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Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

I had a meeting w my Curian whole saler and he's interested in holding seminar. He's paying for postage, light snacks, etc. I just have to do the grunt work. How did you guys find your target market?

What got you interested in a career in Finance? Be honest even if it was just to get paid.

CA Law question. What are you doing with arbitration agreements? Interested to hear from everyone, and from securities industry too! We didn’t hire since January, but want to start next year, and the whole AB 51 thing is confusing.

Are Kaplan CFA mocks harder than the actual test? Getting frustrated over my results here :( what's the best way to review during this last week?

I do taxes for some clients & I goofed on entering state income after my clients moved last yr. Originally thought they were getting back $3,500 & they are getting $10 🤦🏽‍♂️ wanna do something CONT

Has anyone taken the PHR exam lately? What was the best test prep IYO? Online on demand , online live classes? Are the practice exams worth the cost?

I’m looking for a CFP program that offers asynchronous distance learning with the option to extend for a masters degree.

Do you check your emails on the weekends?

When talking with a prospect who asks the exact same question over 3 times in the course of conversation, without being a jerk best way to ask them to start actively listening?

Anyone have any experience or feedback as an Indy using Advisory Services Network?

Anyone know of any wire houses and firms in SoCal recruiting FAs right now? Interested in having discussions. I’m a few years in the business and have a small book that I’ve built myself. Any leads or introductions would be greatly appreciated.

How do you push through burnout?

What is the next bitcoin? (Non-Crypto). Ideas?

Thinking about moving to Harlem, the Bronx, or Queens NY. Which would you choose? Have a newborn.

i am watching this movie named 'Brooklyn' at Hoboken Park and it seems people are not watching rather having a good night out. Moreover, the movie is not that great!!

I feel good when I am drunk. No bad thoughts, only good memories. Does that mean I am alcoholic?

Has anyone ever advertised or hosted an event at a golf course? If so, how did it go?

How does everyone cope with work stress?

How much does an account manager at PIMCO make? Comparable to IBD associate?

Salary expectations for Customer Success Manager, 4 years of experience, start-up in NYC

What salary can you expect after exiting from an MBB after 2 years no MBA? Looking at strategy/operation roles in NYC and SF at FAANG and other tech companies (e.g. Airbnb, Uber, Lyft)

still do an MBA if my true passion main goal is to be an entrepreneur?I truly have no post-mba goals like MBB/IB/PM. 0 interest and don’t see myself working in those roles. want to run my own business

A more specific follow up from earlier post. And thanks to everyone. I am going to be starting a specialty consulting business with a colleague and will immediately hire one salaried employee. We will have enough revenue and want to offer full benefits and 401k, for owners also. I talked to TriNet (suggested here as a good PEO) but they need a minimum of 5 employees. I would like to have someone manage payroll, benefits, and 401k. Any other suggestions?

Any exit ops for SAP Techinal role predominantly managerial experience with strong background in analytics to industry?

I think the other analysts in my team don’t like me because I told them it’s bad to talk behind people’s backs a couple of times when i overheard their conversation. Now it feels incredibly lonely because they don’t include me and with WFH, i noticed that they have created a separate chat without me. I have no regrets doing what I’ve done because I felt I had to stand up for my other colleagues. Anyone here with a similar experience? How did you deal with it?

Best city for a project when you have an unlimited expense account?

Any more word on the PwC Forensics layoffs? It appears to be going on in multiple markets.

How’s the flexibility Moss Adams? More specifically, how’s the flexibility at the Santa Rosa office, tax practice? I like to work from home every other Friday.

Next project in Denver!! That means I can go 🍀☘️ shopping?

Serious: delta consulting fast track challenge. How do I make sure my flight qualifies in concur? Is my corporate designator automatically applied? Sorry never travelled before...

Did you see the IBM third quarter results. Layoffs soon?

Recommendations on questions to ask during an interview with the Director of Analytics?

PwC Health Plan- ok so I'm 25 years old, single, so medical conditions. I should choose the high deductible plan, right?

Any advice for someone looking to transition into a full HR Generalist role from Recruiting. I’m currently a Campus Recruiter with about 5 years of HR experience (Coordinator- Higher Ed). I received my PHR certification in September 2020 and sitting for my SHRM-CP in two weeks. I’m having a hard time transitioning into a full Generalist position.

Currently interviewing for jobs and the recruiter is asking me if I’m available to interview on a day that I’m not. Is it bad to push back and ask for an alternative?

Fellow European, tough question for you. With unclear future career plan, from MBB would you join INSEAD as a non sponsored consultant ?

Hi Pharma Phishies! The Bloc has several openings (freelance & full time) in Account Mgmt, Creative (all copy-specific needs right now), Strat, Editorial & Project Mgmt. Lmk if interested, or pass it along if you know someone who’s looking around!

What level would an MBA grad start at with EY?

Do you trust the CDC is capable of knowing about COVID 19 and will comm. its progression? I believe fed govt is not capable and will suppress info until it’s too late. Like = agree...laugh =disagree