Does anyone actually know how bonuses are decided, or is it just vibes? We’re told performance matters, then raises are “limited by budget.” It’s hard to feel motivated when it seems like my efforts get unacknowledged.

I'm in finance/tech FPA, looking to go back to the defense industry for a 25% increase in TC. But wanted to see if I should leverage the new salary with current company to see if they'll match.

Background: got a promotion at current company that didn't come with sufficient increase . After stating my case I was told it would be evaluated next October, which is what prompted the initial job search.

Current TC 103K [88/15], offer 125k base [+discretionary bonus].

Trying to get an investment job in Toronto as a new immigrant. I have 4 yoe in consulting, investor searching and financial service (risk). Currently working at call center to get local experience (bilingual), opportunities for internal transfer, while preparing for CFA 3 Feb 2023. Any ideas what to prepare in extra?

When do my licenses transfer to my new firm? Start date or after I sign the offer? Still interviewing before the start date...

Hi guys, I am working as an Investment Analyst for a boutique asset management firm in Toronto, Canada (4bn AUM) making 70k annually. I am 5 months into this role. Credentials: 6 months of prior experience in this industry at a small startup + 2 years of work exp in retail banking, CFA L2 candidate, part time masters of finance student, bachelors from outside of Canada. I want to find out if I’m being paid fairly or I should aim higher. I don’t know my bonus yet (discussion in Dec)

Does having a CVA (certified valuation analyst) useful? have heard mixed reviews

Working as a Senior Quality Lead (5.2) at PSL with 13.5 YOE , Is 17.4LPA a decent CTC or am I being underpaid as compared to others at same grade / similar Service Based companies?

What disciplinary action can CG take if anyone abscond within 15 days of joining?

Any recommendations for hotels and restaurants in Milwaukee, MI. Will be travelling to Menomonee falls M-T for the next few months ? TIA 🐠

PwC travel code? Needing it for personal travel

Where do you guys volunteer in the community? Looking to volunteer and hoping to get your thoughts on some great organizations!

I am so kicking myself for not buying BTC like three years ago when I was toying with the idea. Any ideas where to start now? Prices look frothy.

Women- if your husband says he fantizes about xyz actresses and models- how would you feel?

Guys weighing around 185 lbs. What are your compound lift PRs? Just curious

Any1 who have joined recently or 6 months back...Could you pls confirm if Cognizant is that negative as discussed in many forum.
1)Howz the hike goes
2) Howz the culture especially in kolkata
3)Is this right time to join there...
4) Promotions

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

I want to get middle school cert (for ELA) My degree is K-8. My current cert. & EdTPA is K-5. What's the quickest & easiest path to middle school certification?! (I'm in TN, specifically Sumner Co.)

The more successful a man is, the more socially awkward he is.

How did you cope with post-grad depression? I feel like my life has stalled a bit.

PhDs of Fishbowl, what's the worst thesis premise you've ever encountered?

What games, toys, or science kits would you recommend for a kid who’s showing an interest in the sciences?

Do you ever conduct the hiring process for a research project? What do you look for in potential hires?

Seems like geothermal energy is quite literally an untapped resource and I wonder why we haven't invested more in researching its potential

Any thoughts on Laronde?

Can you provide examples of observed phenomena that science still can’t explain?

I’d like to one day become a PI at a research university. What can I do to set myself up for that path as a first-time research assistant?

Science and art are completely intertwined as I see it; color theory, composition, and balance all coming together to create a cohesive whole. Thoughts?

I've never understood this, why do there seem to be more female librarians than male?

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

The most interesting research topic you've come across....?

Is Elon Musk's image finally breaking apart?

I’ll be asking my last job for a letter of recommendation but I’m not sure who to ask. My boss, who is lovely and would write an amazing LOR. Or my boss's boss who would put minimal effort in but it would have more weight.

I recently heard someone say that: "Wokeism is destroying academia." Curious everyone's thoughts on this...

Are there any good paying weekend research/lab jobs in Austin Texas? Because I’m getting $23/hr as a research coordinator and know for a fact I’m being under paid lol all because I am “new to research” yet I have a bachelors is biology and have done research projects in school and have plenty of other work experience…. Anyways though, back to my question I need a side job to be able to afford ALL of my bills 🙂

Honest confession: my life pre and post-covid was pretty much the same. What can I say? I'm a homebody!

Are there any science-related fields that do not require a Bachelor's degree?

How do you survive on a PhD stipend knowing it’ll be years before you can afford luxuries like a vacation or brand-name ice cream?

Scientists are funny because we are just as excited if the evidence supports OR contradicts our hypotheses; win-win!