As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

Hey Fishes,

Few companies have Product Owner roles, can some one help me in understanding the difference between Product Manager and Product Owner roles.

Seeking Advice: Any tips and tricks within Administration? I am entering my Masters this fall to achieve my Educational Leadership and Administration Credential!

Did anyone complete a professional development program over the past year they found especially impactful? I want to focus on growth this year- would love any tips! Thanks

Been at Paychex(payroll) as a channel rep for 3 years. 70k salary and 110k max with commission. Love WFH but need more pay. Want to leave for more money, what's out there and what should I look into? I work I. Bay Area CA

Left NYC and started a new job in a small city, but feeling like leaving NYC was the wrong choice for many reasons. Should I stick out the new job/city for at least a year?

What are the grades in TCS upto mid management level?

Any help will be appreciated.

I’m currently working at a start up for the last 2 weeks and not really happy with the role in terms of benefits and also the role itself is just me figuring out where I am supposed to be useful because they already have an outsourced design agency who is currently working on projects. I have an offer on the table to work at American Express as a UX Designer? Would the startup help fast track my career more?

Current student looking for advice. I interned at RBC Wealth Management last summer and currently have 2 offers for summer 2023 that require a decision next week: 1 for BASF (chemical manufacturing) and 1 for Peraton (defense technology); I am also waiting to hear back from SMBC (S&T), Point72, Lord Abbett, Boeing, and Shell. I hope to break into IB next summer, and I’m interested in the Natural Resources, Industrials, and Real Estate industry groups. Any advice on what to do? Thanks!

I’m a bit confused as to how pursue projects. I got hired as a Data Science Consultant as part of Global AI. There aren’t many available roles within Global AI or Solutions AI. Is it better to be under Applied Intelligence rather than Global Applied Intelligence and if I pursue projects that are not under AI or Global AI does that affect my promotion/raises?

What’s the rationale of people who move from FAANG, MBB or MSFT to small companies?

I just switched jobs only to find out their processes and software are outdated. I’m afraid that I will lose my skills in the new automation and marketing platforms like HubSpot. I asked if there was a chance to upgrade but it’s all done through corporate. Ily old job was tech savvier but my boss was a terrible micromanager. I’m thinking just stick around for 2-3 years. Maybe.

Hey! Just thinking of switching job now! Is there any suggestions?🤔... currently working as a senior associate in City union bank from past 2 years....

Have any of you done think tank work? How does it differ from academia?

I need to switch to different team mainly in to data analyst role. I have learnt few tools like alteryx and power Bi. Could any one help me with this. Currently i am into compliance tax team.

Hi Fishbowl Friends! I’m looking in to starting a masters program in 2023. Background on me - I’ve been in HR for a little over 4 years now and earned my SHRM-CP last spring. Looking for more ways to improve.

Would you recommend any specific schools or master programs? I’m in Tampa, FL but I know most programs are remote these days. :)

Had anyone left advertising to FIRE? Feeling like sales might be a better path.

I landed my first job in tech as an IT Analyst. I want to be a Project Manager, do you think it’ll be hard to make a transition to Project Management.

What coaching certifications are best in this space?

Hi all, my sponsorship application (by wife whose also in Dubai) was received by the immigration in Canada in Oct 2018. It has been four yrs and I havent heard anything. My online portal says "We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or of we need more information from you".

Has anyone else experienced similar wait times? Any way this can be expedited? Keen to hear thoughts /similar experiences.

Hi all - Looking for recommendations for a winter topcoat/peacoat (NYC based). Any suggestions on brand? Have looked at Suit Supply, CT, and Brooks Brothers for something around the $400-700 range

Let's get real about the nursing shortage- there is enough nurses. There is not enough hospitals willing to pay well and protect nurses.

Hi there! Just curious, does anyone live near Lakeshore East, or close by? Would like to meet some new people :)

Anyone want to go to a list of rooftops together over the summer ? 29 m

I'm currently putting 13%(6roth and 7 trad) in 401k and feel so poor and low on cash, I'm 24 and have 41k in retirement. Thinking about reducing to 7% so I can invest in real estate...good?

