What to discuss/questions to ask in a comp call?

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What is your peer group, what were the metrics in those groups, where do you fall in comparison with your peers, what activities are your peers doing that are valued, where is your salary as compared to your peers, you can also ask where in the salary band you are and what is the band.

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Hi All,
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How do you approach a negotiation when you were told the salary cap at the beginning of the interview process?

Is there ever a fair reason to revisit that number?

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What's the base salary for a product manager or product owner? Just comparing myself 50k with RPU possible to 10% of base. Based in North Europe.

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User experience mgr salary? I support six product teams and eight reports. 20+ years experience

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What can bs best answer to a question why you want to switcr form one big 4 to another big4.
Definitely we cannot say salary hike. What can be best appropriate answer

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I am interviewing at another company and when they asked me what my pay expectations are, I asked them what their pay range and expectations were for this role. She let me know she was unable to tell me, yet still wanted me to give an answer. Do you believe that’s fair? How should I bring up pay expectations in my next round of interviews to ensure I am aware of what this position is offering so I don’t lowball or overshoot myself?

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I'm receiving an offer this week for a role as an integrations delivery manager. Does anyone have salary insight around a role such as this?
I honestly have no idea what I might be offered, hence my post, because there's too many variances posted online. I have cross experience in my role now, and have been with the company 7 years now. Just a different business unit and position title I'm unfamiliar with

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Doing sport strategy work that’s very interesting with good wlb. Downside pay isn’t great relative to peers at other firms or exit opps that people are leaving for. Is it worth staying to finish project and in process receive a promo to consultant? Or should I start chasing the $?

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I have got an email from IBM regarding Compensation Discussion Documents after completing technical discussion. I've competed PDM discussion as well. Does this mail mean I'm shortlisted?

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Lateraling back to Biglaw as of counsel in super-busy life science niche with 1800 billables requirement. 20+ years in practice (went to ls right out of kindergarten of course;). Position is def non-cookie cutter/lockstep so would really appreciate impressions on salary (500?) and signing bonus (?? no recruiter or referral so I’m thinking that $ at minimum on the table?). Been going round in head so long I need fresh eyes!

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Today I had a very transparent conversation with my TA Director. I was not eligible for the merit increase due to my start date. I was very open about wanting to grow with an organization and even talked about hoping that they could rectify this in someway. She mentioned that she was going to look into it with her boss to see where they can meet me at. Or do you think I overstepped the line By being so transparent about my wants for compensation and within the organization?

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What is the average TC for pharma associate directors in business roles (e.g., business development, portfolio strategy)? What’s the average timeline for promotion to director?

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Hi fellow 🐟, I am new here and looking to make friends.

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Hello there! I currently work in billing at a medical office. I got my Bachelors in Psychology a few years ago but I couldn’t find a position that seemed like a good option for me that was well paying and fulfilling. I tried working as a tech at an Applied Behavior Analysis clinic but it wasn’t a good fit. I’m hesitant to try case management or social work because I worry I won’t like it but I want to use my degree in Psychology. Does anyone have any ideas for me?

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Let's list the companies you interviewed with in the recent past (and for which position/profile)

Opening up to any questions for others :)

Let me start first -
Interviewed with a few -
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2. Pharmeasy
3. MPL

will share more as others engage.

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EisnerAmper RESIG staff 1 (fund accounting) vs big 4 international tax

thoughts? not too knowledgeable on fund accounting/exit opportunities/ etc

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asking for a friend

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Hello,
What is the average hike every year given in Deloitte India. My DI HR said average 10-15% is sure in DI and they almost pay the full overall performance bonus. Is that true? How much hike this year people got in DI and during pandemic year? Did they fire employees during pandemic?
Please share?

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I just got laid off and I just don’t know what to say “if” I ever get an interview. Any tips would be appreciated. I know when you get laid off, no one wants to hire you.

Willis Towers Watson The WTW LinkedIn posts have caught my attention. I’m looking for a change. Can anyone share about the environment of the US offices? Thank you!

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Is it just me or is this student loan forgiveness utterly insane? Why punish people who made money with their degree?

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Does anyone know about staragile or anyone have done courses in it. If yes, is it helpful?

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Is there anyone here who could refer me i am looking to grow my career in tech security i am willing learn on the job if there is such a chance given to me I have 12 years experience in sales and marketing and digital marketing .

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What is your age, YOE, TC and L/M/HCOL?

25, 3 YOE, 110K MCOL

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Anyone have any insight into KPMG raises? When will they be announced and what are %s looking like?

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I’m currently a Manager with 8 YOE, half of it in a mid-tier consulting firm and the other in a Big 4. Starting to look for an exit to industry and aiming for 220-250K base. Currently at $170K base and specializing in cyber security - is this too aggressive a target and if so, what should be my target for base + anything else (with the split)?

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Got promoted from manager to senior manager and salary increase and alleged bonus was embedded into the compensation increase of only 12% increase. Seems very low. Is this common at a mid size public accounting firm ?

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Just had a compensation discussion with my manager. I work at a big fortune 50 company. I met expectations and got back my compensation review receiving a 3% merit increase.

My boss knows I’m disappointed, and I asked to setup a follow up convo. We talked about inflation being 7.5% and I’m losing purchase power.

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Started last Jan 2021
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Accenture bonuses light despite stocks doubling!?

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