Years ago, fresh out of college I went to work for a B4. Someone explained a process and I asked too many questions or the same question. This person walked away after explaining and said under his breath “stupid”. I was too new and shocked to react. He was a very liked person because he is smart and just got promoted. He made a presentation on a new topic that blew everyone away. How would you have handled it? I left that firm for unrelated reasons. I don’t know why that memory popped up today.

Who was around in 2008/2009 at big 4? Specifically in advisory? How were those practices affected during the layoffs? Any insight to ease some of the worry/unknown would be greatly appreciated.

Are budgeted hours as big a deal at Big 4? I've legit been asked why I charged 8 hours one day on a client I was assigned 40 for the week. It makes it difficult to hit utilization targets too

Are you responsible for giving performance feedback? Avoid giving personality based feedback. Examples include telling an Asian person they are too quiet/shy or telling a Black person they are agressive/abrasive. DO NOT DO THIS. It clearly represents bias in Performance Management. Performance feedback should be tied to business outcomes with clear examples of what the person does well + how they can improve.

How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

I am only 4 months into being a surgical coordinator. I love the position itself however I am struggling to adapt into my new work environment. My position puts me in a place where I need to interact with my new coworkers but they are not as welcoming as I expected. There is also another surgical coordinator however I have come to find from other staff that there is a long history of her running other staff away and not fully training other surgical coordinator staff properly. Any suggestions?

Why do the Big 4 Indian firms compete with their offshore entities and poach projects from international clients? Don't think the offshore entities try for projects from Indian clients.

EY India seems to be aggressively trying to eat into the business of GDS in Consulting.

How do you explain to a interviewer that you are leaving your job because your new boss doesn't treat you well/fairly?

My agency is “casual”, but recently I’ve been getting legit picked on for my work attire. No inappropriate parts of me are exposed. I wear jeans&a t shirt or leggings&a t shirt every day (cont).

Most annoying thing a nearby coworker does? I'll lead it off with something I do: sniffle all morning due to allergies.

How do you handle people’s kids showing up on video meetings? Screaming, kicking, hamming it up, (wasting time.) Everyone else is coo-ing…I’m not a kids person. Heard a technique which is to drop off the call bc you “assume the call is over” (which seems like a great way to get fired especially if it’s a way higher up’s kids - plus it feels rather passive aggressive.) Thoughts?

Hi Fishes,
I hold 8 years experience in Wealth management, financial advisory in Banking. My current salary is fixed 9 lpa and variable 10 lap. Currently I am negotiating salary with one of the Big 4 firms. Can anyone tell me how much hike should I quote as fixed and variable ??

do any consulting firms in the US (MBB, Big 4) sponsor MBA programs outside of the country (e.g. London Business School, HEC Paris, INSEAD)

Hi everyone,

I have got the ey hr mail stating i should provide him with aadhar card, information sheet and latest resume for a audit and assurance contract for 6 months as iam a semi qualified CA.

Here my question is should i take this opportunity. Cause since this is only for 6 months. After that, what i can do, where should I try to get the job?

In mid size firms, people won't pay as much as big 4 pays.

Should I take it or am I making a mistake by taking this.

Favorite jeans brand for wearing to work in a business casual environment?

are there consulting roles within big 4 that dont require an IT background? for reference I majored in accounting and finance

How do you deal with a manager who expects 3 months of work overnight? I have tried structuring , creating a plan to show him how the activities are being executed. However, he seems to be someone who turns around every other hour to ask ‘Is it done’? I am usually pretty good at managing expectations but having a hard time conveying how unreasonable he is being. Despite being organized, I am coming across as scattered and jumbled since I have been working 15+ hours with no food and break daily

Hey guys, have an interview with BIG 4 Singapore tomorrow. Any cultural advice? Is it okay to have beard for the interview? May sound trivial but please assist if there’s anything particular i shall keep in mind.

Those of you who have left a firm, do you still keep in touch with any of your former supervisors, via email, happy hour, or otherwise? How long did you wait to re establish contact? I’m in a small market and worry about perception at my current firm. TIA

My boss in my creative agency threatened to fire me because I, a male, came into work with my nails painted. HR is having a very complicated day today as I found out I could take legal action if he does fire me since we don't have an established dress code that has any guidelines against male nail polish wearing.

Amazon's cooling period starts when we have last interviewed or when we receive a rejection mail?

My lease is coming up & I’m probably going to move. Which apartments do y’all recommend in the city?

