Transamerica Financial Advisors Discussions

Can this week please just end?

What is the process for paying back your sign on bonus. Thinking about leaving Big 4 within clawback period and would like to hear perspectives/advice

Is being a journalist a financially stable career?

Any idea how many people have come across the border into the US since Biden was elected? It's hard to find actual statistics, everything I find is just political rhetoric 😕

Always nice to get the message about how well the firm did last year AFTER getting a sad salary increase.

Time to hire—I've seen dozens of fledgling lists/databases of available creative talent & diverse talent. Which ones are people actually using?

What are your thoughts on multilingual copywriters?

I live in a multilingual country and agencies and clients are always asking for people who speak 4 or more languages. Cool cool. But does this not possibly mean they're average writers in 4 languages than great writers in one or two?

Spell check in fishbowl is killing me - it keeps changing words without me noticing!

Hey fellow Sale Bowl Mates. I wanted to give yall a quick update on our numbers.
We have grown by 1,890 members to 7113. This means we are well on our way to the 10K mark.
Thanks!

A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

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Hi Fishes,

I was having a query and wanted your views on it. I have been working as a c++ developer for 2.5 years now but I don't want to continue in c++ and want to switch to java. Is it possible I can switch to java after having 2.5 years of working experience in c++?

What’s your opinion on a part- time mba vs a full- time mba program?

Are you eligible for a raise / progression / promotion / adjustment / bonus if you have received a written warning? Regardless of utilization or LEAD feedback

I joined fishbowl a month ago and while I’ve seen a couple contentious debates but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at how respectfully ppl comment on this app even when disagreeing. Usually anonymity on the internet brings out the absolute worst in ppl; they type things anonymously that they would NEVER say in person smh. But I really haven’t seen horrible comments here. I wonder what makes this app diff frm others?

How does your workplace measure the success of a marketing campaign and do you think that method is a valid/smart way of measuring it?

How much is a news paper advertisment? I was charged $693 for 1/4 page. Is that ok?

Just For Fun 😝

Zomato crossed the market cap of Heromotocorp by selling food on their bikes 😁

Hi Fishes,

I've got offers below companies. Please help me to choose one.

1.KPMG
2.CGI
3.Capgemini

Role: Software Developer
YOE : 3.8 years

How do you manage layoff at high ctc. I have been laid off effective from today. How do you manage the situation.

My last drawn is 37L per annum. What would be my career projections from now?

Anyone looking for a learning and development specialist or Training Manager with 8 year experience? Expertise is project management, LMS, ATS and implementation of program development .

Hello Fishes,
Can anyone please help out with requisite YOE required in various bands at BNY and their corresponding pay ranges that can be expected for I,J, K
It's slightly confusing, so would appreciate any help, so I can be prepared for calls if any, as have had low balling experience earlier, thanks in advance🙏

I am currently a Manager with 6 YOE in Fund Accounting/Financial reporting profile
Would appreciate the help please

Does anyone ever feel any insecurity about how they compare to their partner? Eg partner is smarter, hotter, more outgoing, etc

Are there any legal issues by working for two companies on W2?

What’s the best thing you learned this week? Good, bad and ugly. 😭

Drop your key learnings in the comments.👇🏾

What is one piece of advice you would give someone considering engineering?

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

Hello fishes, what to expect from the first day of the job, i am starting my first job from next Monday and needed advice.

What are some tips/ jump starts tips/ Reality of the pros and cons on owning and starting your own business…..

Dubai 🐠 what are your favourite things to do in the region?

I am negotiating an Engineer position in Ottawa. Is 90k a good starting point? I’ve checked Glassdoor, Indeed, and the PEO salary survey, but I want to have as much info as possible. Any pointers are appreciated!

Visiting some banks in NYC January 7-11 for tours and on site info sessions (my university’s finance career trek for aspiring wall st’ers) and would love to meet with some of you for coffee/chats

Has anyone found success developing business or building their book? Specifically businesses (not individuals)? Looking for new ideas to get clients in the door.

Alright y’all.. I started a new job about 3 months ago and I have basically hit the ground running. I’m kind of new to my industry (SEO) and my team is INCREDIBLY smart! continued...

Guys, Anyone know the diff between S&P global, S&P global market intelligence and S&P global capital IQ.

Also, please tell me how it makes difference to a employee (developer)