Hoping to get the perspective of a more senior leader. What is the value of a 5 or 10 year forecast when any assumption past 2 years is a guess at best? I feel like everyone knows that you can’t trust the numbers to be accurate, yet there is a lot of focus on long-term plans.

Alright travelers, who's got bedbug stories? When did you first get them in your travels?

Anyone have examples of CVs I could leverage for an upcoming interview? Haven’t updated my resume since I accepted my offer in 2018 and have no idea how to format.

Anyone want to be a case buddy? Getting DMed for off cycle recruiting and don’t have anyone to practice with since no longer in college

For Stock-based comp - What's an "average" and "good" number when factoring an all-in comp number? $20K? $30K?

Could anyone in Cognizant Kolkata(CDE domain) refer me to a project here? Alternatively any domain flies if they're willing to take me in.

How can I lower my taxes? I feel like I pay a LOT (30%+) but don’t get many benefits in return.
Single with no kids

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

Will America be around (as we know it) in 100 years? Will humans be around in 1000 years? The answer to both is no. Exhibit A: the politics bowl.

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone help me with a referral in Bain & Co. For the role of Associate/Senior Associate?

I have 3.2 years of experience as a Business Analyst/Consultant in a Big 4 firm.

Thanks

COVID-19 remote video question:What are you using to transfer video files to editors & vfx remotes? Any solutions out there that are working well to transfer large files sizes?MASV, Aspera etc

Two Interesting data points from today's Newspaper:

17 Lakh Mumbaikars took Covid Vaccine in 6 weeks.

35 Lakh people took a dip at the Maha Kumbh in one day in Haridwar.
I think we are more concerned about our next life than our current one!!!! 😀

Anyone try Celsius, the Gatorade drink? I think I heard about it on this app, but wasn’t sure if people prefer it to coffee?

is BCG hiring a experience hire class of associates in march?

I had one of those VERY nonproductive days today. I think I accomplished maybe an hour of billable work, even though I had a bunch of stuff to do. I just came off a 300 hour month, and unexpectedly got a continuance on a deadline on Wednesday, and it’s like all of my motivation leeched out of me at once.

Can I negotiate with infosys if I receive higher compensation package from another organization after infosys
Also I m getting lead consultant- infrastructure management role.

What is infrastructure management here.

Tomorrow, I know I will be asked to continue pushing forward with pre planned campaigns that upsell products and services that to groups already in dire straits. After the events of this weekend, I ethically disagree with acting “business as usual”. I’ll raise this with my team, but I anticipate a crossroads with leadership (I am fairly new, younger, junior, woman POC to the org.) If this results and BAU does not change, is it more right to leave my job? Or stay where change is needed?

Any HR contact for FCB Chicago? Saw an Associate Producer position that I’m interested in applying to. Thanks in advance

There is this big bank where I'd love to work at, and after several interviews for various positions they end up promoting someone from within, even thou I understand it and think it’s good they promote their people, it left me feeling like I'm just being used to comply with the process.

Is Barclay's a good bank to work for? I'm looking for all feedback - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Hey all! I have an interview with
Deloitte in Regulatory Risk and more precisely in their Investment Management Services team. I would like to know if anyone
knows what the job entails exactly. I keep hearing about people "fooled" into taking a job in risk advisory thinking it'll really be advisory while they only end up doing IT and Audit support (which I do not want to do).
Is it the case here?
Thanks!

Hi all! I got rejected from JPMorgan for their Global Finance and Business Management program (through my resume, couldn’t make it to interview). However, I’d reached out to recruiters and am meeting with one in a couple of days! Do I have a shot at turning this around? Or will it not matter once she learns I was rejected. Thanks!

I have an offer in PE VP role in Citco and JPM and I am at cross road on which is one to company to choose. Their pay is very similar but JPM is offering an attractive signing on bonus. I need a honest advise on which is better between these two firms.

Do you keep interviewing after offer signed and background check cleared?

Does anyone have feedback on working for Mercer Advisors? I see a few positions in the Rockwall/ Dallas area that intrigue me. I’ve read Glassdoor reviews- was looking for more in-depth info.
I have my SIE, Series 6 and Series 63.
What is the work culture like, PTO, management style? Thanks!

Does anyone have an idea or range of salaries for PIMCO? As either an Associate or Senior Associate? i’m looking to transition back to CA from Dallas. I’m currently at goldman.

Is IB worth the sacrifice of WLB? Obvious pay is really good but are the prestige and pay worth it if you’re planning on only doing it for a couple years?

Currently working at an IRA with great WLB. Honestly I love my job, the firm, and people I work with.

Also doing MBA part time at a T15 school. Thinking about switching to IB but I’ve done my research and I think I would burn out of IB in two years but I might be ok with that for the opportunities after.

Anyone here with experience as a Product Manager? I’ve close to decade of consumer lending experience including Sales/Advisory, Supervisor and Underwriting. I have have been looking to pivot into a more impactful role this year. I am due for an interview for a Product Manager next week. The company ticks all my boxes but the job description a bit vague. I will be grateful if anybody willing to share what the day role looks like and what I need to look out for in an interview. Thanks. Cheers.

Hi! I have an interview for the role of financial consultant/financial planning and analysis @ computershare.. please share words of advise for me please... This is the highest role I have ever interview for.. I am currently a credit analyst! Any tips help. Thank you in advance.

Tips for starting new job?! First day+week ? Decided to make a big change and leave my job of 10 years to start a new one! Curious tips for first day you found worked or didn’t work

I am looking to work for a bank or financial institution in the US with presence in Latin America, I know about Citi and JPM any other?

Should I decline the offer and ask to be considered for a higher role that better fits my qualifications? The offer I had was with a great bank but I'm overqualified for that. Its been hard to find a job because I dont have prior experiences.

I have been in client facing wealth management as an advisor for 10 years. I haven’t built a book of business because I’ve worked for mostly discount brokers (Merrill edge, TDA, Etrade). I want to know how to transition to a non client facing role in wealth management or another financial role. I am series 7 and series 66 licensed. Any thoughts?

I’m looking to get into the banking world. I have 3 yoe in FinTech as an analyst and a manager. I’m interested in becoming an analyst at JP Morgan or Raymond James. Can anyone share what the WLB would be as an analyst? Or any suggestions on other companies I’m not thinking of? Located in Tampa, FL.

Hi! This is post is for a friend who was recently laid off due to budget constraints at their company. They’re actively looking for new roles in Business Analytics, Finance or a combination of both. Any referral would be extremely appreciated.