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

How are people making the most of dating in Covid? Has anyone met someone through the apps and started dating during this time? Thought it would be a great time to find people who are looking for something serious and less distracted by a busy routine but haven’t had much luck.

What’re the best perks your company has given to you since being in a Covid environment? Are dinner stipends being brought back? Corporate gifts?

I'm moving to the East Coast from L.A. in a few months. Not seeing patients due to covid and using my spare time to plan. Any advice on culture at work, dress codes, etc.?

Fully vaxxed, tested positive for COVID today. No severe symptoms but symptoms still exist, nonetheless, and they are absolutely no fun.

This sh is for real, please take it seriously. Wish you all the best of health.

Bay Area - where can people visiting from overseas get Covid tested? Requirement to be able to fly.

I’ve been thinking about looking for a new job, but given everything going on with the Coronavirus and layoffs, it doesn’t seem like this is a good time to start looking. What do others think?

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

Anyone expecting layoffs due to COVID-19? There’s an indefinite hiring freeze and most promotions and have been paused. 👀

Going to Charlioftsville next weekend, any wineries, restaurants, breweries, hiking etc...to do there during COVID. Appreciate your insight!!!!

Anyone being redeployed due to the coronavirus? Did you get compensated in any way?

New York folks:
Are you aware of the CPA exam credit extension to 2021 for NY CPA candidates impacted by COVID19? It’s on a person-by-person basis and you need to request the extension. Has anyone tried doing this yet? Can anyone shine more light on this? The extension would really help me, but I’m not sure what more to tell them in my email than the fact that I couldn’t sit for the exams this Spring/Summer due to test centers closing in NYC.

COVID-19... Curious what LA BigLaw thinks about the possibility of Diploma Privilege or a postponed bar exam here in CA? NY decided to postpone despite significant potential consequences (see thread)

Any parents here? How did you originally explain the Covid pandemic to your children?

Film industry fishies! After covid, what is the average of projects your company handles each year?

Any other first year associates feel like their firms don’t really appreciate how much COVID/WFH has stunted their development? I’ve been working at a biglaw firm for 5 months and don’t feel at all like a part of the team, and am extremely stressed out by the isolation of WFH most days. I’m not really sure that anyone at the firm realizes this is happening.

Did anyone see their salary or bonus increase due to COVID? If so, how? Did you change jobs?

McK & BCG Folks - Any news on salary increases in your London office? Do you think it's likely there will be a compensation increase by end of year or do you think they'll just offer a COVID retention bonus and leave it at that?

Is it possible to go from Finance Compliance to Biglaw? I have 5y Biglaw experience abroad and NY license. Moved to NY for inhouse job in finance but considering moving back after 4y.

Wanting to switch from litigation to in house. What should I make sure I do before I start applying? Do referrals from someone inside a company matter that much when applying? I'm burnt out, I need an escape from billables. Help me out!

Interviewing with a recruiting firm. What is an “normal” base salary? TIA

Will most of us (big 4 employees) be in at least the 200k+ salary range once we hit our late 40s and early 50s? I know that MOST of us won't stay with our firms, but does that mean we stagnate?

Anyone have experience with Qventus? Recruiter reached out and I’ve never heard of them. Looking for insights on comp, WLB, etc.

So. I plan to invest $100k new money and I want to know what stocks are looking the best. Esp considering future results from the vaccine...

Devops openings please. 1.5 yrs of experience

Any female fish want to grab a drink this weekend?

What do nyc ppl do fur lunch, if you work in Manhattan? Just moved here and every time I go out to lunch during the week it’s 15 bucks

I know it’s nearing the end of mandatory WFH, but I’m currently still home 3-4 days a week. Really struggling with staying on task without people around. Is anyone willing to do a few hours of FaceTime during the day to body double for each other?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Just got a calendar invite. Looks like I’m getting a no...

#MAIPSummit2020 :

In my experience, it's been considered taboo (especially by employers) for employees to discuss salary with peers. Does this practice help encourage pay inequality? Thoughts?

hi guys! i wanted to ask for advice if anyone can help. currently i’m a scientist at a CRO and i’m doing work that is at least a title or two above mine. feels like im overworked and underpaid. i keep getting rejected to positions i feel like i can fill due to my years of experience. i technically only have been working since may 2020. but i have learned so much so quickly, im already doing method development/discovery work. should i settle for a job title below my current in pharma?

I work at a small immigration law firm and I feel like I’m committing fraud everyday.

Any M 40+ in Nairobi? The apps here are not it!

What is your opinion of expected base salary for a Director of Global Operations Risk Management who has managers who are leads for each region (US, Latin America, Europe and Asia)?

Ps this is for a major global insurance company!

I have worked my way up in Insurance for 4 years but the 1st year being an intern/front desk/admin and was promoted twice and now an account associate helping my AMs/AEs manage our Producers' books of business. I was recently approached by a big brokerage for a Client Manager position. I have imposter syndrome and don't think I am qualified because I dont know insurance coverages/mastered what a business would need for a particular industry (continued in comments..)

I have to pass FAR andBEC before 12/31. What’s the best way to do it?

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

What are the most boring jobs out there?

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.

Can you leave as an A2 to an audit client that you’re not on the team

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

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.

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?

take job with long commute or stay at b4?

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?

Had an interview yesterday and the interviewer wanted to understand what I did - even 1 month gap between jobs - from 2009 to present 🤪 Not interested in the job anymore tbh

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.

Hi fishies - Have a call with EY HR to discuss salary and next steps for an advisory manager position (HCOL area). Any thoughts on valid ranges to propose?

Which is better for growth within industry? FP&A or controller route?

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

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?

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.)

How to sell yourself in an FP&A role interview? I only have audit experience

I've decided to leave public for an Accounting Manager position in private. What are the different types of companies to consider and the pros/cons? What are the best ways to get the position? I'm leaning toward GL accounting at a publicly-traded company. My background is 3.5 years audit and 2.5 years technical accounting advisory.

Chicagoland Fish: I’m researching salaries for a CFO role that I’m interviewing for. The role is with with a middle-market insurance agency with about 150 employees.

I know there are a lot of factors but what range are other CFOs in the area earning in total comp?

Very new to being headhunted by recruiters on LinkedIn, should I be concerned with sending recruiters my resume or anything along those lines if they’ve messaged me?