Any other second year trainees here not qualifying at their firm? Trying to find lateral options for September but the transactional market is so quiet atm and it’s making me nervous. Is it usual to not have secured a job this close to qualification? Any March qualifiers here that found the same?

Hi Folks,
How do you think is the future of Google Cloud.
I am trying to switch to GCP so please advise.

I’m a bit rough around the edges and I think this is severely hindering my abililty to connect with people in my department and civilians. What are some good ways to break out of this and develop my people skills?

What are some examples of exit opportunities for someone with M&A due diligence experience?

I am looking into the CCP (Certified Compensation Professional). It seems to be quite an expensive exam.

If anyone else is studying, let me know and maybe we can share study materials!

For those who have taken it, are there any cheaper or alternative study materials to any official guides you would recommend? I went this route with the PHR and SHRM-SCP and passed each on the both try, so I wanted to see if that method may be viable here. Any recommended order to take courses in?

Folks applying for Data and Analytics roles in the industry at M, SM, D Levels, what technical/functional topics do you prepare for on the Analytics side?

What is the designation hierarchy in schneider electric? What is the yoe range for Application - Specialist designation

Does anyone know how much a catalog lead makes and what their career path is ?

Is it ok to switch to Big data tech stack like Hadoop, Hive, Python after 7 years of experience from .Net technologies ? Which of the two field is good for long term perspective.

Can someone advise on what would be better standard Chartered or deloitte India or EY my domain is payments Business Analyst? Priorities are of future career growth and profile weight and advantages...

I'm leaving Deloitte (consultant - capital markets) for an analyst role in M&A (in house) in a relatively small company. How long should I stay and how hard is it gonna be if I want to join an IB or rejoin a consultancy ?

Hi fishes,

Can anyone here give me an insight about the benefits of getting an executive mba degree after law and how it can help me accelerate my career growth and which profiles would be best for me. I am legal professional with 7 years of experience. I am pursuing an emba from FMS.

Your feedback will be highly appreciated.

Hi Guys,

How are the opportunities in data analytics domain for a Msc Physics as a fresher. And can you suggest some good online platforms.

Considering going for the CFE. What was your study plan for it and how long did it take?

Hi, fishes.
A quick query here.

I'm going to move from non IT profile to IT profile. Basically I'll be applying as front end engineer in new company. Previously I was working in a BPO profile.
Just wanted to ask if I'll be provided training in my initial months as a front end engineer or am I expected to work from the very first day.
Your comments will be really helpful.

Thank you.

Hi, I'm getting lot of interview calls for SAP SD Consultant but they want someone experienced 2 to 3 years of experience, 1 or 2 implementation done, support or rollout etc, Relevant experience of sap is zero I have, for BFSI industry is 3+ years I've, so what would u suggest??I'm not getting any work, 5 months gap already now in doing SAP course, hana certifications etc,any fresher in SAP, how u made it in SAP? I'll start working anywhere now, in SAP I'm not getting anything, tired or have i

How long does it takes for you to feel confident on what you are doing at FDD? Essentially I am not trying to stay at FDD forever but want to make sure that I learn all the necessary skills before I go.

I’m a creative account manager in retail/eCommerce. I was a creative producer before being an AM.

I’d love to move into tech but I’m not sure how my current creative experience would transfer into tech/at what company. I know there are creative producers/art producers in tech, but what’s the equivalent of a tech creative account manager?

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

My lease has language stating that unless you’re military or dead you can’t get out of your lease. Market rate is $750 higher than what I’m paying now, $1750 vs $2500. Anyone ever had luck pitching “if you let me out of my lease you stand to earn that much more from renting in this more expensive market?”

Interesting footnote on Deloitte’s DEI workforce data -

“Job role representation does not include PPMD representation”

Speculating that we are still poor on DEI representation on levels that matter.

Has anyone successfully been able to pivot to careers without stepping back after 10+ yrs of implementation work? I’d love you hear your journey and how you went about doing so.

What's a good replacement for my daughter's old Ford Fiesta? Not much of a car nut but my ex-husband raves about this page so I joined up. Fine with a used car or new, just want a similar price point and keep it small, she doesn't want an SUV. I was thinking a newer model Kia soul maybe?

If anyone he has done extensive laser hair removal (I’m talking full body), how much did your treatments cost and was it worth it? I’ve always considered it but now that I’m in my mid-20s and 1. just don’t care about body hair as much as I used to and 2. am no longer showing as much skin as I did when I was younger and did sports that required it, I’m wondering if it’s worth spending all that money.

