How are you all doing? Here's a thought to get some of us chatting again:

In an increasingly hybrid/remote working culture, how do you educate and convince your business stakeholders to not do info overloads with emails? The risk of people not being aware is there but sending separate emails for every sub-program, webinar is annoying (as a receipent) I understand employee perspective.

Hello, I have a masters in health informatics management, but not certified. I’m very humble and thankful i have a job but it’s not where i want to be. What careers are best with my degree? I would love to have a career where I’m making decent money, any advice? Open to work from home positions as well!

Hello folks, I have work experience of 14 years in Javascript, vue.js, python, AWS with Devops, working as a Senior technology manager currently in Finance domain. How much salary should I target in a remote only setup? Any suggestions are appreciated!

What’s your favorite WFH footwear? Any recommended brands for a chilly home office?

The firm I work for is not closing for the hurricane. Staff were told to work from home or take PTO if they could not come in to the office (and the building is now closed until Friday). Is this normal?!

Best way to explain to new firms that you are leaving your current firm because of the toxic culture and frankly, a President who talk down to people every chance he gets?

Looking for technical data analyst in Austin, tx (also have remote available) to join a series E startup. Need strong python & sql experience. A lot of data munging and cross-functional work. Love to chat if this makes sense. Cheers!

Could anyone tell me what’s it like to work in Goldman Sachs? How’s the work life culture in Operations such as Asset Management, Market Making etc? What’s the best thing about Goldman Sachs compared to all other investment banks?

How is the life and work culture in the exl?

Do you think we’ll ever travel again or will we be remote forever?

What is the drug culture like at your office? I assume people don’t openly talk about what they do in their free time if illicit, but they may do so quietly or you can otherwise tell.
Do you get the impression many people do them? If so, soft drugs (ex - weed)? Hard drugs? Non-prescribed study drugs? Frequency? At work-sponsored social functions? To an extent that it’s noticeable/problematic?

Best neighbourhood on/near/in the water...in LA, high proximity to fun and creative culture. Welcome any and all thoughts...

Hi everyone,

One of my connection is looking out for opportunities in content writing/editing.

Skills:
•Content marketing
•Creative writing
•Content editing/copy editing
•Template creation/population
•Content search
•Proposal writing
•Business writing
•MS Suite/Google Suite proficiency
•Social media marketing

Experience: 5.3 years
Notice period: 1 month
Current location: Kolkata
Looking for permanent WFH for now.
If there are any open positions, please reach out at indranilbagchi90@gmail.

Hi Fishes,

Got an opportunity to work for Unthinkable Solution s which is a subsidiary of Daffodils Software Pvt Ltd. Can anyone help me with how the work culture is in the company?

Mornin’
I’m looking to help a colleague get started in his engineering career. He’s a mechanical engineer with about a year of experience, looking for an entry level role. Open to remote position or relocation! Any and suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

Hi!! Is anyone hiring for a part time, remote marketing or graphic designer position?

Is anyone looking for a Remote PT Project Coordinator? I am trying to transition from Public Library Management into Project Management. Willing to do a hybrid in South Carolina.

Hi anyone working at Centric consulting, want to know about it

All my investment is in real estate - 1 primary and 2 rental. Total 3.7 M value and 1.7 mortgage pending. About 400k in cash. I’ve 0 RRSP. Is my investment strategy terrible?

Can anyone tell me what's this in Tech M
IBU CASCADE 1

Anyone know onboarding url for tech Mahindra and where can I find an offer letter.. yesterday i called HR for my offer letter status they said url is not working .. can i trust that statement or they put my offer on hold?

Hello everyone! Due to visa issues I will transfer from the US to another Bain office and was considering Dubai. How is WLB (amount of hours)? How flexible is the expense policy? Is it actually fun to be there? Thanks in advance!

Is middle market transaction services/advisory equal to big 4 audit? Basically, would a big 4 transaction services group like MM TS experience or big 4 audit experience more?

Is there such thing as a true account role at major branding agencies? Ex. Interbrand, Landor, Pentagram...Sounds like in many cases it’s actually just PM under a different name.

Hi does hsbc gives joining bonus how much salary band we can expect for gcb 5 ? This is my 3rd post on fishbowl but not a single reply I am getting ..

How much is the variable pay out for L9 employee if max of 27% is 450000, how much can we expect.

Hey fishes,

Does EY provide relocation expenses for moving inside same city? From one end to another end? To shift home in other area?

Ey noida GDS provide can facility?

