COVID-19... Curious what LA BigLaw thinks about the possibility of Diploma Privilege or a postponed bar exam here in CA? NY decided to postpone despite significant potential consequences (see thread)

What types of non-profit organizations do you think could use SCM skills? All I can really think of is food banks.

Has anyone considered shifting from consulting to teaching? Doing PhD from top IIMs and working as faculty?

Asking on behalf of a friend:
How difficult is it to get an analyst job in current job market (no relevant prior experience) bcom grad

I got a job as a infrastructure consultant right out of college 3 years ago and later became a solutions architect at the company I am at now. I have a degree in CS and never really got the chance to use my programming skills (Java, python, Springboot framework). I’m finding that I’m not really in to platform engineering or cloud infrastructure and would like to pivot to software/app development. And suggestions on where I could get started on making this transition?

I have 0 coding experience. The most I’ve ever done is run canned sql queries. What’s a good language to learn as a hobby? Thinking of pivoting my career into data science or data analytics in the future but figured it would be good to have programming skills.

Juniors... When will you figure out that some patience and team loyalty advances your career more quickly than chasing every shiny thing?

Looking at cpa experience requirements in MA. You need at least 1 years of experience but "no more than 3 years". What does that part mean?

I’m in asset management sales and keen to accelerate my learning in alternatives (private equity, private debt, real assets, liquid and semi-liquid alternatives) so I can have more productive discussions with clients. 1) What are some good news platforms to stay updated on alternatives space in Asia? 2) Besides CAIA, any educational platforms to learn more about alternatives?

What are some exit opportunities for the Tax, Technology, and Transformation group at EY?

Hello Guys,

I am in a super good position at Jellyfish as a Director with a good room in terms of growth. Great responsibilities, work life balance and I strongly love my job. However, there is an opportunity to join Google Dublin as an Agency Development Manager (level 4) with strong salary, new challenges, different role and responsibilities etc. I HAVE A STRONG DOUBT about a trade off: is better to have a strong margin of growth and a good position or join Google with the above conditions?

Passed the CIA. 🍾 I'm rolling deep in the letters... CPA, CFE too. What should I do next?

Do the other Big 4 firms have busy season contracting for audit? Part time or full time? And if so what are the name of these programs?

Which is the better career route, investment banking or law? Which one has more opportunities?

Hi All

Accenture Banglore
Team Analyst and Insights (Inhouse Project)
Package 10.65 fixed + 20 % variable pay

Wells Fargo Hyderabad
Team Data Management and Insights
Package 11 fixed and 50k joining bonus

Which company is better to join in terms of WLB ,job security, growth and learning opportunities

Yoe 3
Tech stack :- Sql ,Excel,R

I try to do side-projects in my free time to improve my coding skills. However, I rarely stay motivated to finish them. How do you motivate yourselves to build technical skills in your free time?

Hello, I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Healthcare administration/ Management with 3 years of experience. Any advice as to where to apply for healthcare admin jobs in the Bay Area or Central valley. Looking to go into healthcare consulting as well. If anybody has any advice it would be very much appreciated thank you.

Which offer is better?
€100K per year in Netherlands (with 30% ruling) OR
45000 AED / month in Dubai?

For a family with a kid.
Tech stack: SRE/DevOps/ Cloud architect
People staying in Europe and dubai please comment.

My priorities: Long term stay, better education , quality life, location with better security, law n order and less hussels.

Looking to move to the Dallas Fort Worth area close to June I’m here to network and see it all would welcome me and help me out during my transition

Looking for some material for a crash course in IT strategy consulting - books article etc. any recommendations would be appreciated

Considering making the move from distressed investing/special situations to consulting, particularly pe consulting for the following reasons: more team-oriented, structured career path, more variety, etc. Thoughts?

Did any of you struggle with being ‘cooped up’ while studying for the exam? I’m ready to say f it to public and the CPA because I’m sick of having no life

Had 2 hours of billable work today 💀

Anyone has experience with hiring career coaches? Not the HR spiritual types but actual managers doing side gigs.

