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What's the most satisfying books you've read this year?

Have an opportunity to move to a more interesting job within the firm. But heard the team atmosphere was not great. Job yay, team nay. Should I go for it? Thoughts?

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

Once in a while I get a sudden pang of inadequacy. I'm killing it at work and it's not fact based in any way. Yet the paranoia haunts me.

Anyone here with ML take a small 150k account from me today? Sour puss here.

If you received multiple offers, and one of the companies went out of their way to get you the best pay + increased stocks, but you still decide to reject them, what's the nicest way to do so without burning bridges? Would love to hear your experiences

Hey everyone,

I'm currently looking for entry level opportunities in advisory. I'm fully licensed (SIE/7/63/65) and ready to start my CFP as soon as it's affordable or sponsored. I'm struggling to find opportunities that don't have a large emphasis on insurance sales. Anyone have any recommendations or opportunities?

What are the top books you recommend to read?

I'd really like to know if anyone has dealt with friends and or relatives (especially parents, in laws, and siblings) becoming resentful of your financial success and how you dealt with it. Thanks.

Is it worth it to get a professional certification like SHRM/PHR? Not many of my colleagues have one and it’s not a requirement for my role, but I’m curious if it’s worth it in the long run

New obsession: apple cider mimosas. Amazing.

Does the stub bonus after A2A promote have any variability? I know BAML hasn’t announced yet so looking at past examples

I am going to move in the next few month to a location with a higher cost of living due to personal circumstances. I love my current company but I’ve only been here a little over a month, how should I go about requesting if it’s possible to get a salary increase? Might be a stretch but thought it might be worth mentioning.

How many of you have made excel models to handle a personal situation (for instance - while buying a house, seeking career opportunities, or when starting a family)?

Oh damn everybody. Watching Hook for family movie night. Ru-Fi-o!!!!

Looking for Advice! I’m starting a new job at J.p. morgan chase. I did the background/fingerprinting on 7/11. I show on 7/12 the report came back and everything was cleared but 2 work places I did in college (one is now closed). My start date is 7/26 but without being cleared yet i’m scared to give my employer my exit date. I don’t have the liberty to go a week without pay if i can help it. JPMC hasn’t contacted me about any of this. My new manager says they typically wrap it up right before.

I keep getting really sick every few months and then commit to being healthier/sleeping more/working out but never follow through and end up sick and exhausted. How do you stick to a healthy lifestyle

I've been in PeopleOps (mostly focused on TA Ops) for over 9 years now. I've somehow gotten by without a degree in HR or a certification, but would like to get some more education to continue to advance my career. What are your thoughts on PHR vs SPHR vs SHRM for someone with my years of experience and current role as a manager?

What is a fair expectation for the number of days between first phone screen and in-person interview, assuming I’m being flexible with my schedule? And how about from interview to offer (or decline)?

Is it possible to make a million in any sales position? I see so many classes and books on how to be a millionaire by selling. Seems like BS.

Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

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New to BL, just joined a month ago. Are holiday gifts to partners/counsel/support staff a thing? How much to spend on each?

What’s your percentage of PR agencies that tried to help elevate your idea, versus trying to get it killed and present their own stuff?

Would you recommend your agency to other creatives?

Easy indicator for picking best performers amongst new pool: they don't ask questions that can be Googled

Tips for IBD Associate interviews for sector groups I have little experience in? I have B4 CF and M&A Strategy (CDD, etc) experience, so I can handle the technicals, but I am wondering what I should do to make up for lack of sector experience. Obviously it's not a dealbreaker since they're both interviewing me off cold apps, but I want to maximize my chances.

How much time pwc takes in releasing offer..my documents were submitted last Friday and also had hr discussion.. Today is wednesday but haven't received offer.

Has anyone else been able to successfully work from home in a 900 sq. Ft. home with a family of 4 (1 newborn and 1 toddler) ? Spouse works outside of home.

Anyone have good alternatives to the integer card game for 7th grade? With Covid I don't think I can use the cards

Does anyone have special weekend routine that helps you get in the right frame of mind for Monday?

Is a cover letter necessary?

Hello All, I have an interview for Salesforce Data & Integration Senior Consultant at Toronto. Can anyone help me with what kind of questions to expect?
10 YoE in the space.

Hey folks i am recently done with offer letter for senior analyst Novartis Hyderabad. So I just wanted to know how will be the further process like employment verification and background verification. Is EPFO compulsory during bgv as my previous don't provide pf .. please let me know..

Dear fishes. Has anyone recently resigned from virtusa? Can u please dm urgently

Anyone at Fried Frank know what day bonuses are usually paid on?

Any suggestions on best conferences/ festivals to attend? - esp if interested in mixed reality, AI, new technology.

Just signed a lease in Greenpoint. Recently found out about the Meeker Ave Plumes / oil spill hazards that might still plague the soil. My apartment isn’t sitting on top of the infected areas, but still a bit concerned. Does anyone have more insight on this?

When considering taking a contract opportunity- what are things to look for and consider? Has anyone created or utilized a template/calculator to support taxes and figuring out actual take home pay?

Is there a way where I can sum up the value by categories ( say L/M/H) for each section?

Hey Cloud gurus - my client (F50) wants to move to a public cloud ASAP (lift and shift is fine) with 1000s of workloads. Any bold ideas to speed up the migration process?