What’s something you wish you would have understood earlier in your career?

Anyone here who considered/worked in consulting (MBB/T2) before law school? What was the reason you decided to commit to the law route given fairly similar pay yet arguably better WLB, exit ops, and more stimulating work?

i’m in a pickle

i have a job where the work is okay, but i cannot stand my coworkers. there’s been so much undermining and rudeness that, even though we’re in a slower slow time, i have so much built up resentment i still don’t like my job.

i also don’t like the permanently remote nature of the job (wasn’t remote when i joined), and feel like im getting pigeon-held into low value work (compliance, provision, fixed assets etc.)

am i reacting too emotionally for wanting to leave?

How is the appraisal cycle and promotion policy in IBM and how much will it take to be promoted next level if you join IBM as an experienced at 6B level?

How will supply chain consulting fare during an economic turndown? Feel like I’ve been in pretty high demand lately, but it’s all been focused on managing extreme growth. Scared for the future ahead.

How to switch from mainframe to other technology. 6 yoe

Hi everyone, I am currently an Audit A2 with my CPA, but I do not believe Public Accounting is for me. I want to be able to spend more time with family/ friends and my fiancé.

How hard is it to pivot to a financial analyst role or a Controller/CFO role? Is it practical and if so will it provide good upward mobility ($$$) and a better work life balance than PA?

Switching from .net to Java is good or bad after having 7 years of experience in .net?

Looking to transition to cloud computing sales. I have a 20 year sales history in IT sales but I have never sold any cloud computing products. Would any of the free certifications help ?

Hello Friends,

Just need some advice
Currently I am working as QA in automation, yoe : 5.10, but I feel being in QA field wont take me long in career, after 8-9 years I dont know what else is left to learn in this specific domain. You start shifting towards non technical side and become managers at early stage in your career.

I am looking for domain change and confused between two:
1)Data engineer (azure)
2)Devops

Which career path would be good to be relevant in IT for long technical career?

Thoughts on Bain Advanced Analytics Group (AAG)? Can this career track lead to becoming a Partner?

For someone wanting to learn more about data analytics, what are some good podcasts/reads about the topic?

How to make a leap from UI/UX into product design? What skills should a PD have? I have 5 YOE and I still feel like a junior. I have a good eye for visual design, but I'm a bit scared of the business strategy, analytics and testing part. Where do I start to learn those skills? I know the basics of testing and conducting workshops, but I don't know how to develop those skills further. My company focuses on UI and I haven't been lucky to land a PD job. Do companies really look for those skills?

Thinking about changing paths but this will likely result in a pay decrease. Any advice for people in this position?

Should I quit Big4 to become a medical doctor?

Hii Guys,

Am planning to go for AWS Devops professional certification exam i need some tips and if you guys any resource kindly share here :)
Thanks in advance!!

How are document review attorneys looked upon by law firms and is this a good career to pursue?? Doing this for deloitte now but not sure what will actually come of it.

Hi all, thinking of starting a PM training classes for aspiring PMs.

This wont be a udemy or coursera thing. It would be online where I would have classes where I can interact with students and give them real world project guidance that is

If you were considering training to be a PM would you consider this. If you are a current PM would have considered this?

What are the prospects for this?

I’ve worked in Management Consulting for around 5 years. Been looking for exit ops working closer to content/releases at music labels (WMG, SME, UMG) for the past year but it’s so hard to get my foot in the door without significant past music experience 😭 Anyone have any advice, or potential contacts?

Hi all,

I work as a membership manager in a tech-related, non-profit startup.Main tasks are taking care of members activities (newsletters, webinars, surveys, CRM - but not directly sales) and at the same time I am kind of a IT project manager without IT background, I design with an IT agency members experience with different tools (members platform, crm workflows etc). How could I boost my career towards the IT project manager role?

Hi everyone - We are thinking of changing our wedding photographer after unsatisfactory engagement photos and unsatisfactory communication (unresponsive after multiple attempts). We paid a $450 retainer which we know will be not refundable. However, we are not sure about other liability as we read our contract and found these 2 clauses (in comments). Please advise! Definitely not happy with her and would like to switch to another one but also want to make sure we make the right move. Thanks!

Hi All, Can anybody please give me some insights into AVP-ITAO role Deutsche Bank in terms of: 1. Type of Work 2. Work Life Balance 3. Work Culture 4. Long Term planning

Hi! Does any one know if their firm is still hiring entry level/associate positions?

Split classes take away joy! We have 6-7 classes at each grade level and they split 1-2 into the remaining 5 so we can have a 5 day schedule. Big classes plus the classroom culture homeroom teachers work so hard to achieve are ruined. Advice? (Plus we are told to "not be negative" by admin.)

