Why do so many 🐠 seem to hate the profession but continue to do it? I personally have no complaints and feel privileged to be able to do what we do. Plenty of ppl would kill to be in our position.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

People like to vent, which this app is primed for. I love my job, love what I do, the skills I build, etc. does that mean I love every single aspect every single day? No. Fishbowl is the community outlet - not many people have friends/family who understand the frustrations of our jobs so it’s easiest to dump here.

likefunnysmart

In all honesty I feel like that’s a lot of people in a lot of professions - we just don’t hear about it.

like

It's like the people with good customer service never leave reviews but once you have bad customer service you post on any platform for everyone to see

like

Lack of transferable hands-on skills to industry, fear of taking a comp hit to change, lack of courage to make a substantial career change, addiction to points and expense accounts.

like

tl;dr
We are whores

funny

💸🤑💸

like

It’s kind of like getting addicted in an abusive cycle: you get in, kind of enjoy some parts of it but hate others. You start to get it & get a rush from it. Eventually you become immune to the bad parts and don’t know how to live without this go, go, go lifestyle and soon enough you realize you’re in too deep.
Getting out becomes scarier than staying in and voila you’re a MD.

likefunnysmart

So Stockholm syndrome?

like

You an analyst?

like

My thinking exactly. Or a partner who thinks we should be grateful :)

like

We are all whores

likefunny

People like to complain.

like

for me it’s because I moved to consulting from industry at age 45 for nice 60% salary increase and now in 7th year so seems like I just need to gut it out 3 more years. 55 = 2 pensions all be them modest so I can go work at a local bakery

like

Money

like

I am good at this job but I feel my time is wasted in this position and I’m not reaching my full potential. The reason why I’m still here is that on a work visa, I almost have no leverage to leave because very few other industries are sponsoring; save for a few tech firms. Even then, the skills I have from consulting are not entirely suited for tech. While executing my long term plan, which make take years, it gives me some comfort complaining about the job

like

P1 ... exactly. Some days I feel like if I stop and slow down for a week I’d never be able to be at peak performance again.

like

“A million girls would kill for this job” -devil wears Prada. Still doesn’t mean we won’t complain haha

funny

Prestige

It’s not funny anymore man leave us alone

likefunnysmart

Might just be me but I like the consulting lifestyle and most of my colleagues, don’t like the work load or stress though. I take work home all the time and even when I’m not working, I find my brain subconsciously worrying about things I may have missed. Not sure if the pay I get is good for the actual hours I spend.

It's just until I find a real job

I enjoy my job! It checks a lot of boxes in terms of interesting work, great colleagues, pay & perks, prestige, etc. and I recognize that I’m in a fortunate position

Even so, it’s nice to have an avenue to complain, relate, and ask questions when needed! 😛

Golden handcuffs. 👐🏻

Salary plain and simple

Related Posts

Hello Guys,

I am looking for opportunity as Business Support Operations Manager Or Operations Manager(non technical). I have total 13 years or experience in Manufacturing and backend operations.
It will a great help if you can refer me for the suitable role. Let me know how and when can we connect and I will share my resume with you.

Thank you in advance

like

Azure wfh jobs opening ?
I have experience of total 6 years with almost 3 years in cloud ..

EY what are you hiring in? Trying to break in.

like

Considering an exit to a startup that just completed a solid series B. They’re willing to provide competitive comp package and surprised how large the base is for a startup. Has me concerned about being on the high end and being the first person that comes to mind when it’s time to pinch a few pennies or clean up the books ahead of future rounds/IPO. Valid concern or am I overthinking it?

like

63k salary for a HR Coordinator role in nyc … is this fair? I feel like I am just scraping by… and they haven’t started taking out deductions for my 401k/pension yet. Plus side benefits are great and I pay nothing!!

like

Hey guys
Is
Salesforce hiring for platform solution engineer for mulesoft in canada, I see lot of opening but not getting any call.any reason
My skill set and resume is definitely a close match

likefunny

My last working day is 17th October. BoA joining date is 9 November. Offer received, HR mentioned bvg check takes time in BoA so Joining date is this late.

I'm worried if there is been any instances of Opening Freezed or any other reason to not on-board ?

Appreciate your thoughts on this.

like
like

How much is the average pay for AVP role in standard chartered Chennai?

like
like

Question re: salary. I’m thinking about accepting an offer at a small (4-6 attorneys) transactional firm. I would primarily be working on NDAs for clients. The role sounds great (no billable hours, fully remote, flexible hours/ can work from anywhere); however, the salary is $70K. I’m a new attorney, with only one year of experience. Does this salary seem low? If so, any advice on what someone in my position should ask for?

like

Anyone a global product lead at @google in the sales group? Interested in the role and would love to hear more

like

Hello!
Would anyone let me know an approx TC for an associate 2 or 3 in a top tier bank in London? (Trading or sales role)

like

I got to know someone thru work, and flirted a bit over 1 week. Then we never spoke again because of work geography. He reached out this week after 9 months+ asking for a visa sponsor to take a vacay in my country (given mobility restriction these days), and asked me to hook him up with a business visa referral letter thru my connections. He also said he’s coming with gf. I said im happy to write him a personal reference letter, but wont be able to get him a business one. Is this rude?

like

A lot of folks, this bowl included, are getting a reality check at the moment, which i think is good for learning experiences. Can’t call yourself an “investor” but the second you see a position fall +20-30% start to question or panic sell. However, if this is you, and your equity position was initiated off a whim or a blind recommendation, I struggle to feel any sympathy lol especially if you were someone buying stocks (MGNI for example) when they were approaching ATH

like

Whats is the maximum salary I could negotiate for the Senior Engineer role. Also how much if have an counter offer 16.5 LPA.

like

Hell Sharks,

Since we all are working in SAP, can we all share our CTC, YOE and sap module so that we all will have idea of current market trend.

likesmarthelpful

Hi all,
I am leadin the business development in background verification industry and have good strategic experience in marketing and business, can someone suggest me any relevant opening or opportunity with any of the background verification company

like

Hiring managers in the USA.

