How do you typically set your expectations for bonuses at the beginning of the year, and how realistic are those expectations compared to actual outcomes. I find myself often disappointed in the final number vs my personal expectation.

Have anyone started getting promotion or hike letters in EY GDS

Hi, does anyone know how much does a front office VP make at TD securities in Toronto? In a group like Structured Finance @

Any oracle fusion consultants working in Capgemini India? Please let me know.

Chicago is opening up - Let'a plan for our first summer outing. Whose interested? Suggestion? Go....!

I put a deposit down on a Rolex for my wife last November with my local dealer. Nice guy and no reason to doubt it as I underwent here were a lot of delays with Rolex. He initially said they’d expect it in 3-4 months and has since said they’re working to fulfill all orders by end of June. Is this ridiculous or sound about right?

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Are there any blockchain related projects in Publicis?

I have completed 2 years in Accenture yesterday(joined as an ASE) ...can I expect an email today from company stating the promotion to SE ? (Not asking if it will be applicable)

I am struggling to spend the time to study for the PHR. I have everything I need, but I feel exhausted from the work week every weekend. I’m looking to take it in August.. help? What do I do?

Are Golden Goose shoes worth it?

Can you negotiate with apartment buildings on rental units? If so, how much wiggle room is there typically?

Those of you that were on Agency and switched over are you producing projects at the same level? Is there operational support? Can you push back on the bad ideas? Are there leaders who ‘get it’?

Any ACCA students register for an exam using the new website? No combo of dates or locations ever works under 'Add Exam'.

Is anyone in the Boston area hiring? (non-public, but I have 3 years of public experience in Internal Audit).

How do you find out who’s “top bucket” and who’s not? Do they disclose this? Also how do you become one?

Is 36 too late to join IB as an associate? Alternatively, can stay in my industry (not banking) as manager.

Any recommendations on brushing up on PowerPoint?

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

Has anyone who lateraled for an experienced IB role gotten moving expenses reimbursed? If so, how much was it? Thanks

Economy is shrinking folks - just got my IBD interview cancelled due to hiring needs “changing”… I will continue to prepare and be ready for the next opportunity.

Interesting all the noise about these PPT, my take:

The pandemic took all the upside of an IB analyst life (client meetings in person, fancy trips, suit up, worshiped at networking events) and left all the juniors with the downside (long hours, monkey-like type of job, aggressive work environment).

Not that the complaints are not sort of legitimate but you may need to revise the decision-making process that led you to accept a return offer. Specially if you were looking for less hours.

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

Late stage analyst 1 at a mid-market heavy TMT focused M&A boutique in London. Keen to increase exit opps and realise it may be worth trying to lateral to a BB / name brand. Any opinions / advice on achievability? If low, what’s the best move here.

Thoughts on PJT strategic advisory?

Just signed an offer and moving to Chicago in about a month. Unfortunately, I don’t know anyone there. Any best practices for finding roommates?

Folks - when you calculate the total diluted share counts, does the result have to tie to the reported diluted share counts on the most recent filing (either 10K or 10Q)?

Anyone know of any banking analyst lateral opportunities in Chicago? Looking to jump to BB/EB. Any insight to the shops around here is much appreciated!

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.

What does the branch transfer process look like for UBS? I'm wanting to transfer from my current office to one closer to home.

I am new in London. I have 4 years of M&A experience in the buy side. I have come across an opportunity to work with Rede Partners in London. But I am not aware of what exactly they do and what to expect going ahead. Can someone please guide if they are aware of Rede Partners?

What credit cards does everyone use to maximize rewards points? What bank accounts to maximize sign up bonuses?

does anyone have experience exiting after 1 year? any vengeful MD stories? my MD knows a lot of people and i’m scared if i interview or exit to one of these places that he has a connection at he might try to mess with my career...

What are realistic expectations for 3rd Year Analyst / Direct Promote Associate bonus range at a BB? Note that at MS, 2nd year bonuses in my group last year were 90-115K, while MBA associates received a pro-rated 90K stub (~40k). Personally would be pretty unhappy to take a pay cut between 2nd and 3rd year…

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?