Anybody pivot from tax to FP&A? If so, what year in your career did you make the switch? How do you like it know?

Graduating senior. Have choices between MBB and SWE at FAANG. Not sure what to do. Long term I’d love to be in a small startup or a leader in a tech company. Not sure which path is better for that. Any thoughts?

How you came into the company will define your path. That’s why you’ll never be successful switching departments.

Hi Fishes,

I am planning to switch my profile to Google Cloud. Yoe: 6

Tech Stack: C++

Please help me to kickstart my journey.

Where to start what need to be studied/practised.

Thanks in Advance.

My job title says Application Development Senior Analyst (SSE-Developer) but I'm performing Core SYSTEM ANALYST Role.
Is it possible to switch company for 'BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST' roles ?

Anyone work for Nevro Medical Device Company before? Can you tell me what the culture is like and if they have career growth opportunities for Senior Analysts?

Having a hard time deciding between two offers. Pay is very similar in both roles.
Firm: Accenture GCP Cloud Architect (Technology Architecture delivery)
Level: Manager
Location: UK
Service line: Accenture Technology (Delivery)
Pro: Tech focused & brand
Con: hard progress in tech, hikes are not great
Firm: Deloitte Cloud Architect (GCP)
Level: Manager
Location: Uk
Service line: Consulting (Cloud Strategy & Engineering)
Pro: progression & growth, new growing gcp practice
Con: less tech focused

I’m so miserable every day is painful. I want to go tell pre-law school me it’s not worth the debt because you will hate this career and then feel trapped by the debt. And then I want to come back to present day, quit this life-leeching, soul-sucking job and start over doing something else entirely. Too much? Oh well. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

First year associate thinking about making the just from medium sized reputable IP firm to In House. Started at said firm summer of 1L year as a law clerk/patent agent in May 2019, have worked through school and full time as associate since Sept 2021. Feeling very “stuck” in day to day work. Love the patent/IP space but drafting and pros w/minimal human interaction is getting very difficult. Thinking In House would be better, but not sure how much experience needed. Thoughts?

What is the best resource to learn JavaScript? Currently using freecodecamp and getting those certs

Hi everyone! I ‘m trying to transition into learning development. Any advice? Which jobs should I apply to? If you’re already in L&D what is your day to day experience?

I am in the process of finishing up my MBA but considering also getting my SPHR or PHR cert. Is it even worth it or a waste of time and money?

I want to learn SQL with free certificate. Any one can suggest where ca in find it free. You response can change my life

Looking to make a move into Advisory/Consulting.

I have an Audit and Data Automation/Visualization background (was formerly a PwC Digital Accelerator). Any advice?

Should I get a CPA for Transaction Due Diligence?
I’m a new grad working in FDD and I’m trying to decide if becoming a CPA is worth it. I do not plan on staying in accounting in the future. I’m more interested in strategy work. I certainly do not want to do Audit. Would you recommend getting the CPA considering my career aspirations? Do you think it’s worth it? If not, what is the best way to use my time efficiently?

I recently left the Army about a year ago. Did a DoD SkillBridge fellowship and accepted the full time offer because I was scared of not having a paycheck. About a year later, still at the company and I hate it. Don’t feel purpose and I’m working with recent college grads as my peers. How do I get a job that takes advantage of my experience, whereas mine currently views me as starting over?

Anyone else here looking to make a switch into healthcare (physician, nurse, etc)?

How did you go about finding a therapist and/or coach to support you in your career transition? What value did they add, what would you do same/different if you had the time again and any other tips?

Any one ever used a career counselor service before? If so what was your experience with them? Did you find it beneficial to your own career transition? And which companies would you recommend? Or if you hated it or think it was a waste of time I'd like to hear that too and why🙂.

Just looking for some tips and advice, any help is appreciated 🙂.

Have you ever taken a career slow down? I am feeling burnt out from COVID and the incremental responsibilities thrown my way over the last 5+ years. I feel like my health has deteriorated. I like my company, but I want to do less. I don’t need to be a HR Director, CHRO, etc. With a career slowdown, I am prepared for a lower compensation and would want decent benefits. Any lessons learned or success stories about career slowdowns?

I'm relatively new to stock market investments and have tried to build a balanced portfolio for the long term. Should I hold the stocks for long term or does it make sense to book profits in between ?

Hi All,
i have an offer from IBM(10.7lpa fixed location- Mysore) and Wipro(11.4 fixed location-bangalore) for java developer position, which one is better? any suggestions would be helpful.

Anyone start there career at GE as an FMP? Deciding if I should go get my MBA or if the program holds weight. Feeling like I got conned while in college

What do you do with a class that exhibits poor behavior with anything other than quick paced, teacher led instruction? I want to dig into inquiry but they misbehave if I don’t catch them back quickly

Was having a chat with a recruiter who does a lot of work for me so out curiosity I am interested to hear what do consultants look for when they are moving into the industry.
- What are some of the key elements you look for vs deal breakers?
- What types of firms and industry are of interest?

Any Amazon counsel or other FAANG attorneys willing to share how their comp review has worked? I’m really happy with my offer(lower base, really high signing bonus and decent RSUs) and was told their would be yearly comp reviews but wondering how that plays out the first few years...

Hello Everyone!