Curious how typical it is to feel extreme imposter syndrome as a 1st year...I’m a few weeks in at a biglaw firm and for the first time in my life I feel like everyone else is running laps around me...I’m not getting a lot of work but I’m second-guessing myself on nearly everything I do...is this normal?

Wait so is the air fryer actually healthy... cuz I’ve been trying to think what has changed from my regiment to make me gain weird weight...and I’m like hold up

Hi All
Which platform is best to connect with Palo Cortex XSOAR professionals in India

Who got email for resuming work from office.

Hi all,
Can someone pls explain and give numbers for the cost of living and salary for a fresher with 2 years experience in design (other fields eg.s also welcome) in US, UK and India. I understand the figures would depend on the city but I'm looking for average. I plan to use this info to decide and plan for my masters abroad in terms of breakeven, etc.
Thank you

I am a python developer having package of 18lpa
Should I switch to a data analyst ? Or continue to work as a python developer

Hi - is anyone aware of hierarchy and CTC range in BDO India - Mumbai (taxation) and EY India - Mumbai (Taxation) for Senior Manager to Partner level. A friend is looking for it for job offer negotiations

Looking for folks who can refer for Energy and Utilities space for Consultant/Senior Analyst designation. For BCG, McK, Bain for India location. Any leads are appreciated

Hi Fishes,

How much hike relaince jio gives to employees every year?

Any take on culture of MS Menlo?

Hi,
What's the pay range for a business analyst at 502 level in JP Morgan?
YOE = 1.7 years and Last CTC = 10.5
How much should I be asking the HR?

I've been approached to advise a SAAS startup, series B roundwise, with a 4-5 hours per week expectation max. How would you figure out how much equity ask for (company is valued at 54m USD)?

What was your first job? Any advise on how to deal with pressure at work?

Anyone here own multi unit rentals as a source of supplemental (or main) income? Looking to enter the space and would appreciate any wisdom/learnings you may have to share 🙏🏼

Great discussion board

Curious what a Partner’s bonus range looks like, cash comp and RSUs

Hi partners, what’s your forecast for the consulting business in 2023?

Partners, a program manager running a large, newer account (with a lot of potential) is rolling off, and I have been asked to be the replacement. Any advice for taking over a new team at a new client?

Wife and kid are going to be out of town for the next 2 weeks. Instead of wasting time, I’d like to do something productive. What would you do if you have say 3+ hours a day. Maybe self help, wealth creation type books, work out daily, take care of some things around the house.

Partners, what's something you know now that you wish you knew when you were a Sr. Manager?

How are partners taxed?

Question on generalist vs specialist path to becoming a CXO at a tech company!! I am in mid-40s, work for FAANG at senior level in sales role with a TC of $500K. Not a VP or CXO yet, and that's where I want to go as the next step in my career. Over the past 25 years, did sales (10-12yrs), delivery(5-8yrs), Strategy & ops (1yrs), and Product mgmt. (1-2yrs). I still believe need to sharpen my skills, so focusing on transferring to S&O or Prod mgmt. role in my current company. Makes sense?

Hi Partners! Last year when there was no bonus etc, it was my best year in EY and I actually made more money at EY compared to my previous years or this year(including the bonus and raise this year). Also keep feeling like I have been taken granted and not valued. I also don’t feel mentally challenged with what I am actually doing, just burning out. Want to have this conversation with the team. Any tips?

At what level did you enter your firm and what was your time to partner?

Also, do you have kids, and did you feel that delayed your time? If so, by how much?

I’m currently a 5th year senior manager at EY - and the path to PP seems to be an uphill battle with very limited slots available in next few years- primarily because we hired many DAPs last year. With my desire to make partner, I’m considering to make the move to ACN- what level can I reasonably come in at? I know there are many factors but curious of everyone’s perspectives.

In the US partnership, do you get your capital back upon retirement - assuming you are fully vested? So is that one time payment in addition to the pension?

EY MD 🐠 , I’m a newly promoted MD and have a few questions on comp timelines I’m hoping you can help answer since there have been 0 comms to MDs on this 😔:
1. I’ve heard we don’t find out new salaries until mid-Aug with others below PP. Given others new comp doesn’t start until Oct, do you know if that’s when our new comp starts too even though our new titles are already effective?
2. Does the MD rating/comp timeline continue to follow the timeline for others going forward after the first yr?

Any partner looking for a mentee? I’m two years out of college and just started with a new consulting firm. Would appreciate any insight. Thanks!

Partners - need some input on how to handle and voice discomforts to my leadership - type of work, team, and comp

Going into partner round at my absolute dream firm - what’s your best advice to do well at the partner round?