Are you single? Married? Have kids? I always thought I'd be a family man, but I find it quite difficult to maintain a healthy relationship with everything else I got going on. Have you postponed your personal life until further notice, or do you try to strike a balance somehow?

Can you have a nanny while in h1b and pay taxes ?

Has anyone here been in a situation where following up to the wedding was a lot of stress and fighting, but after you got married things became better?

I am a straight , but I kid you not…

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Sometimes I feel like I am a drone that just works all the time and I have no friends.

How much time your divorce procedure took?

Where's all my asian friends at??

Is a bad relationship still worse than no relationship when you are working 100 hours a week?

My mom turns 60 at the end of December. What would be a unique experience to get her (not stuff)? We want to spend around $1,000.

confession:i regret not prioritizing finding a good partner when i was in my college/early career years and envy those who did. it's harder now mid-senior career because you have less time and it actually requires you put time and effort into finding a good relationship

What are some myths you all have heard to figure out if you’re having a boy or girl?

Secretly glad October is coming to a close. I have two friends doing "Sober October" and I love them but it's insufferable. They keep saying things like "Ugh this is so hard, I don't know how you ...

Hi Everyone, I need your opinion.
I met a girl 2 months into my 6month exchange in NYC. I enjoyed her company and we had fun together. She is really busy (IB) but we made time for each other. so it was late night and weekend hangout. When i was leaving to my home country in UK, we said we would try to make it work. Now that i am home, it has become difficult. I have lots of friends (girls), therefore i am always with them when not working, and she doesn't like it much as my ex is among (TBC)

Father who’s living in my home country is transferring an apartment ownership to me. Should I be worried if this is some sort of a signal, maybe about his health? Also what do I need yo be aware of legally and financially?

I am generally uncomfortable when I’m around my mother-in-law’s husband.

While he is overall a decent guy, his anger issues, yelling at his wife for the slightest issue, and insulting nature makes me uncomfortable and triggers my own anger due to his blatant disrespect for just about everyone around him.

My mother-in-law says he’s worked on things, but it’s been 10 years of this and I’m not sure I want such behavior around my wife and our kids since we’re trying to conceive soon (cont).

Unsure if my bf and I are incompatible or if I’m not compromising enough. How do you know the difference? He has so many great qualities that I love but also lacks some qualities that I would like to have but idk if I would be giving up on someone that is great for little things.

My mental health has taken a nose dive. I’m considering breaking up with my fiancee so she doesn’t have to go through the hassle of dealing with me anymore.

I’m in SF but nervous to officially come out to my friends even though I’m sure they all know/assume anyway. :(

I’ve always been a big saver minimum 15% to maxing out my 401k since I graduated college. I’m married to someone who thinks 6% is enough and likes $$$ cars. Other than the cars, they dont really spend money. For the married 🐠, how do you have the conversation with them that what they are doing isn’t enough? I try to guide them and say you want the $$$ cars but the salary you have won’t get there and you’re going to have to find a job that gets them the salary…. Then the fight starts.

I ve been in Houston for like 8 months now. I am introverted, and I live by myself. I literally have no friends here outside of the folks I talk to at work.
I need help.

Tax vs audit? Which is better?

Should you get paid more to go into the office?

How many days would I be able to stay If I Country if I quit (not fired) my job that I have a h1b for? Moving to Canada and need some time to close up shop here.

Anyone recently hired at Big 4 - are there still signing bonuses and referral bonuses? If so, what firm and how much?

Hi, I was promoted to Associate in March. Am I eligible for October annual hike?

How is everyone doing with the current situation?

Hi Fishes,
I am working as a Sr Manager/Team Lead in service based industry since 10yrs, my total experience in leadership is 6 years. I want to shift my focus into product based companies. Any guidance/tips for me? Also dm if you know about any product manager roles in your sea.

I want to get out of warehouse work. What's a good-paying job where I don't need a lot of schooling?

can anyone shed some light on what kind of leadership development/training programs are available to senior leaders at Google? like public speaking for example? how do they choose who to offer these training opps to?

When does PWC India provide laptop for new joiners ?Do you get allocated to projects immediately or is there any specific waiting time?

Hi Fishes
I have an offer from GlobalLogic , can anyone please share reviews of this organization .
Thanks

How is Persistent in terms of Appian projects? Does it have good development projects in Appian and what are the chances of growth?

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

If you were to invest ₹10L today for a period of say next 5 years. How would you do it?

Target is to have 15L by end of 5th year and NO investment can be made into real estate.

I am looking for some inspiration. If you were selecting the location for an office for 100 consultants in Zone 1. Where would you choose and why?

Does anyone know typically how many rounds there are for hedge funds interviews and how soon after interviews I’ll hear back about next steps?

I am going to speak with a recruiter at Houlihan Lokey TMT in LA. I would like to know more about the group and its culture. Would love to connect and network🙏

How many times do you think about quitting per day?

DB ECM - does anyone have a view?

Anybody willing to help a broke kid out with some mock interview prep?

Public finance exit opps?

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?

Any advice for moving from being a lawyer to secondary advisory or private fund groups that combine this with placement/fundraising?

What does everyone wear for client meetings in a WFH setting

Weighing whether another year of IB experience would be helpful, or would just make me one year older at the same starting point in PE.
I’m 1.5 years out of college as an analyst at a middle market bank within the healthcare M&A group. Getting worked a lot but starting to operate as an associate on deals. Debating accepting an offer for a newer, lower-MM healthcare and growth focused PE firm. I know I want to go to PE at some point, but what are some thoughts on when you should go?

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

Does anyone know about Sage Group? Seems to be a boutique firm but not sure about their culture and overall dealflow in the market.

Have an internship next summer in a vertical I don’t want to work in and is completely unrelated to where I want to end up. However the firm is strong in PE. To try and break into that side after my internship at the same company, would it be more beneficial to take on a (very small boutique) PE internship or an IB internship this fall?

Are coverage group hours better than m&a at your bank? From a lifestyle standpoint

Steel Case vs Herman Miller

Is Herman Miller the undeniable winner in the office chair market or is Steel Case a contender for first?

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

What “lifestyle” exit opportunities pay decently? Been interviewing for corporate development and strategic finance roles but total comp looks to be almost a 50% pay cut.

Equity research associate considering to pivot into IBD. Is this a wise choice? Heard ER is an exit for some of the IB folks out there.