Curious how Tier 2 work and Big 4 work differs from MBB. I have heard their lifestyle is better. What do they do differently?

Company with the best technology strategy practice? (e.g. type of work, pay, culture) It appears that a lot of companies including BCG, Big 4 and Accenture are looking for technology strategy consultants at the moment.

All major stocks and ETFs are dipping and fast. What's happening? Any major news?

Is Netcracker Technology Solutions a good company to join in for Analyst role?

How is TSMG in terms of CTC, type of projects and WLB? I have heard CTC is comparable to MBB - is that correct?

Can anybody please shed some light on how to invest your money, specially when the most stocks are overvalued? How should you plan investing?

I am a consulting Manager at Accenture, with over 11 months here and 14 years overall. Is it worth to join BCG as Consultant-C2. The recruitment consultant says that it has run up of 1 year to PL.

What is the difference between FSA and HSA? Can one be used for investing?

Has anyone successfully refinanced a non-US student loan (e.g. from Prodigy Finance) in the US? Which company did you use?

If you are considering a lateral move from one law firm to another, do you work with only one recruiter or multiple?

Has anyone heard of Big 4 TAS layoffs?

How long after bonuses hit should I give my two weeks notice? I have a new job lined up and bonuses will be paid out on Dec. 20th.

Right now I’m doing a reverse commute out of the city to my current firm, and I really like the work. Looking at an offer from a mid-sized city firm (so no more commute) with great culture and better pay, but less interesting work… thoughts?

anyone keep a car in midtown? How much is parking a month?

Ideas on where to live for a second-year associate working in Midtown East? My lease is up, and I’m debating on LIC, Downtown Brooklyn, Gramercy Park/Flatiron and Midtown East. Is it worth it living super close by to the office?

Sooo anyone know of any skills CLEs within the next two-three weeks for an attorney with under 2 years experience (ex. Needs to be live or in person)?

Moving offices within the same firm. My firm pays different rates per office and I want to move to nyc from an off market office. How would you approach that convo?

Has anyone considered moving from NYC to Houston? Any advice of why not to do it apart from the Texas heat. The homes are so much bigger and taxes much lower.

Giving notice next week to someone who went out of her way to recruit and hire me away from my old firm and has been really good to me. She worked for over a year to get me to come over. Now after only 6 months I’m going back to my old firm but in a different (better) group than I was in before. I am dreading the convo and feeling guilty but need to get over it. FWIW I’m 2012 and we are getting crushed with lack of senior people hence more guilt…. Just looking for a little encouragement :)

I got a recruiter call who said that midlevel transactional associates are receiving $100-500k signing bonuses to lateral. I wasn’t planning a move but then the call got me curious. Anyone here actually receive those amounts? And did you find the new firms super understaffed/in a toxic environment? Many thanks in advance!

Book recommendations? Preferably fiction or otherwise non-law related.

Any recommendations for apps for reviewing SEC filings?

Anyone work at Cahill Gordon? Is it sinking?

2017 grad so technically a 4th year. Lateraled to a CRE boutique in NYC that’s a major player. Learned quickly that my experience/knowledge/organization is not up to par (was a COG in the machine at prior firm). Just had EOY review and, though positive sounding, they’re dropping me to a 3rd year to ensure I’m not billing as a 4th year and able to do the work to learn/get up to par. I feel pretty okay about it (market salary deduction notwithstanding), but want to make sure I’m not being naive.

What’s your favorite salad chain? Trying to eat healthy…

Hey people! Curios, what was your first splurge purchase with your big law money. (Assuming you have student loans, mortgage/rent etc.)

Is there a standard for referrals?
Meaning if I refer a client to a different attorney (not big firms but as a solo to solo) what will be reasonable rate of a referral fee to charge from the attorney I refer to.
I feel that I spent money on marketing and time handling the clients and the referral and I should be compensated In some way but not sure what I should ask.

Any NYC big law firms that are NOT returning to office yet?