Hi all,
I’m an Australian eligible for a 5y visa wanting to work in London. Was hoping to get any advice on the variety of opportunities for someone with 4 years in credit research. Would be great to hear about:
- best companies to target
- any fixed income pathway suggestions
- any personal experiences

Thanks in advance!

Random question - My dad took a whole life insurance policy for me when I was 15. Although the policy relates to me, the name of the policyholder is my dad and I would like to change it to me but keep the same beneficiaries. Is it possible to transfer from him to me? (This policy relates to my death btw)

Can anyone share amex Bangalore location?

Looking for a lawyer for get prenup done. Any recommendations will be helpful

Did anyone else get a ridiculous rent increase this year?

Applying for Uk visa from overseas- How do I know if I am eligible for IHS loan ( immigration health surcharge) can someone explain this here? Thanks a lot

Have you received the salary today? Got the mail now but no credit yet in account 😕

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but who do you all use for financial management/financial advisors? My stuff is getting a little complex with some real estate and retirement accounts.

Hi folks,

I am already covering 80c 1.5l limit by elss and pf.

Can i invest 50k only in nps and avail tax benefit under 80ccd 1b.

Tia.

Boy at 23 earning 45k a month.

Will the society accept me.
Will I be able to earn 150k-200 a month.

Just having a second thoughts so writing it down

Anyone know of any standards, or have any opinions, on naming in-house counsel as a named fiduciary of their company's 401k plan? Pros and cons?

Anyone wondering what digitization and disruption of banking and lender relationships will look like? If at some point regulation allows customers to borrow directly from central banks, then will banks and buy side direct lending shops die out ?

I’ve been in and out of GME puts making money on the rise in price. Yesterday bought contracts for Mar exp at strike price $6 - made over 1k today. Entry price was .22 per contract. There are a lot of different ways to profit from the meme stocks. Trade your plan.

what are the tax implications when you withdraw from your espp? what are the necessary steps you have to take so you don’t get overtaxed?

Do PwC and KPMG allow Mega Back Door Roth with their 401K plan? Wanted to confirm.

Started my Roth IRA in 2019 and bought some funds that aren’t doing so well. I want to trade them for an index fund that the majority of my Roth IRA is in. Will I be penalized for “selling” before a certain amount of time? I don’t plan on taking the money out until retirement, just want to reallocate.

Amex platinum question - can the global entry application fee waiver be used for spouse? I’m the only one on the card. Do they check for the name on the application?

I’ve been having insomnia lately (around 1 month). Tried the usual, lighter dinners, no caffeine etc. with no improvement…. Have been taking Focalin for +\- 8 months. I‘m mindful of timing as well to not interfere with sleep my schedule. Now I wonder if switching to Vyvanse or something else might help.
Any experience with switching ADHD meds to improve sleep?

Another foot-in-my-mouth situation where what I said was misinterpreted but still shouldn’t have said in the first place. My lack of filter, especially after a few drinks, is constantly getting me in trouble. How many of you are struggling with not having your mouth lead your brain?

New Courier company in the Quad-Cities area. Check out our website at

Any recommendations on offline coding bootcamp in US?

Curious to hear from the community, what is the best sales approach for enteprise? MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale, Command of the message etc. Also, what approach do the major tech companies train their sales team on?

Females, how much of your personal life do you disclose to the men in your team? I.e. Lovers, relationships, ONS etc

Have you ever accidentally insulted your boss, pretty hard core, in a meeting? What I do? It was a total foot in mouth, but it was a huge meeting. I feel like if I avoid an apology it might actually be better for me so that we can pretend I didn't realize it was insulting and was just harmlessly talking...

How did you give notice you were lateraling to people you like? Particularly if you haven't been there that long?

I'm lateraling to another firm because frankly I think the management of this one is terrible, but the people (and individual partners) I actually work with are awesome. I've only been here for about 18 months, so I imagine that short time frame will make it extra awkward 😬

Sharks! I’m 33, currently working as a Java Architect (11.6 YOE, 40 LPA INR). I’m planning for retirement at my 40. Currently owning a house worth 1 Crore INR where I’ll be closing my home loan by this August. Please suggest diversified options of Investment for my retirement. I don’t have any investment till now (except the house) as I used my whole income to close off the Loan which I took in 2019.

Best sports game?

Looking for some advice on how to find a really good attorney to deal with custody. I live in the Orlando, Florida area and truthfully don’t know where to begin. Most Google searches turn up thousands of attorneys. Is there a vetted website to find honest reviews?

Name the most ridiculous micro-managing by partners that you experience.

I’ll go first: MP told me that on initial emails, I am always to start with “Hello [name],” but after the initial email, I am not to address her by name again in the same thread. Initial greeting can only be “Hello [name] ” because just first name is too brisk and a “Hi [name]” is too informal. Had a 5 minute, in depth conversation as to why she prefers it this way…

I’m gonna short the shit the out of Peloton, hopefully will get rich enough to buy one

Does anyone know a discount code for Omni Hotels?

Hello, I have 4.5 years of NYS WC authorizations for orthopedic. I also have experience as a front office supervisor at a hotel. Any suggestions on a career move? I feel really stagnant where I am right now and I feel very under paid for the amount of labor I have to put in. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

What’s more important: creative freedom or financial freedom? Trying to decide…

Just got a job offer in IB starting in September in Canary Wharf, any recommendations on whereabout to live (I want to avoid Canary Wharf area)

Fellow front office Directors, would you mind sharing the name of your bank and your salary (no need for total comp)?

Any tips on trying to get to London from the US job wise? Currently at EY

I have an interview for Interpath Advisory (Transaction Services). Has anyone been through this process?

Any good budget areas to live in, if you work in Canary? Would be hybrid working so not too fussed about commute time

Need more people here!

How did people find out they got VP promotion?

Hello, what dress clothes do you wear to work?

Anyone willing to refer me for a mid-level compliance role based in London?

Currently a first-year UG in London. Spring Week internships haven't gone my way. Looking to break into PE after University.

What do I do to maximise my chances of breaking into a sector which largely hires experienced professionals?

Suggestions to move to a market facing role as a fresh graduate with internship experience in market risk?

Are most of you guys based in the city or in Canary Wharf? Interested in a Fishbowl pub gathering?

What’s the best path to get a job in UK? I have a MBA degree from one of the top business schools in US and currently working as a Data Analytics consultant in US.

Wonder how many people from London are active on fishbowl...everyone seems to be from the US!

Anyone know any good / hidden gem bars /restaurant in central or west london? Budget would be £100 pp?

Anyone knows how much an analyst gets paid in Strategy & Transaction at EY in London?

Does London banks do drug testing for new hires? Not a new hire but looking to switch offices within the company, thanks!

Not a drug hardo at all but sometimes enjoys the occasional 420 on weekends

Hi - I was wondering if anybody here had a list of recruitment agencies they could recommend that target analyst/associate roles in London- I know Dartmouth and Greenwich Partners, looking for others that people have had success with.