Hello everyone, I wanted to create this group for first-gen, low-income professionals. This group is meant to be for those who were the first in their family to go to college and/or came from a low-income background.

Navigating the professional world with limited support from family can be difficult, and I hope this bowl makes it so that no one has to do it alone :)

Hey folks, I’m about a year into my new SE career and looking to continue to invest in professional skills. I’ve obviously been thrown into the fire learning the sales side of things, but what areas (technical skills, certs, books, etc.) you all would recommend I look to invest in? I’ve been looking at some beginner coding boot camps and scrum product owner certs, but interested in what you all have done to further advance your career

Has anyone taken the CCRP exam? Currently looking for test prep resources and there are very few. The exam book combo I found on Amazon has mixed reviews and I think the best way for me to prep is to see the questions and get comfortable with them.

How far did CFA take you? Is it respected within IB? Would love to know if it was worth it for everyone

Has anyone worked for private companies as an internal auditor, and later decided to go into public accounting? Was a difficult to land an interview as several years has past w/o public experience?

I have an offer for Consultant Specialist GCB5. Not sure what the role is..is it a team lead role or is it a junior role? I have 10 yoe .. is it apt? Pls help Thanks

Can anyone share the mapping of Deloitte levels to Proserve levels? I am a Senior Manager at Deloitte and recruiter just called me for a senior advisory consultant role but that feels like 2 levels back at least from a Deloitte perspective.

Hii everyone I wanted to switch my profile to devops, the had training and don't know how to pursue next to get a job in devops, can anyone help me.

Hi all! Has anyone worked at BAC in risk before? Any feedback / advice? Looking to transition from big 4 consulting to BAC risk in Charlotte. Thanks!

Thought on coaching as a viable side gig? Who has done it?

I’m a tax senior in big 4. Which role in the industry has a better career trajectory in terms of growth and pay: senior accountant or senior tax accountant? I do a lot of tax provision and starting to find tax interesting but I’m not having a lot of luck finding openings for in house tax roles.

Looking to change practice area to employment law - tips?

Anyone exited from Clinical Pharmacy (hospital) into industry or Health Economics consulting? My partner is looking to leave and I want to help them pursue consulting if they want it, but I'm sceptical that it is their best option (vs pharma company role).

What are good pharma exits?

HI BCG Fishes, I am Currently a Quant in the FI looking for a change. I got approached to join BCG GAMMA as Solution Lead. Any feedback regarding the Solutions Track in GAMMA is it worth taking I havent been able to find much about this track?

Hi,
I'm thinking of changing my career to data analytics. What course should I be doing?

I'm not sure if I have the willpower to become "successful" in this industry.

I know this is subjective but what are some of the easiest/toughest SF certifications to get?

Hi Fishes need your suggestions please. I have an interview with PWC for GCP DE Manager, currently working in pure technical role as data engineer. YoE 12.5, cctc 10.5 and holding offers till 23.5 fixed and few more in pipeline, expecting till 27 with 40 days left in np. How much can I ask for a senior manager level in PWC AC Bangalore and how difficult is the work and transition from pure technical to managerial role? I am still bit reluctant to leave tech side, is it good in long run?

For all that may be interested in working at home.

Hi #Pittsburgh

Great #Steelers win today as we remember those lost on 9/11. Hope you all have a fantastic week

Anyone working on Digital Front Door strategy? I'm building this out for my practice right now. Would love to connect.

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

Senior service desk analyst

Any IP lit laterals getting bonuses over the last year? Curious about Juniors in the 2-4 year range but all data points helpful

Do you play phone games during busy season?

What’s a recent Telugu movie on YouTube that you recommend?

Which company would you rather exit to, Microsoft or Paypal?

Someone please tell me that I can get a rear facing child seat in the back of a mustang… otherwise it looks like I’ll have to buy a new family car to drive the little one around (wife doesn’t drive unfortunately).

Could be a good excuse to get a Taycan but was hoping I could just stick with my mustang. We said next car will be an EV didn’t think it would be so soon though!

Random question for anyone who has ever exchanged/gotten a replacement away travel suitcase. Is there any flexibility to get a different color? My interior zipper broke and I stopped in a store to ask if they do repairs and they said to bring it in and they’ll just replace it. I wouldn’t hate switching the color but feel weird asking for some reason

I was tasked with finding a new Vendor Management System and Inventory Management System. I am curious as to what other people are currently using and the pros and cons that are associated. Any info would be helpful.

Hi All,

Kindly suggest which option to opt for

HCL 27LPA with 15% VP
TCS 22LPA with 2.5L VP

I know there are more difference with Salary in HCL but I am worried about Job Security and Work as I have already reached 12 plus of experience as .Net Developer. I am planning to settle down for few years. Kindly suggest which option to opt for.

In your experience how have social impact organisations been impacted by covid19?

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My background is in tech transactional. I joined a cybersecurity SaaS startup at the end of last year and now also handle more generalist matters in addition to all things commercial-related. I have a number of books on contracts that I’ve found super helpful over the years (The Tech Contracts Handbook, A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, Sign Here, etc.). Can anyone recommend books they’ve found helpful for L&E matters, privacy matters, product matters, or marketing/advertising matters?

Shout out to all my Afghans

Tips for how you’re accumulating wealth with absolutely no financial inheritance/intelligence from parents? I want to retire early but am late in the investments game. I have a Roth IRA invested in a target date fund, max out my HSA and invest in REITS and ETFS, and contribute more to 401k when I have leftover $$. What do you guys do? Am i missing any smart moves here?

Anyone help support their parents small business? I often work with them on the weekends and work my weekday job at KPMG. Feeling burnt out but can’t say no to my parents bc they need the help. Looking for any advice.

And no I do not ask for pay, I help the business to provide free work for my family to save them money.

My friends think I’m crazy because I’m willing to work all the time / give 110%, but they don’t understand that I need to do well so I can better provide for my family. I’m already making more in a week at 22 years old than my mom makes in a month, and she works way harder than I do. Just wanted to get this off my chest ha. I’m not resentful and I definitely understand the need for self care…but I’m willing to suffer in a high-paying job if it means I can provide for my family. Is this just me?🙂

How do people navigate saving and giving back home? I never know if I’m saving too much

Anyone get anxiety thinking about how you’re already funding your parents lives because they gave up everything and worked to the bone for you? I get the concept of giving back and wanting to take care of my parents but damn didn’t realize my life would be so financially tied to them even at 23. It’s like we moved to the US just so I can give them my paycheck.

What are the things that have surprised you the most about the post-college world/ non-first gens?

How can this bowl be useful to folks?
- Support space to just talk?
- Financial tips?
- Resume / interview prep?
- Career advice?

I’d love to figure out how to make this bowl engaging

Do any of you ever get frustrated with how low-income folks are talked about on this app? Like some of the posts frustrate me so much when they insinuate that people from low income backgrounds are just lazy or not hardworking enough