Macquarie Group Discussions

I want to get my masters in HR, but I also want to get my phr.. is it better to get one over the other? Or should I do both. Are there any masters hr program someone can recommend?

I'm an associate and I have a new hire analyst on our team that is ridiculously hot. My level of productivity has sharply dropped this past week. Thumbs up if you have a hottie on your team. 😍🙌😘

Is it appropriate to ask if my bonus will be delayed or lower due to COVID-19?

What do you include at the end of an online application? Is it necessary to include FCRA rights, an EoE clause, etc., or is it okay to remove this information and include it in the job posting/advertisement?

Currently have the FRM title.
I failed CFA level 3 once.

I'm hoping to eventually do CAIA, but only after I'm done with CFA. I'm also hoping to do non-financial certifications, like Certified analytics professional (CAP), and learn about web development.

While I may have the title of manager, I am still an individual contributor. The type of work I do involves quantitative analysis/data analysis/science.

Any suggestions as to what I should start with?

Does anyone have any tricks to make themselves look older? When I'm clean shaven I'm a baby face 👶🏼

Anyone ever been fired after being on a performance plan?

Currently taking HR certification courses with Drexel and was planning to also do the pHR certification, but because I don’t have a degree in HR and I haven’t “formally” been working in HR, I don’t qualify, any suggestions on certifications that can help me develop my current office manager position into full HR?

anyone work for UKG. looking for referrals for a solution consultant position.

I’m shocked at how much it cost me to fill my gas tank on my way to the office this morning. I can
imagine it’s only going to get worse as things between Russia and Ukraine keep escalating. It’s
enough to make me want to reconsider sharing a tiny at home office with my wife!

New to software sales. Trying to understand how common it is for sales leadership to accept quotas that are completely unrealistic to achieve? I’m talking the total addressable market isn’t even as large as these quotas. Also how common is it for sales teams to hit <80% of quota year over year without any consequences/changes? Thanks in advance.

In the LA/SOCAL area, what are the largest/best firms to work for apart from PIMCO and HL?

I have an interview coming up for a HR role with Honeywell. Can you all provide tips for interview preparation?

Anyone here ever transition from a big bank FPA role to a big tech Finance role? Id like to eventually move over (google/Amazon/apple/meta/LinkedIn etc).

I’ve applied to google 3 times but my resume was pretty much auto rejected even though I was qualified for the roles. I’ve even tried referrals.

Any tips or stories?

When you don't know what to do after 5 years in leveraged loan sales ... MBA and do something else, which will also likely end up being crap ...?

I have 3.5 years of experience in HR and bachelors degree in a semi-related field. I’m really wanting to pursue HR certifications this year (I have none). Does anyone have recommendations? I heard the PHR exam is intense and has “outdated” HR material - aka potentially not worth it.

Has anyone successfully transitioned from sales management in beer/spirits industry in to cannabis? I’ve seen a few roles I’d be qualified for in the Chicago area at Canopy Growth Corp and Cresco but haven’t had much activity on my apps without connections/referrals. Appreciate advice and/or connecting me to the company!

Aside from the regular 9-5 job, what kind of side hustle can you recommend for extra income?

Caaaaaaaan't find any fucks to give. They're all gone

Hi everyone,
Does the gap of one month will affect job opportunities or interview calls for IT jobs especially in current market scene?

Anyone ever been fired after being on a performance plan?

What’s your Labor Day plan? Doing anything exciting?

Brand suggestions for under the desk treadmills?

I was looking into the # of covid cases and it looks like the number of cases due to the delta variant is at the same level as March of 2020. Do you think it is a sign of upcoming market downturn? Being cash heavy would be a good idea?

Is there a significant change in the electricity bill when it was work from office and wfh?

How do you guys find motivation to work on personal creative projects after work? Im so drained creatively at the end of the day and would rather do anything else, yet I want to do so much.

How is the work life balance at AFS like for SAP projects?