Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal what are expense policy (meals, travel, accom, etc.) like in A&M especially for APAC?

I know it shouldn't matter, but every bit of information would help me decide if I want to make a switch to A&M. TIA

Alt travel to Alaska (Anchorage) this weekend! Anyone interested in joining?

Best weekend trips, ideally direct flight from Riyadh?

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

How do you best leverage a job offer when you don’t want to leave? In the running for a VP job (higher level than now) that pays $70k higher than what I currently make. I want to ask for more money, but don’t want them to see me as a flight risk or that I am not loyal anymore. Or my bigger fear is they’ll say they cannot offer me any more and then I feel like I have egg on my face. Any tips for delicately balancing this?

I used to have açaí bowls for breakfast while traveling because of per diem. Now that I’m bracing to be WFH for the long run, I want to start making nicer breakfasts to make me happier. Where are the best places to get açaí? Not the powder, the frozen packets

My friends think it's cool that I "get to" travel all the time, they don't get how disruptive my job really is... #flightattendantproblems

Hi there! Just signed my offer letter and am excited to get started at Visa in the coming weeks. QQ: Does Visa reimburse gym memberships? If so, how much?

Do you think we will be able travel by Christmas for a vacation?

Not thrilled about having to fly United for this engagement. No status on any airline- any ACN promotions going on right now?

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

I have 150k miles available in United, would you suggest to use it for next flight to Asia (15hr) or keep it and exchange for something else??

I need advice on how to approach a raise request.

I am a software sales representative in the manufacturing space. My starting salary was $85,000 in 2015 I did not receive a raise until I asked for one three years later in 2018. The raise was 5%. I have not received a raise since the 5% raise I received in 2018. They granted me a $2000 one time bonus in 2021 when I asked for a raise. How do I request a raise and get one?

I have brought up the cost of living expense and they do not acknowledg

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

Diamond medallion on Delta. They lost my bags on the outbound (3 with my wife who is Plat) and inbound flights (1) on a trip to Europe. How many points should I expect? Any advice to deal with this?

Who has started business travel? How many trips have you made post lockdown?

How much $ is needed for 2 weeks in Europe? Considering that flight, hotel, and travel has already been paid for.

MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

How can we redeem American Airlines miles on Qatar?

There is an opportunity in another office to build out their business in a large industry that I identified. The office has very little client base within the industry. The partners do not have experience in the industry and there are no senior managers or managing directors in that office. As a SM4, how do I go about asking to build out that business with the hope that it’ll build a strong case and accelerate my path to partner?

I'm from Baltimore, and lately, we have had a crazy buying spree, I mean I have sold the same property 2 times in less than 2 weeks, and the person who bought it immediately put it on the market and made an average of $25k in less than 5 days. Many reports show that investing in Baltimore and Philadelphia is the future, I don't doubt it. What is the fastest you have ever resold a property?

Does anyone stress about student loans? I have $176k in loans and as January gets closer, the panic attacks have gotten worser. I am in-house at a Real Estate company (making $90k), which is terrible bc they are going under due to the market. I am working to transition to big law for pay, job security and more technical skills. I am a 2019 grad and it just seems so hard to break into big law.

I just need advice on what to do. My mind is scattered and stressed! Thank you in advance!

Would someone be able to look over my resume and let me know if I would be a good fit for a role at Google? Just a little background I have 4 years experience, halfway through my MBA in Strategy & Analytics and a certified scrum master.

Hi Fishes ,
I had a HR Discussion after clearing 2 HCL rounds and 2 client interviews . HR is not considering moving above 40% hike no matter whatever I say to justify, the Discussion was like talking to a wall . Any suggestions to get another 10-15% more (first offer)? Will HR reject me stating this reason in HCL ?? FYI- Client and the project team wants to take him in as per their feedback to me and I feel i am the right person for the role too .. 9 years exp -Infra storage domain .

Can you please suggest which one is better among logicmojo vs learnbay for Data Structures and Algorithm Instructor led course?

Please share your experience if any.

Infosys lateral - Experienced
Hello all,
I have given interview on 19th Nov 2022 and the same day, I received an email to upload some documents. Can someone tell me how much it would it take to move to the next step in the recruitment?.
The portal shows "Review in progress." Any input on this will be appreciated 🙂

Any good book recommendations for profitability and performance management for banking industry? Or books on best practices for calculating economic capital?

Hello, MSL grad student here, looking for externships 🙏

Any idea about car lease program benefits ?

Has anyone gone from a federal gov’t employee to private industry? I’m considering making the swap for better pay, I make decent money where I’m at and I know I have job security. Just trying to see if there is anyone else that was bold enough to make the leap.

Working in Infosys Consulting in financial services domain. Looking for a change in the same domain. Can anybody help with a reference.

I’m a rising sophomore studying finance at Indiana University. Im currently applying for investment management internships for the 2023 summer but I haven’t fully decided what path of investment management I want to pursue. My two interests are either Equity Research or Sales and Trading. If anyone is currently in an analyst role like this or has been in the past can you comment your experience with it and what overall made you decide this job was for you?

Hi Fishbowl Community,
I graduated in May 2022 with a Computer Science Degree and a Data Science Minor. I am still in the job market searching for engineering roles in tech. My interests are Software Engineering, Data Science, or Design focus engineering roles. I was hoping to learn some tips and tricks to help me with my search.

Anybody know any good directors based in Iceland? Cheaper to shoot there ?

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

What is the average salary for a senior design engineer - java at Schneider Electric for 5 YOE?

Any idea how long FIS global Pune is allowing WFH?

For those that have been laid off, how’s the job search going? Have you gotten offers fairly quickly (I.e. 2-4 weeks after getting the notice)?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

What are the weirdest reasons you have heard for people being laid-off? I have heard someone getting laid off because they missed submitting their time-sheets for 3 times in a year.

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

What are your book recommendations?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

Will start my first project in a few weeks. What would be best for my learning experience between the options below:
1) on site project
2) remote but more exciting project (industry I love)

I know everybody loves to moan about having work on the nights/weekends but what's another 6-figure job (with the same yrs of experience) that has better hours?

Are there any books or classes about convincing people that have irrational arguments? Trying to figure out how to frame conversations that lead to my conclusions that aren't based in logic and fact.

Want to learn SQL, what is the best / free resource that’s helped you?

Lot of previous posts here have been deleted, if you guys know what I mean

Anyone else hide your laptop between your back and the seat during takeoff so you can still work, but put your brief case in the overhead?

Gift ideas for a close guy friend that got promoted to manager?

I never sleep on Sundays!

Hot take. Is FAANG even a thing? Or was Cramer just worried about the acronym if he took out Netflix?

Getting back to the travel is like going for a new job. Can't believe I left my child behind again.

How do you deal with dumb clients?

The size of someone's moleskine is the best predictor of their tenure (with an inverse relationship).

Any good resources to learn VBA?