William Blair Discussions

What is the salary hike you aim for when negotiating compensation with a new company? I’ve talked to a few and ultimately passed because none of them are meeting the 30% increase I’m looking for. Are companies already starting to be stingy again or am I looking in the wrong place?

Hi everyone, I work for large startup (300 employees) and I have been asked to develop a Progressive HR manual template. Some examples include gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms, signing off emails with pronouns, and etc. Any tips/links for resources to help would be appreciated.

Does anyone know what it's like to work at insider ? Tech saas ai martech business. Read a few Glassdoor reviews that concerned me.

What does the long-term career progression look like, both salary and title-wise, for someone looking to get into FP&A-type roles? Can you at some point land roles that involve financial/corporate strategy? One test away from getting the CPA and looking to get roles outside of standard corporate accounting.

Completely burnt out. I've been on high burn engagements, but this is different. It's not the hours but just working in a constant state of disruption. Any tips on how to keep going forward

Does having a CVA (certified valuation analyst) useful? have heard mixed reviews

Which is the easier route into Investment Banking? Analyst role straight out of uni vs. Associate after MBA

Has anyone successfully made the career move from an HR specialization to an HRBP role? If so, how? I have been working for 7 years in a very niche HR specialization and while I wear many hats on the HR team, I feel like this is hard to express to recruiters or even get an interview for an HRBP role. My niche area has really burnt me out, as it’s very political and I want to expand my horizons. I am already working on completing my GPHR certification. Any other tips?

What programs do my fellow HR managers recommend as far as personality assessments for hiring ?

Pretty sure the saga of the slave driven company has come to an end I’m the only HR person at this company. Friday I had full admin rights, and went to check email Saturday; account locked. Payroll/HRIS locked out. PEO service says no pending termination is on my file. Went to the office today to get my things just in case. Located in CA. Was about to report numerous violations too. All because I couldn’t solve 8 months of payroll issues in a day. 🫠 Good riddance, I’m getting a lawyer.

I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

When your best is never good enough 🙏

Anyone willing to split a Wall Street Prep premium package course? Total cost is $500

Does anyone in the UK use Haye Grades and know the salary range for a grade 20?

I’m being offered a VP level CoS role at Morgan Stanley Tech side. I have 7 YoE. Is $150k-$160k good for this position in NYC or should I ask for more?

So I just started a new job in sales (B2B specifically). All my life I’ve been in blue collar jobs, military, then construction work ect. I don’t have much money saved to get myself my own business cards as I’m sure they are important to have, I’ve got all the info that I need to go out and start selling. I guess what I’m looking for is just tips on how you guys were successful walking into a whole new arena if that makes sense?

Would you categorize this industry as diverse? I was just reading an article on USA Today that centered around the lack of diversity in finance, especially in positions of power. I’d have to agree with them based on what I’ve noticed.

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

Does Publicis network have a cap on freelance time, the number of weeks or days one can freelance?

Just raised my first snapshot.
We can't see the review?

Weird or acceptable to give a spa gift card as a parting gift to a colleague who is leaving?

Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

I need an opinion, which field is better in terms of compensation and work/ life balance , a sales producer or adjuster ??

Can anyone anyone help with a salary range for a senior E&S UW. 5 years of experience. Interviewing but don’t want to sell short for my salary expectations.

Are any members of this group producers at an independent agency?

When my job is to handle all the corporations issues does it ever get hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel? Like that this business will survive? It will get its next round of funding? This litigation won’t wipe us out… something’s I just become very pessimistic about the future of the company.

I am planning to relocate Hyderabad for job purpose, can someone suggest the best area for rental accommodation 1BHK or 2BHK ? my budget is < 20K. Also anyone has any idea of Hyderabad cost of living compared to Pune?

Cons of moving 75% of my savings to an Intermediate US Treasury ETF (SCHR)? I wouldn’t mind losing 4-5% if the market rallies, but would rather put cash to work if the market keeps tanking

Pretty random question: Does anyone know if the Deloitte Boston office is open late night on a Saturday? I forgot something in the office, and am in the city around 11:00 pm so considering to stop by

Any referrals at EY in GPS?

How’s the work life balance and work culture at qualys? Have an offer of Senior manager IT team . YOE 13 , IIM MBA .

I’ve recently been interested in the idea of moving from Canada(Toronto) to the US(California) with McCann. I am wondering if this is common & if anyone else has made move before with tips?

Moving to London in September - looking for a place to live! Any recommendations on neighborhoods?

Can I see everyone’s engagement ring I just love love

Anyone ever use a credit repair service and have success?

I am 25 years old with roughly no savings. I am a consultant with a technical background. Are there any tips in side jobs/ways to make more money for savings?

Anyone here have any information on where to invest your money apart from the firm's 401k match? New to investing and wanted to know where do other people invest since most of them wouldn't be investing in stocks directly.