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Any recommendations for a second year post MBA investment banking associate looking to leave banking? Have done healthcare coverage and like healthcare but banking work life is just not sustainable. A… more

How many of you would consider starting your own business as an exit opportunity? Has anyone in here done so?

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Hi there! I’m currently an M&A and corp. Development analyst at a leading utility focused on renewables with 1 year of experience. I love my job but compensation is quite weak and i was wondering … more

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Everyone has their ability to choose their reality

Currently working in investor relations but looking to make a change into corp strategy. Has anyone here done that? If you work in corp strategy, mind messaging me? Have a few questions.

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I went through two rounds of interviews for
a job that the posting stated $36.66 per
hour (FP&A Analyst)…the company
recruiter had told me in the initial call the
pay could be 32-36 because of the other
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Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB, PE, or a hedge fund? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I think I’m done with this end of the business. I’m finishing up my MBA with a co… more

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Dilemma… I left my old company 4 months ago. Today, they’ve reached out to me to ask me to come back at a higher role, Operations Manager. I would’ve jumped on this opportunity if they asked me before… more

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Dilemma… I left my old company 4 months ago. Today, they’ve reached out to me to ask me to come back at a higher role, Operations Manager. I would’ve jumped on this opportunity if they asked me before… more

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Has anyone made the move from asset management to some type of consulting role utilizing your past experience? Wondering if that’s a normal transition option

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Is life any easier/more balanced if working in the crypto space? Has anyone made this move? Would love to hear

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I've been looking into a few roles that are still within the finance field but stumped as to why I am unable to land the role. It's a fraud analyst role but they won't hire anyone without … more

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Looking to exit out of client facing mortgage ops and want to transition to something else more internal. Any job roles to specifically search for?

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Just accepted a job offer today and I’m so nervous to tell my current manager I’m leaving. She is very unapproachable and a little toxic. Scares me, honestly. Really want to just leave and send a resi… more

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Hi all. Just wanted some advice. I’m currently two years into my role, and liking it. Pay is great, and I’m fully remote. Only problem is, we are being acquired by a massive PE (Apollo) company. The s… more

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I feel locked into finance because I don't really have many other viable skill sets. Did you start studying something else? Get another degree? Just have really good connections? How can you exit … more

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How much are you making as credit analyst or underwriting? What you enjoy and dislike? I’m currently working in loans operations and would like to transition? Any recommendation, when you don’t have r… more

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Has anyone ever left finance (or know someone that has) to do something completely different? My experience is split between FP&A and accounting and while I have progressed, I am becoming depresse… more

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Has anyone here successfully lateraled to tech? Or into a tech company? Wondering if I can translate my skills and both increase income and work-life balance. I've been in golden handcuffs for 7 y… more

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Need your advice 🐠. Asked mgr 6 months ago that I’m looking to get promoted within 6 months, because I’m outperforming my lvl. Was told that I can’t get promo’d yet and to hang tight until Dec or so.… more

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Asking for a referrral to an FP&A role or similar type role at your company or firm, please. Thank you.

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I have 15 YOE, mostly in FP&A. I’m getting worn down by the monthly and quarterly cycles of public company reporting and the fact that I have to work around them. Are there any good roles where FP… more

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Does anyone know if there are opportunities in finance for people with law degrees?

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Currently at BNY Mellon with 10 YOE, specifically in Corporate Trust working CLO/CDO’s (first job out of college). I’ve moved around within the bank a few times but I’m just not happy here nor am I wh… more

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Trying to think of some places to leave Citi for. Already applied to JP and GS. Someone reached out to me today via LinkedIn after one of my posts of places I’m looking to relocate to and they recomme… more

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I just started a new job, not 100% sure it's the right job for me and I don't want to go back to my old toxic job either.

How long should I stick around before starting looking again? People are nic… more

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Burnt out Senior FPA Analyst with 6yrs working in finance as a whole. Looking to make a transition into remote work in Operations, Compensation/Benefits, Strategy, Management - something more people oriente… more

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Hi all, I’ve worked in finance for 7years mainly as an FPA Analyst. Recently, I’m feeling pretty burnt out and was looking for recommendations on a new career path I could pivot into. I would welcome … more

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Currently working in management of a Financial Planning Firm. Would love to transition away from personal production and focus more on development/operations.

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Have you ever walked out of a job with no notice?

What is the FIT team at Kroll? Can someone shed some light

So I work with Citi and have about 9 YOE in finance, banking, accounting, AR, AP etc. a lot of different experience across all the spectrums. Intrigued by Fintech. What are some of the big companies h… more

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Lazard IB - how many lawyers went as associates last year when they opened up to them? How are they doing?

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I’m asking to get my notice period waived. I have a 30 day notice period per the employment agreement I signed, but it says they can waive it at any time after I gave notice. Im not going to a competi… more

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What’s required to make the jump from Finance to Tech (say Google, LinkedIn, etc…) in the Bay Area? Thinking specifically for people who are currently senior analysts/associates and on Buy-side. I’m c… more

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Exit ops for financial advisors? I’m 26 and have a series 7 and 66

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I’ve been in finance my whole career, I am accepting a job for a business ops role at a healthcare company. Obviously not looking for exits now, but anybody have ideas on what business ops can lead to… more

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Been working for the current firm (BB) in the valuation department within Finance for more than 6 years (after completing undergrad studies). Currently dealing with private equity valuation mainly cov… more

Currently working as a Financial Analyst in Healthcare (3 YOE FP&A, 6 YOE overall finance/ops) performing financial modeling, reporting, and heavy data manipulation. Looking to pivot towards a less data… more

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