Guys, I am following this guy name Chakabars on IG, any of you do? He basically talks about racism, being black, health etc... Yesterday, I saw a post where he mentioned that COVID 19 couldn’t touch>

Anyone running in the Chicago marathon this year? Ramping up my training to morning runs. Nothing life 5am wake-ups.

What are some of your tips to avoid / reduce the impact of spring pollen allergies. I have taken tablets etc but they are just ok. Any alternative therapies / treatments?

We are planning to try conceiving in a month. Have been taking prenatal since 20 days. I got ovulation test kit recently. Planning to reduce workout intensity (am lifting usually) during the weeks between trying and testing for pregnancy. I have started reducing caffeine already. Is there anything else I should be cautious of at this point?

For those of you who had miscarriages after IVF, was there an underlying cause? Did you do genetic testing of your embryos? Did you do frozen or fresh transfer? Are there any ways to minimise chances of miscarriage during ivf?

Anyone going to hajj this year or has been? Tips to prep mentally, physically, spiritually?

Best type of workouts to maintain high GKI? Have read mixed studies on heavy weight low rep vs. low weight high rep. Trying to see if anyone here has done enough DD and has successfully been able to

They reduced the therapy questions on the secret clearance form so that you don't have to disclose therapy except in specific circumstances. Is it still on the TS form?

Anyone get their covid booster shot in 3rd trimester? My ob recommended it but I’m unsure if I should get it now or wait until after delivery.

I accepted a FADP offer but I have lifelong crippling anxiety It leads to (TMI) diarrhea, I can’t sleep at night, among a lot of other issues. I see a therapist and have their support in school accom. I appear high functioning and ever since uni went remote my life and performance has only improved. I know I’m capable of getting the work done and they must see potential if they hired me. But I feel that if I ask for WFH or other accom. I’m gonna be shooting myself and my career in the foot.

Any firms have a focus on Aerospace and Defense industries? Headhunters always reach out about tech and healthcare firms (as well as more generalist ones), which are great but I’m just not that interested. Only find a few with significant A&D exposure.

Is anyone else pissed everywhere day about Corona virus taking away their job and or prospects away?

If you think the media/left is actively against HCQ to spite trump, I have a proposal for you: if you take it for 3 weeks, let someone with COVID sneeze on you 3x/day, and you don’t end up getting sick, I’ll cast a vote for Trump in November. Any takers?

Hi does anyone have health anxiety while working out? Haven’t worked out since September and really scared of going back to the gym because I gained some weight and I become very panicky when my heart rate goes high. Anyone has any tips on how I can go back to the gym and go back to enjoying my workouts?

Do people judge by the gym you go to? Like planet fitness vs blink vs equinox …

Hi Fishes, I am an Operations Manager at EXL Service with US Insurance ( Property and Casualty) with over 11 years of experience. Looking for a switch, can anyone let me know the consultancies for managerial roles also kindly refer me per requirement.

How to have safe environment- when health office is small, only 1 entrance? Best way to fit students in classrooms with desks 6’ apart?

Currently interviewing for a remote account manager position with USI Insurance in NC. I have over 20 years experience in personal lines as an agent. Can anyone provide insight as to the average pay for this position?

Hi all , looking for thoughts on best company for sfcc. Is company like Deloitte better or a web agency ?

My husband just received a job offer on an opportunity he is really excited about. It would be great for his career and they are giving the 15% jump in base he asked for, however they won’t share what the target bonus amount would be. It’s an executive director position, so I would assume it’s a decent target bonus, but without that in writing it could honestly be a gift basket at the end of the year. Is it a red flag for them to not share this? His total comp could be less at this new job…

Hi All,
Onkar here.I have recently been laid off from FIS Global and I am actively looking for opportunities for java backend developer role.Preferences are payments,financial,banking domain.
Please let me know if there are any availability in your organization.
Contact :-9834952674
Experience:-2.2 years
My Techstack:-Spring Boot,Spring Webflux,Reactive Kafka,Ansible, Kubernetes (OCP),Jenkins, Cassandra,Docker.

When someone complains about the product in the community, do you address it publicly or privately?

Hi Fishes,
Is anyone getting calls from naukri for java and Springboot roles?
My yoe: 2.8
Or hiring is slowed down due to current situation?
Please let me know

I learned that I unknowingly helped my coworker with a personal problem, and it made remember that even a short conversation can make all the difference.

If you were to transition from bedside which path would you choose?? Education, Quality management/coordinator, Administration?

Can anybody from Netherlands explain what a junior manager is at Deloitte? I got a salary range for junior manager from Deloitte in NL that’s lower than the salary range of a starting senior consultant in pwc. I was under the impression manager in pwc is junior manager in D and senior manager in pwc = manager in D

Hi Fishes,

I got interviewed at infosys two days back.
When can I expect to hear back from them.
Also all the questions that were asked to me were written coding questions(Write block of code) none were verbal.I could write all answers but none was 100% correct.

At last I asked the interviewer about feedback as in where was I wrong. He said at couple of places and he explained me where was I wrong.

Do you all think I will be rejected?

Hi everyone!

I recently just finished my interview with Accenture and is looking very promising. We have yet discuss salary, I would like to know other people's salary who work in the Industry X so that I'm not getting low-balled. I currently work at HDR inc. making 69K (Salary).

2 YOE., Mechanical Engineer

The position is "Analyst - Industry X Development Program" in Detroit, Michigan.

Good morning everyone. Does any one have any tips of adding Powershell or Python scripting to your resume? I don’t want to just add those buzz words but be able to back it up. Should I have examples on GitHub? Or my own blog?

I know I'm in the minority here (and I swear this isn't a brag) but is anyone else less stressed this busy season working from home, and finding issues focusing because of it? My work is getting done, but just very very slowly. I'm able to sleep throughout the night and not wake up early (which is a huge negative right now) and literally feel no need to stay glued to my computer as in prior years. Am I broken?

Hi Fishes, Im currently working as a data engineer for a multi national telecommunication company. I got an offer to work with Capco for a leading UK bank.
Current ctc: 18LPA + expecting a end of year hike of minimum 8%
Offered ctc: 25LPA
I would like to know if the switch would be worth in terms of stability, WLB, growth.

Why is PWC looking for so many people in Denver? It looks like they have 70+ new posting s in the past week alone. Just keeping lines in water or what?

How do I compare two sheets to make sure they are identical?

Hi,

Anyone suggest the appraisal cycle and persent of increments will happen? I joined in month of Feb 22. Am I eligible for appraisal. If the cycle in dec.

Work-Life Balance Thread 🌱

What are ways that you separate work and personal life? Tips, practices, resources?

Drop them in the comments below, help another user!

It's that time...🦃

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

Drop it below! 👇

Would you ever mentor a junior accountant at your firm? Do they reach out to you? I really would like to help more younger people get into the industry.

New in my market and just got review feedback that said “this region (the South) is more passive aggressive, we don’t do well with people (I.e. you, from up north) who shoot straight. You’ll also do..

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.

Loving the Olympics finally going on. In my eyes, the top sporting event. I say Olympics, World Cup, then the Super Bowl.

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

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

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

Anyone else going to be in Dallas for National Training with BDO? (10/21 - 10/24)

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

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

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?

How did everyone do in their exams?

Any thoughts to the group on the states opening up?

AZ here - I think it's too soon

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?

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.