Has anyone else successfully made the switch to a trading position from elsewhere in the bank? What worked for you?

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I came from an IT background to an FO position because I was lucky enough to understand electronic trading better than the incumbents when there was a paradigm shift. Remain humble, acknowledge that you have stuff to learn from the people you are working with, but keep in the back of your mind why you are now in the FO and think what you can maximize from the experience that got you where you are.

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It is reallllllly hard in this environment. Become best friends with a middle trader or 2. And ask his (yeah probably a guy) advice. Kiss some ass and show intuition.

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Hello fishes, need 11 likes to dm for referral, please help..

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Has anyone transitioned from Tax to RM? Could you share your experience and pros/cons of the change? Really want to get out of client facing/billable work, but I like my firm. Thank you!

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As per my knowledge in EY it is 15 to 20 YOE

Hi Fishes,
I am looking for a referral in TPM/ Senior TPM role. Kindly let know if either of you can. TIA

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Hi Fishes,
I have been working with Walmart for the past 14 months and have recently got an offer from Blackrock for 45 LPA.
Considering the recession and US market scenario, help me understand if it will be a good move to join BlackRock OR should I continue with Walmart with the current compensation.

PS. I am not happy with growth prospects in the current project in Walmart.

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@freshworks Inc.
Hi,
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Hello all, IBM is recruiting for multiple positions. If you are looking for a referral, ping me.

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Alright let’s be real... buy sell hold GME, AMC, BB, NOK tonight? (Looking for more than “to the moooooon!”)

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2) Virtusa on Data Engineer role (not yet confirmed)

Having 9 years of total experience and I was basically a PLSQL developer.

For those who rigorously budget to achieve FIRE, can y’all give me some tips that work for you? We’ve tried to do the tracking every item we buy thing but we’ve never been able to honestly track every purchase for a month. It feels like too much work with 2 kids! Any other tips and tricks that work for you? In general we automate savings first and kind of reflect on the bills at end of month and note where to tighten for the following month but I feel like we need more discipline

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Dear Fishes,

Could someone let me know which is better to join IBM or deloitte USI both are offering same package?
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I will also appreciate referrals at FAANG companies (non-tech business roles). My most recent role has been of an Executive (early professional stage). Thank you :)

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TIA
IBM Consulting

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