UC Irvine Discussions

Bankers who stayed past associate level, why?

Help me out - I'm starting a HedgeFund. I'm calling it ____________ Capital.

Any sports fans read Deadspin? Not happy that Petchesky was let go. "Sticking to sports" makes for poor journalism, none of it happens in a vacuum

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

There have been a lot of posts recently about appropriate gifts to give paralegals and assistants during the holidays, but I have a question about being in the receiving end of gifts from attorneys.
I just got the kindest handwritten thank you note and “just because” gift in the mail last week from one of my attorneys. How should I respond? I don’t work in the office with her, but I was so touched by how thoughtful this was and was wondering if I should respond beyond just thanking her?

How bad is it if when I quit , upon asked why I'm quitting, I say that it's because my therapist told me so? I know it's not the most professional thing to do but I would like to be honest and (cont)

Last week at an office meeting the office manager, in front of everyone, without my knowledge beforehand, announced that I was the only person in the office eligible for a senior position. I was shocked and responded in that way. I have to apply for the position and after some thought I decided I didn’t want to do it. They aren’t offering an increase in base pay and giving me the responsibility of management without the title. Yesterday, I received a PIP is this retaliation?

It's incredible how different your experience can be as an analyst with a shitty MD

Top 3 books to read over the holidays?
I'll start:

1. Sapiens (Harari);
2. Meditations (Marcus Aurelius);
3. The usefulness of useless knowledge (Flexner)

Got a Facebook SMB program manager video interview w the hiring manager tomorrow. What are some of the great questions I can ask to show my knowledge of the products and any challenges? List below:

Looking for non- fiction book recommendations. I just read Shoe Dog and loved it.

What kinds of books, podcasts, TED talks, etc would you recommend for a recent college grad who has low self esteem, is professionally immature and for whom the prospect of entering the world of work is daunting and stressful?

Trying to find ideas/frameworks that will change mindset, tips, tools and heuristics for self organization, management, soft skills in a professional setting etc

Does your firm deal well with associates who need religious accommodations? If e.g. they’re observing Shabbat, do you always make sure to have at least someone on the team who isn’t? Are you even allowed to ask? Pardon my ignorance.

Hi all, I’ve recently onboarded as an HR recruiter with a small NGO. It has been wonderful so far. I want to make the most of my new role. If you have any suggestions or advise, I’d greatly appreciate it.

I work as a Solution Specialist (sales rep) at an Authorizer Verizon retailer. Phone/wireless sales is not something I want to do forever. I have 4 years mobile sales experience and 3 additional years of niche sales/ customer service experience. I’m feeling stuck and every career/job move fells it is a step backwards. Does anybody have any advice on how to power through this or what other routs I could go?

Has anyone here had to give a 90 day plan in an interview? I’m on round 5 now for a field role, and I was informed this will be what the final interview consists of. Panel of 5-6 supposedly. Any tips or advice on what/how to present? How to prepare? Is it kind of like a quarterly business review sort of thing?

Hey everyone, I have been posting about TikTok vs Cepheid about which job offer to take and I have started my first few days at Cepheid biotech and I love it so far. Flexible start/end times, interesting work, great WLB, job security, and career growth is all there! Thank you to everyone who helped me hear different perspectives about two different companies and career paths. Thanks guys!!

When is a 3 page resume acceptable?

On average, what is the age analysts become promoted to be associates?

Anyone else think wealth inequality is going to become a really big issue over the next generation? Feel like its already getting to a point where even if you work hardhave a good paying job, you can't necessarily get ahead.

Hello! I’m currently have a J1. I’m looking for a J2 that is remote & within the legal field. Please advise if you have any leads. Any advice is appreciated.

How do you all plan for retirement while in the Middle East (especially for European folks)? Did you sign up for your home country retirement plan while abroad ? (My home country offers it but at a very high cost)

Anyone from accenture capability network in sap s4? Please dm or comment. I have some doubts

is AC required in Bangalore?

Need flat for family near bagmane tech park, i would really appreciate any leads

This winter just doesn’t freaking end. This is absolutely ridiculous. 🙄

Is anyone here working in coforge banglore location???

Hi.. I am happy to join here. Seems to be an amazing platform.

Looking for a referral to MBB firms - thanks! 🤝

Has anyone thought of doing of a masters in CS instead of a MBA to break into product management?

How does the referral system work? Should I apply from the website and then ask for a referral or is there a chance to ask for an employee to refer internally? Would the latter option be considered ahead of the first option?

Anyone know of IT Security jobs specializing in NIST and/or FISMA that are hiring?

What is the official vacation announcement for EY during 4th July weekend?

Hi All - My Wharton TBD is tomorrow and I am nervous as hell - would really appreciate tips from folks who have already interviewed? Thanks in advance.

Hi Guys, Need to unlock DM's. Appreciate your help in liking the post!

Hello fishes, is it a red flag when I'm the ONLY one on my team who's happy with the management, meaning my boss and my boss's boss? Other than the two bosses, we have 6.

I am about 100 nights away from reaching the lifetime grandfathered premier access, not sure if I can make it by year end. No longer on travel projects. Any tips? Any new updates from Marriott?

Picked up a client who tells me part of the reason he chose me is that the other guys "put on too much of a show" w/ a ppt on the first visit. My concentration was on him and his situation, go figure.