Looking for some tax advice. Parents currently own NYC coop. They purchased at insider price so they have a lot of equity; low cost basis. Market value is $1M+. What can they do to lower tax bill when comes time for inheritance?

Currently in a committed relationship and just came to the realization that I have actually never been single in my life. Sometimes I wonder what the single life is like.. just dating and doing whatever I want without having to think about a partner. Any one else ever felt like this? Or been in this situation?

I just got a new job, but it's not what I expected. I was expecting a career opportunity and a chance to learn and grow in my field, but instead I'm stuck doing the same thing as before, just from home.

Well, what do we think, are we lifting covid restrictions next week?

Moving from government to BigLaw as a 6th year. Since I'm coming in as a mid-level, I feel like this transition is different than a junior whom partners expect to know little. Any advice?

What monetary goal/target are you telling yourself to hit before quitting big law?

Hi, does anyone have any good resources for reviewing deal/fund documents for tax comments? I’m more junior and am often thrown documents to review with little guidance. Does anyone know if any good CLEs or other resources that could be helpful in helping me to better understand the big picture when reviewing documents like this?

Motivation to work: non existent. 🙂🙃

Hello Fishes, I have started my role of an Internal communications executive after 12 years of sabbatical, due to marital and parenting period. Looking to enhance my skills for growth and better efficiency. Could anyone please suggest what kind of skill enhancement course would be beneficial for me?
Also, what is the current salary slab for this role, because I joined in a very low package, being eager to get back to the role. So grabbed whatever opportunity I got without doing much research.

It's funny how leadership development programs are a sham. Content is wordy and managers who preach don't practice.

Hypocrisy trending !

Can anyone concur the following, working on multimedia editor (Video) (4-6 YOE) requisition:
1. The average rate for freelancer - ₹700-1200 per hour
2. The average compensation package for a full time editor: 7-9 LPA

Grateful for any inputs.

Hi !
I have an overall experience of 17 years, working in diverse roles, diverse industry. Recently, I completed a course in advance strategic management from IIM K. I have two years of exposure in the field of corporate communication. I would like to switch to the field of marketing, branding and advertising.
Any suggestions, how could I proceed.
Thanks.

Open to positions in corp communications. Internal and external. Location - chennai. Please share any leads.

My company has given me a promotion without a raise. Any suggestions on how to deal with this?

Little background:

Asked for promotion in late 2020 - was required to skill up, after skilling up, asked again about when I'll be promoted and was denied because there is no "vacancy" for it.
Got my annual hike in Oct 2021 without the promotion. I asked HR last week again and got a random announcement email saying my promotion is w.e.f Oct 2021. ( and no raise for the newly promoted role).

Hi, can anyone help me with referral?

I am an Internal comms professional with over 12 years of experience across multiple sectors. In my latest role (left just a month ago) with an Oil & Gas MNC, l led India region comms and supported about 5000+ workforce.

Looking for a new opportunity. Please suggest if you know any.

I’m looking for mentors in branding. Branding is something that I studied in my MBA days.. all that I know is what’s there in the internet. I am looking for a mentor who could take me under their wings and teach me all about branding.

Open to position in corp communication- internal and external. Location - Hyderabad. Pls share any leads.

I hope you all are having a good day and looking forward to the weekend!

I would request all the members to respond to this.

List some of the major concerns of our day-to-day professional lives that are hampering the quality of our work and how support our stakeholders.

Do mid size companies do brand studies? What tools / methods are used (I'm guessing most won't do this given that it's not cheap)

Do you want this group to become more active and publish posts more often?

For Communications role with 12+ exp, should i still go for a manager position or a senior manager?
Options -
Big 4 - manager - 26.50 L fixed or Optum - Sr. Manager - 28 L fixed

Hi Fishes,

I come across many job descriptions for roles in corporate communications preferring experience in digital marketing. As a marcom person, I feel we should know how to use the digital platforms effectively rather than literally sit and work on the campaign tools. Please let me know if I am mislead.

How about a thread on what Corp Comms pros make in India? It'll be nice to know our compensation journey through the years. I have started with 4 LPA as a campus recruit for internal Comms analyst role at one of the big 4s? In 6 years, my CTC has grown 4x.

Hi Everyone!

Hope you'll are doing great! I was little occupied on the personal front hence couldn't keep up with the postings here.

I see in spite of 1-year anniversary of the bowl, the numbers didn't increase much. I know there are many other forums (like whatsapp groups) with similar userbase/members which maybe inhibiting sign-ups and activities. But one key differentiator is that Fishbowl groups are anonymous.

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