Londoners, I have a friend visiting me for Easter and am looking for ideas on where to take her besides the regular touristy stuff - pls help!
Plus, what’s the best theater show you’ve seen lately? Thank you 😊

I have joined a company on 4th Feb, through consultancy on contract to hire basis.
I only received the job offer letter from the consultancy, but no Appointment Letter is given yet.
So since it's 10-15 day, since I joined. Can I leave this company, since I've got a better offer, with my suitable location.
PS: I have also received the laptop, but didn't login or do anything yet.
Please help me, can I still leave the company? And return the laptop to them. Or I have to continue here itself?

Is the best way to learn provision for someone who only does compliance one of those big 4 guides? Do they get updated each year? Any other sources you recommend?

Any recommendations for mechanics near River North? I have a Toyota Prius that I’m looking to get serviced at a reasonable price.

Non-tech person here: does anyone know how to download salesforce icons that can be used in PPT?

Hey all, it’s my first time managing an IMO, so I am heading up standing the office up, getting everyone on board, coming up with the day 0, 1, 100 plan, etc. Any advice from someone who does this stuff day in and out? Parthenon, DDV, etc.

Anyone have good resources (online or book) to learn about the finance function?

I need help figuring out if I’m being underpaid. I’m working in real estate private equity and I focus on fund models and property valuations. I’m currently at base $80k and 20% bonus. On top of that I have 5 years experience and a masters in finance. I’m good at my job and receive positive reviews from everyone. I feel like I should be compensated better but the company says that’s what they think I’m worth. Any help or insights would be great!

Has anyone worked as a medical assistant for a temp agency? If so how was it? Likes? Dislikes?

I know every holding company has different titles but trying to understand SVP, EVP GAD or executive director of media (or equivalent ) salaries at an agency in Chicago.

Can someone refer me to SAP Labs?
SAP Basis
2.5 YoE

And also what should be the expected CTC?
Current CTC - 5lpa

VCA Client Consulting Manager salary?

Any houston folks here?

Hello Fishes,

I have total 4years of experience (joined my current company last year). Current package is 7.5LPA.
I am happy with my work life right now but need the hike. Also i am working as frontend developer (react.js) but my tech stack is MERN and i also have about 1year experience with springboot. In my current company my ctc will be revised on January,2023  as i am not completing 365 days before July 1(only missing for a couple of days). What should i do right now? What should be my ctc

Don't mean to be rude. Plz tell me if this is rude. But whats your religion? Assuming it's ok to ask since we're all anon. I'm a non-practicing but was born in a Muslim country. Agnostic maybe?🤷🏻‍♂️

Bring back Trump’s market.

In unit Air conditioner recommendations?
Living in Florida and building ac is down for next 6 months...
Thanks

Dear Clients,

Stop read-receipting me.

Sincerely,
Annoyed

What % of your free time do you spend at home compared to outside the house? (exclude time spent at work or sleeping)

Anyway to slim down legs; just want to smooth out this massive imbalance that the body seems to favor to the downside

Anyone witnessed these protests first hand?

Reasons to stay in NYC? Kinda feel really sad living here.

What internet speed do u pay for to be confident you can work at home properly?

Looking for a bingeable show that's not too serious. An easy watch type show that's only ~30 minute episodes... Thoughs??!!?

Ugh I wanted to take my son to see a UFC match in person. Just so happens there is one in November at Madison Square Garden - great right! I knew the tickets would be expensive, was willing to pay $400 to $500 a ticket as long as they were decent. The cheapest ticket in the whole arena, basically top row so you can’t see crap, is $506 before you start with the fees!!! Am I wrong or is that just bananas???? Oh well, pay per view it is, maybe have some friends over. Just complaining… happy Friday!

Why do people not respond to calendar invites? Come on now we can do better🙃

Looking for a dark walnut wood desk top. Ikea karlby is no longer being manufactured. Willing to spend up to ~350ish... any leads would be greatly appreciated. Also, post your current desk set up for some ideas 😬 thanks!

Am I the only who’s embarrassed when someone asks what do i do? Im an auditor btw

Can I sue a company for posting my address on social media (cont’d)

Any actually good prime day deals to grab?

I want to get a bottle of liquor from Canada that isn't sold in the US. Can't get it shipped. Anyone from PA/DE/NJ/NY going to Quebec anytime soon that would be willing to bring a bottle back?

Any of you auditors have pick up lines? Matched with a hot auditor guy and want to slide in

What random skills do you possess that can help during the pandemic? I'll go first-

I can make soap, beer and mead from home. Im gonna be drunk and clean!

My gpa fell to a 3.0. I was working multiple jobs in college and had one really bad semester due to a traumatic event I went through. What are the chances the firm revokes my offer during a pandemic?