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How’s your dating life going?

So...anyone here heard of the subtle Asian traits FB group? #surprisedpikachuisthebest

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Anyone ever felt too Asian to fit in with non-Asians but not Asian enough to fit in with the Asians?

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Some of my coworkers always rag on me and make jokes about me. How do i stick up for myself without being rude and unprofessional?

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Where my Accelerate peeps

Does anyone else get really bad Asian glow? Or am a total lightweight like me? Pretty sure I’m allergic to alcohol. I see Asians at events drinking crazy amounts with no issues. Am I alone? 😭

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Is anyone looking at apartment in the financial District area and are looking for roommate?

Nine months in and already feeling so unmotivated. Busy season was tough but nonbusy time is even worse.

Curious what your parents think about you working in Accounting? Know it's typical to grow up with Asian parents who always push you to get into the medical industry or engineering

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I’ve talked with some Asian friends who are also in big 4 and we all agree that we don’t know to talk or bs like Americans. Who’s with me?

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Feeling super motivated to get to that Crazy Rich Asian level... You with me??

Anyone from Seattle?

Where's all my asian friends at??

The man....

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I am looking for a mentor, inside firm or outside firm or industry. can someone five any advisor ?

Does anyone have memberships in any of Asian organizations such as ASCEND?

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Does anyone have colors on their hair? I currently have caramel balayage on my hair and I want to get a little lighter ( grayish/ ash gray) for the summer. Do you guys think it’s still professional ?

Fellow Asian brothers and sisters, I feel like Ian at a crossing of my career. I work in a local firm, if I stay, I’m confident I can at least make SM. But the quality of clients and pressure is very

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Why the most hardworking people in my team are all Asians?! It’s kinda peer pressure to me because it seems that’s what my boss expect me to be... I’m not lazy but I don’t like such double standards?

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Feel like language is a huge barrier to me. I am so frustrated I can’t express my thoughts and happy hour is just unpaid torture

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Are there any diversity clubs/groups in B4/EY? Are they worth it in terms of meeting new people/networking/making friends?

Anyone from PwC going to Accelerate? Supposed to be a good time?

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Is it just me or Asian managers/senior managers are always harder to work with? Esp if they are female. Always give very STRICT deadlines and ridiculously high requirements and expectations.

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Hello ? 👋

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