After being told I was on the short list to be promoted to Director for the past 12 months at my PA firm, I was recently told that I am not getting promoted without much of a reason. “Tough market and there’s not a lot of spots.” As I probe further, I am realizing how informal and quick the decision seems to have been made. Now I’m being told that I need to feign happiness and to not dwell on it and instead, focus on next year. How do they not expect me to quit?

I've noticed that the engineers keep their mouths shut whenever they're asked for feedback, but when they're alone, they talk about how much they wish they could change management.

Why is that?

I'm a product engineer and it's hard to turn off work mode at the end of the day, I think of how products *should* be packaged when I'm shopping and can't understand why my wife doesn't care 🤷

Anyone know how much assoc brand managers at Spotify make?

What happens if I over contributed to 401k because of a job change ? How do I adjust ?

Is a 12 month probationary period common ? I haven’t dealt with it heard of one longer than 3 months …. TIA!

IBM GBS or IBM ISL is good?

I’m a new hire and currently the only creative on a team of developers. I’ve requested Figma—but IT has pushed back, asking for “detailed business justification… explaining it is beneficial or will assist in day-to-day tasks”.

I’ve already provided info of that nature directly from Figma’s website. Suggestions on what else might convince them?

Further context: our marketing dept currently uses Sketch. And my employer’s industry is insurance claims management.

Hey! To prep for an enterprise ux designer interview would you prepare a portfolio deck or would you review your portfolio site? The role I am interviewing for is the first and only ux designer on a team of predominantly project managers.

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

Hey Fishes

I will be joining Barclays Pune office in December.

I just wanted to know about salary account, do they need account in any specific bank or any banks old account would work?

I would like to hit fire between 40-50. Currently 27, 185k total comp (125 for me and 60 for partner). Like my job don’t hate it don’t love it. Does an MBA make sense? I’m guessing it could take me to 170ish with that schools I’m looking at but wondering if the 40-50 retirement range makes an mba not make sense since I’d only have 10-20 years to save vs 12-22.

Would have to finance the whole thing myself. Current net worth is 140k. Thoughts?

Any from Google Cloud looking for Customer Engineers? I passed my onsite, but currently recruiter mentioned there is not headcount to fit me in. Happy to be squeezed in anywhere at this point.

I am CA FINAL student, i have done most of my internship into audit but post qualification i want to start my career into taxation( direct & international). Any suggestions or recommendation on whether any big 4 will take a fresher.

I am working hard on my theoretical knowledge before interview.

Also preparing for Enrolled Agent USA, IRS

Hi, can you guys please provide your opinion / review on the company qualitest? S it worth to switch from a big 4 to qualitest for test lead or test manager position?

how do we get out?! i’ve been doing office work in a grocery store for too long… this was supposed to help me transition out of hospitality but it feels like i’m going to be stuck in a grocery store for the rest of my career
i guess i just need to voice my frustrations. it’s not that i hate my job or the field, i don’t. i’m just feeling extremely overwhelmed and discouraged i think. does anyone really, truly enjoy what they do in retail/hospitality?? needing some positivity

Taking BEC tomorrow... any suggestions/ advice?

For those that work for Amazon in there accounting and tax department, what has your experience been like and how did you land your job?

Y'all leaving upper deckers in the toilet stalls need re-examine your life. How can it be so tricky to hit a12inch hole while sitting down? Bathroom is out of commission thanks to a serial squatter.

Where can I take Accounting ethics class online in CA?

The most successful biz owners work 100 hour wks & reap all the rewards. Min wage workers @ 40 hr wks can't cover their expenses. Who do you identify with most and why? Please include your level.

Time warner is so sneaky! They charged me extra and took off my discount with no notification! Hate it! Is Verizon fios way better?

I am WAY TOO nice to be in public accounting….

Does your firm form leadership group trainings? We usually do every summer but we are starting one these last 2 months. We usually read books or watch something and then discuss. If you do them, do you think they are effective?

Beyond ready for the holiday & PTO coming up soon🙌🏼

How do I get Spotify to work in the EY office?

I hate to see good people go because of money. Why don't the firms just pay them more? It's almost impossible to find new replacement managers and so it would be worth it to pay up.

Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

When a coworker is standing next to you and you hear the bubbles sound. You know they just opened Fishbowl 😂

Females: is it okay to wear nice shoes like Chanel or such in your offices? Or do you get crap for it?

When you're pretty sure it would be easier to survive Game of Thrones as a main character for 6 seasons than to rewrite the 40 page walkthrough correctly. 🙄🙄💀💀

Is it possible to transfer from Risk Assurance to Tax as a senior and keep your title? I have my CPA and one year exp in audit and tax

I think that there is a lot of talk about where Amazon will put their second HQ, I think that whichever state and city give them the best incentive package will suddenly be where the best talent is...

Just wondering what percentage of associates don't get promoted to senior? Anyone has the stats?

Would PwC reimburse me if I study for my CFE and it is not required for my current job?