During a recent networking call, a contact mentioned their IB experience being far removed from Wolf of Wall Street (disappointedly, I might add). Having seen the movie, that lifestyle strikes me as…well, not ideal. Is my perception off-base? In your experience, do many new recruits have a Hollywood-fueled view of investment banking?

Hi, Can someone guide me which product based companies are good for a linux administrator with 4+ years experience. It will be helpful to move forward with clarity.

How much does everyone spend on groceries and ordering in? I spend 120EUR+ a week because eating good food is the only entertainment in lockdown

Please, share some tips to deal with work stress. I'm getting crankier more than ever with the huge amount of workload. I was not like this, but I'm so tired of the mentality "Send it to Paul, he can solve it" (Paul is my fake name). New hireds cant do the job, old seniors are quiting like birds...

I get significantly more likes on bumble BFF than I do on bumble dating

Hi all, has anyone temporarily transferred to the Canadian office of their firm and done the Canadian PR application while they were there on work visa?

Has anyone relocated their pet from India to australia

Has anyone used the service of 'Safe Auto Trucking' Company in order to ship their car (within US)? what's been your exp?

What is 'Ee ESI contribution' mentioned in payslip, do we get any benifits from this?

Has anyone ever outsourced a portion of their own work and passed it off as their own? I would love to hear some stories...

Hey Guys!
Does Qlik Sense in Business Analyst Role better than tableau? Which tool has more industry demand?

Please share your thought!
Thanks

I have got 6 years of experience and I have done MBA in finance. My last company was a Big 4. They are ready to pay me 9L and I require a 100% increment. will they give me 12 L? Should I accept 9 L?

"Christian" has become a confusing term for many in the outside world, I believe largely because it is used to describe a wide variety of denominations, each teaching something theologically unique.
What denomination do you most identify with? Did you grow up in this denomination, or did you arrive at this understanding later in life?

I'm working in the US under H1B, I got a chance to face an interview for another company. My current company started the PERM application also and results will be out within the next 3 months. Is it okay to transfer my H1B to a new company? Can my H1B transfer be denied? How long will my green card application delay if I move to a new company and start to apply for a green card from scratch?

Husband and I usually get hello fresh for meals, but we forgot to unskip this week, and now have no meals prepped or planned for the week. When this happens we usually order takeout every night and that’s unhealthy and expensive. Any ideas for meal prepping? Or quick healthy meals/grocery list?

My partner has largely been an at-home parent for the past 5 years. She started as a HS English teacher this past September but is already looking to pivot (overworked, unpaid, safety issues, etc). She would ideally like something remote to go along with her background in writing and editing. Any tips or potential leads?

How much do you actually work per day. For me it is an avg of 3-4 hours

How to politely decline an offer?

Context:
you have other offer in hand, that you think is better for you
or
In general

Please share your thoughts, it would be helpfull.

Compared to FRM, CFA is tough because it requires an enormous commitment to complete all three levels

Are you an elevator or stairs kinda person?

If Obama has swagger, what does Trump have?

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

I was thinking that the rise of driverless cars could mean no more car chase movies. Robots not only taking our jobs but also our movie plots

I am investing as a beginner. What is a good company to start a brokerage account with ? Fidelity, Ameri E Trade, ML? I’m looking to put my money in index funds.

Are there any expats here?

Hey all I was wondering a pay range for a financial compliance analyst with 3 years compliance experience and 7 years as a registered assistant preferably UBS?

Poll: your salary sell-side research analyst and which year are you?

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!

I’m five years into this game and I still get panicky before client calls... All calls, really. How do I get over this?

How many of you already have life insurance and long term disability with a trusted provider? Is it worth getting?

Has anyone done the GARP Financial Risk and Regulation course? Was it educational? Did you do the FRM after?

Can someone connect me to a business analyst role that doesn’t require a ton of prior business analyst experience? I have ~1.5 YOE in valuation (modeling, financial statement analysis) and am looking to make a switch. Mainly looking for a role with less hours than I’m currently working (60-70). Thank you I’m advance

Has anyone ever gone through a salary negotiation at a multi manager? This is for a junior analyst role (2 years out of college) in New York. What can I realistically ask for in terms of signing bonus, base and relocation?

I am currently finishing up CFP course work. Does anyone have tips or tricks for studying for the actual exam? I am particularly concerned about the investment planning section. I have 12 plus years in the industry and CRPC. I do planning literally everyday but a test is a test and this is the module I have had the most trouble with.

I just received a verbal offer as a program manager at vp level from a US BB in London. Unfortunately the number was a round down of my current pay. I’m currently a business manager in banking and thinking to move to the program manager role as a step towards more broader opportunities in the future (COO, consulting type of roles).
Should I accept the offer?
The HR told me that there will be opportunities for promotion in the next 12 to 24 months.

Vice Presidents and up: Is it easy to predict which analysts just won't last the long haul?