When you randomly decide you check you bag and there are 60++ people on the upgrade list for your flight to ATL so you know that you're winning 😎

Currently in Private Equity (in India), have an offer to join the PE practice of MBB in SGP. What are the exit options like? Would it help if i stayed in India PE role for a few more years and then try to move or would gaining SEA experience help get me into a PE role in SGP in a few years? Context: Hard to find growth+ tech focused PE roles in SGP at the moment & want to make a move in the next few years. Please advise.

Ok -- let's hear it. Best restaurants in ATL - go! My parents are coming to town and I want to wow them, they are serious foodies and very adventurous. Tell me your recc's!!

Wishing PDX had a bigger ad scene so I can relocate 😩 I love this city

Hi all,
Q1: Are there many onsite opportunities at EY GDS?
Q2: If yes, how is the travel policy? Basically how company supports international travel of employees?
@EY

Let’s get this bowl active and going. What are ATL fishes doing for fun this weekend?

What's your experience working with United Way?

Worth getting the Marriott bonvoy credit card with the 100k points bonus? Annual fee is $95. Already have CSR.

Does Deloitte and PWC has a dedicated app sec pen-test team? What percent of the time do you travel? Do you guys work from home or need relocation to any place in US?

Hi all - does anyone know the opportunity for travel between EY firms internationally? Currently at Deloitte by looking to move somewhere where it’s easier to do time abroad and have heard EY is better for this. Thanks in advance.

I am looking for a senior role in financial services operational risk, controls management, preferably remote, but am open to travel for 20% to on-site or at hq. Any viable leads?

Is it possible to get a Sr. Project Manager role or delivery lead at one of the big consulting agencies without having to travel an absurd amount and get paid 150k plus in total compensation?

What engineering fields have the most opportunity for someone who wants to travel as part of their job?

Ciao a tutti!

I will be visiting Milan from 15 to 17 of December. I love meeting new people, so if anyone is down for a coffee chat or a walk around the city please hmu! :)

Vacation ideas for Thanksgiving? Six of us (ages 25 to 60) and everyone’s vaccinated. Thought about going to the Caribbean but I guess it’s the wet/hurricane season at that time. We’d be traveling from LA and Chicago and it’s only for a week if that helps. Any places you’ve enjoyed during late November?

Does ZS ask for a reimbursement if an individual leaves ZS with an L1A stamped and did not travel/wish to travel?

Would it be practical to look for an apartment 10-15 kms away if the office location is Marathahalli?
Location of choice would be hebbal, thanisandra, avalahalli and other similar ones.
Would it make sense to reside in such locations and travel to work?
Would like to hear from folk who are/have done the above?

Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

Recruiter is telling me that fund administrators pay more than private funds at SM/Director levels. Are people seeing this? I always thought it was the other way around

What are the key differences in an account management role between PR firms and traditional ad agencies? Are there any major skills someone would need to build when transitioning to ad land? Or is a lot of it transferable?

Hello all,

Can we switch internally within Accenture India?
Currently I'm working with Accenture operations and I wish to move to Accenture Strategy and Consulting. Please let me know the procedure if anyone is aware of it.

Thanks!

Has anyone here participated in the year long remote year program? My company is fully remote in the US and is in general supportive of me going but concerned about local and international tax liability. Remote year doesn’t share tax advice and our HR team is small. Curious to hear from people at companies who have done it before and if there were any issues from a tax or payroll perspective. Trying to get the formal approval from my company before officially signing up, advice welcome!

I've decided to leave public for an Accounting Manager position in private. What are the different types of companies to consider and the pros/cons? What are the best ways to get the position? I'm leaning toward GL accounting at a publicly-traded company. My background is 3.5 years audit and 2.5 years technical accounting advisory.

"She's like 30, but doesn't look super old"

Interviewing for a few Snr Salesforce admin roles in Seattle region, what’s the expected TC?

How many train transfers do you do on your commute to the office (or if you’re WFH and had to go in)? I’m thinking of moving here and curious how long and complicated work commutes usually are.

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

About to start back in consulting and my IVF cycle is kicking off as well. How would you recommend broaching the topic with the lead office partner?

So embarrassed. I literally had one job to do today which was to schedule a client and give and take her paperwork when she came in. Totally called her by the wrong name today AND gave her the wrong paperwork. She was really nice about it but I feel like my boss was disappointed and I'm disappointed in myself. I don't want her to think I won't be able to keep clients straight when I start doing supervised sessions.

What is the most number of documents you’ve filed at once using Federal ECF? I had reason to look back today, and my record exceeds 170. Reaching that “filing submitted” page is a core memory at this point, but I’m sure it’s not that uncommon?

Advice: my firm incentivized associates to get licensed in fed courts - 4 fed courts for a 5k raise. They also covered the admission fee. I just accepted an offer with another firm and will be putting in my 2 weeks notice tomorrow. Is it wrong to submit an expense report for the charges I incurred related to the fed court admission fees? I didn’t plan on moving to another firm; the new firm sought me out and made me an offer - the process happened so fast. I want to be professional about this.

I feel so dumb for not knowing this answer, but what is the difference between Rule 14, Third party Complaint and Rule 20, permissive jointer? My client, defendant has an indemnity agreement with an entity that is not named in the suit and we want to bring them into the case.

Thanks for creating this Bowl. Anyone here transitioned from cost engineering into PM? I’m working a internal consulting type of cost engineer role and is seems like a good position to gain skills in that could apply to becoming a PM in the future. I have also worked in design engineering and engineering analysis roles. Have a BS in mechanical engineering and a MS in Data Analytics Engineering.

I joined an agency about 2 months ago and every single day I get more responsibilities, to the point that I don't even know what my actual job title is. I'm frustrated, to say the least.

How much better are salaries in financial services vs government on average?

Thoughts on Prosci or SHRM-SCP certification? Which would be considered more valuable or highly regarded? Currently focused on Change Management but have a HR background (industry experience / area of study in college).

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Confronting colleagues? Yes or no ? On a side note, any book recommendations for handling workplace situations

Is there a hard limit on how frequent you can apply in a year at FAANG? (For instance: Amazon, Google)

Also, how many positions are we allowed to apply?
There are just many positions at different teams right.

Hey all, new hire here! Going to receive a $250 wfh credit; any recs on what I should get to build out my home office?

I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Anyone else’s laptop log in not working?! Tried to call NSC but that’s failing too......

Looking to target PE firms as clients, need to do some research on how they work so we can speak intelligently when trying to sell operational work to them. Any book recommendations ?

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Which consulting firm has the best 401k match?

My office chair stinks even though I wash it with carpet cleaner every few weeks. Fellow 24/7 WFH workers, how do you keep your office chair clean?

i'm in Privacy at Deloitte, what other consulting firms have a comparable/ better privacy practice?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

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?

Deals strategy at a big 4 firm like PwC or a smaller VDD-focused shop like LEK?