ATN: PE professionals, investors, CFOs

I recently moved to Dallas in pursuit of a PE ops or strategic finance role. If anyone would like to chat, please message me for my resume.

Experience:
2.5 years building a valuation practice
1 yr venture capital
1 yr startup

Other:
Built a $1M cost savings AI
8 years in restaurants

Thoughts on SNAP puts ? I feel like Snapchat is the least utilized social media platform behind IG, tik Tok and Facebook. Yet it’s basically at a 52 week high

How many stocks do you own in your portfolio? At 18 for myself

What kind of modeling is required in ODD projects? What are u actually doing on the project? It’s described as M&A strategy ODD type of work

Anyone out there looking for CDs? Any help would be amazing

Is it worth buying a low rise condo in Lakeview/Lincoln park area? My lease is expiring soon and not sure if I should renew or buy a place. I don’t plan on being in Chicago long term (~2 more years) but was going to rent out after that. Mostly looking for Pros/Cons of owning a place Chicago.

I got 7.5 % in december and 6% yesterday. I am Career level 11. Now my total package is 6.38L. Can anyone tell me this is the industrial standard? I have 6 years of overall experience in which 3 yrs of experience in cyber security alone where i am currently put in. Can anyone tell me how much other organisations are providing?

Hi all,
Can someone tell which companies pays well in cyber security domain.

I have 10 years on exp .7 in network data routing switching and 3 years in cyber operation.

Anyone else get annoyed with the constant grumbling about healthcare/pharma work in the main bowl?

Hi dear friends ,
I am working as cyber security professional.
Currently on Resign - serving notice period.
If someone can help me to refer or schedule interview in their organisation that will be a great favour.

My girlfriend of 4 years routinely gets so angry at me in the form of “triggers.” She has childhood trauma from her terrible parents. I’ve gone to therapy with her to learn techniques to help, but when I do them during one of her triggers she says I didn’t do them. Later I’ll learn that she’s literally does not remember things I say and do when she’s in a dissociated state. Tonight it was because I didn’t get her oil changed like I said I would. Now she’s threatening to break up because idk how

Hi fishers!
Can someone throw light on How to study Sailpoint(IDM tool) its very difficult as there are very less videos available on the same.

What is the longest deposition you’ve sat through? …..I’m currently in one thats been going for 10 hours. 🙃

Anyone else having trouble finding free fraud based CPE trainings? My job does not pay for these things so I wasnt sure if anyone else had a solution or source. I need 4 more hours of fraud based CPE and havent found much on ACFE or AICPA that I can use. Ive joined a local CFE chapter but not much is going on with it.

Any good side hustles that you have heard of or do on the side? Just got my EAD card and want to do something besides consulting

Exhausted by entitled clients that are just plain nasty. Is it just me or are clients everywhere getting more demanding and treating their agencies worse?

How MBB experience help with Warthon application. I work in analytics and want to get an MBA to get into more strategic positions ins Tech companies.

What are some strength points I should focus on? And common weaknesses. Any tips are appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Looking to buy my first house- Would it be a bit of a stretch to buy a house with a mortgage of 2.7k when I take in 3.4k bi weekly?

Hey all how much does EY pay for senior associate here? Tech consulting

Moving To Dallas this summer and will likely be looking to live/buy in suburbs. Any recommendations where to look?! Want to be central to everything and access to nature, in 300-400k range

This week in homebuying horror stories: offered $60k (10%) over asking on a house. Got beat by a last minute all-cash offer from an out of state buyer who was buying sight-unseen.

This is the worst.

Hi Y’all - Moving to Dallas soon and looking to buy a house. Wanted to know if Mansfield is a good, safe area with good school districts? Also, how would the commute be to North Dallas? Thanks in advance.

Is Argyle, TX good place to buy home and raise family?

Texas drivers…honest question. Why, why in tf do people just camp in the left lane? I’m talking doing maybe 5 mph over the limit in the left lane when people want to go faster and they can get over?? I can’t always see around and sometimes on hills I can see that one jackass is holding up a line of cars. What gives???

What are some of the best public driving ranges/courses in Dallas?

Random, last-minute request.

Dallas is hosting “America's Outstanding Teen National Competition” (Miss America-Affiliated) this week and they are looking for one CPA to volunteer/support for 1-2 hours a day (Tues-Fri). Their CPA had to back out today with Covid.

If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering, I can connect you with the organizers. Good opportunity to give back/support a good cause.

Celiac anyone? Celiac is just the extreme form of glute allergy there is with stomach cramps, disorientation, brain fog, diarrhea etc. Worried to go back on the road and eat outside with many sad and painful experiences. Are there any road warriors who have survived it well? Appreciate any tips!

Hi y’all! Mid 30s female, relocating to Dallas area. Any suggestions on living in a safe, friendly yet not everyone is married community? Lol. Any suggestions would be helpful & appreciated 🤗

Hey Dallas 🐠, is PepsiCo a good company to work for? Received 200k offer (TC) for a senior manager position. Would need to move from Seattle.

Anyone looking to join a rapid growth boutique strategy firm with great culture, great clients, and great compensation? Our Dallas office is looking for an experienced Manager with ~8 years of experience. I joined about 3 yrs ago after a decade in B4 and couldn’t be happier in terms of comp, WLB, and professional growth. DM me if interested

Today I lost out on a house because my offer of $90k over the list price was beat out by another bid. Everyone else having an equally crappy Monday?

Hi, I'm new to Dallas. Have been eyeing on rental investment in Dallas. Looking into Zillow, properties in Arlington seem to have good appreciation. Is it good idea to invest in Arlington? What other areas in Dallas can I consider (checked Carrollton, Plano, Coppell, Addison).
Thank you.

What bank do you use, and why? My old bank doesn’t have branches here, looking for suggestions.

Any lakefront staycation places near Dallas area?

Buying an eletric car. Anyone know a good electrician to install level 2 charger at home garage. In Plano.

Want to try out some cocktail bars in Dallas (love Parliament and Atwater Alley)