Generally, how difficult would pivoting to Product Management from an FDD/Big 4 background be at Berkeley Haas? Was admitted.

Where have you been ordering takeout?

Any suggested reading / books that one can use to learn options trading? Experienced investor, who wants to get into options.

How much $ do FT mid-level creatives make in Amsterdam?

23 years old $47K a year in DC in experiential. Is this good for a first job?

Hi Fishes, Need your guidance/suggestion. This is for one of my friends. She is MBA-Finance fresher & looking for relevant opportunities. Any leads would be helpful.

Is anyone here a CKA as part of the Kingdom Advisors? Any thoughts? How many leads do you typically receive per month? Is it worth the cost?

How many years after college did it take you to become an art director?

I just got an offer at McKinsey and I was wondering if the base pay is the same across all first year BAs or if there is typically room for negotiation this early in the career. What other questions do I need to be asking?

Currently a Wealth Advisor for Citi but I honestly hate it here with a passion it’s the worst company I’ve ever worked for in my life and I’ve been in Wealth Management in the banking channel for over a decade. Series 7, Series 63, Life, CFP, ChFC, and soon to have my MBA with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. I’m look to enter another area of Finance at this point instead of starting over somewhere else from scratch, but not sure what direction to go. Interested in Investment Banking or M&A.

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

I hate working on commission. I am a naturally shy person and approaching guests in our store is intimidating enough, it's even worse when some of my more socially savvy coworkers notice me trying to strike up a conversation with someone and they come in and literally steal my client from me.

Do we know if there is a sponsoring partner that oversees this benefit/ program that I could have more of a heart to heart conversation with? Not getting too far with the general email box and admin contact. From the benefit policy documentation, my understanding is that EY reimburses employees for surrogacy / adoption related expenses up to $50k lifetime. However, anything related to IVF or medical procedures has to go through insurance (also limited to $50k lifetime benefit). Continued…

How many leaves are there in PwC AC. Do you guys have winter disconnect?

“Awards don’t matter!” touts the highly paid creative who used a resume full of awards to skyrocket way up leadership.

Sorry if this has been asked before but anyone have recommendations for brands that typically have a thiner profile? I’m shopping around for a piece in the $1k-$2k range (willing to buy pre owned).

Brand new to the bowl. Looking at getting my fiancé his first nicer watch as wedding gift when we get married next year. I’m trying to stick around $7k, but would go to $10k. Is it worth getting him something now or wait until I’m willing to spend more? I know absolutely nothing about watches. Recommendations?

Going to Wharton in the fall. Is it worth going MBB over returning to big 4 (sponsored)? Is this a common path?

When would be the right time for me to get an MBA given my background?

I was a teacher for 4 years and transitioned into the corporate world. I have 6 months experience in marketing and that’s what I currently do, but plan for a lateral move in the future. I’ve seen suggestions of 3-7 years experience - does my teaching experience factor in? Or should I consider the 3-7 years only of my corporate time? Or is an MBA sooner a good move because of my big career transition (and future lateral)?

Do we need to send the official score to all the scores or is unofficial schools enough?

What are my chances at M7?

White male, 3.6 GPA at top public school (like UVA), 700 GMAT, 3.5 years work experience (2y in big 4 MC, 1.5y in corp dev), letter of rec from HBS grad CFO of my company.

Does being LGBTQ count as URM?

Anyone had their Sloan interview yet? Any tips or advice?

How does it work to defer Wharton admission?

My SO and I are contemplating pursuing MBAs simultaneously; is it advisable? Any personal experiences to share?

Does the profile of your referee matter?

Should I lowball my income on MBA applications (Europe/ Asia) to increase my chances for a scholarship, or does it make no difference ? (*income bound in non liquid investments)

How bad is it to defer acceptance by a year, but then reapply to other preferred schools next application cycle in hopes of getting a better offer?

Is anyone else unable to access their MIT Sloan app right now?

What time does Wharton release interview decision tmrw? And how does scheduling work? Anyone know the interview period? Thanks!

WL at Sloan. Any good vibe stories of people getting in after WL to cheer me up?
More in general: what is the chance of getting a R2 interview? Some folks will for sure enter at H/S and maybe make some space for us 🥲

Context: 760 GMAT, MBB (with earlier Corp. experience), not a great GPA in my BA but 4.0-equivalent in my MSc, good ECs. EU-based

Using Manhattan prep for gmat. Any other recs to super charge Verbal scores? (I particularly struggle with Sentence Correction speed and modifiers)

What should I be keeping in mind when deciding to apply R1 R2 R3 etc.

Is it possible to get into HSW? Thinking down the line of applying - went to Princeton for UG and currently working in IBD for a not too well known investment bank. 750 GMAT 3.8 UG GPA.

Worried I just won’t get a look or judged too hard if I’m not coming from a top tier banking firm (messed up my summer internship and it’s haunted me since) - how much does that matter of prestige of bank vs the industry you’re working in and what’s the best advice in being able to go to HSW?

Are we secretly being judged on how many of these admissions events we are attending / if we are participating?

Is it viewed as “not good” to go back to my alma mater for MBA? It’s a top 40 business school and got me into B4 consulting easily. School has strong recruiting presence in the region I want and I have a full ride for their FT program. Appreciate any thoughts!

Boston people - I have a set of GMAT veritas prep books for sale for $50. DM me if interested.