For those of you who are looking to go indy, what's currently stopping you?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Uncertainty was my fear.

Related Posts

Ideas for investment-where do people invest? (Please don’t give generic ideas, specifics on instruments etc.)

like

Anybody know any good financial advisors? My husband and I are broke btw 😂😂😂

like

Recently purchased a home and starting the design process - planning to spend $70k on furniture in the next 6 months (sourcing through designer, not through big box retailers). What are the best credit cards out there right now with 0% APRs and rewards/cash back? Partner and I have excellent credit.

like

What are some of the REITs you have invested in? Any suggestions on things to look out for while researching REITs?

like

Anyone know what happens if your credits score isn’t high enough to get the corporate Amex?

like

How do people in tech set up their banking? I have a primary bank account where my earnings have gone for the last 8 years. I always get promotions to open new bank accounts with other institutions for some cash reward. Is there any point to opening multiple accounts with diff banks? Kind of seems like a hassle but might be some advantage that I don’t know of

Hey guys how am I doing financially...

34 yo
NYC
Salary 105k
Saving 31k
No 401k
Mortgage 274k and house worth 730-830k
Rent out garage for 275 monthly

I’ve just been focusing on paying off the house

like

Should I buy a property as soon as I have enough down payment and be able to support monthly payments?

like

Is it common to have renters insurance or do most renters not have it? The questionnaire for a quote is super detailed...

Has anyone ever (thought to) donate their eggs? I’ve joked about it but I’m seeing Instagram ads & the thought of paying my loans off sooner is tempting. Someone please talk some sense into me 😂

funny

What is the best place to look for a house or condo to rent in the DC area?

like

Want to sell Pharma at a loss (just increasing) and buy ICLN but it’s at 52-weeks high 🤔?
Any insight on the situation..

like

Best ETF to invest in? I’m 24 looking to invest about $50k and don’t know where to put it. Nothing that’s super high cost or risky please

like

What's your % cash position these days? I'm at about 20% feel there's still room to go lower.

like

How can we calculate the tax amount for every amount.Any one please advise on this.

like

Does RSM allow for Megabackdoor contributions?

like

100% return on Square (SQ) in one month. Don’t touch it, or sell half and let it ride?

like

What platform do you use to trade stocks? I use fidelity and robinhood.

like

More Posts

Does anyone else get the feeling that the partners are terrified of associates jumping ship right now? Partners, is this a big concern for you at this time?

like

YETI’s hiring a CD and a Head of Brand Strategy — check their LinkedIn for the postings

like

What do you guys send as gifts to referral sources for attorneys and/or former client referral sources?

*Assume in my jurisdiction there are no ethical issues associated with this

likehelpful

Anyone other agencies being warned by their corporate holding company about reducing creative & media fees to retain certain accounts? WPP is really starting to crack down, how else be competitive🤔 ?

like

This is meant as a compliment to your superior ability to balance your life: How do partners have time for fishbowl? It seems so small compared to yalls lives?

like

What’s your method for tuning work out in your downtime and decreasing anxiety in the morning when you wake up to a zillion emails?

like

Let's talk salary.

I'm up for a raise soon and I'm at 43,000 a year. Anyone have any advice on what I should ask for?

like

Hi,

Can someone guide me how to crack Nagarro Aptitude test for experienced ??

Is it tuff??

like

Wishing to open my own small business. How did you transition to focusing on you small business full time?

like

I wish there was some kind of small business national directory that listed who to hire and who not to hire. Just lost another employee with no notice who I spent a month training right after their first full-time paycheck. If you only want quick cash, please don't let small business owners invest time and money into you.

like

I am looking for workday integration role outside India. I have overall 8 plus years experience in consulting(previously PeopleSoft) and 3 plus years experience in workday integration. Hoping for some guidance here. Thank you in advance.

like

And the best part-- it's under the table 💲

Post Photo
like

United 1Kers, am I just being annoying if I complain about gate checked bag (with yellow tag) not coming out before other bags? I’m not even asking for points, just want more consistency.

like

Fishes, any suggestions as to how to move into the VC role with a non-finance background (PS - exp. of working in founders office of a startup, management consulting in past and do understand corp. finance, financial statement analysis etc.)

like

Who hires freelancers at Klick?

like

Hi All,
Please suggest which one should I join .
This week is my last working day.

