I am looking for an idea about how much salary does an Associate Manager gets on this post with this much experience.
Can anyone please suggest? :)

Any good resources (books / videos ) to learn Automation Anywhere. YouTube videos are not really helpful.

Are any Consulting firms hiring H1Bs in US? Came across job postings from OW, Alix but they all mention they don't want any H1Bs. Want to move from Deloitte.

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Any Update on Hiring at Novartis? When they will resume Hiring?

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

If you were offered a job at a great agency but working on just one brand, but it was a big one like Nike or McDonalds, would you do it? Being siloed sucks, but maybe worth it for a big account?

Hi Bain’ers, It will be super grateful to know what is the entry level package for a Manager in non-consulting role e.g. PPK. For reference, YOE - 11 yrs, 34 LPA fixed is my current package, not a manager.

Package/CTC question - Hi Sharks, I am a in grown manager and believe the HRs that I have dealt with till date have lowballed me. CURRENT - Site BLR. CTC ~ 11.0 L. 5 RSUs. L4 Manager. Operations. Non tech. I believe it should be around 16L. Am I correct? Can ya'll help with the range of Pay for L4 Managers along with RSUs and joining bonuses.???

Folks onsite,

Are you all satisfied with US and USI raises?

Guys if you have any doubts feel free to reach out to me or send out a post, I'll surely try to clarify your doubts

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Does anyone here live on Vancouver Island or know about it? Worth it?

What's the best way to approach a manager about a performance review? I've been at my company for 2 years, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.

Planning on making the move to London next year from a smaller EU city. Have you got any tips or advice? What should I know before going over?

Hi! I am looking to hire 1 x Senior AD/GAD and 2 x Senior AM. DM if you are that person - or know someone who is! Thanks

Finance - Highest salary? After how many years? Is Ad better paying than typical accounting?

May not be the right bowl but I need insights. Guy likes me and vice versa, was over at my place helping with something, had a huge erection but said or did nothing. I can’t figure out why..

Hi Fishmates! Anyone working at VMware wishing to help me out with a referral? Thank you so much in advance!

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To the moon…Oh I mean back to earth. Sigh 😞

Started my day with a good ole “Well this is how we’ve always done it” after suggesting a process improvement.

So 👏 thankful 👏 only 👏 managers 👏 get 👏 to 👏 make 👏 decisions👏

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If I have access to both to buy through Fidelity, any reason to choose IVV vs VOO? Why do you pick one over the other?

What wine is everyone pairing with their Turkey dinner this Thanksgiving?

Investment gurus - Appreciate pointers for resources (books, blogs, videos etc.) to read up on investment strategies. Just getting started and could use all the help. 🙏

RIP Hank Aaron ⚾️

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

Anyone here taken a career break (6 months or more? How hard was it to get a job again? Did you have to explain why you took a break? Any other cons I should be aware of?

KPMG US announces deep pension and 401k benefit cuts. And no raises unless your one of the few being promoted.

Both my parents are starting to have some medical issues and its really becoming something super stressful and anxiety provoking. I love my parents a lot and even small things really scare me and make me worried. I’m not sure how to deal with the feelings and stress

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

For McKinsey PEI (power round), should my stories be around 5-6 minutes containing a good level of detail, or really generic (~2 minutes) and just let the interviewers ask me questions on what they feel are most important to them? I’m really eager to present the details because I think these are elements that can show my fit with the company well, but am hearing some people say that >2 mins people get lost. But some details are important to provide background (industry specific)…

A is for Accenture

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

I do believe EY is d kindest when it comes to putting people first.Thank U Kelly.Resume travel based on CDC & facts, no layoffs in foreseeable future, extending trust when wfh& personal accountability

This just in: Uncle Ernie telling us how shitty of a year we had and that they're stripping our firm-wide holidays so that we can be utilized more and reach our vision 2020 goals!

If anyone needs a referral to KPMG, reach out to me on DM!

Got contacted by Alvarez & Marsal for healthcare director role but know nothing about this firm. Any insights would be great.

What should I be doing to make myself more marketable for a future switch from federal to commercial consulting? Is there anything I should be doing currently while I’m federal to improve my exit opportunities?

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Anybody else love the TV show shark tank? If so, two questions. 1: who is your favorite shark and why? 2: Favorite product you’ve bought after seeing it in the tank (just tried the poppi vinegar drink and it’s great!)

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?