Have a client w over a million in IRAs and NQ account. Invested in a combo of ETFs and dividend paying stocks. Now bitching abt performance. Should I stick to my strategy or offer alt to placate him?

Currently on bench, any project
opportunities please let me know
Role - senior consultant
Skills: FSD with .net, angular 8+, sql,postgresql

So I worked from home yesterday and my husband had a sneak peak on my meetings with clients (which I’m very new to being a senior). He mention that I should read some sales pitch books of some sorts so I can get a process down and not be drain from having genuine conversations with every client. I think it’s a great idea. Anyone have thoughts or recommendation?

Anybody knows average processing time for Visitor visa these days for someone with no travel history? I applied for my parents but it has been 10weeks with no decision yet.

What are my chances of successfully winning a racial discrimination claim? I manage a Data Science group, for months I’ve had serious difficulties getting anything approved by finance (more than any other department in the agency), last week the CFO finally snapped at me on an email that started to itch the expression “My Guy” where he then proceeded to demand excellence of me, etc… We are piers and we have never had a relationship. Thoughts?

I have four girls in my class that talk to each other NON STOP! It is so disrespectful! They talk right over me and even begin talking again before I even finish my sentence asking them to stop! Help!

Hi all
My friend is a fresher and is in an urgent need of a job in front end developer role
He has a good knowledge and project experience of react and javascript
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks!
Preferred Location - Delhi NCR
Immediate Joining

Are there any M fish in here who travel for work frequently? 29 F, frequent business travel & looking for someone who also lives out of their suitcase :)

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Hi all,

Please help in referring to infosys Chandigarh...
Yoe - 8.4
Domain - Network infra, cloud consultant, Infrastructure project management, project management

Thanks

Single black female. Late 30s, no kids. Is it better to practice in a smaller market that’s close to major cities, lots of professional opportunities, but no real single professional scene? OR be in a bigger pond/major city with more professional and networking opportunities, oversaturated with lawyers of color, more competition for professional opportunities, but bigger dating pool?

Dear Friends, I am looking for an IT Project Manager job. Let me know if you have any opening for this role. Work experience: I have 13years of experience in the IT industry.

Key Skills: Project Management, Customers and stakeholders management, worked on Cloud migration project, worked on new customer transition, Transitioning project to BAU,IT operations

Technical Skills : AWS, Azure, VMware, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

Advice on managing up / enduring toxic deal teams? I’m at the point where my stomach drops any time I see something come in from certain people. Everything is behind, client is unhappy, I’m exhausted and simultaneously being micromanaged without guidance on big-picture/substantive issues. I keep trying to tell myself at least this is consulting and the project will be over... eventually...

Any good recruiters in the Product / Program / Project management space in Dubai? Active on LinkedIn but aware many smaller companies don’t post there due to the costs. Adecco has been recommended and roles look the right fit.

Anyone working for SAP (Product support) as client from Birlasoft ? Need to know whether it is allowed to move to SAP from Birlasoft.

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.

I'm currently working as a learning specialist/trainer for a large organization for the past 8 years, making a literal over $53,000. The past two years I have been training new employees training courses that last 5 weeks. My department is transitioning to a platform where they want learning specialists to create content and short learning videos to support the business line and I assume eventually replace the training. I wanted to get some feedback on appropriate salary negotiations. Thanks!

If you see an open job posting at a company you want to work for, what steps do you take to apply? I’ve been told that cold applying and making no contacts is usually not going to lead to anything, and that’s been true in my experience. But should I reach out to someone first? Should i apply and then email someone? In HR? Or someone who’d be directly supervising me? Or someone at my level? And what should i say? Thanks!

Looking for a new opportunity. 3 YOE as a PM 1 YOE in front end development at a large VMS B2B software company with measured results. Very interested in FAANG or other big tech anyone willing to connect or refer?

Hi fishes

I have been selected for Consultant position for Mastercard. Its been 10 days since I have submitted my documents.
HR called once last week for salary negotiation but hasn’t called back since.

Should i be worried?

My accounting edge finance is not compatible with the new Mac OS. I do not need the $15/month subscription they offering as an upgrade since I’m a lone freelancer. I’ve always kept my own books and did my own taxes. Anyone else out there with a basic bookkeeping program recommendation for Mac would be appreciated.

Hi @AIRBUS fishes, Can someone throw some light on the the different grades/designations ? I see E4 , Technology Lead mentioned in my offer letter.

