Amtrak Discussions

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

In the market for an i door exercise bike. Looking at the Proform Studio Pro 22. Does anyone here have this bike? Thoughts?

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

Starting a new job.... to post about it on LinkedIn or not?

Week 3 on the bench

Can they really call it a Lunch and Learn if they don’t provide lunch?

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

If you pinged your colleague for something non urgent and they said they’re at the gym and they’ll get back to you in a little, how would you respond/feel?

Why do FAANG companies pay above market not just for Eng talent but other non-core functions? Like HR or other functions that are largely similar anywhere else

NOLA homies - where should i get king cake delivered from? 👑 side note if anyone in chicago knows where i can king cake, that works too!!

During the day I feel like I can’t breathe. It’s like 10 hands on my throat with so many calls and emails pouring in. I end up paralyzing and procrastinating between calls and just work at night. Help

Wanted to share about my job search experience, and happy to answer any questions. Over the last 18 months interviewed with the following companies and failed - McKinsey, BCG, KPMG, Oracle, Google, Invesco, Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Amazon, North highland, Microfocus, Atlassian, Orange, equifax, and a few others. Most of these are senior level positions, so interviews were tough. Didn’t get the job for one or the other reason. Finally accepted a offer with a large tech company. Keep on trying..

On McKinsey's dashboard, does the status change from "Submitted" if you are rejected? Or if it's still at "Submitted" does that mean I got ghosted?

Anyone from Deloitte or any similar big four firm exit to Capital One as a senior manager or a director? I’ve been applying to roles and getting nothing back. Seven years of experience in the cyber security field and two years at a big four. Also just redid my résumé as well. I would love any referrals or a point in the right direction. @Capital One

A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

What is the better long term plan? SaaS sales or solution engineering/ consulting

Does Apple provide refreshers as well for RSU’s, similar to Google? I am currently interviewing with both Google and Apple and would be good to know how the two stack up comp and benefits wise. Thanks!

I recently received an offer at Accenture UK in Edinburgh as an L9 software engineering team lead. I have 3 YOE. Compensation package is £40, 000 base and a sign on bonus of £4000. What should I be expecting at this role? Is the offer good enough?

Should your resignation letter address your manager or HR?

Does anyone know what’s the compensation (base + bonus) for mid tenured one level below partner role (Assoc partner, director, etc) at MBB or T2 in Tokyo, Japan? TiA

one thing I do not do is pick up the phone before 9:30…after 7 years, you would think they’d learn.

Hello,

I want referral for java developer with Spring boot and Microservices with 2+ years of experience. I am in notice period.

I have worked my way up in Insurance for 4 years but the 1st year being an intern/front desk/admin and was promoted twice and now an account associate helping my AMs/AEs manage our Producers' books of business. I was recently approached by a big brokerage for a Client Manager position. I have imposter syndrome and don't think I am qualified because I dont know insurance coverages/mastered what a business would need for a particular industry (continued in comments..)

Is there a special title at your company for a Project Manager that works on product development and not an IT project manager?

An example might include launching a new product from conception through form writing, rating, filing, programming, training, and implementation, or the transfer of products from an acquisitions writing company to ours.

For those of us in IB: are you in it for the long haul or are you just biding your time because you have no idea what else you want to do?

Any rough estimates on current rfe timelines? Regular processing at Vermont Service Center. RFE response was filed March 18. Want to try to get a sense of when to expect a decision.

Is it just me or has there been a noticeable brain drain in banking in the past few years? Analysts are not what they used to be.

A producer that I know, from a multinational company in Dubai told me that they smoke inside the office, like in their tables, meeting rooms and everywhere surrounded by non-smokers. HR and management knows, and also it's against the law. He's struggling everyday and doesn't know what to do. Did you face something like that? What's the solution?

Is AlixPartners considered a T2? Or is it a boutique?

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

Anyone can give insight in B4 Risk in Houston/Dallas market?

War correspondents, how did that become your focus?

Now that I got promoted to manager, I’m kind of missing the camaraderie that came along with being out on the floor with everyone else. Is that normal?

Mask wearing inside stores: should it still be encouraged or not?

How can I learn chinese?

I have attended technical interview for eygds.
I could answer majority of the questions.

But didn't received any response from them.
It's been more than a week.

Did anyone attended eygds interview for java developer recently.
@eygds

What’s an average salary for a mid-level post producer in LA /NYC? Does anyone know of a post house looking to hire a kick ass, scrappy post producer? Thinking about switching over from agency side🙃