How bad is reneging a week before I start? Have an offer with FAANG but the role is sales. Got a dream job with Disney in Analytics & Strategy with comparable salary. Should I stick with FAANG?

Better manager & culture & benefits at FAANG, better role & opp at Disney

Hey guys,

How is Yum! Brands? Is it like a startup?

They have started a new division - digital and tech.

Need referral. Thanks in advance
Fresher 2022 pass out

I am interested in getting the AWS Cloud Practitioner cert (foundational). I’m tech-savvy, but have not been involved in Cloud work. Any idea on how difficult the exam is?

Hi All,

My joining in ibm on 25th August..But I can join 4-5 days early. So I will ask hr to change my joining date 4-5 days earlier. So am I eligible for any joining bonus or can I ask hr about joining bonus? One other company providing the same CTC as IBM but with 1 lac joining bonus extra...TIA

what’re the agencies in Toronto that are best for diversity / healthy culture of mutual respect for all - women, POC? know nowhere is perfect but any doing okay?

Is it kyndryl or IBM that recently started offices in kochi kerala ?.

I currently make 60LPA in Hyderabad and my firm has an offer for 150k in Chicago. Is it worth? I am generally happy with the package in India and have good savings as I own my house in Hyderabad and I am not a lavish spender. I have been onsite in US previously with an allowance but I did not go crazy over the so called American experience. Single earner with one kid.

Hey fishes,
Recently I got a call from an HR for AMS- Salesforce technical support- associate role. Any idea , what kind of work will be there and will it have any learning scope. I am having a doubt, since it is mentioned a technical support. Please let me know.

Equity research associate considering to pivot into IBD. Is this a wise choice? Heard ER is an exit for some of the IB folks out there.

Looking to pivot into healthcare consulting. I come from a MHA background with a two year Administrative Fellowship following it. Any experience breaking into one of the top consulting firms with this type of background?

What is the pay for a technical writer with 7 years of experience at Siemens?

What courses or certificates would you recommend for someone who wants to learn how software works from a top-down approach?

My main goal is to understand how everything is connected, and why something is needed where it is needed.

Where is the KPMG (KGS) office location in Pune?

Hi,

KPMG has mentioned in offer that they shall provide reimbursement for purchase of home computer for 1L once every 3 years

Is this right???

How long after transitioning did you start to feel comfortable in your role? Feeling major imposter syndrome in my first 3 months

Looking for recommendations for affordable storage units in Chicago. I have a car so anywhere within ten miles of the downtown Chicago area would be great. Need no more than a 5x5 foot storage space. Thanks! 😊

Where’s the best place to watch sunset around downtown Chicago?

For a 3 Year Experienced React Developer shifting from Service based company which is better Comcast or Verizon? Pay wise 1.5 LPA is the difference between two companies. Designation is same. Both have variable pay upto 10%.

How much difference does have a LinkedIn profile pic have vs not having it?

Can anyone confirm if KPMG India Office In Hyderabad would be open by July last week?
I have joining and need to know if it's opening or Remote work?

Does anyone feel a disconnect with friends who work a typical 9-5, or those who are non-entrepreneurial and/or never owned/run a business?

I was put in to SAP when I joined my firm. I got SAP FI certified (associate), but have not done any configuring or implementation work at all (gov't consulting). I'm functional, and do use SAP (cont)

If you are leaving your firm and putting in your two weeks notice, what should be on your checklist to make sure your transition is the smoothest, both for you and for the firm you’re leaving?

I’m considering an opportunity to work in house at a large private equity shop. Anyone have any first hand and direct insights about how working in house at a private equity firm compares to working in the m&a practice of a V10 law firm? I’ve done my research but looking for any honest opinions from folks who have made a similar move. Thanks!

Hi Fishes,

My wife is getting transferred to California from India and she is offered 143k.

How much she can get after tax deduction and all? How much she can save after all the expenses?

