Villanova University Discussions

Pros and cons of working at a family office?

Has anyone undergone a significant career upgrade via Part Time MBA? If so what program? And what was OCR recruiting like (if it exists)?

The "who loves dogs?" bowl is making my life much better right now

Keep seeing people posting how they hate their job. I feel for you. But can we get some positivity up in here for a minute. People who enjoy their job, please share what you do and why you enjoy it.

@fcb peeps: Who is the head creative at FCB Global? Is it Fred Levron or Susan Credle? Every piece of work that comes out of the agency, Fred immediately posts everywhere as his. But isn’t Susan Credle the worldwide chief creative officer? Who really runs the show?

Does anyone have any experience with taking additional classes after undergrad to raise gpa?

Met this really cute guy at national training, exchanged phone number, but he's heading back to home office tomorrow. Advice?

I think I'm going to get fired. I'm staff 1 and in my first audit. I "found" something and brought it up for a 2nd look just in case. It escalated and now I'm in a middle of a mess. (Cont)

IFRS question. A long outstanding loan (more than 5 years). Borrower has stopped operations years after loan was issued. Should the loan be fully impaired? If not, how should PD be calculated (can't get equivalent PD of the credit rating since there's no more tenor).

Hi friends, I am reading this book ‘radical cander’ and was wondering if you have Fav way/ example of receiving and giving tough feedback? Or have any stories about feedback that have stuck with you through your career.

When life isn’t even hard and you’re still struggling 😔

They want to see you do good but not better than them...

Hearing rumors about Huron layoffs. Any deets? Friend of mine said he got the "email".

My dad has been driving the same old CRV for the last 10 years. Has no interest in getting a new one. I want to buy him a new car, but he doesn’t seem interested in lux brands. Should I still do it?

Which consulting firms don’t make you do firm initiatives?

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

Any recommendations for a good course or material to build on insurance knowledge? Specially P&C insurance. Need to build some good domain knowledge and looking for courses/YT videos/website?

It’s 2:30. My entire team is on PTO. I’ve gotten everything I needed to get done today, I’m cracking a god damn beer.

Which sports team do you think has the best, freshest, and most engaging advertising/marketing and social channels?

If there is anything science taught you it is-

For fellow singles in the Denver area, what apps etc do you find effective for meeting people?

Does spotify have QA lead roles ?

Anyone in the consulting industry willing to do an informational interview? I have 2 years of industry experience in corporate operations

Has anyone here worked with TRS Healthcare (travel agency)? Any recs for good agencies or tips for first time travelers?

Looking for advice and recommendations on starting a non-profit healthcare case management company in my area. The focus population served would be low-income seniors with the primary customers being primary care offices that could obtain contracted case management services based on the practice’s needs/financial constraints.

I have my MSW & nearing completion of my MBA. I have 11 years experience, 6 in healthcare inpatient&outpatient.

What recommendations do you have on starting this process?

I am going way over budget but 1. Even s seniors have admitted some unique circumstances have happened and 2. I’m working like insane hours 3. I’m trying - I can tell by tone management is not happy with me. I’m legit trying the best I can ....

Any luck for US CPA in Canada?

Can someone suggest me which one is better.
Senior Associate in Cognizant or Senior software Engineer in TSYS.

Both are providing almost same CTC.

I joined bosch in sep 2022, will i get the full variable pay mentioned in the offer letter at feb or else divided into 12 and credits only for sep to dec?

I’m currently working with a senior level HR candidate. This individual has a doctorate in business with a focus in HR, her SPHR, Federal, and private sector experience at the singer level, and has a fabulous personality. I’m curious is anyone else having difficulties play some candidates like this? At this point I’m starting to think it’s racial or her sex based of the lack of interest in this candidate. Any thoughts?

Do you ever find this industry to be superficial? I mean, I've made some great connections along the way, but a lot of the culture is just not for me. People seem to care about the wrong things

I just took a leadership role in industry after 5 years in advisory (industry hire). Partners, any tips for the transition? What have you seen your clients do well/poorly during big career moves?

First afternoon date(ish) in South Ken. What are some good places to go for coffee/drinks etc.?

3/29 Thread (General):

Hey guys! So yesterday, I was in the running for 2 positions in the same division at Goldman Sachs, got invited yesterday to go for a 3rd position after they submitted my HireVue, all of this is in the Salt Lake City office. They came back to me shortly after that saying they were inviting me to a superday next week for all 3 positions. If anyone knows what the next steps are, I’d appreciate any info or insight. Just looking to see what the chances of getting an offer or anything like that.

Should litigation come out of legal or the businesses budget? My understanding is business? Any thoughts here or advice…