EY's DFW Black Professional Network is hosting their Annual Kick-Off this Thursday, October 11th. This year's special guest Emmitt Smith. Contact willie.sublet@ey.com (tell him you saw on fishbowl)

National park itinerary for first timers Zion/Arches, etc vs Yellowstone/Grand Teton? 1st week of September flying into SLC. 7 nights. Not very active and more “glamping type”

What should a commercial claims account manager be making as a salary ? Handles asbestos claims only. Works for a TPA handling claims for 4 carriers. Law degree with many years trial experience as in house ID but for personal lines. This is first job handling commercial claims

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

Moving to San Antonio from Austin. Will be In Office 3 days a week near Sea World. Married with a 1 year old and active dog. We love good food and being active... Where should we live? Any other suggestions. As a reference we lived in the 04/Soco area for 6 years.

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

Recs for LA & San Fran??

Does someone with a Lufthansa account mind checking for me how many miles I would need for a 1 way business class ticket from HKG to ORD on 7/28?

I would check myself but they require 7,000 miles.

Thank you so much!!!!!

My sister just moved to Dallas and is looking for work. She's a blue collar worker and has previous experience in meat processing plants and house cleaning. Besides Indeed, what other websites can she use to find a job? Any DFW local job postings? TIA Any leads are appreciated.

What’s big law like in San Francisco? Anyone have any insights to firm cultures or billable targets?

Guys, When you match/accept requests/ start talking to a girl and go MIA is it becoz you have multiple options? Would the world be not better if you just said yes or no and close the convo instead of

Should I lump sum $150k into the market or DCA? Just looking to grow the money, no other short term plans.

We flew back from Ireland today on Delta. Our connecting flight from JFK at 6:10 was cancelled while we were flying over the Atlantic Ocean, and we were rebooked on a 3:40 instead (2.5 hours earlier) but not notified. I received no email, text or app notification of the flight cancellation or the new flight we were placed on, so we missed it. They now cannot get us home tonight and won’t even guarantee they can get us home tomorrow, impacting my work, (cont)…

I have 4 YOE in a 3PL company as a Senior Sales Executive in the warehousing and local transportation business verticals, achieving a humble S$1.5 million ARR in outbound sales, contract retainer up to 5 years. Just trying my luck here to see if there’s anyone who’s able to refer me to a reputable logistics firm. I am willing to explore other business verticals such as air/sea freight as well. Any insights about TC are welcomed

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

Interested in a San Francisco/Bay Area networking/support group for consultants that have been laid off?
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What’s the earliest you’ve seen them start checking bags? Today the overheads were full after Group 1 for ORD>BOS

Looking for a position in Las vegas !?

Does running actually ruin your knees or is that just a myth?

Big birthday coming up in a few months and wanting to do things I have never done before (tattoos, surgery, etc.) What have you done as a result of a mid life crisis?

Guys, has the gym at Bangalore office opened up?

My 5 year old niece overseas has developed flu-like symptoms and now after a few days there are fluid filled blisters appearing on her arms, legs, belly. We’re thinking it’s chickenpox (she’ll be seen by a doc tomorrow). Any parents here whose kids has chickenpox, how long did it last and did you have to give any meds to your kids? We have an upcoming trip a week from now and so hoping we can still make it

It's Highnoon! Let's see how many of you know this phrase!

Hi Fishes,
I am new to EY. What is EY GDS promotion policy in general?
Where can we get those details to check the required and expected things to go the next level?
How many levels in Staff? What is the min YOE is required to be a Senior?
How many months/years minimum we need to spend to be eligible for promotion (ex: minimum 1 year a person need to spend on one grade like that)

Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Getting ready to study for the CAMS exam. Do I need anything extra besides just studying the study guide and practice exam over and over. I’ve read online about people using AML assassin; is it worth it?

Any recommendations for good recruiting agencies in the Carolinas? Trying to find someone to help me navigate my potential lateral career options based on my experience and interests since I’ve been in litigation almost two years and it’s not for me and I will be relocating there.

Can anyone provide salary details for an Accounting Advisory Manager at KPMG in a tier 2 city? 5 YOE

Art directors and graphic designers - any recommendations on brands and models of monitors? 4K or no? I want something for color accuracy and detail work, but no way I’m spending thousands on the new Apple monitors. Looking for 27” size. Thanks for recommendations!

By the way, can we take a minute to acknowledge that Lana is real?!? 😳😱

Anyone have good recommendations for a recruiter in Tampa Florida? 2 year attorney already feel trapped in ID but don’t know what else to do. Every recruiter that reaches out to me is for an ID role.

My US rep, state rep, and state senator are all running unopposed.

For folks who have applied for AP/EAD, how long did it take for you to receive it?

I had to leave the US before my lease ended due to visa reasons and subleased the apartment. I will be returning to the US on L1A shortly after the sublease ends (but before the term of the lease expires), could that jeopardize my return on L1A?

Hi PWC AC Bangalore folks. Can anyone please tell me how many days before they will share invite for joining day formalities.

TIA

Does any one feel way behind the curve and wish they had mentors in accounting to speak to on a family level that you can trust and know they really want you to succeed?

In your opinion, which top firms offer the most support for Black accountants?

Are there any entreprenuers in this group?

Anyone here ever got their Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)? How was the process and is it worth it?

2020 and this first full week of 2021 were the pushes I needed to finally get a therapist. How are y'all holding up?

For us, what’s the best big four firm to work for and why?

Anyone at Microsoft? My dream is to work for Xbox. Would love for some guidance. 🖤

Curious how everyone is doing with their coworkers these days amidst the current political climate. I know our field tends to lean conservative so just curious how you're dealing.

Self-Promotion Alert: In association with my upcoming personal finance blog, I have a draft of a blog post about paying off my car that I would love to get some feedback on

DM me if you’re interested

Anyone in transactions advisory at Deloitte, KPMG, PWC or Valuation at Duff & Phelps? Would like to understand the culture there. EY is not working for me.

I didn't get to go to NABA this year! Hopefully next year! What are the best things about the conference? What are you going to do differently next year!?

What do you want out of your accounting career? Obviously money is a huge motivator, but is there anything else you want accomplish, build, complete?

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

Come on peeps, let's show the world accountants aren't boring..... or are they?

I feel like the stereotype about being an introvert and an accountant don't apply to black ppl. Everyone I met that's an accountant is LOUD, okay lol

To those involved with business development and sales, how has your network helped you in achieving sales targets? And in this case network means your black people network.

Now that the holiday season has arrived, what's on the secret wish list for Black professionals in the accounting world?

How far into your career did it take before working at a place that had black people in leadership positions? I have yet and it's making it hard on me to seek out mentors or even friends