Bad decision to wear a $7000 Cartier gold bangle in the subways!?! If someone wants to rob me, they’d have to chop my hand off to get the bangle given it can only be unlocked with a screwdriver. 😫

Currently certified in AWS (CCP, SAA, and Security) and GCP (Security Engineer and Cloud Architect).

Any recommendations on Azure certs to pursue?

This is the second Four Points I've stayed in that has "Never Gonna Give You Up" on the lobby music playlist #rickrolledagain

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction and non

Eb1 I-Long term employee. International transferee.

What happens if I change firms before filing i-485 (before it is pending for more than 6 months)? Do I need to apply for eb2 or eb1 again?

Yesterday someone told me: “I will never shop here again!” I saw them at the same time the following week! Lol. Just a reminder to not take anything too personally.

Any info on best MM LevFin / FIG groups in Chicago?

Is at-will contracts the standard in the US? California. Are there any opportunities to have a non at-will contract? We just moved countries and I got a few great offers, but was wondering if there’s negotiation room for non-at-will contracts? Thank you!

Does anyone know who is running production out of Kohler up in WI?

Hi,

Having 2YOE as Pega Developer
Currently Serving notice period
Any Pega referrals?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Fellow 🐠 - What qualities would you look for in a junior practitioner (0-5 years experience)? I’m updating a JD and would appreciate your collective inputs. TIA

Making a cross country move from Chicago to ATX, any recommendations on how? Moving company recos very much welcomed!

Is there anyone who completed the last SHL test and is waiting for the result or call back from HR. For me it's almost a week now after completing the last SHL test but no reply from HR.

Note: Completed all the rounds and documents are also submitted.

Please share here if anyone faces the same situation or any relevant scenario.

Hello fellow fishes,
I'm 5 YOE in analytics, mainly CPG/Retail business understanding and solutioning with a touch of python.

I'm planning to enter in freelancing. What could be a potential stream and how to break through into that first project.

How much is the average Emergency Medicine physician making out of residency? (Name your city)

For those with successful second marriages, what advice do you have for someone recently divorced (1st marriage)?

Being a jr. banker is like being a racing horse. A litttle man stands on you and whips you on ass while you carry him. He gets tons of money and you hope to get laid because of job title.

Anyone deal with this before: I inherited a severely under developed team including a sr analyst who clearly was doing the bare minimum, if that. Over the last 6 months I have had to coach him and correct simple mistakes in his work and recently it got so bad that I told him he would receive a low rating in his evaluation. He lashed out, involved HR saying he doesn’t understand why, and now my review points out stuff that I would have let slide.

Married fish, when did you meet your spouse? Pre-career, when you were first starting out or when you were a bit more establish (at least a few years in)?

What's your "I'm in Finance stereotype" moment?

FRM is has narrow focus, demands depth, quick to complete

Can someone give me a real answer (more than just "it's KYC stupid") as to why it takes 2-4weeks to open a bank account for an institutional client?

I like the stress of this job - this is my fuel to keep going and trying to be the best I can be.

If I want to move from the BO of a BB to IB at another, where would I even start?

My friends and I brought up the black and blue dress, and it's amazing to me how many of them still see white and gold. What do you see?

Anyone ever quit a job 5 months in without having another one lined up?

Things you wish you would've known before working for your firm:

What did the zero coupon bond say to the straight bond?

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?

What are some questions people ask for lateral interviews?

I currently have 6 years experience in a Bank covering Corporate Banking, Corporate Relations and Chief of Staff roles. What KEY IB skills do I need for a move there as a VP I? Valuation skills and Excel mastery?! It would be a Coverage role. Thanks!

How are holiday party expenses handled at your firm? The MDs on my floor usually split the cost out of pocket.

Has the exodus begun yet in your respective banks? If so, more so at jr level or across the board?

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?

Can anyone explain how deal participation works? I was told this may be an option, but not sure how much I should expect.