She is insisting that I travel with her and get the job in the US. I'm a software developer having 4.1 YOE. How much can I get in the US? Is it worth traveling with her?

Any information would be helpful, Thanks in advance...

Has anybody moved into Pharmaceutical Marketing from Consumer Marketing? Thinking about it as a potential career decision. Understand the biggest challenge in my market is the inability to market to consumers.

To those of you that come from a lower to lower-middle class background: Do you feel like your perspective and job outlook differs from your colleagues who come from more privileged backgrounds?

My passport expired at the end of January. Can I still travel to india if I plan to return by early Jan (before passport expires)? Or does india require 6 months validity on the passport. It’s a US passport FWIW. I don’t have time to renew since it’ll take 3 months!Thanks!

Any fishes here that came over into MAS from EY-Parthenon - would you recommend the switch?

Best strip clubs in town? Is it weird to hit ‘em alone? Asking for a friend..

How do people do negotiations? I am not able to do that even with local fruit sellers man

Anyone have cheap/fast dry cleaning recs? Preferably around Denny triangle/cap hill/first hill. Also looking for tailoring so I’ll take recs for that too

Is CSPO certification helpful??

I was scooting around some podcasts and found a podcast addressing “ageism” in hiring! Im just wondering is this a thing? In the podcast the author stated some hiring managers won’t hire under 25 or over 60. Thoughts on this.

What are the 🐠 thoughts on exiting to a late stage start up in this environment? Series F with a 2B+ eval. Role is a SrPgM within the ops team.

Working for MBB was my dream throughout undergrad. I just signed an offer for a role I am excited about at FAANG, but I can’t help but feel twinges of jealousy for people who are getting into MBB with the recent increase in experienced hiring. Please help me 🤦🏻‍♀️

What sort of compensation should I anticipate for a VP of transformation role at a PE firm? It is an operations role (not deal side). TIA!

What’s the reputation of the JPM CCB Corporate Strategy team? Any insights into pay/hours/culture?

As someone who wants to get into product management, what are the best materials to learn/read to succeed in interviews? Been in strategy type roles the last few years but was in SDLC for my first several years out of school as a BA. Thanks

How long does JPM take to issue offers? Finished my last interview a few days ago and currently waiting rn.

I just got an offer for a senior software developer role at $150k starting. It is a small start up with 28 people in the team and AI driven. My recent salary was $118 so it is quite a jump for me and I really liked the VP I spoke to. Very somber and smart guy.
However, I have several other interviews coming up ranging from big corporate to app companies. Shall I decline the current offer to explore more or accept it but push my start day to later so I could stillbdo the other interviews?

Hedge fund or VC route?

Anyone at Tiktok willing to give a referral? 1 yoe, happy to walk through my resume if needed

How long do you work at new firm before you boomerang back to your old firm ? Let’s assume the plan is to go back to previous employer with a better pay and title

Upcoming interview with large tech company for biz ops go-to-market role. Any book recommendations to learn about go-to-market / sales op strategies for tech?

I finished final rounds 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard back. I followed up with the hiring manager and he said he hopes to give me an update within a week. Does this mean I’m rejected or they’re still interviewing other candidates?

Exiting to a FAANG (or MAANG or MAMAA, however you want to call it) Technical CorpDev role at $360k TC. M1 at KPMG Strategy.

Is it acceptable to reach out to a Hiring Manager of an org for a position you are interested in/applied to once you’ve connected via LinkedIn?

I was just talking to a younger friend who goes to Cal and It seems like the kids these days hate FAANG or at least Amazon and Facebook are not desired at all. I personally don’t see too many issues working at either Amazon or Facebook because I work at Deloitte where I’m sure we have many questionable clients and worked in financial services before. Curious on whether people are thinking about the ethics of their exit company when deciding to move?

Anyone know of any exit opportunities that don’t require a case study interview? I hate them so much 😭.

Thinking about applying to a recent client company. How do you go about doing this without screwing yourself over?