Politecnico di Milano Discussions

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

A day at the beach is the best way to destress after a busy week.

Besides working, how do you finance pros typically spend the weekend?

What are the senior manager titles at PwC worth ? Experience wise and salary wise, in Assurance and Consulting?

If you could give me one piece of advice to make my work days better, what would it be?

Work hours change scenario: 8hours/day for 4 days per week or 6hours/day for 5 days?

Overheard & awkward conversations

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Any book recommendations for learning about investing smart in your 20s?

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

Can I still get a job if I struck out of recruiting this year but got a balling review and a third year?

Long term, who in retail can thrive against Amazon?

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Can you withdrawal from 2 iras in the same year? I have a Roth and a traditional at betterment. I’m fine taking the 10% fine. It’s only 4K total

Thoughts on the Peloton bike?

Any book recs on how to improve soft skills (ex. Communication, leadership, etc)? Doesn’t beat real life practice of course but would be a good starting point. Thanks!

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?

I have my second round of interview for consultant role with mastercard data and services. Can anyone here help explain the kind of projects the team does, and also how your interview experiences have been? Thank you!

Could you seriously date someone who isn't on the same financial level as you?

How long does it take to adjudicate a closer investigation for secret clearance?

I got selected for ModelN Hyderabad.
YOE 7.4
CCTC 17.8 +10% Bonus
How much to expect?

Maybe a basic question: should I get coinbase or coinbase pro?

Follow “FlyWithGarrett” on IG... you can thank me later.

My wife has a degree in sales and is looking for a company with a healthy work environment. She’s also looking for a place that is not crazy overworking their employees and allows a flexible work schedule. Anyone have any recommendations on remote options she might be interested in?

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Whenever I think I make decent money, I come to this bowl and read recommendations on shoes, luggage, etc.

I’m getting sick of getting a brief and asked to create a cool new campaign with amazing designs in less than a day. My best work isn’t turned around in less than 24 hours. And for background, I have pushed back literally every time. Nothing seems to be getting better.

Going through a miscarriage at the moment. Was 5 weeks-ish in and did three days of HIIT workout and here I am. I’m young so not that sad but I just hope I don’t have to get the D&C surgery. :(

Snowbird here, heading down soon. What fun things are happening Labor Day weekend?

Anybody interested in opportunities at ZS? DM me for referrals.

Recs for Raleigh/Durham