YOE - 5 years
Full stack developer (dotnet + angular)
Offer I have
Version 1 , Happiest Minds, cornerstone ondemand, Coforge.

Please suggest

like

Hi! I’m a freelance video editor. How much should I charge my UK client if wants me to make videos for his online course?

Video would show him talking, his powerpoint presentation and some motion graphics and animation.

Course is 7 modules with 10 subsections.

like

Anyone has to submit bank info in the IRS Get My Payment page?
Do you know when the next round of payment is?

like

Thinking of moving to Charlotte with my SO. Don’t know many people there. Pros are a lower COL, warmer, less populated, but still good job market. Anyone move to new city not knowing many people?

like

NYC - when do you think agencies will open? And even when they do, will it look the same? Will most people keep working remote for while? I’m so scared of the subway at rush hour. I can’t even imagine what and when ‘normal’ will be.

like

Additional Posts in Financial Advisors

Dear Fish bowl friends, only to you not my family, not my friends, not my industry friends..only to you my anonymous Fish bowl friends can I say Whoo hoo I brought in 2.1 million in new $ this month 🤣

likeupliftingsmart

For my FAs who are also CPAs (or anyone who knows I guess 😊) - do you know if there is a way to simultaneously get your CPE for the CPA while also preparing for the CFP? Continued in comments...

like

Anyone with a technical degree (e.g., eng, math, quantum, etc) feeling unfulfilled? Been in this iundustry about two years and just don't feel intellectually challenged and miss science.

like

Can anyone recommend a company to use for a solo 401k for myself? I'd like it to be full service if possible. I don't want to have to worry about record keeping or 5500 reporting when it gets to $250k. Best if it's an open architecture platform. Thank you.

likehelpful

Audiobook recommendations? Currently listening to The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and I'm enjoying it, but I'd also be open to listening to novels aside from self help books.

likefunny

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

like

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

like

Interesting things you had to teach an intern/new hire?

like

Where do you all get your CE credits? I know that there are some lunches that I get invited to from wholesalers, but I don't have time to go to 27 fucking lunches.

like

I’m confused by the CFP education requirement. Do I need to complete other designations before I can sit for the CFP exam? Such as CLU and ChFC?

like

I would like to start adding in insurance sales to compliment my investment business. What companies have the most competitive whole life policies as far as cash value is concerned?

like

Thinking about going independent and operating out of my home office. Does anyone have any thoughts to share about that? I’m wondering about clients coming to my home and FINRA issues.

like

Got a client w a 20 yr old Minnesota Life/Securian VA policy. Anyone kno a VA that will allow a 81 yr old purchase a new contract with lifetime income? Wife is 68 but the contract is in his name

like

If I'm looking to have the CFP completed 12-18 mths from start date, what would be a solid prep course/program you guys would recommend? Any pref to online classes vs. in-person classes?

like

Been super stressed last few weeks... ended up cussing badly to my younger (HS) brother while editing his first ever resume... this job is turning me into a monster. How do you keep things together?

like

Breakthrough thought: instead of lying and saying your sick, take a sick day for mental health reasons. 99% you need it

like

How do you know if youre doing well in your first few months on the job?

like

Considering joing a team as a new FA- fee based. Just wondering how that differs from transactional in terms of compensation for a new FA.

like

Anyone have or had an office in a Spaces by Regus?

like

So, if you had your dream office: Would you meet with clients in your personal office or a conference room? and What technology would you use?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.