Do people move from PE to tech often? I’m exiting to PE from MBB, but pretty sure I want to end up in tech/VC world at some point down the line

Hi Fishes, I joined Accenture 3-4 months back. Have experience of around 15 years in BFSI. was on bench since joined. Now tagged to a project where role is of Production Support. Feels like I am stuck. What can be done? I m afraid my career will be ruined. Please suggest 🙏

Getting my PhD at an M7. I’m well aware of the pipeline for PhDs for the generalist track, can someone shed light on whether I’d be able to recruit as a SME straight from the program?

Every PM job posting I see in big tech/FAANG requires a MINIMUM of 5+ years experience, and a large portion even require 7+ years. Most of the associate/rotational PM roles require 3+ years and some require 5+. Yet it seems like every 24 year old I know that went to a target school is now a PM in big tech… am I the only one confused?

I am a new grad in Canada with 0-1 yrs of experience. I am planning to build a career in project management and currently have an offer for a program coordinator position. Should I take it? How much salary should I expect in the industry as a beginner?

Hello all- leaving large corporate (F500) to join leadership team in small manufacturing company in January. I am very excited and hope to learn more from those in the bowl who are already in the SMB space!

A friend of mine is looking to break into project management. Anyone know of anyone online courses she could take?

I’m having job conversations with MLB and would love to get some insight on the culture, salary growth, professional growth, etc.

How do you know when you’re ready to make the leap from AS to AD?

Is anyone else trying to break into that AE role sooner rather than later? Either externally or internally

I’m trying to decide wether to transition to one of the following, all within tech companies:

- Sales Engineering
- Tech sales (SDR)
- Customer Success

Which one would you choose based on career growth, income generation and network growth . For some context, I have some background as systems engineer.

Hi Fishes

As a .Net Developer, what are some non service based companies that are good in terms of technical learnings and growth for a 6YOE with good employee policies. Big plus for good working culture and WLB.
PS: Been working in Service based companies since last 6 years and I think I feel like I don't want to work in a client and service provider type team. O think too much effort goes into client dealing,reporting and maintaining image. Frustating to do this on daily basis.

For those of you that got into PE from consulting: is it what you thought it was? Do you have any regrets?

Which engineering is the best and why? I am an electrical engineer and I am sure that my engineering is the best career because it is the most difficult to study and at the same time we are the ones in charge of moving the world.

Hi all - looking for some advice. I’m currently a manager at T2 (Deloitte, ACN, etc) & looking to exit into life sciences/healthcare related work. I have a background in biology/biochemistry (undergrad major from top 10 uni) and have mainly worked in change management/cloud & tech implementations while in consulting.
Where do I even start looking for exit ops/what are possibilities? Would love to do healthcare tech work, but not sure how my skills translate

Currently a Practice Manager at Pediatric office and non-trad pre med student majoring in computer science and I want to break into Tech now . Mainly Data Analyst . Does anyone have any suggestions on any courses or routes i should be taking besides finishing my bachelors degree?

Do companies care if you’ve passed the CISA but don’t have the years of experience to get fully certified?

Is there a promotion bonus to manager at Deloitte? If so, what is it?

I fell into IT consulting (strategy) 8yrs ago and want out. Currently manager but have prior experience in finance for 5yrs. Trying to get out but all the roles I see are too technical... any thoughts or recommendations?

Hello 5 years of software development experience, looking to crossover into cybersecurity. Recently graduated with masters in cybersecurity from Georgia Tech. Anyone have any leads or willing to take a chance on a "new grad" I would be greatly appreciate any advice or help. Thanks

Suggestions on how to spin a layoff to a recruiter or new employer? Want to stay in the game.

Anyone have the inside scoop on MediaCom? Currently a director on the tech side of the world. Considering a company change. Too many layoffs and people leaving my current company. Depressing.

Been in house for about a year. I just found out that a new hire who has 1-2 less years of experience than me (but will have the same role/title as me) received a compensation package significantly higher than me, mostly due to the market dynamics with law firm associates’ compensation being ratcheted up the past year. Can I ask for an equitable raise mid year? And if so, how? I got rave reviews but an immaterial pay bump (3%) at year end in December.

