Hi everyone, I was just promoted to Associate. I was terrified to come into this industry in college, but I was determined to make it work. This community has given me inspiration during tough times and it feels great to reach a milestone like this. No questions to ask, just wanted to share some positivity this morning. Best of luck to everyone in their endeavors. Together we’ll all succeed!

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?

can someone tell me about ey fcux (fortune cookie ux design)? i have an offer for operations consultant from there but im not sure about the profile growth

For anyone who transitioned to fund accounting at a top tier fund, how big was the adjustment and learning curve? I have 2 years of audit experience and 1 year of deal advisory experience

What are exits for tech transfer? Have an opportunity, but idk if I want to work for university commercialization offices for the rest of my life

Suggestion Plz Plz
Hi All,
I have 3.5 Years of experience, For the first 1.5 years, I worked in SEO, PPC, Social Media and 2 years of experience in Email Marketing - demand generation (not worked on email automation).
Companies looking for knowledge in email automation.
So what I can do here. What skills I can pick for a job and What is the skill which I can learn as per the market trend.
Please help me here, Too much confused

I think I’m ready to leave public accounting. Where do I even begin? (See more in comments)

Anyone taken the CFF? Looking for advice on the first exam

Hi i am working in TMB bank as an officer. Now I am planning to switch to IT since my qualification is MSc IT. What are the certifications that i have to do and is to possible to switch my sector to IT

Any advice (besides good GMAT) on how to get into a top MBA post consulting? Im a public sector consultant.

Who here has any advice on how to get into marketing at age 40?

Hi all, I’m in need of some career advice. Not sure where to direct my attention. I know that I don’t enjoy consulting, but I’m also fairly confident that I don’t like strategy. The things I enjoyed the most was getting into the customer’s head and figuring out what they value, which I think I’m pretty good at. I also enjoy working with others frequently and finding a solution together, instead of having individual workstreams. I can hold my own in front of a crowd as long as I’m confident in...

Is the title “art director” going extinct? My recent grads are applying for more jobs as “designers” or “digital designers” or “art designers” or, god help us “creative designers” (whatever that is).

I’ve been in banking for 10 years, 9 of that as a branch manager. I want to transition out of banking, not sure where to start. Any advice?

Is it easy for engineers to become TPMs?

Hi all, what’s a good career path after consulting? Where would you all go as your next step?

Hi Folks,
How do you think is the future of Google Cloud.
I am trying to switch to GCP so please advise.

On the verge of leaving law but getting cold feet. Could someone talk with me? I feel like it’s just a matter of not getting good mentorship but I’m concerned my feelings might not change elsewhere. I just don’t know. I wish I could just have a mentor and guidance

Which company is good to join
Evolent health: 15+1JB , hybrid after December
Orion Innovation : 15 , pwfh
Skill: donnet, azure , angular fullstack
Yoe : 4
Really confused to choose one.
Please suggest in terms of wlb and
career growth

Current:
15 LPA for 11 years experience
Brand & Marketing Role - Edutech industry

How do I scale up? And where do I need to be? How do I make it happen without switching jobs?

What finance podcast/show/guru do you prefer? Do you have go to finance books you recommend?

I am currently expecting, have informed my team. Since the organisation is in hybrid mode, when discussed earlier i was told that it is flexible in terms of wfh depending on my health condition. But now my department wants me to be in office twice a week irrespective of the prior discussion. Still half of the office is on hybrid mode. Is it a fair ask?

In Texas & my CPA CPE hrs are due this month. The corona virus has really impacted my work/plan to finish them and I’m worried I won’t get them done. Anyone know anything about possible extensions?

Hi All

I'm looking to join LTI
Is there anyone with AEM background who can help me understand quality of work and quality of projects that are aem specific

Am I the only one who has my employer's name tattooed on my ass? #worklifebalance #whoshiring #futuretrophywife #lolnahfuturecenterfoldsheadliner

Utilization rate this time of year?

Any one anyone who got their over bite corrected in their late 20s or early 30s? Any good / affordable orthodontist in the DC area? Looking for recommendations

Any insights/opinions on living in Toluca Lake?

