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A bowl for partners, principals, and MDs in Consulting to commiserate about life and work

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  1. works at Deloitte

    Went for my annual checkup. Was prescribed GLP1. Started me on 2.5 mg for a month and then on a dose of 5mg per week. Anyone experienced this drug. Concerned about long term impact of such a powerful ...

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  2. Partner

    Sartorial advice - where do people get their sport coats / trousers from. Not a lover of suits so tend to do a combo. Any tips welcome. Also don’t want to spend the earth 👍

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  3. works at KPMG

    I saw a CEO say “workers are facing Darwinian moment, thanks to AI, either evolve or get cut. It seems it is coming true for everyone including partners and MDs in consulting. How are you all retraini...

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  4. works at EY

    I have to move personal documents off of the work laptop and am looking at cloud storage. I am also slightly paranoid about cyber issues. What do people recommend?

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  5. works at EY

    I’m a lifelong partner at EY (consulting) and a recruiter from KPMG reached out to lead and grow a new practice. Any insights in terms of comparative total compensation, work culture and market recept...

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  6. Managing Director

    Joining one of the MBBs soon. Any tips for the first day/week/ month? I understand that the working environment can be much different - what can I do to adapt faster?

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  7. Partner

    About a year ago, Wipro tired to poach me to come make history in their consulting unit. They made a very questionable leadership hire and I backed out. Always wonder how that worked out for folks who...

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  8. Partner

    Thoughts on using executive search? I was tempted to do it but my firm actually advised not to as their representation could block me from applying directly and companies might not want to pay the hea...

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  9. Managing Director

    How much equity does Accenture offer to MD ( L4 or L3) who join from outside ?

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  10. Principal

    Any suggestions for exec level placement firms that can help facilitate a move to industry?

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  11. works at Deloitte

    Has anyone used a career coach/counselor to find the right exit role types and opportunities in industry? While I’m doing well in terms of career trajectory and compensation, I’m over the Consulting l...

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  12. Partner

    At what level will Google hire a 8 year consulting partner at? Is it worth the move. McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company Kearney Deloitte EY

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  13. Partner

    What are you invested in especially in stock market and how much is that as part of your overall net worth (including everything like real estate etc.)? About 2/3rd of my net worth is non liquid and ...

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  14. Managing Director

    Any direct admit ZS Associates partner/principals out there that would care to share their experiences? Im assuming like most firms, it’s an uphill battle and most fizzle out.

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  15. works at Grant Thornton

    Grant Thornton and EY have off the week of the 4th. Do others - PWC,KPMG, Deloitte, etc also do this?

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  16. works at EY

    What’s KPMG’s total compensation range for 1st year Partner / Principal in comparison to EY and Deloitte?

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  17. works at Deloitte

    Any big 4 consulting partners out there that moved over to a smaller, more niche life sciences consulting firm. What did you see as the benefits besides compensation and what were the biggest challeng...

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  18. Principal

    What's the best piece of advice you got as a new Principal or Partner?

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  19. Partner
    First time poster

    Dubai MBB Equity Partners- What is the typical annual compensation for year 3/4 equity Partner (not level 3/4), excluding any stock/ RSU appreciation? Evaluating an opportunity in the region, trying t...

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  20. Managing Director

    Casual observation. 10 year return S&P 500 = 266.78%, 13.88% CAGR. 10 year return of a FDIC insured rolling 3 month CD ladder, on average with interest reinvested = 31.2%, 2.75% CAGR. How should we...

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