For those who left PA for industry, how long did it take you to find a new position? I finally decided to leave and now am so impatient to get out. I am a SM in tax now.

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

YOE: 9
Tech Stack: Java, springboot
IBM - X LPA and TCS - X+6 for development
bank of america gave X+3 for Sr Analyst - Apps Prog job designation
In offer letter, job designation of software developer is not provided.
I am confused with two different designations in BofA and thinking that Sr Analyst is a support role even if they mention that I am selected for development when I contacted them.
What is difference between those two designations and is Sr Analyst-Apps Prog is for support role?

How much will someone get from a $5,000 referral bonus after taxes? Is there any way to minimize the amount it’s taxed? Work in VA and live in DC.

Where’s the best place to live if you’re looking to secure an entry-level position working in PE? Don't have a family, really kind of willing to try anywhere at this point.

I am having skills of Analytics but not getting job I know Excel and other tools also Power Bi, Google sheets, Google Data Studio, Python, My Sql in learning.

What are the best responses for “a time when you led a team” in a consulting interview, for someone who has not had a managerial position (1 yoe) before? I also don’t want to use an example from undergrad so I’m kind of stuck. What are they really looking for in this question? Initiative? Impact? People skills? And how would you differentiate this vs “a time when you worked in a team”

Been a coach at the collegiate level for 6 years. Make a $65k salary. Want to leave coaching and break into sales/marketing/recruiting/consulting. I have ample leadership and recruiting experience with a strong work ethic.

I’m assuming I’m going to have to take a pay cut and start toward bottom of totem pole. Any recommendations/advice on roles to apply for since I’m new to the field? Would like to be in tech if possible in Charlotte, NC or remote.

Anyone go from SaaS / licensing sales to services (strategy & implementation) sales?

I'm thinking of moving from large cap tech to large cap consultancy firm to help build the resume and round out my experience. I enjoy and do well in licensing, but I'm fairly young in my career (<6 years) and received a great offer to make the move.

Big fan of the org and team I'll be joining as well.

Thanks!!

TC ~$300K

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

Just secured a legit ft new grad tech role starting in july not big tech. Should I keep applying all these highly leveraged companies are rescinding offers so im worried about mine even though its a stable company.

What's it like working as lawyer for sports teams? This is my next pivot idea --sports team or athletic brand or agency

Recruiter or recruiting firm suggestions when looking for an Art Director position in LA at a creative ad agency?

Hi all, interested in an Pre Sales Leadership role at Hubspot, anyone have an idea of pay and if there’s a good Pre Sales Leadership team/culture?

Has anyone moved to ireland or visited for a long period of time. A role is opening up there and I have the potential to move. What are some things that I should consider. Currently live in SF, CA

If there is a sought after Director for a practice being built up at PwC. Has there ever been a time that a director can go straight to partner if they have an external offer that is quite compelling ?

Basically that offer would be 1st year partner salary and build off that ? Or PwC likes to stick to it's process and only other option is down the road consider direct Admit partner?

I have a younger family member (almost 13) who is very interested in cybersecurity. How can this person learn and grow in a safe manner if he/she isn’t near a city with youth clubs and etc? Idea is to reinforce ethics, but this material is far too advanced for the parents.

Need to recertify my AWS-SAA cert. any recommendations on best resources given the new test format (SAA-CO2)?

Anyone studying toward the CIPM have any tips or study resources? Particularly those with a legal background working in privacy and regulatory compliance (non-IT cybersec). Would be delighted to connect. TIA ⭐

Thought this bowl will be fun when I joined but people are posting serious stuff here as well 🤔

Anyone else in review season? Tips for making your review awesome?

Hi Sharks,

I am done with the L1 round this Monday (26th Sep) and got a response next day over email with the Subject line "Interview Feedback for L1 Interview", in the email it was mentioned that we will get in touch with you shortly.

How much time will it take any ideas?

Asking for my husband…

We both think he’s underpaid.

Masters degree in architectural engineering (focus on mechanical)

Works on large job sites doing commissioning and project management as a “commissioning engineer” (large in sq footage and high profile jobs for a large Midwest city)

8 YOE on large projects in the Midwest

He’s making 75K.

Looking for what salary range is good for an Agency System and Quality Control Coordinator with 3 years experience using the system. They have listed the range as 34k to 57k but I feel this is low.

I am talking with my company about a layoff. package. There is a non compete clause in my contract, if my company wants to enforce a non compete, should they pay me? The reason is that my employment would be limited if they try to enforce that

Hi Fishes,

I have 4 offers and 25 days is left in my last working day HSBC is paying 3L less as compare to others offer
Can I ask to them for revise my offer letter make it X+5L... before 10 days of last working day?

Considering relocating to a bigger city for change in environment and for more opportunities. Which US city would offer the most opportunities and quality of life for folks of our background?

What is 'Customer Success Team BU' in LTI? Does anyone have any background?

Does nagarro send any rejection mail after the interview?

How long does it take for nagarro to get back ?

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

I had IVF process to get pregnant. During pre- embryo transfer we were told that girl embryo is being transferred. Currently I am 18 week pregnant. I had anatomy scan and we found out we are having a boy. Baby looked all healthy but due to gender discrepancy, We are asked to do additional testing and genetic disorder screening. Anyone had similar experience?

Has anyone done a rotation in another office at ey? Like doing a busy season in Irvine California from a northeast office?

I have master in tax, CPA and four years of tax experience in mid tier and I want to apply to IRS. Does anyone know which level I should apply for? GS 11? GS12?

How do you pick your fights with management during promotion year for scheduling?

Is there a Deloitte bowl? Only see GPS and controllership?

Some UK companies shifting to 4 day weeks, no pay cuts. I’d be willing to do 4/10 hour days if it meant permanent 3 day weekends. Thoughts ?

Supervisor wants me to take on bigger projects. I'm all for it. Yet, the extra hours I'm putting in already (short staffed) are an issue. Advice?

Any clue when the scatter plots are out?

God damn it Janet. Stop bringing in donuts every day.

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

Other than addy, how do you guys stay focused for the extra long days?

It really bothers me when I hear kids being referred to as under privileged. We say that to them enough then they start to believe they are less than others 😡

do any of you have a problem where it seems like somebody has been going through your workdesk while out of the office? it seems like almost every morning I come in, something is not where (cont'd)

My SM thought my staff should get 3 instead of 4. I rewrote the review, argued with SM and got 4 approved. Staff may not know what I did, but I feel proud of myself, just wanna be fair.

Anyone work in the Healthcare industry? I'm looking into joining Healthcare. I'm currently a Senior in tax compliance.

Any one looked at the budget hours and think they were unreal? I am updating the actual hours compared to budget, feel stupid & inefficient when I see I'm so over budget. Or maybe I should eat hours?

An email from my staff at 4:41 pm the Wednesday before Thanksgiving...NOPE!!

does booking sick date or vacation impact utilization?

If you don't log in to work hungover Monday morning, you haven't fully utilized your weekend. Change my mind.