Anyone open to giving a referral at JPM or Jefferies ?

Kab tak aayega yaar yeh appraisal

Best places to work out near Mar Vista? E.g., boxing, Ji Jitsu, anything, etc. (exc. traditional gyms like Equinox)

Anyone going to Countdown NYE this weekend? I’m going both days and would love to meet some new friends!

Do companies sometimes offer "gifts of appreciation" if you're not selected for a merit increase? My manager randomly called me to let me know I was chosen for the "gift" this year bc of my "hard work & dedication", except now I'm learning other colleagues are receiving actual merits.
I mean it's possible that I may receive a merit, but I feel like I won't considering my manager never brought it up & the dept update made it sound like those receiving it should know by now.
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Dear Nappily Ever After,
No one has an office, much less an assistant. Creative and account are different jobs with their own dress codes. But dumb, off brief ideas by white creatives do win.

Anyone have wrist guard recommendations for weightlifting? I have small wrists and they don’t love a lot of pressure.

Just spent 15 minutes buying a flight on the jet blue app... is there software really that slow?

We're seeing a lot of hiring freezes happening in the tech space, with the exception of some high growth startups. Is this affecting anyone else?

Anyone worked for BPI group in Chicago? What’s their bread and butter?

Looking to transition into an HR leadership position. 17+ years experience in running a startup managing 50-100 people (15 years) and handled all facets of hiring, firing, compensation, negotiation, training and employee relations. Responsibilities also include other non HR functions such as business dev., client relations and expansion, logistics. Currently studying for the SPHR and plan to take the GPHR as well. Thoughts on difficulty of moving into an HR leadership role?

Just moved to Charlotte, I notice a lot of women wearing pointed shoes and having nice bags. Is that the norm?

Is an electric toothbrush worth it?

Sometimes I feel weird when my coworkers reach out to ask how I'm doing. The police brutality and protests are nothing new.

I have been waiting for a month for offer from pwc ac... everytime i call they first said mapping is pending ..now they are saying we are uploading in workday. Any one here can u plsase help me underatand how many days still before i get the actual offer

What’s the deal with these start-ups not hiring people with actual insurance experience?

When an agency is about to hire you as a creative lead but without seeing your book to find out what you had done in your career, is that a red flag to you as a creative?

Difference in A1 stub bonus when joining in March vs. summer as usual? I’m joining early, but still part of the 2022 Class.

Just signed an offer and moving to Chicago in about a month. Unfortunately, I don’t know anyone there. Any best practices for finding roommates?

Anyone work for Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Banking? Have upcoming interviews for two teams (industrials and healthcare) for corporate banking analyst positions and wanted to know what kind of questions to expect. Thanks!

What’s the best VDR and why is it datasite?

Any staple brands for a first year analyst’s wardrobe?

Is breaking into equity research/coverage teams as hard as breaking into traditional advisory/M&A IB being from a non target school with a non finance degree?

Folks - when you calculate the total diluted share counts, does the result have to tie to the reported diluted share counts on the most recent filing (either 10K or 10Q)?

Any recommendations on brushing up on PowerPoint?

Has anyone who lateraled for an experienced IB role gotten moving expenses reimbursed? If so, how much was it? Thanks

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

For those of you working in your physical office in nyc in IBD or S&T right now, do you have to wear a mask all the time? Or like only in elevators

Late stage analyst 1 at a mid-market heavy TMT focused M&A boutique in London. Keen to increase exit opps and realise it may be worth trying to lateral to a BB / name brand. Any opinions / advice on achievability? If low, what’s the best move here.

Thoughts on PJT strategic advisory?

DB ECM - does anyone have a view?

Economy is shrinking folks - just got my IBD interview cancelled due to hiring needs “changing”… I will continue to prepare and be ready for the next opportunity.

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

What are bonuses like for a first year IB Analyst in London? (Think US banks like GS, MS, Citi etc.)