New employer is asking for my permanent home address for H1B LCA transfer filing, I don’t know what the address will be when I start working in August as I will be moving apartments. Can I just put my current location and then amend later? Anyone have experience with this?

Mentally and emotionally I can handle the hours. Physically I've slacked off and let myself go. Looking to get back on track and get fit. Any tips?

Seattle here. I had a 18 month stint of sobriety about 6 years ago. Fell off and now I'm slippin once again. I know being a dry drunk does not work for me. Glad this group is here. Time to re-make friends with Bill.

Hi Fishes,

In my offer letter from ibm they have given a wrong joining date, but then I have requested to change it as I have 90 days notice period. But they have updated the joining date by mail communication, not in the offer letter. Will that be a problem for me in near future as the date mentioned in the offer letter is not same as my DOJ?

Curious to know about your views on gender and racial inclusion in this field?

Burry getting rekt today

I am having total of 2.8 years of experience and having pckg of 7.2.
If I join tcs as plsql developer what salary should I expect.
Please advise.

Are there insider trading laws related to crypto? Or said another way, do the same insider trading laws apply to crypto?

Any recommendations for things to help you wake up in the morning that’s not caffeine?

So I worked from home yesterday and my husband had a sneak peak on my meetings with clients (which I’m very new to being a senior). He mention that I should read some sales pitch books of some sorts so I can get a process down and not be drain from having genuine conversations with every client. I think it’s a great idea. Anyone have thoughts or recommendation?

What’s the difference between Senior Solutions Architect and Solution Architect III title at Amazon AWS ? TIA 🙏

Hello fellow designers!

I was laid off back in August and I have been trying to get a product/UX/UI job ever since then. With the recession and all of the crazy things that are happening right now it has been even harder.

Is anyone hiring a mid-level Product/UX/UI designer?
I have 3 years of experience as a UX/UI Designer and I am available to start working immediately! (Remote work is preferred since I live in Phoenix, AZ and there are not a lot of tech jobs here)

TIA ♥️

Guys does anyone know about the work culture and perks and benefits of amex(American express)? How is the company in terms of brand value ? Is it safe to join??

Do long short hedge funds have better hours than PE? Just joined a UMM PE firm coming from McKinsey and am now realizing how much weekend work sucks

Good headhunter for PE ops roles?

For those of you that got into PE from consulting: is it what you thought it was? Do you have any regrets?

I am a M2 at B4 FDD and don’t know how long i’ll be genuinely interested in this work. Currently debating rotating into a B4 IB associate role for a year or two, then moving to PE. Is this a reasonable move? I know IB lifestyle will suck, but I don’t want to find myself in a spot where I dislike what I do in a few years and feel like moving to IB may increase my chances of landing a better gig in the future ( as opposed to sticking to FDD)

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

Any REPE folks willing to connect? Would like to learn more about your role and typical backgrounds. What can I expect for comp & hours?

Has anyone here gone through corporate development recruiting? If so, would you be able to share interview case prep materials?

Just got my first PE Ops offer, and was wondering if you fish could help me evaluate it:

Me: M7 MBA, 8 YOE, including in industry operations and T2 strategy consulting

Them: MM PE buyout fund, no specific industry focus. Most recent fund $2.5B+, AUM $5B+

Role: VP of Operations, joining an Ops team that will be ~10 people total top to bottom

Offer: $200 base, $150 bonus, and ‘carry’ that is actually just a deal performance-based cash payment that is awarded to non-carry individuals (cont)

Thoughts on Nautic in RI? Comp, hours, etc.

Perceptions of the CAIA designation?
Who can it be helpful for?

What's a good sign on bonus in UK?

How easy is it to move up market from LMM as a VP?

I’ve been getting recruiting emails from PE HH firms for immediate start, but I would like to stay at McK at least until end of this year (I recently started here and am just not prepared on technicals yet). When does the official on-cycle recruiting start, and when would be the earliest start date in 2023?

What is an acceptable bonus range for a PE sales associate in the NYC metro area?

Will the current economic environment have more risk for PE, or upside (given opportunity for “cheap” deals)?

Just wondering how this will all translate to hiring at the Associate level