Has anyone exited to entrepreneurship or small business?

Has anybody had success pivoting off the bench into a non-managerial role?

H1b - how difficult is switching while being on h1b? Let's say you're working in US with h1b visa and you want to switch?

I like to pursue in the data science field. I have business Analyst experience but to switch to data science field could you guide me on what should I learn? Where should I start?

Any good recommended books on how to build a scalable product and team? I'm looking for recommendations for two areas: 1) in general laying the groundwork in a startup to have the tools and especially processes in place to scale, and 2) tactical focus on building a SaaS project. I've been promoted into a management role from Dev roots, so need to learn more PM processes to be an effective manager in day job, plus would like to start building my own SaaS solution.

I am working as a backend developer with 8+ years of experience in .Net. Can someone please suggest any hands on courses for cloud technologies.P.S.- I do not have any exposure to cloud technologies.

ZS (strategy insights & planning) or Putnam or CV?? Taking into consideration culture, long term earning potential and exit opps

What cert to go for next? Currently have AWS-SAA and Security+. Thinking about CISSP but how difficult is it compared to the AWS-SAA?

What are the best consulting firms for PE and VC exit, please include boutiques not just obvious ones

Are the CISI qualifications worth it?

Thinking about transitioning from advertising (10 years as a copywriter) into public relations. Has anyone in this bowl done that? What types of roles should I be looking for?

I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

Partners,

My firm is immature in guiding development planning. I have energy to accelerate to the next level of responsibility.

What evidence distinguishes an analyst as ready for the next level?

Hi,
I am working as Data Analyst. Now, I seen my interest towards Data Engineering.

Please help me to decide, Should I go with
Azure Data Engineer
Or
with Big Data Technology like Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Sqoop, Airflow.

Suggest me some good course to start.

Thanks 😊

Pros and cons on getting a designation? Been considering going for the CPCU designation to gain some professional development. Which designation did you go for and why?

Hello,

I have done my cyber security certificate CISSP with 9+ yrs exp can anyone tell me how can I move in to that role and how much salary I can expect l.
Thanks in advance !

For those with immigrant parents, curious to know what your parents think of you working in this industry? Are they disappointed you didn’t pick a more ‘practical’ role (doctor, engineer)

Any advice for someone looking to transition from Project Management?

I need to grow my professional network, I feel lonely and little bit stuck...How did you find your mentor?

I’m a pharmacist and currently doing an MBA. I have only 2 YOE as a pharmacist and I’m trying to find a career path that will suit me. I completely regret choosing pharmacy and I want to reorient myself. Any advices as where to start applying? ( FYI I particularly enjoyed finance during the master)

Public courses in NYC area?

If I want to apply R1, when should I request recommendations?

Are gsb invites done?

Hi mates,

I am working as JAVA Full Stack Developer..
3 years experience in MNC (TCS)
I am living in India
Can anyone help me how can I get work/sponsorship visa.
Countries i think is better which might give good opportunities - USA, UK,Canada.
Or if they can help me by any help for getting into this country,it will be great.

Anyone working working as a product design engineers/developesr. What would be some good technical skills to learn on the side while I do my day job right now. ( Such as code languages, or software, or certification). Do you have any other recommendations or personal experiences to share?

We need to STOP glamorizing overworking. Please.

The absence of sleep, good diet, exercise, relaxation, and time with friends and family isn’t something to be applauded.

To many people wear their burnout as a badge of honor. It’s time to consider pivoting.

And it needs to change.

Who has the most exciting plans for the weekend?

Howdy Sales Fishes - I’ve got an interview coming up and the recruiter prepared me by sharing that the interviewer may be low energy intentionally. Does any have a best practice for tactfully responding to this behavior or should I just persevere?

Hey ,

Can anyone let me know abt work culture n work life balance at Airtel , gurgaon

Anyone else here who for offer from HCL as a Sr. Management Trainee as part of B-school recruitment. Do you have any idea about the joining date

Hearts for DMs please, Thank you fishes 💙

Got my first juror summons that I couldn’t claim an exemption for yesterday 😭. Anybody here actually made it onto a jury as an attorney?

Which one of the two has more long term monetory benefits/growth? Working as a product manager or working as a software developer. I need an honest opinion.

Hi Fishes,
I've got offer from EPAM System and Fiserv. Which one to join in terms of management, appraisal/hikes, benefits and growth? Both are offering similar compensation.

I’m starting at VMLY&R on account side and was asked if I want a PC or Mac. Not trying to be the odd one out - what do most account folks have?

Please drop all your thoughts, questions and insights from first three chapters here. We will be start discussion at 7pm CST. But please feel free to post your thoughts at the time convenient for you.

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

What's everyone into now? I cashed out some of my CCIV but not sure where to move to next. I feel like IPOF should have some news soon...

I’m nearing my two year mark in Consulting. I was already interviewing but corona has halted my plans. Since leaving now might be a bad move, what can I do now to be a better candidate in the future?

Anyone who got an offer from Accenture consulting able to have them change the home office. Interviewed for DC but now want to stay in NY.

Looking for referral at novo nordisk!

Anyone exit to the sports industry? If so, what is your role now?

What is “steady state” earning potential in industry (consumer/retail) after leaving consulting as a manager/sr. manager? For example, for consulting it would be the partner/managing director comp

I come from a pure healthcare background and have minimal finance skills/experience. Want to eventually get in healthcare investing in a MM PE fund.

Is there anyway that I can start to make moves on this, while at my Big 4? Who are the best types of folks to reach out to at my Big 4?

Anything I should get smart on? Websites, podcasts, books to read?

Thoughts on IBM Software? Is it going to make a comeback or just a dead cat bounce?

Does Booze Allen Hamilton require US citizenship for all of its roles? I’m a US permanent resident right now.

Hello All - looking for links, resources , samples on interview prep/practice for sales , account management, partner management, practice management at FAANG companies like amazon, google, microsoft

How do I prepare for corporate strategy associate interviews? Interviewing at non FANG tech firm. What is typical TC too? Hard to find this information online.

Financial services sales interview at Amazon - what are some good questions to ask?

From starting your job search/applying to getting offers, how long did the process take for you?

FAANG seems to be the dream exit opportunity for many consultants. That said, do lots of people leave FAANG? If so, why?

Recruiter reached out to me for a PE opportunity in SoCal. Any ideas of WLB of PE (as compared to consulting)?

Anyone else feel they have less responsibility after exiting consulting? I used to be in the room with C suite, did many board presentations etc. Now my TC is double and I’m dealing with mid-management and have less stimulating work.

IF THE JOB REQUIRES MULTIPLE WEEKS OF TRAVEL EACH MONTH DONT TAG IT AS REMOTE IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION!!!

Did an interview yesterday that was supposed to be behavioral, but turned out to be more like the case interviews I did in undergrad. I think I showed off my business knowledge, but he kept harping on my lack of an official framework (vs me saying "I'd explore it from different stakeholder perspectives: customer, line employee, management"); pretty sure he considered it a failure. (Continued in comments)

I exited to FAANG from big4 and part of me is seriously thinking about getting an mba to go to mbb. Does that make any sense?

Thoughts on AbinBev internal strategy? Pay is better than PwC MBA manager