1/3 Question on tax treatment of nonpriority unsecured claims converted into long-term note decreased total liabilities under Chapter 11. An accrual based C-Corp taxpayer completed a Chapter 11 reorganization and converted a total of $1M A/P to suppliers into a $410K LT note (a $590K liability reduction). Should we view this $590K as the Sec. 108(a)(1)(A) excludable income? After reading through IRS Pub 4681, I think it makes sense to view the $590 as "Reduced Price After Purchase", but not

Tax Senior here. I’m well liked around the office, I put in the hours and work hard, I haven’t had any dumpster fire projects, but I am a mediocre performer compared to my peers (not as strong project management, communication, not as confident). I just got told they’re firing me. Should I expect severance? Have other people been fired for similar? What did you do with your career?

“Can we change all the instances of ‘we’ in the script to be [our brand name]? Just to remind my listener who we are throughout.” 🙄

Leo Burnett celebrating their "welcoming environment for working mothers". Does that include paying their creatives well below market rate?

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for an Account Manager/Account Sup (title is interchangeable for us) ready to make a jump! It’s a small shop based in NYC... but would be remote for the foreseeable future. Please drop me a DM if you’d like to chat more!!

IT Audit fish! What resources would you recommend to pass the CISA? Looking for a study plan similar to Becker CPA. Since I’m new to IT audit, the MCQ database alone may not be enough.

Hey folks for UK which Visa is worth to ask for? Skilled Worker or Specialist Worker (formerly known as ICT). Pros and cons please?

PS : I lived in UK on ICT for 3 years and in India since last 2 years.

I am looking at earning certifications to make a transition to cloud consulting next year. What are good certifications to have? I have access to udemy. Should I look to get a few in azure, aws, google etc. or get a lot in one of them.

I’m looking for a Manhattan ballroom type wedding venue that isn’t expensive. Any recommendations?

StockX shipment notification shows my Nike’s coming from Hong Kong. Should I be worried they’re fakes? (China is where some real ones are made, and some fake ones). They say they’re products are shipped to them and verified but the DHL tracking shows their path direct from Hong Kong to me in USA.

Will I burn bridges if I don't do a full two weeks notice?

For example if I put in my 2 weeks on a Wednesday, will I burn bridges if my last day is the following Friday?

I personally think that's more than enough time especially since it's 7 business days (instead of 10), but would love to hear thoughts

I have been in my current job for 1 year now as a booking coordinator for a logistics company. When I started I had no idea of what my workload would be, now I noticed that my coworkers took the opportunity to pass most of their job to me. I’m burned out, can barely take break and end my days totally drained and exhausted, also the same people is harassing me with questions like: “why are you working that slow?” Or the “quality of your job is questionable because…..” continue in comments

Anyone with LPL that uses an outside E&O carrier for your registered rep needs? Their shit is expensive

For those of you who have dropped your series 7 and went fee only, what would you say has been the biggest advantage? I want to be able to truly serve our clients as a fiduciary. Has it been beneficial to your practice?

I am interested in speaking with FAs approaching retirement. Many have no continuity/succession plan. I want to help develop that plan and find them a successor. Do you know anyone I can assist?

Who is proud of their office? Share a photo of your office; this is your chance to be loud and proud while providing ideas for others!

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

Have a client who can be a pain in the butt. Very demanding when he wants something. Only wants something a few times a year, but exhausting when he does. Almost 1m all managed. Keep or let go?

Booyahh, landed hedge fund number 2 for IPOs.

How do you sell the benefits of managed money to your clients?

What is a deeply held truth that you believe?

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? How much did it cost you?

One of our older advisors is about to retire so his book will be split amongst us junior advisors. What can I do to pitch myself to him and to management to earn the bigger accounts?

Just lost out on two potential clients because they said they were concerned about how many clients I have. Currently have approx 250 households ( Ed Jones speak for mailing groups). I never thought that was a lot but now I am reevaluating. Curious as to how many relationships you all manage.

Curious, what is your company's paid parental leave policy?

The fact that so many state systems still run on COBOL is crazy.I thought my firm had bad tech, but at least is not COBOL with

RME - have you used them for direct mail for one on one appointments?

During the warm weather months I try to set up impromptu events (Storefronts, etc.) where I can be in front of people at little/no cost. How do you guys proceed to take advantage of the summertime?

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?