Anyone feel like they made the wrong career choice? I’m only a year into my first job out of college and I think I should’ve gone a more specialized route than consulting. But I feel defeated because I haven’t grown, learned, or developed any skills in the last year that could help me get a new job if I did try to change.

Hello, I have 4 years of experience between Financial decision support and pricing. However, I feel like my experience is too narrowed to how my current company operates. I am looking to pivot into consulting at one of the big4 ( for ~2-3 years)or any other consulting firm to have a well rounded experience that could be applicable to any industry. Any advices ?or thoughts ?

Anyone here make it out of IT audit to a more interesting role?@

I'm currently a Scrum Master that is looking to make an exit! I have a new profound love for data! However when looking at the salary for data analytics, it appears that I would have to take a pay cut. I currently make 123k in the state of NC...any insight? Should I transition to Data Engineering instead?

Looking to pivot into pm from teaching. Working on the Google PM cert. Any tips for breaking in?

Quality engineering VS software engineering. I am currently a quality engineer in medical device. I have 4.5 years of experience. I’m stuck between getting a degree and continuing in quality / manufacturing or switching to software where I know money is great. Thoughts?

Anyone here who left fed job and regretted it?

Hi Fishes,

How is KPMG digital lighthouse in terms of WLB and career growth? What are the perks of joining KPMG India?

Please give some advice as I have an offer from PWC India as well.

Another question for the older folks(30+) in the bowl, just started working like 2 months ago out of undergrad like I mentioned in my previous post. The question: what career advice do you have for someone just starting out of undergrad? Would appreciate any advice and tips!

Has anyone invested in a franchise? Is it worth the time as a side gig potentially turning into a path for business ownership?

I am engineer ( firmware engineer ) and then moved to product marketing through mba. I have 1 pm internship, 1.5 years of pmm. Most pm roles need experience in that domain. I got lied off recently . I am a bit lost where to apply in this market . All roles need domain exp. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

How many firms is too many? I’ve practiced 13 years. Since I was a 1st year associate, every 3 years or so I’ve been recruited for another opportunity that is hard to pass up. I’ve been at my current firm 3 years and got the call again, again about an opportunity that is hard to pass up. I don’t like having a reputation of a flight risk, but this keeps happening. Should I decline to pursue the opportunity just so I have a longer track record at my current firm? This will be my 4th if I move.

What’s a good CISA program?

My boss’ boss wants to catch up on how things are going; I changed groups 6M ago for a more fast-paced environment but have only partially gotten the transaction/networking exp I wanted - any advice?

I am planning on leaving teaching after 6 years in the classroom. I am not really sure where to start or what teachings skills translate to certain jobs. Any advice on where to start?

Are Google , IBM , Meta learning certificates, worth it? Do they really impress employers? If had an IBM data science certificate without any experience for example what type of role can expect or should I expect any?

Hi — starting to explore other firms and was wondering if anyone would be willing to discuss their experiences as a functional consultant on the CRM side. Tyia!

Looking for advice. Based in the Bay Area and have 3.5 yr exp in IT Audit mostly SOX with a little SOC exp (ex big 4, couple of regionals) and have been applying to industry (mostly tech companies) since May. made it to final interviews only to find out hiring freezes were in effect or they went with a LCOL candidate.Would like to exit to a GRC role or a mixed role thats 50% sox, 50% varied projects, or a SOX role if the team culture is good. No luck getting in non sox work at current firm.

Mid-level associate at a mid-size regional insurance defense firm practicing coverage litigation. Salary is capped b/c my firm only does I.D./coverage and has no direct-hire comm clients. Second round of interviews with a comm lit boutique where I would be the only associate with 5 partners. Other than partner track, salary/benefits, and switching from coverage to general comm lit, what qualities of the move should I be thinking about as I weigh my options? I've never worked at another firm.

I’ve spent 3 years working at a call center and I would do just about anything to get off the phones. Do I aim for a promotion, or would I be better off trying another industry?

Everyone, please start book marking your nominees for "Fishbowl Thread of the Year."

Planning prizes (gift cards?) for 1st/2nd/3rd place by most votes on 1/1/2021 12 PM CST

My money is on the "Singles in Consulting" bowl having some juicy stories.

Any insight into DLA transactional RE in LA?

I’m making 55k in Chicago. Am I underpaid?

For those of you that jumped from Big 4 to smaller audit firms, what are some of the things that you did that helped you have a successful and fulfilling career at your smaller firm?

How often do you wash your chinos? Same as slacks?

Does SAP Labs has any option like External Title for employees.

I have recently been offered a position where in System Title is not upto my desired expectation, but, the HR mentioned that I can have the desired designation as External Title.

I am looking for a 2 BHK flat in wakad, pimple saudagar area. Any leads will be helpful.

Deloitte US just announced layoffs. Any other B4 started layoffs too ?

How to start prepping for MBB firms for associate roles with no prior consulting experience starting from recruiter screening call. the only thing i know is case in point book

My law school experience has built heavily around bankruptcy and tax. I’ve been interested in pursuing a tax LLM. Doing corporate bankruptcy now. Admittedly I like both fields. Can anyone share some insight and/or advice for pursuing the LLM?

Any update about office location? Also fishes, if you could suggest good localities/societies, looking to rent a 1bhk, new to Kolkata. Thanks!

Wish i made moreeeeeee money...

Anyone have any good book recommendations?

Any recos for a therapist who:
- is in BK/manhattan
- takes Oxford Health
- is good for treating social anxiety
- is female (preferably but not a game changer)
?

Two weeks ago I attended an interview in person and they promised to let me know whether or not I’d be hired for the position. Later, I learned through LinkedIn that a friend of mine got the job. The agency never contacted me to let me know anything. Should I be mad?

What happens during the first week of internship? I know it's orientation, training etc. Need specifics of what goes on. Is it a 60 hour week?

Got a job but it doesn't start for another two months can I just quit now and work at Rita's Water Ice until my new job starts? My senior is so mean it is honestly just funny.