Hi Fishes,
What do you think is a good company to have a better exposure to risk management with prior 10 years of experience in operations. Does this carrier path change help optimise opportunities? Or creating path in operations is good?

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Hello, Partners. Can anyone recommend fantastic courses, videos or training for a new manager like myself? I’ve come from a tech background and looking to be C-Suite

I have a business idea in the VR/AR space utilizing AI. However, I lack skill sets to evaluate viability or to create an MVP. Neither do I have a network to tap into.

My plan is taking classes to deepen my knowledge while joining and actively participating in communities to find collaborators.

Does this approach make sense or do you recommend other approaches? If it makes sense, do you have any recommendations for classes or communities?

Look forward to hearing your experiences and wisdom!

Has any creative here ever tried to make the leap to leave advertising and be a film maker, photographer, illustrator, etc.?? I’m so tired of ad agencies and how draining the “creative” can be. Happiness is more important than a nice paycheck for me. Any inspiration success stories advice would be so helpful right now...

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

Hi all- how’s the job market for tax lawyers nowadays? I’m working in accounting firm (international tax) and looking to jump into a law firm. I have 2YOE and JD.

Recommendations for websites or newsletters to subscribe to, to stay informed on anything finance related or deals related? Any podcasts too. Thank you

Who’s going to CPX?

Hi all, what is the promotion after Senior Analyst in HSBC? Will one be promoted to Manager? And how much time does it takes to get promoted?

I turned in my two weeks notice and my AD is giving me a hard time about leaving. Wants to sit down and talk about it and my career aspirations. Any advice ?

Has anyone quit without backup offer? Did you regret doing so?

Please share some insights about work culture at PwC Labs. How different is it with Deloitte? What is the career level expected for a 11 yr professional.

Hey anyone has advice on fixed income execution trader in a buy side firm? Sizable firm, good team, very low pay, okay wlb, been here for a year and working for 4 years in total, was sales/ small firm analyst before. Though trading is fun, but can’t think of executing orders for another 10 years. Trying to get on track of fixed income analyst - am doing some research in my spare time for my team now. What do you think of trader to analyst? Any good advice or same concerns? Appreciate any cmts!

What do you wish you had known before becoming a manager?

I have an offer to join a startup as an APM. The only downside is that the engineering team is located offshore in India. I’m concerned about the resulting impact because of 1) the potential late night calls 2) the learning opportunities missed by not working with a US engineering team (communication tactics, translatable skills) 3) potential exit opps into FAANG pm roles due to not having experience with an onshore eng team. Would any one be able to speak to this from experience or share advice

Starting a new job at Applied Materials on Monday as a Manufacturing Engineer III. I’ve been out of college for 5 years and all of my work experience till now has been in R&D for start ups and small businesses . So not only is this a new experience for me going into such a large company but also a industry (semiconductors). Does anybody has tips or advices on what I should expect as a new hire and how I can set myself up for success? Thanks!

Hey everyone I’m a new graduate with a bs in industrial and systems engineering currently looking around for full time opportunities. One role that caught my eye is sales engineering. I wanted to ask for opinions on this career path in terms of pay and career progression. Does it have good exit opportunities? What does the career growth typically look like for this role?

the more I want something, the harder it is to achieve. anyone has this feeling also?

I can do the math on SWR’s, but always happy to have the input of this forum, be it positive, constructive, or a really unique perspective. I’ve been lurking on a FIRE journey for a while, and here is where I am:
2.3M in retirement assets (30% have been taxed)
8k a month in expected expenses…continued in comments

I'll be completing 24 months at level12 on sept 30.
when can i expect promotion and how much hike.?

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?

What are some of the nice things that your SO do for you?

Any good stories from 2008-2010?

What is typical salary for M1 - Accenture Strategy ?

NYC/NJ skiers and riders - I am joining a ski club, Miramar, up to sugar bush & Killington this weekend (feb 21). Second time going with them - they are organized and professional. Join if free!

What’s everyone up to today?

Has anyone moved from FDD to Strategy? I have an offer for FDD but long term goal is to break into strategy. Don’t want to have to get an MBA unless it’s firm sponsored…and FDD is easier to get in compared to Strategy

Leo group is remote until Sept 6 (unofficially) but offices are open now if you want to come in (Have to reserve a spot). No pressure to do so yet. Expected to be a hybrid model after, but it's all TBD.

Does MS provide any reimbursement for WFH setup ?
If someone does not have a personal laptop/desktop, does MS provide a laptop for WFH ?

Vacation almost all on points. Plane and hotel covered. Suggestions for car rental? Not many Enterprise/Hertz points. Ik it's not the best transfer rate, but I have plenty of Chase points.

What’s the proper etiquette for telling your team that you’ll be switching service lines?

Hello Everyone,
Do anyone knows about any PG courses in Risk Analytics/ Finance Analytics or credit Risk in India.

Thanks!

How is risk management as a career? Is it lucrative like typical consulting? How are salaries when compared to technology ( as this is peak) nowadays?? And does risk management comes understand niche skills??

Any openings in Model Validation and Market Risk Domain. Please let me know

How is risk management career? What are the exit opportunities after working in risk consulting?? Any idea? Pour your experience on this career