Hey yall! I'm moving back to Houston after being away for 10 years (military and school has kept me away). I've been looking for cybersecurity roles for a few months now and have come to realize the job market is insane right now. I'm looking for some guidance, referrals or connections to cyber roles in the greater Houston area if anyone could help. Thanks for your time!

If you didn't have to pay off any more of your student loans what would you use the money for instead? I'm stuck between something impractical like a trip somewhere or something I need like a new car lol

Any recommendations for a coach (or even therapist) to help work through some career issues?

Hi, anyone here living ( has lived) in Barbican estate? Pros and cons of renting there? Any input welcome

So is being an in-charge sitting around doing stuff all day but still feeling like you got nothing done?

Does Steve Ballmer own up to his mistakes at Microsoft these days?

Can someone explain the difference between FB’s Partner Solutions Manager and the Strategic Partner Manager? From an initial recruiter call, it seems the SPM provides the consultative product recs while the PSM onboards the client onto that product and tracks performance to provide actionable recs as needed. Anyone know career growth and salary for these two? I don’t want a sales heavy/only lateral growth role like their client solutions manager roles so these seem like good compromises?

Looking for best WFH setup ideas! Share what worked best for you pls!

Any folks at EY willing to refer ?

Anyone work at a boys club? How does a female break through if you're not into politics and playing games.

Has anyone successfully made the leap from digital to brand planning? Any advice?

Why the heck does being good at writing and concept mean I should spend MORE time in meetings? This system makes no sense. just let me do what I'm GOOD at.

Anyone recently joined Optum in India? Did you receive welcome gift?

Hoping for some guidance - I’m making the move from advertising to tech and finding it difficult to figure out appropriate salary ranges. I’m nervous about asking for too little or too much.

Are there any resources that you would recommend with the exception of Glassdoor?

Any recommendations for front door security camera’s (eg ring)? Want one for my parents who live in a not-dense suburb

Any recommendations on fun things to do with a ~15 person team for work? (E.g. escape room) - trying to brainstorm ideas! Thank you!

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

Hey Fish Fam, I am about to put in my two weeks notice at a Big4. Going to industry. Any sage advice or pointers on what to say and what not to say/do? I really enjoyed working at B4 and made amazing network of supportive colleagues however this opportunity is way too good to pass. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Anyone from Deloitte in Houston have issues with their cell phone in the office? The place is like a giant intermittent faraday cage…

Let's start a new weekly thread: Pop in here every Wednesday to share events, shows, and activities that are happening this coming weekend!

Anybody work in wealth management Bank of America in Houston? That I could reach out to?

Anyone looking for a workout partner in Houston?

Anyone have tips for finding out about social events/does anyone want to hang? Moved here late last year and it's hard to meet people

Any recommendations on fun things to do with a ~15 person team for work? (E.g. escape room) - trying to brainstorm ideas! Thank you!

Hey y’all - moving to Houston post grad & looking for recommendations on where to live! I’ll be working downtown & looking to say under $2600/mo. Would love to be close to work and also in a spot that’s safe for early morning runs! If anyone has a building they love or an area they recommend please let me know!

Are any other area teachers ready to give up? I'm trying to stick it out but we've had so many teachers quit in my school already this year. The administration doesn't care.

Does anyone have any apartment recommendations for a 1 bed 1 bath?

What resources would you recommend to find a full time nanny in Houston? Any specific websites, services, groups or places that have worked for you in the past?

Which beach to visit?

What's your controversial Houston opinion?

City of Houston Jobs - anyone have any insight into their hiring process? My applications get to the Referred List stage but then go stale.

Looking for a Legal Recruiter or Recruiting Firm. Young Associate with Healthcare/Health Law Experience.

This is probably a long shot but I’m looking to build a connection with someone who’s somehow related to general surgery residency programs in Houston. PGY 2 looking to relocate there for family reasons and would like to ask for an advice. Thank you

Looking like I'm moving to Houston early next year from DC for work. Any favorite neighborhoods for someone in their late 20s? Priorities are really just good food/bars. Would love to be in the $2-2.5k range.

Any local jewelers you’d recommend for diamond and gold jewelry? Looking for tennis necklace as well as 18k gold earrings

I ve been in Houston for like 8 months now. I am introverted, and I live by myself. I literally have no friends here outside of the folks I talk to at work.
I need help.