What are you looking for in a candidate?
What skills? What are the must haves??

Thank you!

likeuplifting

What’s your firm’s position with regard to the regulation of the CFP standards coming Oct 1st?

like

More Posts

Pharma Advertising Regulatory Manager vs Pharma Brand Manager?

like

Is MBB Europe is cutting people at year end review due to pandemic, as some other T2 firms?

like

What does it take to transition from Tech to Digital?

like

I am having difficulties getting my (Return on ad spend) column displaying correctly. The source data is shown in currency but on the pivot table I am only seeing count and percentage options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Post Photo
like

Hello! I’ve been working as a photographer for 15 years both as an employee and a freelancer. I started working full time with my current company a year ago. They’ve just offered me a new position: Creative Services Manager (in house for 4 related brands). I have no official experience in this field and had never heard of it before but feel like it will essentially be a creative director. I will also maintain the photography duties for the time being. Any idea what salary I should ask for?

like

Thank you to the woman on the SWA flight who took a stand against dogs on planes!

like

Hello,
I recently graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with Data Science major. I’m looking for Data Analyst / Data Scientist positions. Could anyone provide me referral?
Thanks

like

Any other jr art director annoyed with their copywriter working half the hours for equal pay?

No? Just me? 🙄

like

My h1b expires in 24 days. The lawyers are filing on premium processing while taking there sweet ass time filing for the extension. What happens if they don’t file it in the next 9 days?

like

Anyone buy clothes on eBay and have tips on what to look out for in terms of scams? Want to buy a used Barbour Beaufort

Fellow consultants, can you please react to this post so I can get dm privileges? I appreciate it

likesmartfunnyhelpful

Wow had our first zoom call with the client today and 😍😍😍. Husband-me-up PE daddy 😍😍. Have you ever worked with a sexy af client?

likefunny

What are the key skills required to transition to digital? I’m looking to make the move

like

How do you deal with passive aggressive male managers who exclude you from opportunities because they’re pissy about something (but you don’t know what)?

like

Hello Fishes, what is the Level and salary break up for Operations Manager - Natural Offshoring (Catalog Manager 2) in Bangalore

like

I am starting at Accenture next week! I just ordered my welcome kit from an email invite. Anyone know what’s in it?

like

Thinking to apply to MBB and Looking for a casing partner. DM me please.

like

If you move UK to US, do you have to take the Finra exams for IBD or do the FCA qualifications translate?

like

How common is it for someone to become an AE without ever being an SDR?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

You know you're a consultant when...

like

Are there any consulting firms where Partners still have a bar and drink scotch in their office?

likefunny

what is typically consiered a good annual return for investing in stocks

like

And with that mouse click, the 6 figure student loans are paid off. F you Fedloan, and all of your BS over the past 3 years. Freedom!

likeupliftinghelpfulfunnysmart

TFW someone you don't know requests to connect on LinkedIn and when you accept, you are bombarded with their bi-minute updates, shares, likes, and comments. #active 😐

like

Strangest thing that you’ve found left in the hotel room from the previous guest

like

Can you get fired from underperforming on first engagement? Been on the project (very understaffed) for 3 months and although I don’t think I’m doing poorly, the thought just crossed my mind.

like

When your front-line clients send you a Snapchat of them singing Ke$ha's "Prayer" song with modified lyrics describing the shittiness of your tools

likefunny

McK, BCG & Bain employees - can people give updated base + bonus + profit sharing equivalent for post-undergrad level to PL/EM/M level

likehelpful

Ideally, at what level would a person with a SW Engineering degree, 3 years industry experience, 2 years MBA and 2 years Consulting experience be?

like

I'm looking to pivot from consulting into tech. I've gotten lots of interesting from tech companies on the ops side but am much more interested in product management.

Any advice on books or courses to help make the transition? I'm struggling to land PM interviews at companies that aren't tiny startups :(

like

Are utilization targets (%) always based on 40 hrs/wk, I.e 90% utilization = avg 36 billable hrs/wk?

like

Can you pay for Invisalign with your HSA?

like

A bowl for "thirsty" consultants on travel a good idea or nah? Kind of like that movie about an elite hook up ring for working professionals who don't have time to date

like

I want to get my PhD, but all of the programs I want require a full time commitment for the first year. What are my options? Is a sabbatical an option? Or would I have to straight up resign? Utilization notwithstanding (I’m a GPS consultant)…is it possible to go part time? I completed my master’s full time while a full time Deloitte consultant. I know school can be done, but for PhDs they usually want you to also work as a TA. Additionally, I am not interested in online programs.

like

EY-Parthenon , EY fishes is TAS (Transaction advisory part of EY or EY-P? Can you shed some light on the compensation range for Director role? I have 14 years experience and currently at Director level. Thank you.EY EY-Parthenon

like

Anyone at Deloitte know how to view utilization?

like

Any 🐠 at #HRTechConf?

like

This scene from Indian Matchmaking has its own fanbase

Post Photo
likefunny

Booz Allen Singapore office is closing. Riyadh has downsized. Abu Dhabi laid off all cyber employees. Are Dubai and Lebanon next?
How does this fare for the firm’s commercial and Intl ambitions?

likefunny

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal