At what point do you leave for an increase instead of waiting around for a promo to get approved by the gods? Discouraged from realizing that my salary "bump" has now put me below the industry avg..

My monthly salary after employees pf deduction and professional tax of 200 is 96,500.
How much income tax will be deducted on this amount without any investments and all.

The big four conspire to pay CPAs far less than we are worth. Partners are paid millions and you’re only making $75k. You should have been starting at twice that.

What date does your bonus hit your bank account? State firm and overall division.

1099 or w-2 ? I have been given the option though the company prefers w-2. It’s a day rate booking couple of months or more (no end date). I already have 1099 from similar company this year and am leaning towards 1099, but I don’t want to be difficult. I do take home office deduction and they are not supplying any equipment. Suggestions?

I’m currently in SMB insurance sales for 2 years but I want to move into AE role that has a base around 80-100K. I’ve been looking at SaaS sales but I feel under qualified, do you guys have any recommendations that meets my base I’m looking for? I prefer to get out of insurance. TIA

Tips for 6-month eval? Originally hired at 35K as assistant and was told if I performed well, I could expect to make 50K after a year. After one week, the operations manager resigned and I took over as a trial. Officially am operations manager, but no title (only verbal) and no raise. Owner likes benefits over big pay raises. Thinking about asking for 46K, new cellphone and official title change. I'm expecting some negotiating, which I've never done. 24F, AA Bus Admin, and overall good employee

I’m making 55k in Chicago. Am I underpaid?

I live in NY and make $40k a year as a Copywriter, I have 2.6 years of experience. Pls rip on me and tell me I’m being underpaid, thx fam

Newly promoted M1. Transaction advisory services (FDD). Seattle.


Am I off base to expect $115-120k? Given how crazy M&A market is and demand for staff

I’ve been seeing a lot of product roles lately and I’m just wondering if this was a good path to pursue (In terms of career growth, salary, etc.) I’ve working as a data analyst and am thinking of trying something else but I’m not sure what types of roles are really out there.

Hey Fishes,
Been working at D India as a Manager (Not USI) for past few months.
Ask me anything as there are very few reviews available online.
To clear few misconceptions
1. Global projects are available here
2. They've started mentioning Bonus, Gratuity amount etc in offer letter
3. Work life balance depends on Project and managers you work with
4. Inside opportunities if you're the creamy layer
5. PF amount in offer letter is the total deduction and not just company's contri

Other can add

Hi team,
Please let me know what is the correct industry standard CTC for a team lead accounts payable, I have recently been promoted to a team lead and want to know if I am paid correctly or not.

Hi Thoughtworkers! Hope all well.
In Thoughtworks offer letter there is no mention of Stocks and joining Bonus. Can someone give insights about it including figure?

I'm currently a property accountant with an MBA in finance. I desire to earn more income considering my credentials and experience. I currently earn 93k and striving to get to 150 or even 200 to be able to live the way I want to live, pay for good schooling for my children, eat organic, travel etc. Even to buy a nice house in a great neighborhood is at lease a million. I'm looking for salary comparisons and recommendations to reach my financial goals

I am thinking for asking around 10 lakh ctc 🤠
I have total 1.8 years of exp
6 months internship as a business functional analyst and 1.2 year of experience as a business systems analyst -- i got ECBA certified -- I am hunting for full time functional analyst jobs.
What ctc can I ask for ? Please provide your inputs.
Also do let me know which company is providing that ctc 🙃

Ye Accenture/Big4 valon ko in-hand salary calculate karna kyu nahi aata?

PS - referring to those who post asking such stuff.

Any insight into clerkship bonuses at BakerHostetler?

I am looking to transfer to BDO London from EY. Can you let me know how’s the WLB and compensation for AM please?

Hi Fishes,

What is the avg and max CTC one can expect with total 7 YOE in IT operations (support) with last 3 years as a Senior Analyst/Team Lead?

I want to make a switch into the Consulting domain. I'm somewhat of a quasi-consultant in my current role, I like the Consultant job profile and feel I'm capable of doing well in this field. Also want to work at 1 of the Big 4 🙂. What are my chances - is it even possible for me to switch? How much hike can I expect?

Current CTC is 11L. B.Tech grad

Is it wise to stay at present company who has started I-140 application vs jump on to other big tech company for higher pay ?

Has anyone here work(ed) at Linklaters? What is it like ?

Is it common to negotiate software engineer salary at smaller companies? I know it’s common at FAANG, but what about for companies with around 200 engineers? I have a counter offer from my current company and on-site interviews scheduled for end of July with google and Amazon, but I’d prefer to go with the smaller local company if I can negotiate the salary (from offer letter) up another 5% or so.

I am a Backend Python Developer. Is DSA/Competitive Programing mandatory for job change?
Any Advice/help would be really appreciated :)

Which one better option interms of saving more money
1 lac Tech M in hand salary in hyderabad
Or
1.6 lac in hand tcs onsite salary in Budapest ?

Hello everyone,

I am currently working with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries as Manager Global Pharmacovigilance. I am looking for a job in Consulting. Can anyone kindly refer me?

I accepted a position within AFS on Friday, and I was told there would be quite a few approvals needed before I receive a letter. How long does that process take within AFS?

Shooters shoot boys. 29 here.

What’s been your most impressive/successful salary negotiation when you’ve received an offer? Did you manage to get way more PTO or other perks?

So when the thought of starting your workday makes your heartbeat speed up and you get physically ill…it’s probably time to look for a new job, right?

Has anyone used Aaron Bro’s for moving?

Hi Fishes,

Is there a way to know your client or atleast the industry before joining IBM? I'm from supply chain domain and I have one more offer. HR isn't revealing this information.

Does anyone know about Stabilix solutions? Growth opportunities and wlb?

What does “woof” mean? Why would someone “woof”? 🤔

Hey Partners! I accepted a position at another firm and was bumped from manager to Senior consultant level. Could you give me some advice on 3 key things I can focus on to help me re-advance quickly?

What health tech (or adjacent) start ups excite you most these days?

Is there a way to filter the kind of news you receive on your Facebook feed?

Hey Fishes

I will be joining Barclays Pune office in December.

I just wanted to know about salary account, do they need account in any specific bank or any banks old account would work?

Guys — any suggestions on durable loafers in the $500 price range ?

Is anyone hiring free lance/ contract AEs or PMs? Any state.

Does anyone know agencies that are known for hiring international applicants? If so, which are those? (NYC)

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

We’re in such a vicious business. You give your heart & soul to an agency, a client, a brand. Then the wind changes & you’re laid off, reassigned, chewed up, spit out, on to the next. I’m tired.

Want to get your opinions on the best small agencies in LA in terms of work produced (media and creative)

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

I've never worked on anything for TikTok and hope I never have to. TikTok is from hell. I was on it one time for about 10 minutes and could feel myself becoming mentally unwell in just those 10 minutes. The human brain is not designed to deal with the sheer amount of sensory overload that app gives you. I'm pretty sure TikTok is one of the main reasons we are constantly hearing about how much Gen Z struggles with mental health.

Shoutout to account peeps ready to explain why, actually, it isn't that much work and, actually, EOD tomorrow is plenty of time.

When, if ever, is it appropriate to consult your SO about creative?

Any thoughts on how to handle working with coworkers who are very friendly/well-liked by most but are utterly mediocre at what they do and just want to coast? Makes me feel like I’m the difficult one.

How much do senior strategists in LA make? Moving from NY to LA and wondering how much of a hit in pay I’ll take from lower cost of living or whatever recruiters will say

Well, the good news is it just got a lot less expensive to experience the dream of hiring Morgan Freeman to narrate your manifesto video.

LA folks, how do you meet people in this city? Just moved here and have some friends but am eager to meet more. Any tips?

Where would I find a list of all the advertisers who are doing Super Bowl TV spots next year ? Thanks

It’s Friday who’s partying

Any advice on nailing the perfect headline?

Dear KBS, today we received 17 all agency emails. Yesterday it was 20. Surely upper management has a better way to use their time. Make it stop. Love, KBS

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?