Back in Texas as an Adult. I have been finding it a little more challenging to network here than I did in other cities. Advice on where and how to break into the consulting social scene here ?

Hi guys im a .net developer with 4 years of experience. I have worked in support project throughout my tenure and want to switch to development. I planning to switch so what are the skills that I should plan to learn and how should I go about it? Any suggestions are welcome and also if someone had any similar experience , it will be great if you could share it!

Thanks in advance

Any account people successfully make the switch to freelance? How do you find the gigs?

What’s the hierarchy in internal audit? It looks like director requires only about 10 years of experience. What’s after that? Do people just stay at that level for a while?

What are some tips or recommendations on where to start to become a product manager? Much appreciated

Out of curiosity. How would a company view a potential candidate who has a period of unemployment to study for the CPA. I am considering to start studying for the exam but I know I would need to leave my employer in order to give 110%. I am contemplating the idea of at least passing one part while employed. Then leaving my employer to study FAR. I am considering to leave my current employer anyways, so it’s more of how my future employer would view that lapse.

Which is the best AWS cloud architecture online course ? AWS/GOOGLE cloud architecture is better ?

How is Mothersonsumi company for a sap consultant. Does it have good career growth and wlb? Is it worth joining? Any guidance would be helpful

Hi Tax Friends. Seeking some advice. I will give more context in the comments, but big picture I am a non-tax litigator interested in switching to tax. The question is: (1) pursue LLM; (2) take tax job now; (3) just treat tax as a hobby?

Spent 10 years in big4, M&A. Looking to move to Corp Dev. Looking for any advice on making the pivot.

I recently retired and I’d like to try out acting now that I have all this extra time to pour into it. What can an older guy (65) do to pursue a career in acting?

Currently a Wealth Advisor for Citi but I honestly hate it here with a passion it’s the worst company I’ve ever worked for in my life and I’ve been in Wealth Management in the banking channel for over a decade. Series 7, Series 63, Life, CFP, ChFC, and soon to have my MBA with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. I’m look to enter another area of Finance at this point instead of starting over somewhere else from scratch, but not sure what direction to go. Interested in Investment Banking or M&A.

Art teacher looking to take my transferable skills to big tech if anyone has any advice!

How common are career changes / pivots? Can’t help but feel behind now that I’m considering a change and makes me feel alone. Not sure how to go about making the change (finance to marketing)

Anyone have recommendations on the best app/site to learn Python? 🐍
I’m a complete beginner.

Is it possible to switch path from tax associate to data analysis?

What do people recommend for start-up relevant marketing resources/books/personalities/podcasts?
I have a lot of enterprise marketing experience, but making a jump to a startup and want to get up to speed as quickly as possible.

Currently an associate at a mid-sized firm with “strong potential” to make partner at the end of this year. Things have been toxic for a while, but have cratered in 2021, with few signs there will be any positive changes on the horizon. What are the pros and cons of staying to make partner before trying to go in-house? I’d assumed it would be better to job search with that title on the resume, but am rethinking my assumptions the worse things get.

Start as a copywriter - learn the briefs -- the why behind the what -- and you'll make an easy switch to strategy

Is it a realistic possibility to move from articling at a private firm in Windsor to an associate at Bay Street? I'm currently doing corporate commercial work.

The thing I don't understand is typically we shouldn't buy a house if we don't intent to live there for at least five years. So for all these people that have bought houses during covid for reasons such as working from home and needing more space, do they just assume they can WFH in the next five years and won't miss the urban lifestyle?

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.

Anyone need a referral to EY happy to help

How many of emails do you think you’re coming back to after Rosh Hashana?

Planning to be in town for work. I want to visit lake Travis, 360 bridge and Barton springs. Will I be able to get an Uber from those spots? Open to general suggestions too! Don’t worry it’s just a temporary visit 😏

Thinking of heading to Maui (for the first time) for thanksgiving and seeking recommendations for a hotel (considering Ritz but open to others) and things to do. TIA!!

Hi,

Any reviews for Swiss Re as a company? I'm close to getting an offer and want to particularly know about the following:
1. Non-monetary benefits (life, accident and medical insurance details, any other benefits)
2. Paid time off (leave) policy
3. General culture (including WFH support)
4. Work life balance
5. Typical increment and bonus levels (VP level preferably)

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

I gave the final round interview Of audit analyst in Deloitte someone will tell how I will know. am i selected or not. Or how many days i have to wait for any kind of mail by HR?

Opinion on applying for a job via LinkedIn vs. the agency/company’s website? Which one is more effective?

Hi! I’m looking for a freelance graphic designer to help refresh some logos and YouTube banner/assets for my (small) YouTube channel and website. We review tech so ideally someone who has done modern-looking digital logos and may be a tech enthusiast themselves. Flexible on price and timing. TIA!

ZS 🐠, how often are you at the office vs client site? I’m curious because I’ve heard they don’t travel much

What is your engineering field and how do you see it changing over the next 5 years?

What is the best method to learn SAP finance? Do people have recommendations on a specific book, website, or other best practices to learn it?

All of us want the same thing! Money- Flex Timing- Great Culture- Respect - Value in what we are doing!
We, the employees make an organization. If all of us want the same thing, how come the culture of that organization still remains the same! Why can’t we be the pioneer? Thoughts…

Hi new to dfw area looking to buy a house. How’s the commute downtown from Frisco/McKinney area?

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

There was interest on another thread to get folks in Dallas networking and connected post COVID. I setup a WhatsApp group if you’re interested in connecting. See thread

New to Dallas - recs for a GP/physician? I’m in UP so downtown to Addison, tollway to 75’ish preferred.

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

What's the safest area to live in Dallas as a young, single female?

What are some good and reliable electricity and internet providers in Dallas ?

Anyone up for grabbing a drink tonight ? Plano, Frisco?

New to Dallas...what are some key attractions in the city? Looking to explore this weekend.

Right-wing Republican moving family from deep blue progressive city. Looking for excellent schools, low property taxes. reasonable housing prices, and a high percentage of Republican voters. Any suburb recommendations?

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

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?

Looking to get into some volunteer work - any ideas for a good cause in the area?

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

Does anyone know what vaccinations are looking like? Where to get them and when they’ll be available?

Anyone down to play tennis in Frisco/Plano?

How are the areas around white rock lake to buy an investment property? Any suggestions appreciated!

Hey Dallas folks!

I want to get to know the local private companies. I worked at a private company with 2-3k employees before my MBA. They had an amazing culture, but limited progression opportunities. I'm thinking about looking for a smaller company (couple hundred to couple thousand employees) in the Dallas area and looking to find an amazing culture.

Anyone have recommendations on companies with great cultures in the Dallas/north of Dallas areas? (I live in the Plano/Allen/Mckinney area)

Assuming data / analytics space - which firm has a better presence in the Dallas area?