A recruiter reached out to me for a lead communications role at a credit union that would almost double my salary. However, an acquaintance who is a VP in HR says to avoid at all costs - banking is a “death sentence” to careers. She’s seen people not get called back because they had banking industry experience. Is she right?

Hi Folks

What are the average annual salary increments at CitiusTech like? Also how about the variable component - do we people usually get 100%?

Any one aware of the laptop purchasing policy at kgs. Where we can purchase a laptop for max 1 lac and kgs will pay the entire amount to us provided bill is in its name and kgs will deduct the same amount from our salary in 36 installments.

What is a % range bump you can see in comp as you progress from Associate to SA at an MM firm? How about within Associate years (A1 vs. A2)? Got an offer from a secondaries firm and curious to know what the jumps are.

I was laid off last week due to COVID-19. I know it’s hard to find companies hiring for their tax department right now. But please message if you know of any job opportunity. I’m in SE FL.

Currently interviewing for a role at Amazon that is listed as a CW position, but I have direct experience in the product and capabilities this role is seeking, and the hiring manager is moving me forward. What is the likelihood that if I tried to negotiate from a CW to FTE, I would get the position?

Any fishies in MPLS and willing to share AE salary expectations?

Did anyone finished the final interview for Walmart Software Engineer III position?

Hi Fishes,

I have got offers from Maersk and Shell with the same payscale, bit confused amongst which one to choose. Seeking your valuable feedback

I've heard a couple of things about how the partner pension amount @ PwC is determined, both similar in approach.

Both calculations I have heard of result in an annuity paid until death, at which point a surviving spouse (if any) receives the annuity.

The first calculation I have heard is that you get 80% of your highest earning year as a partner (e.g. If your best year was $1M, you'd get $800k as an annuity).

The second calculation I have heard is that they look at your three highest earning years as a partner, and take the second highest and you get 100% of that. (e.g if your three highest earning years were $1M, $800k, and $1.2M, you'd receive $1M as an annuity).

Is ANY of this true, or just all rumor? Any PwC partners that can chime in and explain the pension plan fact for fact? Perhaps with sample numbers?

What will be in-hand salary for 43L base component.

At Mindtree, I had only 1 technical round and submitted google form then I had ctc discussion with HR and she said that she is sending for approval.
How long it takes to get ctc approved and also will there be managerial round as well?

Any job opening in managerial position in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. YOE is 14.

Considering UK has entered recession, will it be a wise decision to switch to UK banks like Natwest? IT role..

What are realistic expectations for 3rd Year Analyst / Direct Promote Associate bonus range at a BB? Note that at MS, 2nd year bonuses in my group last year were 90-115K, while MBA associates received a pro-rated 90K stub (~40k). Personally would be pretty unhappy to take a pay cut between 2nd and 3rd year…

What kind of work does an architect C5 band have to do in mindtree? I have been offered architect position but i have no prior experience. I have been working as a developer only that too I will say I am average. Will I be able to cop up with the role?

I need out of the legal field for a job with independence, interesting and challenging issues to solve and a decent amount of pay. Halp!

Hey fishes need 11 likes help me out

Looking to change practice area to employment law - tips?

Did anyone apply for amex card as an employee, recently, after the acquisiions started ?

Did ok on a real estate investment and will have around $200k net to reinvest. Looking for opinions on short to mid-term investments for consideration. Moderate to high risk tolerance. TIA

Hi Folks

What are the average annual salary increments at CitiusTech like? Also how about the variable component - do we people usually get 100%?

Any one aware of the laptop purchasing policy at kgs. Where we can purchase a laptop for max 1 lac and kgs will pay the entire amount to us provided bill is in its name and kgs will deduct the same amount from our salary in 36 installments.

Any recent communication on push /mandatory to come to office for KGS gurgaon?

Someone I’ve started seeing uses they/them pronouns. I’m trying my best but still feel like I make mistakes. When I want to address them is it ok to say how are you or should I say how are they?

