Bro...why am I in consulting? Saw an article Milbank and other law firms raised their entry level salaries for associates... Ranging from $235,000 for juniors to $455,000 for seniors.

KPMG recently hit me with the PIP or Career Transition option and I chose the latter. Gave me 90 days to search for a new role and I still get paid out my salary until my separation date. Something told me a few months ago to start looking for an exit. The same week as the HR call, I was already interviewing in the final round. Received the offer last week. Happy to go! 😁✌🏽 Manager - 179K - MCOL Job offer: 180K base 45K bonus ESPP - 15 percent discount 4.5 percent 401K Unlimited PTO

Those who are job searching (either while employed or unemployed) — what’s working and what’s not? I’ve been really trying to network on LinkedIn, get referrals when possible, and hunt down hiring managers and recruiters. But boy, it’s a tough game. And exhausting. What’s working for you?

So does anyone who actually works at a major consulting firm (big 4 or MBB) or other top tier 2 firms have a good work life balance/realistic work expectations and semi-caring managers? Or is it really all just cutthroat and ruthless everywhere?

What sites do people like to find job posting and roles to apply to? I use LinkedIn, is there something better?