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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?

Hi friends,
What is the minimum criteria for IJP at KGS and how much is it feasible?
Will it be better to look outside or go with IJP?

What has been more beneficial to your career and why: specializing in a service offering or an industry?

First time poster here!

After spending 4 years as a mid-level ops manager, I tried to break into HR through talent acquisition. Now after 6 years in TA, I've had a hard time getting out of it. My goal was always to get into a more broad HRBP position, but I've since worked for smaller orgs without a solid HR career path. When I ask about my career goals, they keep telling me, "Soon!" Or "Maybe in 6 months!"

I'm testing SPHR in June. Any advice for securing the type of role I'm aiming for?

Does Slalom offer fertility coverage? (E.g. IVF)

When you left the horrible Consulting life to a FAAANG, did you receive a sign on bonus?

FAANG PMTs salaries?
Looking to hear about PMT/ Sr. PMT / Principal PMT Salaries

26 / F / Sr Strat / 5yrs exp

Which of the FAANG companies have a better Work life balance and culture? Unhappy SM here who needs to switch cuz of the toxic work culture at D!

Can anyone explain why insurance defence work in the US is such a terrible place to be? I work in insurance defence / coverage (financial lines) based in London and it doesn’t seem like it has as negative of a reputation as it does in the US, why is that? 👀

Do any of you have a favorite pre-workout and/or post-workout protein shake? Looking into some to give me energy for sitting at my desk all day 🙃🙂

I have a joke about H1Bs, but it is RFEd

Trap, trap money Jamie
JP got me in my feelings
Gotta close deals wit it

An out of office email i read somewhere.

Hi,

Thanks for your email. I am currently OoO.
For emergencies conatct below
USI -112
US - 911

All other things can be taken care when i am back.

Hi all .. Can someone share me with Barclays internal promotion Hike in % for BA3 to BA4 and kindly mention through IJP or same team. Thanks!!

Forgive the basic question but can you contract around state statutes? For ex, customer wants to insert state contractor payment statutes and have that state law govern. I’m assuming the way around this is to have another more preferable state as choice of law?

Is there anyone who works currently or has worked for Travelers Insurance in Hartford CT? Looking for an idea on compensation, benefits and your opinion on the company. I’m interviewing for the Operations Manager role

What happens at RIMS? Is it worth going to?

Anyone from Deloitte in Houston have issues with their cell phone in the office? The place is like a giant intermittent faraday cage…

Anybody work in wealth management Bank of America in Houston? That I could reach out to?

Anyone have tips for finding out about social events/does anyone want to hang? Moved here late last year and it's hard to meet people

Anyone else go to Swedish House Mafia tonight? What a show!

Any relatively recent applicants to Texas State Bar to be admitted without examination? How long did it take for you to be admitted after application was complete? Trying to gauge current timeline.

About a month ago I got stuck behind this huge bicycle event called "Critical Mass". Probably sat at the light for 20-25 minutes before I could get through. Noticed a bunch of them doing irresponsible stunts like wheelies or drinking beer as they rode. Anyone else encountered these jerks?

Hi, I’m currently looking for a job as I was laid off during COVID. If anyone is hiring, please let me know!

Any recommendations on fun things to do with a ~15 person team for work? (E.g. escape room) - trying to brainstorm ideas! Thank you!

Looking for a referral for a financial valuation position. I’m a recent finance graduate with big 4 experience and really want to go valuations.

Oliveira vs Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight title, Sat, Oct 22 - where are we watching it? Drop the addy!

Do you wear cowgirl or cowboy boots?

Recently moved to Houston! Opened to meeting people 🙂. F32. Currently living in downtown.

Do you guys ever worry about hyper-nationalism in Houston and the suburbs?

My company is hiring for CPAs for associate for our dispute and investigation group. DM me if interested. Preferably have audit experience.

Anyone plays pickleball/spikeball around downtown or Washington / memorial park area? Recently played these 2 sports and they are hella fun and want to play more! Up for Tennis too!

Is crime in Houston as bad as people say it is? I feel like I've been hearing about how awful the city is getting to be non-stop, but I just don't see it.

How do you feel about schools getting closed for the World Series victory? If we make it ok to close for things like this, where do we draw the line? I think people fail to realize the impact missing school can have on kids.

Anyone know of affordable dentists in the Houston area? I’m paying out of pocket for this and I more/less know what work I’ll be needing. I’m eager for recommendations!

Anyone looking for a workout partner in Houston?