Would you say being a partner is more demanding than being an industry exec?

New to SCNO, any tips for how to succeed, growth areas and anything else?

What are the exit opportunities for digital consulting if product management recruiting doesnt go well?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

Hi all, I am a renewable energy m&a professional with experience executing buy and sell side m&a transactions on behalf of institutional and strategic clients. I would like to make a move out of Big D to experience working for another firm in this space. Does anyone have any idea which firms have a strong presence in this space / I should potentially consider working for in my job search?

Hi, I need some guidance please help

I am a developer with 6+ yrs of experience in dynamics CRM. Is it a good decision to learn data engineering and switch the domain.?
I mostly have experience in building ssrs reports n customisation in dynamics CRM.
Or learning power bi and switching into data analytics is a good way to start.
I have interest in database so considering data engineer.
Please give your suggestions

Thanks

Is there such things as FP&A positions in Big 4? If so, are there better times to make the change than others (I.e. at senior vs manager)? I’m currently in FP&A and looking to work at a Big 4, or another company that offers the ability to move abroad. My current company and many others I know about do not offer the mobility to do so until much later, which is not what I want. Thank you.

Can any BCG 🐠🐠 share your experience working in federal/social sector? As younger staff, is it at all possible stick to to projects in these sectors?

Anyone have the CFF from the AICPA and willing to share their studying/exam experience? Curious about required effort, study plans, exam structure, overall opinions of the cert. Thanks!

Starting to interview at VCs and HFs - any advice? Three years in PE under my belt.

Recently got a contract job at Facebook NY. I’ve mostly only been a FTE for the entirety of my career, so a bit nervous as I want to eventually be offered FT but feeling a lot of pressure to perform for the next 5 months to prove my worth. At some point it will surely get exhausting. Any tips for how to deal with this? Also curious to know what a mid-level PM normally gets paid as a freelancer?

Any advice on transitioning from a Wealth Management Role to something more analytical? Preferably private equity or investment analysis/due diligence. Have about 4 YOE, located in Boston

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Hello, Partners. Can anyone recommend fantastic courses, videos or training for a new manager like myself? I’ve come from a tech background and looking to be C-Suite

Hello fishes,

Sap basis is better for future or should I move to web development??

Pls share your views.

I have total experience of 3 years in sap Basis and I'm currently at 10.5 LPA.

Switching to web development is good decision???

I was passed up for a promotion after 1.5 years at the agency/in the role despite consistently great feedback and was told that I just needed more time in role. A guy with my experience level was....

Which is the better career route, investment banking or law? Which one has more opportunities?

Hi all! I recently finished my Masters in Biology. I worked on a few studies with human subjects as well as animal work. I am hoping to get a job in clinical research as either a CRC or CRA. I previously worked at a doctors office as a care manager for 4 years, but outside of my academic work I don’t have experience in research. What advice do you all have for entering the field in my position?
Thanks!!

I know the deadline for snapshots was 11/1. Has anyone heard when we may be hearing of results? I’m assuming later December but I’ve gotten a few hints I’ll have a strong case for SA.

Any info on when the discussions for mid-year promotion are happening? I understand that ppl will get to know between November 11-15.

Once we get a few more members I had the following ideas for speakers:
1. OBGYN specializing in menopause/HRT from Duke University
2. Nutrition Counselor
3. Anxiety Coach
Does anyone have other ideas? Please let me know!!

Has science shaped the way you care for yourself and/or your family?

Moving to San Antonio from Austin. Will be In Office 3 days a week near Sea World. Married with a 1 year old and active dog. We love good food and being active... Where should we live? Any other suggestions. As a reference we lived in the 04/Soco area for 6 years.

Is it just me or does anyone else know or have an inclination that their employer committed fraud after receiving PPP loans during COVID pandemic?

What kind of sectors does Accenture S&C deals into How is customer service and sales strategy team within Accenture s&c

Is PE Ops a good starting point if you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and prepare for your own start up?

ZS hiring for multiple roles... DM in case of any referrals!

Steve Wozniak isn't afraid to critique Apple devices, and said he couldn't tell the difference between the newly released iPhone 13 and its predecessor, the iPhone 12.

Hi anyone from india offered and visa process started. If yes please share offered date, PWC contacted date, cos received date, biometric date, visa stamped date. It will be helpful for the people who apply from India. Right now there is an delay in process, so sharing the details will highly helpful to others. Please!

Any minority lawyers in here that were blacklisted from big firms for a time gap or after layoff? How did you move forward?

Can someone transition into PE Ops from an M&A background focused in ITDD, IT Value Creation, etc? Thank you.

Fedloan servicing's stopped interest payments until Sept due to CARES. I'm a recent grad with more loans than most. Would you continue manual payments on the principle or invest that money? ~$300/mo.

I just took a leadership role in industry after 5 years in advisory (industry hire). Partners, any tips for the transition? What have you seen your clients do well/poorly during big career moves?

Partners/Principals - how do you focus and continue to work at the same rigor, if you have made your numbers or 75% of your numbers? Do you take it easy or continue to grind/ work long hours as usual?

Partners, what's been the impact to ongoing sales conversations? Do you think we're all screwed for the year?

What was the first thing you did once you become partner? I am assuming heavy pressure on selling more than what you were selling before?

How early in someone’s career do you generally identify if a homegrown person is partner material or not? M and up or earlier?

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

Just heard FY23 partners at PwC are getting only 40 shares vs.60 last year. Looks like new partners are being shown the middle finger by Tim Ryan in favor of increasing stock price and getting more catalyst hires. Sucks!!

Question for some of the senior partners on this bowl: do you mind sharing what does the the top end of partner comp look like? Is it like 2-3M annually? And how many years it took you to get there after becoming partner?

Great discussion board

Big4 partners, do you feel the journey has been worth it when gauging by the variables of money, family, sphere of influence, and happiness? Or industry still seems more alluring? Thanks for your wisdom.

@Partners - how much money do you need to invest I to the firm to get your partner share?

D 🐠, what was your take home in first year as principal? I assume you all get roughly 350 units and have to finance your buy in. What does that leave for your monthly draw? And after your insurance?

Partners with kids and a working spouse, how do you manage? Is it realistic for both people in the relationship to work full time long term? How do you keep marriage going and career progressing?

For those who were promoted to partner from senior manager at EY - did you still receive your yr end bonus for your last SM yr?

PwC is getting a lot of hate out there :(

So, Partners... What's your spending breakdown like? Curious to see what expenses y'all have. # of yrs as Partner may also help.

Thanks for sharing! Again, just for fun and curiosity.

How do you identify potentials in people?

Does the concept of local and high value role exist is Deloitte, Accenture or PWC?... been consulting for 13 yrs

Anyone else out there not like dinners and drinking all the time? Sometimes feel like an outsider because of it. If so then how do y’all deal with it?

Curious what % of partners/MDs have spouses who also work. And regardless of non/working spouse, what do you do to feel a work/family balance?