Anyone from LS hedge funds? What is work / life like? Pros and cons? Thinking of transitioning from Consulting

Hi sales engineers, I’m currently a cloud security engineer with a cybersecurity background. I am pretty recent graduate and am passionate about sales engineering but have struggled to get my foot in the door in this field. Seems like every job out there is like 5+ years experience. Any advice for how to get in this field with little experience?

Hi, I have 6 years of experience as a developer and have offers from, Harman Connected Services(WebAPI Developer - 20 LPA), bank of america(Senior Developer II - 20 LPA), Siemens Energy(Desktop developer-20LPA), NSR Information System(Senior Software Engineer -20LPA), Tech M, Cognizant, Kellton Tech, FIS Global, Mind tree. Packages are in the range 20+. Which company should I join for good projects and good wlb?

As a probate and estate planning attorney, I’m considering adding a family law component to my practice. What is the best way to begin? I’ve been reading/watching all the CLE I can get my hands on but how to find my first family law client? Take on a pro bono matter? Find another solo practitioner who could use some inexpensive assistance?

Do you all work banking hours? Not that other practices are easy but I feel like my group has it especially bad. Some days I wish I had a generic corporate client that at least wouldn’t email at 2am

How do I get WLB?

Hi all...can anyone please confirm if a level 8 in Accenture is equivalent to a Manager or Sr.Manager designation?

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Currently a Wealth Advisor for Citi but I honestly hate it here with a passion it’s the worst company I’ve ever worked for in my life and I’ve been in Wealth Management in the banking channel for over a decade. Series 7, Series 63, Life, CFP, ChFC, and soon to have my MBA with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. I’m look to enter another area of Finance at this point instead of starting over somewhere else from scratch, but not sure what direction to go. Interested in Investment Banking or M&A.

What types of lit mid law or boutiques are better WLB than big law? Is this even a thing or just a myth?

Hey fishes
I have an experience as product owner / business analyst of 2.8 years.
Can i get a job as product manager or is it too soon.
Like is there anyone who got simmilar role

All your thoughts and feedbacks are appreciated.
TIA

Anyone taken the CFF? Looking for advice on the first exam

Hi Fishes,
I have 6 YOE in financial reporting, if an opportunity in Morgan Stanley in fund accounting arises, should I go ahead with it or would it be a reverse step career wise, would appreciate insights on same and also of MSFS Fund accounting culture, WLB, if anyone can help with the same...
Thanks in advance, would appreciate your help

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

Can anybody share the career ladder / designation hierarchy in Mastercard?

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

Hey Fishies need a recommendation on an international coaching certification. I am a senior HR professional with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. I am interested in coaching for career advancement. Thank you for your recommendations

Hi, i have been shortlisted for business analyst profile at Amazon. My first round is next week. Can anyone tell me about the process? How to prepare for the first round and subsequent rounds?

Can anyone share the questions PwC AC Kolkata will ask for interview in assurance for CA as A2/SA1?

US / New York folks - anyone here?

Need some advice: I currently do corp dev and FP&A for a smaller company and just got an offer for about double my salary at a F200 company. The catch is I would no longer be doing corp dev, just FP&A. My goal is eventually to crack into ib, do you think I should take the job and the pay bump or stay at my current role and try to lateral in to ib.

Arlington schools closed until April 14th. Send help!

Would tech ib (m&a) be more affected than say Healthcare/pharma ib in an economic downturn?

Has anyone gotten involved with writing articles/thought leadership in tax or related subjects and how did you do it?

Considering becoming a consultant lawyer. Any advice/tips from someone who made that move?

What is the net total compensation of someone joining MBB in NYC after MBA? I read the gross TC is 230k including sign on bonus, but I am an international and have no idea of how taxes work in the US

Hi fishes,
I got 13 LPA offer from IBM.
Will IBM revise my offer if i bring 15 LPA offer in coming days?
Considering the time of recession are they revising the offer these days?

Those in FDD, why do you like it?

Do IEP team members other than parents have any rights? For example, when a student is moved from an alternative placement and the amendment meeting was only held with administrators and not with the general education or special education teachers. What happens when you don’t get invited, but should be??

My dream is to be a full time property investor (buy, renovate, build, sell, rent etc). I’m saving to buy my first property to fix up. Anyone have any tips to get started?

Anyone know what is the financial requirements to be approved for Fidelity level 2 option trading?

Can anyone refer me to CGI in mainframe senior software Engineer position. I have 9+ years of exp in Mainframe COBOL,DB2 ,jcl and Assembler. I have seen the position on linkedIn .Any help will be appreciated.

Heard that due to high Attrition TCS is recruiting Ex TCSers. Is it true. In that case what should be the minimum gap to be rehired.

What is a good alternative to a HYS and/or a CD for short term 6-12 month horizon? Low risk similar to HYS/CD, atleast from a principal conservation view.

Anyone willing to share what WLB looks like at some of the large CROs?

Can anybody suggest any books or resources to get smart on medical device marketing and/or medical device manufacturing?

Any 🐠 here who have left ClearView? How is life? would you have done anything differently at ClearView to set yourself up for a great exit?

Is it fair to say once you’re an LS consultant you can always fall back to a tier 2,3 firm? For context I’m looking to go from consulting to a hospital implementation role.

Have you ever worked on pharma/healthcare projects that you personally disagree with (whether i.e how they do business, their political affiliation, their drug pricing, etc)? What was that project like and how did you deal with it?

Other than Medtronic, which med device companies would you consider the cream of the crop?

Has anyone worked at both an MBB and life science firm? Sometimes I think I would have been exposed to more interesting/ in depth / more drug heavy projects if I went the life science route. Right now I see a lot of org transformation and people / Corp strategy health care cases at an MBB. But not sure which is better when thinking of exit opportunities in pharma. Thoughts?

Looking for referrals to major Life Sciences consulting positions for strategy/analytics in Toronto/ Canada.

Please and thank you!

Master’s in biotech from McGill. Tons of research experience, pretty solid resume, 3+ years of translational research, 1+ year of consulting experience. And rich profile.

Hi! Does anyone work for DeciBio? I’ve been trying to break into consulting and believe their Life Science Analyst position would be perfect for me. So far I love everything i’ve read about the firm, but i’d love to talk more with someone and possibly get a referral. I plan to apply this week. Thanks!

I keep hearing that one of the pros of ClearView over other LS firms is “reputation” and “prestige” - I want to hear from the industry 🐠 about how important that really is?

What is the most you can make in life science strategy consultant without bringing in new clients / selling projects?

ZS 🐠 request for info. I have a prescreen call coming up for a Strategy and Insights manager role. What can I expect in terms of interview process? Behavioral, case etc? Any insights would help.

What are current life science boutiques offering employees with 0-2 yoe out of undergrad? Trinity seems significantly behind market norm

Has anyone had any experience working with the marketing/ strategy group at Abbott Diagnostics? Wondering about culture, promotions, and work life balance. This would be for a senior management role.

Anyone have insight on Neurocrine Biosciences as an employer or as a client? Got an offer for their Market Access team and all looks great....just can't get a read on culture

Putnam UK WLB? Culture?