What is the advice on what feedback to leave for a peer who really sucks at everything y'all have worked together on? It's about the time where everyone on my team requests feedback from each other and I'm nervous for it coming up. My manager knows that everything I've worked w her on I end up doing 90% of the work when it's meant to be split so it is a known issue. We're both at level 3 so are genuinely peers. She seems like a nice person but i have 0 positive work feedback tbh

Hi fishes, in last 2 months I got at least 10 rejections and 0 offers.
I am looking for a new job. I am working for a Google Cloud project in HCL Technologies. I am currently handling order management and deal strategy for CPQ deals, SaaS deals. I also have experience in using SAP, Oracle EBS Prod tools along with billing and collections. Also working with product teams of Google Cloud to create process and order forms/contracts for billing of products.
Help me with an opportunity please 🙏🏽

What is a % range bump you can see in comp as you progress from Associate to SA at an MM firm? How about within Associate years (A1 vs. A2)? Got an offer from a secondaries firm and curious to know what the jumps are.

Bets on how much longer Gary Cohn will last in the White House... go!

Can anyone help me understand what c9 grade means in NatWest job grade? what are next two grades after c9?

I was laid off last week due to COVID-19. I know it’s hard to find companies hiring for their tax department right now. But please message if you know of any job opportunity. I’m in SE FL.

Regret it but I reach to 5-6 times a day . What’s your count ? 🤪

Hi Fishes,

If the TSC HR generates offer letter for me , I accept the offer & later in the joining date decide to not join TCS, will I be blacklisted from joining the company again like an ex-TCSr is blocked from joining TCS>?

Currently interviewing for a role at Amazon that is listed as a CW position, but I have direct experience in the product and capabilities this role is seeking, and the hiring manager is moving me forward. What is the likelihood that if I tried to negotiate from a CW to FTE, I would get the position?

Can anyone advise on some good ways of getting referrals for making job applications? I’m a current masters student, graduating in May 2022

My team oversees internal comms and we’re in the process of signing on BananaTag.

Any fishies out there that can share what level of reporting + KPIs you’re providing leadership?

We plan to use it for exec comms and department-level leadership (HR, IT, etc.).

We’ve historically done mass communication through Outlook, so this will be our first time getting insight into staff e-mail + Teams performance.

what is working at a crisis management firm like? broad question, i know, but i don’t know much about the field! (i currently work at an ad agency, but i’m considering a career pivot.)

Anyone know of any great agencies that work in the purpose/social impact space? I am interested in looking into this area.

I am in a period of growth in my role (in house and getting more exposure to top management) - im grateful for it but I also have constant anxiety during and after work hours. Does anyone who’s been in a similar position have tips for riding this wave? Hoping it’ll get easier.

Just got a job as a communications specialist in government, but I come from a marketing agency background. Any advice, things I should teach myself, professional certificates/affiliation recommendations? I want to focus on developing in-demand skills early on in my career. TIA!!!

What's the best comms agency you've worked at where TEAMS actually communicate well?

Which recruiters do you all find have the best connections to in-house job opportunities? I am DONE with agency life. TIA!

What does a good earned media strategy look like to you?

What are some of your recos for the best comms/PR books and sites to learn more deeply and further your knowledge in your role?

Anyone know of any open positions in D/FW? 8 YOE on the agency side, masters degree in public administration. Looking to go client side to do Corp comms/public affairs. Any leads welcome!

Weber folks! At what point do you become eligible for a yearly bonus and how is your bonus determined? Any tie to billable hours?

Hello all, for those working in an agency. I wanted to see what your typical client workload is? I’ve been in my role for about a year but the workload has changed dramatically without hiring help.

Can you please share:
- the number of accounts you manage
- how many support staff you have on those accounts
- how many active pitches you send per month for those clients on average

Thanks all!

What's the vibe of the FH NY team these days? I know a lot of big name accounts (att, Samsung, citi) but is the culture strong?

What are the key differences in an account management role between PR firms and traditional ad agencies? Are there any major skills someone would need to build when transitioning to ad land? Or is a lot of it transferable?

At what level do agencies usually start offering relocation packages?

I'm looking to return to the U.S. after over a decade living and working in SSA (Marcom for ecommerce startups and tech enabled nonprofits). I've been job hunting as I plan my move in the fall but haven't gotten any serious bites. Does anyone have any pointers to ease the process of transcontinental job hunting?

See the George Floyd trial verdict will be announced in the next hour.

How are you counseling clients around this? Or, are you not counseling clients on this?

Curious to hear from the bowl.

Best place to research salaries? I’m getting a wide range. Glassdoor is “highly confident.” Should I be highly confident in their range? I’m researching a Sr. Director Corporate Communications role in a major health care org. HELP!