Hello there. I am interested in hearing finance professionals experience from transitioning from traditional financial services to tech?
I’m currently finishing up my entry level rotational program at one of the big banks. I’d like to use my experience and try out tech (e.g., Twitter, Salesforce, Intuit) to make an informed decision on what is a better fit for me work & culture wise.

Any advice or personal experience would be great. Thanks all.

Why are we as a group not so active in helping each other ? I understand there are many members who joined with aspirations to learn DS. But existing members from DS are not active. sad sorry

I see open positions for technical architect role in Salesforce. Can someone help in understanding what does the role entail? Is it similar to PA role that others mentioned? TIA

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?

Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

So I work as an assistant manager at a restaurant for the past 9 months. I've worked in restaurants for the past 6 years science I was 16. Now I'm 22. I went to a trade school for media and film. I got a dream opportunity to work in the field making about the same or 10% more. I told myself the only reason I'd leave this company is for this type of job. Should I take the chance at this job and leave the restaurant that is on the rise and growing?

Switching from consulting to product managment role. Any recs for prep (books, online courses, etc.)? Thank you!!! 😊😊

Is it possible to break into big tech with 1.5 YOE? Really fed up of BCG and consulting. How should i start preparing for a strategy and ops, BizOps role?

Any recommended study material for CIPP and/or CIPM (still debating the two)?

What kinds of roles do S1s usually jump to?

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Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

Hey! I'm a current CMA who has decided that medicine is not for me after a year of working in the field out of undergrad. What are the first steps for me to break into this career path (outside of the general case prep)? I'm from a T10 undergrad and have research/medical assistant training

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Has anyone passed the 2021 Oracle Receivables certification exam?

Is it ok to switch to Big data tech stack like Hadoop, Hive, Python after 7 years of experience from .Net technologies ? Which of the two field is good for long term perspective.

I am a mechanical engineer and people think that because I am a "mechanical" engineer like I fix cars. It is part of the career, but it is not the same thing. It happens to others that people confuse your profession, or it's only to me?

How is Applied ai course to learn Data science and machine learning?

Has anyone passed the 2021 Oracle Receivables certification exam?

What agencies are actually creative led? I'm feeling like mine is more or less an account led client yes shop.

Hoping to go somewhere with ambition and mentorship.

Can employees from BCG UK confirm if one can work from outside the UK for a short period due to personal reasons? Please advise. Thanks in advance. #BostonConsultingGroup

Does FDD vary by firm or do they pretty much compete and do the same work? Like which one has the best practice in NYC from the big4?

Are interview case studies difficult? Is it done live or is it take-home? What should I expect in terms of content/questions, duration, difficulty?

Hi y’all! Wife and I just got our PR. Looking to move to Windsor area. Like some homes in the Devonshire mall area. Is the area alright? Any red flags in terms of bad schools, etc.?

What's the most ridiculous news you've seen this year?

For anyone who has a consistent exercise routine can you explain if it has helped you manage your ADHD symptoms and all the different ways it has helped?

Anyone over here got email for new joiner welcome kit?

Suggestions on where one may locate reasonably priced board games in Dubai? Somewhat random but I assume consultants play board games too

If you’re a fourth year in biglaw, what responsibilities are you given in m&a? I feel like I still haven’t had a ton of opportunities working on purchase agreements (and mostly just take the lead on ancillary work streams) and I’m afraid I’m falling behind others in my class year.

Is it ok to switch to Big data tech stack like Hadoop, Hive, Python after 7 years of experience from .Net technologies ? Which of the two field is good for long term perspective.

Hi everyone

Does S&P Global revise an offer based on a counter offer?

Thanks

Pro se plaintiff, an attorney, filed a complaint alleging mold defects after closing on a property. Client, layperson, may have agreed orally to a settlement amount without proof of damages prior to filing appearance and obtaining an attorney. Client filed appearance pro se, then plaintiff sent over a draft settlement agreement few weeks later which client didn’t sign. Client then got an attorney, filed answer, etc. Can this oral agreement be voided for coercion, indefinite mat’l term, etc?

How to stay up to date as a software architect?
I've migrated from being a software engineer to a software architect role.

I'm looking for ways to stay up to date with architectural trends and patterns so that I can stay well rounded and up to date on current trends and ways to solve problems.

Any suggestions?

Are any consulting case books on Amazon worth it, and if so which are they?

35M. Friend zoned after one date. What am I doing wrong? I met her at a baby shower. We talked/text regular for about a month or so because I was traveling for work. Finally went on a date about two weeks ago, a week after I told her I like her and said she never thought about us being romantic. Today I got the official friend zoned text.

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Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

I heard there were recent comp changes at amazon.

What's would a L6.5 Finance Manager comp package look like now? I'm expecting an offer soon and wanted to make sure I'm equipped with the right info to negotiate.

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Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?

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Does anyone have a SaaS model template with implementation and subscription fees? Monthly would be appreciated

NYC folks - Reminder: Happy Hour tonight @ Brother Jimmy's! We'll be there ~7pm. Ask for the Fishbowl happy hour at the door, or look for the balloon! Or use bowl code bxbft to find us!

Associate's red manicure looks pretty. Should I complement?

recently moved to a new city where i have to take the metro 20 min everyday each way. any recommendations on what’s to do during that time other than listening to music/audiobooks?

Are you guided more by selfishness or selflessness. Is it possible to be guided by more of the latter while remaining in finance?

Flying over to Thailand in a couple of months with a long layover (10 hours) in Dubai. Is it worth leaving the airport? And how easy is it to get around the city?

The problem with diversity is they focus on a quota rather than changing the culture of marginalized groups in the office. So often people speak over me, take credit for my ideas... and it's accepted.

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Recently got back from a trip to SE Asia. My main takeaway: I noticed so many people - with so little - still so happy. What do they know that we don't?

Can I still get a job if I struck out of recruiting this year but got a balling review and a third year?

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

What percentage of the work that you do on any given day would you consider intellectually stimulating? State your position.

How frowned upon are crew neck undershirts?

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How risky is going to a startup which is currently going through Series A? Have just received an offer.