Hello All- I am an intern with EY-P deals advisory (FDD). I would like to jump to to EY-P transaction strategy and execution for full time. Is this doable for an intern? What should my plan be to make this happen? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

First post-transfer blood work came back with “ok” progesterone reading. Doc wants to supplement with pills before bed. Any recommendations of how to boost progesterone? Is there something before or after the shot that can be done to increase effects?

Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

Hi Fishes.! I'm actively looking for an opportunity in Testing. Having 5 yop in the Industry. Looking forward for any referrals.

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Any info on the agency Heartbeat in NY?

Hi Bay Area 🐠, would you recommend any reliable “man and van” type movers in SF?

D fishes anyone who is going through a downgrade from eb2 to eb3 based on recent visa bulletin , have you received the downgrade agreement? Thoughts on that?

Sooo AMC.. who’s in?

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Anybody bummed that we will get AIP as percentage of Indian salary??


Though we have spent the full year working in US, equivalent to US resources, at exactly same Billing rate. Can we do anything about this.

What percentage of your monthly income do you actually see in your check, your net pay? Basically, what percentage of your check goes towards all the different deduction? I get 50% of my gross income deducted.

Kind of a new distance runner here (completed my first half mara last month) and am usually run on treadmill for workouts during the week. I also wear an Apple Watch. Have noticed that my Apple Watch tends to say I’ve run a longer distance, at a faster speed, than treadmill. (It’s usually up to 0.5 miles off and 0.5mph off in speed). Anyone experience this? Not sure what to trust but assuming Apple Watch. Thoughts?

How does getting salary info on Fishbowl actually work? The reason I joined was because the video showed people looking at their salaries… But it looks like a lot of people are posting asking for salaries, and nobody is responding to them.

I started doing the 90 min waking rule for when to drink coffee and I’m wondering if it’s all fluff, thoughts? I use to look forward to it.

What’s a good baseline amount to keep in a checking account? I generally keep mine pretty low <1000 after paying CCs then dump the rest in savings. As I’m building a rainy day fund and then I will start contributing my brokerage account.

For reference <1 year experience at $4500/month (after taxes and 401k contribution)

Hi Fishes,
Any news of hikes in OSSI?

How are Corporate Development and Corporate Finance roles different in Industry? Is one sub set of another?

Deloitte Consulting's M&A team is hiring IT M&A professionals for their Dubai office (United Arab Emirates, Middle East)

If interested, please reach out for more color

Want to get thoughts culturally on A&M vs EY in general - as I’m looking at different practices (OTS, PE) but also anyone who has done work in different practices

Working in Risk Advisory-Internal Audit at EY. Looking to move into valuations. Have knowledge of valuations through FRM and CFA level 2 but no direct valuations experience. Anyone willing to help?

Going to join D M&A IT. What can I expect? What should I prep for? How do you all update your technical knowledge?

EY -TAS , S&O . We are hiring. If interested, reach out...

Any insights for KPMG Strategy - Deal Advisory within the Global Strategy Group (Experiences, Exit Opps, Salary)?

Alvarez & Marsal. How does one get a job there?

If I want to transition into M&A from audit, what are some basic things I should consider?

What kind of modeling is required in ODD projects? What are u actually doing on the project? It’s described as M&A strategy ODD type of work

Are all the other big for equivalents of pwc ddv paying more than pwc? i’m a MBA senior associate making 153.

What are the best exit opportunities after working in ODD, CDD, valuations for a few years? IB? PE possible?

Is deal flow starting to pick back up? Just started as an FDD analyst and would love to keep my job

Good book recommendations on the basics behind M&A deals and the DD process? Asking for a friend who is looking to start a search fund and has operational experience but no finance.

Does experience in financial due diligence with Big4 ensure good future opportunities ? Also how good is it for an MBA finance considering the majority of crowd I have found being CA on LinkedIn..

TIA

EY-P is actively recruiting for experienced hires (senior - senior director) . We are a fast growing team and would love to bring more members aboard! If you have prior strategy / operations experience feel free to pm me to see if you are a good fit. Happy to refer.

How important is prestige for exit opportunities compared to actual work done? Will a big name firm always trump a smaller less known firm that your average person doesn't know?

How does a dividend recapitalization work? Can you do a dividend recapitalization to take out equity and then sell the business after? How would this impact valuation of business down the line?

How’s the pay and WLB at the corporate finance/IB subsidiaries of the big 4 compared to traditional MM IBs?