Hey Fish Fam! I wanted your advise on where to invest in property? US or India? Can you please help me with pros and cons of both?

What are your thoughts on ESPP?

What is the average salary of a supply chain major with ~5 years experience? Green belt certified, no post grad.

What're people doing these days? I just moved to Reston and am working from home so feel like I'm completely disconnected from what's happening in the city.

Kindly requesting likes for this post to enable pvt chats

Is anyone looking for freelance help?

Hey Coaches! I’m Alyssa, and I’m one of the Community Leaders here at Fishbowl. I’ve been in the classroom for 10 years and a classroom coach for 6 (mainly elementary/Pre-K). Excited to be here!

How has the path to partner been? What are the typical numbers / criteria you have to hit?

What’s the best way to pivot into data analytics role from accounting/reporting background?

Additionally; what’s the best way to do it from the managerial level (I.e. currently FR Manager).

I have been having occasional very mild chest pain once in a while. Have had a generalized anxiety disorder for a while which is now pretty mild with therapy and exercise too. Wondering if the chest..

We have some community group send in pizza, cookies, and coffee to our emergency room during COVID. Another doc literally started crying he was so grateful

Folks: what are your thoughts about Taylor Wessing? I focus on VC and M&A work and TW seems to be a good fit but I don’t know how they’re viewed in the market and what the pay is. Any insight helpful!

US Lawyers in London: how are you doing your taxes in US and UK to avoid double taxation? Do you use an accountant?

Best magic circle firm?

Has anyone here ever worked offshore e.g. Cayman Islands? If so, what are your thoughts on working/living there?

To those who were NQs in 2008/2009 and didn’t get retained - what did you do? Did you paralegal? I’m a fourth seater really struggling to find anything as literally no firms are recruiting NQs right now.

Self-described ‘aggressive litigators’ are insecure lawyers compensating poor technical skills with unjustified pressure.

I am a US attorney with a very reputable environmentaL firm. Passed the MCT and will take the OSCE in May. Would love any and all advice about how law firm or in-house hiring in London works.

How big a step up is it as an associate in a Magic Circle firm to a US firm in terms of hours and responsibility?

London folk, question for you: do firms and offices in London not recruit candidates directly? I hardly see positions advertised on the websites of these firms but there are vacancies that they seem to recruit for through recruiters. What’s the deal here? Does it make sense to approach firms by yourself at all? Would appreciate any insight I can get on the matter. Thank you!

UK attorney moving to the UK: how much money do you need to make to be able to live well in London? I’m on the NY scale but might need to take a pay cut. How much is good non-NYC scale pay for London?

Are BigLaw hours in London really that bad? Would an MC firm be a safer option as a foreign qualified lawyer looking to make a move.

Moving to London in June for a permanent role. What's a good area to live in, friends? Looking for a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom place ideally.

Does anybody have experience working with Fried Frank? I have an interview with them for a Funds NQ role and they seem like a great fit, but I just wanted to see if anyone has any inside insight.

Thoughts on Kirkland’s disputes team in London?

I'm moving from Scotland to London in September, looking to buy a flat, what are some nice / ok areas within 45 minute commute of Paddington?

Looking around the £300-£350k mark.

Obviously viewing are tricky just now so would prefer to avoid any areas that are overly...stab-y from my search to save some time.

What are people views on electronic signing of documents E.g. Docusign, Adobe sign etc? Have a counterparty freaking out over the suggestion.i just assumed we were all from this century now and had accepted as valid.

Let’s kick things off! What practice area and firm type are people at?

Any thoughts on Latham in London? Considering a move out of MC and hear they are very strong at Finance. Also any insight into base pay bracket for 2PQE?

Any thoughts on Sidley's London office? How sharp elbowed are the associates and how much do partners genuinely try and help you develop a career? Bonus points if you can provide insight on how the corporate and finance departments work with specialists on transactional matters. As a final ask, are they genuinely into D&I and flexible working efforts or is this predominantly lip service? Thanks in advance!

What are peoples opinions on work from home? It seems to be an unpopular opinion but as a junior I despise it. I work 3 feet from my bed, I find the barriers of a phone/email between me and a senior to add a huge amount of stress to my life and I think it’s stunting my career development at my firm because I can’t build relationships as effectively. I’ve never at all had mental health issues before but now am really starting to feel burnt out and anxious most of the time. What do you think?