How do people deal with the feeling of guilt when they are interviewing/taking a new offer? I’m not unhappy in my current role, but there’s an opportunity that sounds good and pays well. But I just feel guilty about potentially leaving my current company

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Don’t feel guilty. Your current company and all future companies don’t actually care about you, lol.

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I remind myself I work for the benefit of myself and not my company. But if you really are feeling this way maybe let your company have the chance to match the market.

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I used to feel the same. But after you chased that elusive carrot for a while, you realize there isn’t any loyalty in this game.

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I left the firm after over a decade and very few people have reached out to me since to keep in touch. The same people that were “so sad” I was leaving 🙄 they will legit forget you ever existed roughly 30 days after your departure.

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Do what's best for YOU. Recently left and had the same feelings. Now, thinking back - I was so silly. I was unhappy for years but stuck around for the dangled carrot of things getting better and one day being on the partner track. But yet, every year I got put on clients that required significant overtime and I wasn't even the lead. You're just a number for the firm and they will find a way to do the work without you.

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I have friends that have back office positions but never received an offer letter & their company still doesn’t use them now. Has anyone given notice & started a new position without an offer letter? Do international companies provide something else in lieu of a formal offer letter? I know offer letters aren’t legally binding anyhow, but seems they’d provide something. (International = Canada)

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And firms up in the Boston area know of hiring? I’ve been in DC/nyc my whole life and want to switch things up

Do titles in industry matter when exploring an exit? Which title seems better - Principal - Strategy or Senior Director - Strategy if everything else is equal.

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Not a sales based question but have a second interview for TierPoint Inc. they are an IT company and this is a manager of operations role. Their clients have some big names but I work for a global company that’s massive.

Does anyone know if their companies use them for managed services/cloud etc and is this a well known company that is rated well to use and work with?

Any help or info would be great!

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How tough is it to make the jump from SMB SAAS to Mid-market type roles? I’ve been annihilating my quota in my current role for the past 18 months, but on pretty small deal sizes. (Also I have no college degree) will sales managers care more about the performance record? Or more about the lack of big deal experience?

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Is anyone hiring senior producers anymore or are agencies and clients just hiring cheaper younger producers since budgets are shrinking?

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Hello all!

Any thoughts on interview process, compensation, culture etc. at ADQ in Abu Dhabi?

All feedback would be helpful!

Thanks :)

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Opening for below roles at Impetus technologies inc ... Company with great work culture, pay and learning opportunities... There are other openings also for aws and bigdata roles... DM if interested.

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Got an offer for a sales applications manager role at Cisco and a Strategic AE role at Amazon - both are basically the same pay (130~ base, 220 OTE)
I don’t have any friends at either company so I was curious if anyone has experience and can shed some light on culture/ work life balance to help me make a decision? Thanks for the help guys!

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Thoughts on Vertex? Pipeline? Culture? Comp? Looking at a Director role.

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Interviewing for BIOLIFE today and looking to gain insight from anyone who works for the company.

Referral Available for following
Comment or DM for details

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Is it possible to make a transition to VC (ideally senior associate / vp role) after a two year Associate stint in MM PE? I worry that the prior interest in moving late stage will be frowned upon by early stage investors among other issues

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I am currently pursuing a position to be a 401k workplace planning consultant with Fidelity Investments. I would like to connect with someone who has gone through that training and early hiring process to make sure I have a solid understanding of the position. This is specifically for the Raleigh/Durham NC area if possible.

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Hi Fishes.
Hope all is well. This is my first time asking for refferal. Please help.

I have around 6 years and 2 months of total work experience in TCS , I am currently serving notice period and it's now 45 more days to go . My last working day is on 4th August.

I have worked with pharma, FMCG and currently with Manufacturing client as BA, more on supply chain.

I am looking for Business Analyst, Consultant role . Please refer me for all the opening in your organization.

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Hi fishes,

Need referral
BNY Mellon and UBS
For a particular job id.


Thanks

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Need referral for Intel Corporation job opening!

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Looking for a referral to MBB firms - thanks! 🤝

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Hi fishes, can you please help me with the years of experience required for a consultant role in KGS?

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Meeting with a recruiter at one of the FAANG companies. I won’t be able to move jobs because of H1b /GC at least for the next year. Any idea if I should start off with that or should I just try to understand the work that they have been doing?

