Freddie Mac Discussions

Hi guys, I am working as an Investment Analyst for a boutique asset management firm in Toronto, Canada (4bn AUM) making 70k annually. I am 5 months into this role. Credentials: 6 months of prior experience in this industry at a small startup + 2 years of work exp in retail banking, CFA L2 candidate, part time masters of finance student, bachelors from outside of Canada. I want to find out if I’m being paid fairly or I should aim higher. I don’t know my bonus yet (discussion in Dec)

Anyone in crypto compliance? What’s your background and how did you make it there? I’m in asset management compliance and want a change.

has anyone ever been taken off a project early due subpar work?

Hello! I’m looking for study materials for the PHR. Does anyone have recommendations for cost effective resources or perhaps willing to part with your study materials?

Have a client who can be a pain in the butt. Very demanding when he wants something. Only wants something a few times a year, but exhausting when he does. Almost 1m all managed. Keep or let go?

Which is the most laid back, good WLB big 4 and why is it not Deloitte?

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Looking to transfer into a client associate role (unregistered at the moment, but willing to obtain). Currently have ~1.5 YOE in valuation (financial statement analysis, modeling, etc.) I get that those skills could be unrelated to a CSA role, but I think there could be some similarities. Does anyone happen to have a referral or can anyone give DM me some insight into what a CSA role would look like? I appreciate it.

I love the only "flair" you can have as a man in banking is wearing funky socks, and even that one is getting a bit played out.

Has anyone taken one of those online executive courses, like the Harvard Extension School offers? Looking to use my $5k of tuition reimbursement and already have an MBA. Worth it? Best programs?

How long does it take to receive a final offer from Deloitte (after the final round)?

Account managers..Do your TCV targets include everything sold at your named accounts by other sales people or only contracts sold directly by you

Excited and nervous... I just accepted a role to be the first HR in a small multi state company. Any suggestions and advice from someone who has done this before?

The wall will cost between $27bn and $40. $40bn is "more than the 2016 annual budget of the Departments of Energy, the Interior, Justice or State." And still people want the wall...

Need some advice.. thoughts on SetSail.

What’s the career path in Accenture Strategy? And the years in each level. Thanks in advance!

If you had $100k cash, how much would you invest (say, over the next month) vs keep cash. Moderate risk appetite generally (though not sure what that means in this environment). How would you invest?

Any recommendations for a work desk?
Not looking for something too big or pricey. Easy assembly / disassembly is a plus.
I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

How is everyone doing their holidays? 😊
No PTO and just the holidays off? PTO 1 week? 2 weeks? 3...weeks...? 🙊

I have an offer for $130k for a senior attorney position in a boutique L&E firm. Also have a recruiter who thinks she can get me into another for $150-170k. Both are more than I’ve ever made (Denver, 17 yrs of experience but completely different practice areas). Any tips for countering the $130k offer for more using the other potential offer while not risking a complete withdrawal of the current offer? I’ve never been in a position to bargain my starting salary so this is all very new to me.

Does anyone works with ubisoft Paris as an Engineer or Data Scientist. I would like to have an idea about the salary range of Ubisoft Paris please.

Graduated 3.4 UGPA in engineering and economics from a non-target school. 3 Years experience. If I am aiming for M7 how much of a stretch is that and what kind of GMAT score?

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Use this thread to drop your favorite books, courses, podcasts, channels, and other resources you find valuable as a Sales Engineer!

Have been on Keto for 3 mo. Just had my cholesterol checked and it‘s >2x what it was 6 mo ago - more than double what’s considered high. Dr very worried and says I need to stop Keto or take meds....

Does "Gold Standard" matters? I did not get any. What rating will I get.

Thoughts on Jones Day?

Best NorCal getaway ideas and activities for September? For a local and a serial visitor.

Anyone interested in a Celine Belt Bag, Mini, in Taupe (?). In pristine condition.

What is the expected salary which I should ask for senior associate 1 in KGS

Idk if it’s the COVID or if it’s just how some of y’all minds are set up, but the level of delusion from the posts I’ve been reading since this has all begun has kept me going 😭😂.

Stay delusional and self-absorbed, my friends!

Hi there! What is everyone doing to prevent fraud in OTT?

Is the Bella Vista area a safe place to live and raise kids?

Off topic - I will be moving to Hyderabad soon and planning to get my Delhi number 4 wheeler along. I don’t plan on changing the registration number. Do cops create problems for outside number vehicles without NOC?

What do you think is going to happen with Trump’s legal troubles?

I'm an engineer, and I feel like my manager is more of a friend than anything else. We talk about our personal lives, and I feel like it's hard to be completely honest with her when she's so casual with me. I don't want to lose our friendship, but I also need to be able to talk honestly with someone who has the power to help me grow professionally. Is there a way to have both?

Is there a tool/aggregator that shows returns for different investments by accounting for both dividends and appreciation? And allows you to compare investments? I started using Personal Capital but haven't found a view that meets this need. Am I missing something?

For those who travel every week to the client location - Do you file H1B location ammendment for every client you go to? I travel every week and am staffed on 8-12 week projects.