How do you bond with your clients and prospects?

Happy Halloween, my fellow Tech Pros! I love this Holiday, anyone come up with a creative costume to wear at work?

I keep getting accused of being a bot in live chat. Should I approach my boss about being less scripted, or is the efficiency worth it?

Do any single M&A associates have dogs? I am a third year at a generally work from home flexible firm and considering getting a dog for mental and physical health reasons. Has having a dog been an issue with work? And any tips for bringing a dog home while working insane hours with occasional trips to the office?

Dealing with asshole client who tried to bully me into changing our recommendations, and spineless partner who is back pedaling now given client reaction, despite pre-aligning on our view. People suck

What women’s walking shoes do you recommend? I live in Chicago and take the train to work so usually change into shoes once I get to the office.

Biggest pet peeve with seniors: "remember I already told you this" or "if you go back to your notes from our call" no shit I wouldn't be asking you if I remembered from all the million other things thrown at me

Thoughts on Jos A Banks suits and general button-up office wear?

Hi All! What pre boarding processes do you find most effective in your place of work to keep a new hire an engaged employee?

Feeling like it's only a matter of time before I have to tell the new marketing dept head that the snazzy jargon just makes him sound like a tryhard and alienates our customer base

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

I got feedback from my manager telling me that I should always have an opinion, which is very hard in group settings, esp. when people are talking about a topic unrelated to my module. Any thoughts ?

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Speaking to a lot of headhunters right now for on-cycle and wanted a description of Distressed PE vs Distressed HFs since all of their preference forms list them as separate. Is it just distressed for control vs anything else

The next time a male coworker calls me out for being overly aggressive I'm going to call him out for being overly docile...

Looking for advice: I have an analyst (9 months on the job) who still doesn’t get it - repeatedly misses comments, doesn’t follow instructions, slow, etc. I have raised this to both my MDs and they seem to be adopting a “not my problem” approach when I mention it. I had advised against hiring this analyst post internship and my MD insisted that all the issues I highlighted were fixable. I have tried teaching him to no avail and frustration with him is growing. Any suggestions for how to handle?

How did you give notice you were lateraling to people you like? Particularly if you haven't been there that long?

I'm lateraling to another firm because frankly I think the management of this one is terrible, but the people (and individual partners) I actually work with are awesome. I've only been here for about 18 months, so I imagine that short time frame will make it extra awkward 😬

There are too many men out there who think that just because I'm being polite, it's a sign that they should flirt with me while I'm at work. I thought this was 2022, why haven't we as a society gotten past this yet?

I set up my boss to take on a client that I planned to steal from her. She thought she was using me but I was using her. When she asked me to prepare statements of work, I drafted it with my resume in mind. When she asked me to set pricing, I priced it at my desired salary. When she pawned the work off to me, I nonchalantly took point. Then slowly and surely, I made myself indispensable to the client. I can’t wait to tell her that the foundation’s offer is priced above her salary. Checkmate.

Those of you who have left a firm, do you still keep in touch with any of your former supervisors, via email, happy hour, or otherwise? How long did you wait to re establish contact? I’m in a small market and worry about perception at my current firm. TIA

I am 10 months sober today. I am very grateful to be part of this family.

How’s the work life balance and work culture at qualys? Have an offer of Senior manager IT team . YOE 13 , IIM MBA .

So many of my mini anxiety attacks are solved by just eating something. I need to stay on top of my grocery shopping

Single 🐟 joining business school in the fall... is dating within your class/cohort considered bad practice?

OK! Confession time. I am a hypocrite. I judge people@if they ghost me on Grindr, at the sametime I do it a lot. I feel ashamed now

Just started and have to select insurance for family. I’m torn between Blue Cross Blue Shield Basic & Standard. Any feedback on picking a good family insurance? No terminal issues here and we are finished having kids!

I’m desperate to get out of town. Can’t really do Road trips bc I can’t drive for long periods due to injury. Where can I fly to that’s relatively safe and I’m not putting anyone at risk?

Hi,

Can someone tell me how many days does it take for the laptop to get delivered post the Laptop Delivery email?

Reason: i need to book a flight to my hometown and the prices are high af

I almost self harmed but stopped by grabbing something strong and drinking it straight. I've calmed down a little but this is the first time I turned to alcohol to cope. As long as I don't mix it with pills it's ok right.... I'm deep in self hate & shame now.

LinkedIn is a garbage app where I can’t even post my opinion or experience because it will go against the mainstream ideologies. If I even “like” a post then I worry that my peers and managers see what I like and suddenly I need inclusivity training. What a load of shit! You can’t be who you truly are on that app. Which is why I like fishbowl so much, the anonymity is a game changer. If LinkedIn was a anonymous, we’d see a lot more support for Kanye and a lot less LGBQT material. Bet!

Is there anyone still on here? Every post on here is from a very long time ago.

Hi, please help me getting 11❤ to unlock dm. Thanks!

What are the yearly hikes for NTT consulting division?

Hi Fishes,
Can anyone tell me about EY FT-GBS ? What kind of work they do and what should I expect in the interviews?
TIA

Hello EY folks
Received an offer from EY 21 fixed + 3.5 variable+ 1 JB.. as variable % is little higher do we really get this amount in yearly payout if so how much amount we get from variable ?
I have another offer from CTS 23 fixed + 1.5 variable

Has anyone else begun to resent data science?

Anyone who was working in 2008, how similar was it to right now?

How did the last downturn impact your life (did you go abroad etc)?

A friend of mine is thinking of joining Securities America. Thoughts and/or reviews are appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

I am a new financial advisor in Washington State. How do you go about finding books of business for sale? Or where do you go to find clients? I don’t have a big warm market.

People actually work 9-5s? Must be nice 😒

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

Anyone looking to exit the business via retirement and has no transition plan? I'm licensed in OH, IN, MI, KY and NY but can easily get registered in other states especially FL and SC. Please contact.

Considering leaving my bank BD to go to Jones. Pros and cons from those who have done that?

Has anyone been in a relationship while BF/GF was studying for CFA? How was it? My BF wants to take a break until his test is over in June so wondering if his level of stress is normal?!

Does anyone think there is long-term viability in Cryptos?

For those of you who have a working spouse what do they do? Would you be able to be in this industry without them?

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

2019 Hot Take #1: Mutual fund outflows will continue and accelerate if the market pulls back.

What do you or your firm do to provide first class service?

What software does your firm use and how do you like it? CRM, scheduling, virtual Meetings, Client Portal, consolidated statements, etc.

What are some of your “schooling the client” moments?

Anyone knows about the base for chase PCA?

I feel like I lost most of my friends over the last couple of years. Everyone’s doing their own thing and now I see my closest friends a handful of times each year. Can anyone else relate?

What are some good networking clubs, organizations, or groups to get involved in?

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

Anyone doing this consistently? Came across a guy whose wife in a facility and he's paying $12,000/month. Insanity.

I love this career and want to help more people but I feel like I really suck at marketing myself to help more people. People don’t pick up the phone or reply to electronic communications. Continued.