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PhD in Chemistry w/ 8 YOE. Now pursuing a part-time MBA while working as an R&D manager is a chemical company. I don't enjoy chemistry research anymore and want to try something else. I'm interested in consulting and think it could open doors for me to do something different after a few years. My main struggle is that I think I'm pretty old to make such a change (if I can get into consulting) ...not sure if anyone has a similar background that can share the insights.
Btw- M, 36, married w/ kids

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Hello sharks is there anyone from CRISIL as I have been selected for financial data analyst role and now I am not aware how much they are offering as it's offrole associated so if anyone can give idea regarding this role would be great

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Anyone willing to provide a referral to BMO(Bank of Montreal)? I’m a recent computer science grad and currently working as a software engineer

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What's your saying in this?

He is the CEO and founder of Instahyre.

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SEs, do you have any side hustles for weekends or weeknights?
I'm in a very HCOL area and my 165k TC isn't enough to comfortably buy a million dollar house (which is a 50 y/o SFH that needs TLC on prob a 1200 living sqft).

Wondering if any of you work side gigs during your free time?

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Any interview experience at paytm and PayU for data science role

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What’s average salary in ID firm mid size (NY) about 350 attorneys ? Class of 2019 but was in public sector (criminal law) for 2 years! 2000 billable hours minimum

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Does IBM change Band 7a to 7b if we show counter offer ? Because the counter offer CTC comes in IBM 7b band range and IBM already offered max CTC on 7a band.

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I’ve noticed a lot of job applications have a field for a website in addition to LinkedIn…this is new to me. what kind of websites do people put here? What’s on the website? Is it like a campaign/platform of themselves as a brand?

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Sorry if this has been asked ad nauseum around here, but can anyone recommend a really good (yet easy and basic) skincare routine? Specific products/brands would be really helpful.

Mid-20’s here. TIA, I really appreciate it.

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Any recommendations for Tennis lessons here in Austin? North or downtown (but any recommendations works)

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Hi all! I just moved to Austin and know absolutely no one. If you’re in your mid to late twenties and are interested in adding a queer girl to your friend group, let me buy you a drink! Shameless, I know, but you gotta do what you gotta do. My interests include Michigan football, bar hopping, water sports, and real estate 🙂

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Which is better for growth within industry? FP&A or controller route?

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For those that work at big4, does maternity leave benefit only kick in if you’ve worked for the firm for at least a year? Or does it apply immediately?

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Anyone else with big 4 experience looking to find a rewarding career path with an undergrad degree in accounting? What career options are out there without having to go back to school?

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What do you guys usually say when asked why you’re leaving public accounting and switching to industry?

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How many years does it typically take to become a controller at an investment management company? What’s the salary like from your experiences?

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How is the job market right now? Been trying to leave for an IA manager role, but haven’t had any luck. Not sure if it’s me or the market

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UPDATE (RE: SoCal Assistant Controller Interview)

So after two weeks of waiting (and giving up on the idea of getting the job really), the recruiter got back to me.

They said due to month-end and quarter-end close they were busy and couldn’t get back to me as quickly for a “good update”.

The recruiter said the CFO enjoyed our call, she, the CFO, will call me next week directly to “discuss some final things”.

Not sure if Im hired or not, but are there any questions about the job, comp (cont.)

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Is equity research a possible exit opp from audit?

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How do you develop salary expectations? Any sources you use to help figure out what the market is like?

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I bought a house in the suburbs of Chicago at the top of the market. I ended up moving out of state in 2017 and short-selling. I am now interviewing for a VP Accounting role with the mortgage company that got shafted by the short sale. If I get the job offer, can they/will they see this on my credit report? Can they pull the offer due to this? Should I tell them before we advance further?

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Can anyone working for DT’s ARA or PwC’s CMAAS tell me what does their job specifically include, hours and exit opportunities?

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Is it worth it to play the long game in public accounting (partner track) or to transition to industry and potentially become CFO, CEO, Controller role?

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Pros and cons for leaving audit for a SaaS startup completely remote - is there any down sides to not going to your traditional established company?

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What matters more to you when finding a new job - title or total compensation/money?

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Would it be too much of a reach to try to go for a financial analyst position if my only experience is in compliance tax?

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take job with long commute or stay at b4?

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What are the steps to turn in two week notice? Email a word doc to HR then let me counselor know?

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Hi fishies - Have a call with EY HR to discuss salary and next steps for an advisory manager position (HCOL area). Any thoughts on valid ranges to propose?

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Had an interview yesterday and the interviewer wanted to understand what I did - even 1 month gap between jobs - from 2009 to present 🤪 Not interested in the job anymore tbh

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Best SF based tech/tech infrastructure firm to work for as an accountant?

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