Got out of audit but I'm not keen on usual exit of fin reporting roles. Am trying to figure out the best steps to take next based on my strengths/needs since I couldn't land any interviews at the moment.

They cost 1k per hour in my country so trying to gauge if they're really worth it.

$JETS ... yay or nay? Debating hmmm seems overpriced atm

considering betting a ton of money on tomorrow’s elections via “predict it”, as an emotional hedge. is this a stupid idea or a genius idea

Has anyone done a PCNA assessment before for a job interview? Pretty much I ace this, the job is mine. Stressing because I’ve never done one before 😰

I run a small SaaS startup. I am looking for a growth manager for my company, who can wear multiple hats. She should be able to do presales as well as helping me in the building strategies for the company. Any help, what should I look for in an ideal candidates? Any suggestions about how would I interview candidates? Thanking you in advance!

Hi guys,

Does anyone going to office in regular basis. I mean for India location. Is it mandatory to go to office?

Hi Friends,

I didn't get relieving letter from EY GDS and its been more than 15 days that I had resigned from company and no one is responding except that automated response when I mail to myhr@gds

Requesting you to provide any mail so that I will mail them to get it complete asap

Please help!!

Is bgv closed before joining LTI.
What are the things in BGV closed before joining and after after joining.

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

36M here and I find beards / facial hair absolutely cringe. I feel like everyone has just gone for the 'I can't be bothered to shave' look for convenience. Especially desi guys, it's like a uniform now.

Anybody else feel the same?

I'm a Tech Risk SC, but have an accounting/finance background. I'm doing the FRM now for broader cert experience, is it worth doing CA long term in my area?

Has anyone newly moved to LA from outside of CA? What is your practice area and did you take the CA bar before or after you moved (what would you recommend doing)?

Has anyone recently lateraled from one Big Law firm to another? If so, did you get a signing bonus?

Any insight into hours/culture at WilmerHale in LA? specifically in lit.

Thoughts of taking a position at a small firm who practices Applicant side WC...good/bad time to take this position?

Transferring to the century city office of my firm. Would really appreciate neighborhood recs!

Anyone have any insight on Milbank Century City’s culture, facetime (pre-COVID) and general work environment?

Sixth year lit associate looking to lateral in LA. I followed a partner to my current firm when my old firms LA office dissolved, but it is not a good fit. Anyone know of big law firms here that are hiring mid/senior level associates?

Is it possible to lateral from NY big law to LA as a first year?

Favorite office chair?

I’m moving to LA in 2 months and want to stay in a short term rental before finding an apartment to rent for a full lease term. there is so much I don’t know, and the more I learn, the more I feel I don’t know about the city. Has anyone used any of the furnished short-term rental apartment buildings in LA before? Or should I go with AirBnB/VRBO? Any advice?

Are firm offices in LA closed due to COVID? Or are associates able to voluntarily go in?

Curious what firms are doing to keep people socializing during COVID. I miss my coworkers but I'm sick of zoom calls.

Best firms for talent side entertainment transactions ? Then other wise entertainment transactions? Doing a bit of it at a big firm but would like to make the full time move.

Anyone have any suggestions how to break into in house counsel from Big Law?

M&A lateral here - any insight into Latham, Gibson or K&E?

What’s Wilson Sonsini LA like for their corp group? :)

Which offices are doing a return to office push in LA?

My husband and I are young professionals, with a newborn, looking to buy a home in Los Angeles. I work in Century City. Where are young professionals with families living in LA these days?

Help! New to biglaw in LA and wondering if it is the norm to gift $100 per class year to secretaries at the end of the calendar year.

Hi, I’m pregnant and interested in lateraling in LA after my maternity leave. Would anyone know if any of these firms are supportive of new mothers and/or have a substantial representation of female partners? I’m in a specialty group in corporate. Latham, Gibson Dunn, White & Case, Mayer Brown, Troutman Pepper, and MoFo