Was anyone else incredibly disappointed with the Hollywood boardwalk when you first came? I didn't even know 99% of the folks there

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

Is Hillingdon/ Uxbridge a nice area to live and commute into London? SO is starting a job in Ox so considering living somewhere in between.

Alternatively, would it be better to just live in Ox and getting a train into Marlybone (my commuting tolerance is higher than my SO)?

Anyone from BCG Gamma who wouldn’t mind DM?

Is it advisable to hand in your notice prior to background checks being completed? If not surely when they approach my current employer they’ll know, or are they discreet?

How much parental leave does your company offer to employees? Please include location, size of company and type of business. We are a SaaS company in NYC with 60 employees. We give 16 weeks paid for “primary caregivers “ and 6 weeks for “secondary “ caregivers. I want to advocate for everyone to get at least 12 weeks.

I'm sorry Brazilians - your populist, insane leader is not a doctor or scientist, and has led you all down a path of tragedy

Quarantine has really made me think about life. If I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about? What have I been working toward?

Hey y’all! What state are you from?

Hi Friends! Does anyone here use Twitter? Im tryin to see why people are upset with Elon since him acquiring Twitter. Like what changes did he make?

Good Morning Friends! It’s beginning of November and I want to know what’s your goal for this month?

My goal is to spend mindfully since holidays coming up. I need to stick to schedule and don’t do nothing extra 🫠

Friends! I hope y’all had a great Thanksgiving! I ran my first 5k on Thanksgiving which was definitely different but made me feel good 🤩💪🏽

Are y’all shopping today? Or waiting for Cyber Monday?

Greetings- is there anyone who works in entertainment/ media sales. I’m approaching my second year in public accounting & need to make a career pivot asap, as this career isn’t for me. I understand entertainment/media industry is hard to break in, but I’m doing my best to network on different platforms with hopes to find someone who’s willing to offer leads on a starting point &/or willing to have a informational interview. Please comment, I’d love to connect/ learn more about you. Thanks!

I want to get to know more people in this bowl 🤩 so comment below where you reside and a fun fact or what you like to do for fun besides go to work 😅

I’ll start… I am in Ohio and i genuinely love socializing and networking. Love getting to know people over a cup coffee / glass of wine lol

Hi,
I hope everyone is doing well!
I recently accepted an offer with B.O.A. How soon is standard for one to work a position before looking for upward mobility?

Black finance professionals making $100k+ or climbing towards $200 or $300k, what has your career trajectory been like? Has it been difficult to push for a higher salary compared to your non-Black coworkers, or has your work spoken for you? Are you happy?

This bowl has been growing weekly and I love it 🤩! If you are new to this community please share where you’re from and what you are looking to gain from being a part of this bowl?

Hoe much y'all making and what's your role? I'm at $170k and I'm a financial analyst, and I'm three years in

Does anyone work for an organization that doesn’t complete its background check until after you’ve been hired and joined the organization?

What is something you’re just naturally good at but not getting paid to do it?

I think i’m good at making people feel good about themselves and just self love talk and want to entertain this part of me but don’t know how.

🌟💫 What’s your gift or Super power💫🌟

Since working in Wealth Management the most consistent advice I’ve received is “Don’t burn bridges” because apparently in WM people firm hop all the time, so you are likely to work with them again at some point.

What’s the most consistent advice you’ve received since working in your area?

How do you all manage being the breadwinner for immediate and extended family + manage the workload of being the only minority in your firm

I’ve been using a word document to keep track of any major accomplishments so I can advocate for myself for year end. I’d love to hear the groups tactics on what everyone does to stay on top of your game.

Does anyone here work for an RIA? If so, what’s your experience like?

For those that are currently investing.. Did you have an emergency savings first then started investing or did you just take $$$ and start buying?

Anyone feel as if it’s hard to stay with a company when you’re the only one of color? (&young) I’ve work for 3 companies in past 5 years and have yet to make meaningful colleague relationships. I just do not relate to the conversation and just find it hard to picture myself being a long-term employee. I’ve had better relationships when working at wal-mart when I was in college. I feel it takes away some of the joy of having to go to work.

I want to apply at Big 4 as an Senior Accountant, is it really very secure position? or is it a bad time to start a new job?