I very recently accepted the position of Sourcing Specialist at TidalHealth - a large Heathcare group in my area. A few of my target positions include Medical Laboratory Scientists. If those in this group can provide me knowledge on what you are looking for in employment offers, salary expectations, the ideal work environment, and any/all factors that would help me in my quest to improve my work ability.

I appreciate any and all responses!

Kind regards,

My Creative Directors, who are strong copywriters, are really struggling to collaborate with Art Directors. Are there programs or classes that teach creative collaboration and the creative process?

Hi, how may days after HR discussion i can expect offer letter?

Are there any affordable studios in Seaport (~$3000)? I don’t need amenities or anything. I just want to be within a mile of my office (near Shake Shack).

What's the protocol for adding internal portal mockups for a client to your portfolio? Is it expected, something that requires asking permission but is still generally OK, or frowned upon? I'm a developer trying to pivot to UX.

Nothing in the contract bc our SOW was originally dev only. If I need permission, I have a good rapport with the Corp Comm director and VP so would I contact them on LinkedIn, or is this something that's normally done through the employer?

Hello Fishes,
I joined Cognizant in July, but have setup my Goperform goals around October due to late project onboarding.
Will I be eligible for default hike after the new rules of appraisal?

Hey guys! I'm someone with a BA in finance.

I am really conflicted rn. I would like to hear experience from people who have done masters, or all the way to PhD.

Did you regret doing lengthy studying and should have focus on practical work etc? Let me know your thoughts!

Do you think consultants should have a union and be regulated? With all the extra hours of work your salary is basically less than someone at McDonald's full time. Overtime pay?

Hey Fishes!
I'm new to this app, and looking forward to making the best use of it. Need 11+ likes to get started though. Would really appreciate your help, thanks!

Hello, anyone here from Missouri that can refer me to a company that offers work from home for RNs like UM roles. I'm getting tired of the bedside 😑
Referrals would be a great help thank you!

Do you keep interviewing after offer signed and background check cleared?

A director in another unit wants to meet me to “continue a conversation we started last year”. He is referring to the time I had asked him if there were openings on his team. That was over a year ago. I am not too happy where I am right now ( I stayed where I was). I also don’t know if he really has an opportunity or if this is just some corporate circle jerk where my current director is trying to “smoke me out”. I don’t speak poorly of my team/work. How would you approach this conversation?

Is it easier going from Senior Accountant to FP&A or straight from Big 4 Audit. Just trying to figure out what route to take. Also what is a good salary for a Senior Accoutant? MCOL, CPA, B4 Audit - 2 yrs

A2 tax associate here. Wanting to get out of B4 and into industry and also get out of tax. Anyone been in this boat before and have any advice? or know what jobs I should be looking for?

When do you officially put in your two weeks? I have a written offer I intend to sign, but should I wait until they clear all the background checks and such (I have no more than a speeding ticket so I’ll pass). This is the first real job I’ve quit

How do you decide between two job offers? I have a gut feeling that one is better than the other. But I don’t want to move from one not great working place to another. Same salary. Both startups but one is closer to ipo than the other. But have a better feeling about the one that’s not close to ipo. What should I do?

What are the most boring jobs out there?

take job with long commute or stay at b4?

I’m in my 2nd year in audit. I want to pivot into management consulting within a big 4 or MBB. Has anyone seen someone make this lateral movement? I’m not sure how feasible that is and what steps to take. I’m also down to discuss further with whoever is comfortable in connecting.

Is applying a few days before the “Apply by” date too late? Do most decisions get made early on/they don’t wait for all applications before interviewing/hiring?

Anyone make a cross country move as part of a job switch during covid? Wondering if the company expects you to be moved/have a date planned in mind if you aren't already living in the area

Thinking about enrolling into a JD program , I’m 26, CPA, in a lcol area, at at small firm. What is to be expected at a school level and bar level?

What does the Tax Reporting & Strategy Deals team at PwC do? Do they have busy seasons or all year round busy? What’s the pay like compared to other tax specialties such as general compliance or M&A? Thanks in advance.

UPDATE (RE: SoCal Assistant Controller Interview)

So after two weeks of waiting (and giving up on the idea of getting the job really), the recruiter got back to me.

They said due to month-end and quarter-end close they were busy and couldn’t get back to me as quickly for a “good update”.

The recruiter said the CFO enjoyed our call, she, the CFO, will call me next week directly to “discuss some final things”.

Not sure if Im hired or not, but are there any questions about the job, comp (cont.)

Thoughts on going from a national firm to a smaller one with ~200 employees and $65M in revenue? I’m a first year tax manager and can get a 33% raise by going to this firm.

Is it bad to negotiate a higher salary with a job you aren’t quite as interested in for the sole purpose of going back to the job you are interested in to get them to match and take that job?

What is IT Due Dilligence? Is it more IT Audit? Better? Worse?

Does anyone know if internal recruiters get extra compensation for bringing in a candidate to a team? Like some sort of commission like external recruiters?

What is private equity accounting like? I have seen people exit to PE accounting and job postings but don't work in financial services. I would imagine the pay is pretty solid but not too sure what the work and how the experience is viewee

If anyone is looking for opportunities in NYC - I have an amazing and honest recruiter whom I can connect you with. DM me.

BDO recruiter reached out for an audit senior position in the DC area. Recommended or not? And why? Insights appreciated!!

What are the steps to turn in two week notice? Email a word doc to HR then let me counselor know?