How far into your career did it take before working at a place that had black people in leadership positions? I have yet and it's making it hard on me to seek out mentors or even friends

I have started my career in backend web development. (NodeJS)
It's been one year.
So far I like what I'm doing.
However I hear so many stories of how people in cloud , ML or data science earn huge packages.
So, to survive or earn well, should I consider switching to any of these ?
If possible could you help me with what to learn and any resources for that ?

I know this question is asked a lot, but what are some good non-legal fields or jd preferred jobs for lawyers who no longer want to practice? If you left the field of law, how did you know it wasn’t the right career for you?

Hi Guys, I am on a Systems Engineer position at TCS working in middleware technologies in integration area with 3 YOE, having GCP certification . Now I want to switch. Can someone suggest me for which job position I should apply in Capgemini?

My career goal isn’t to make it to MBB or a unicorn or FAANG. It’s to feel fulfilled and challenged as I progress. I can’t be the only one that isn’t title or company chasing.

1st year business law (solicitor) wanting to transition to comm lit. Tips?

Why did you decide to leave your first firm job? If you had a chance to jump ship but stayed, why did you stay?

I just accepted a corporate counsel role with a large Fortune 500 company. Any advice or thoughts on make the transition from a firm to in house?

I’m a 9th year in a mostly litigation-based practice group at a one-tier partnership firm. My group’s billable hours have been low the last few years, so making partner will be nearly impossible, and a counsel position is not viable long-term in my group. What’s the best option here if partnership is the ultimate goal? Try to get a NEP/counsel position at another firm, which is likely difficult in my market, or offer to take a class cut by a few years?

Do you know what project delivery benefits are there? Seems like from what I heard, project delivery limits to you a ton of resources at the firm... including degree tuition. Do you even get reimbursed for certifications?..

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

I’m recently finished my PhD and the transition to full time work has been overwhelming. How was the transition for you?

Looking for exit opportunities in strategy and analytics space. Trying to switch domains here.

What are the exit opportunities for a tech auditor? Need to get out of audit as soon as possible. I really don’t want to get stuck here.

Also I’d like to start a family soon so I’m trying to raise my TC significantly (don’t we all)

Location: Dallas
TC: 75k
YOE: 2

I’m a financial advisor (Series 7 and 66) and I really wish I would have become an accountant or investment banker. I like advising, but it’s a grind to find people to make new clients to sell to in order to survive. Are there any exit strategies for a successful young 26 y/o advisor to move to investment banking or a salaried advisor job?

Eyeing some of the academic fellowships at the end of the 1st year. Can alum shed some light on difficulty to get a high GPA? Does Flex core vs. Fixed core matter?

I’d like to pivot my career from Account Manager (4+y experience) to Product Manager. Unfortunately there’s no opportunity within my current company to make an internal move so I will have to go external. Do you know any company that would be open to hire PM with no direct experience but v willing to learn? Any tips are appreciated. Thanks!

Anyone know of any tech jobs out there that seem complex? Ones that someone can do with zero schooling but lots of experience behind them?

Did anyone on here quit their consulting job before searching for their next job? Would love to hear others’ perspectives.

Hi guys, I have a interview in PwC India for Tech Consulting role. Director have asked me to present 2 slides PPT on topic relevant to Consulting.
Please suggest which topic should I choose to present.

Any recs on women’s luxury brand sneakers?

I hardly work for more than 30 mins a day in my current project in a small company. It's server monitoring support work and mostly no issues. I have 15 years work exp but still getting only 11 LPA. Should I remain here for wlb or upskill and move up.

Been Interested in working at a FAANG for the past 5 years. I am a Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Product Owner. I never see many roles in those areas at most FAANG companies ?? Can someone help me out ? Is it a different title at those companies and are referrals needed ??

Is there any cooling off period for getting promotion in tcs. Like the time period between 2 promotions.

Redeemed my recognition points for a portable air conditioner. Hope it's effective!

How much should a data engineer make at 2 YOE in a tier 1 city?

Have a 2/15 call on ghiv. Tanking today, drop it?

Hi everyone! Would anyone happen to be willing to give a referral to Deloitte? I’m looking to apply for a job with them in South Carolina.

Thanks!

Anyone ever have experience negotiating a new offer to include unvested 401k match and stock grants from your current employer? I hate leaving money on the table but there are some good roles out there. I’m not fully vested in my current 401k yet and my stock grants haven’t matured yet either. This would be at a global director level.

Hi I am holding an offer from both Bdo rise and wellsfargo and the package is same 14 LPA. I am bit confused as the role eat bdo rise offering is quite good but not sure about the culture and other wlb in bdo rise Can anyone suggest which one will be good wellsfargo or bdo rise..

Hi , can someone help me with the resignation process in cgi? Do we jus need to drop a mail to manager or any request needs to be raised in the portal? And if it is just mail, then what happens if manager is on long leave for 2 weeks?

With everyone seeming to be “hiring” I’ve had job interviews with various firms: EY, Plante Moran, Doren Mayhew, Rehmann, to name a few..
Apparently I just suck at interviewing, or the firms in my area are not hiring. 🤦

New to Fishbowl, currently working on a career pivot! I graduated in May with my MBA and have experience as a Director of Operations as well as recruiting and HR experience. I am looking to move more into Change/Project Management or Director of People Operations roles. I have been at the application game now for two months with only two interviews and over 20 applications sent out each week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Feeing a little defeated over here. Thank you!

Hi folks, i am looking for a job change i have 2.6 yoe in data engineering with tech stack - hive, hadoop, pyspark, sql, python , aws. These days i am not getting much calls. I worked for x company for 2 yrs and switched to y company in feb 2022. But recently i faced a situation. I cleared all rounds and send my docs to sunlife financial but now when i am trying to connect with them they are saying your candidature is on hold. I alao resigned from my current company. What should i do?

Does any one feel way behind the curve and wish they had mentors in accounting to speak to on a family level that you can trust and know they really want you to succeed?

Anybody work in ethics and compliance? If so, what’s your current role and previous experience? I’m curious what my career path could look like in this area. I previously was in public accounting

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

What do you want out of your accounting career? Obviously money is a huge motivator, but is there anything else you want accomplish, build, complete?

What additional skills can I get certified in to make me more marketable as an accountant? Other than CPA

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

2020 and this first full week of 2021 were the pushes I needed to finally get a therapist. How are y'all holding up?

In your opinion, which top firms offer the most support for Black accountants?

If you could restart your career, would you still choose accounting? I have a lot of friends who work in finance, real estate, etc. and make the same or more, and didn’t have to take the CPA. However, I love the stability to being an accountant.

Anyone in transactions advisory at Deloitte, KPMG, PWC or Valuation at Duff & Phelps? Would like to understand the culture there. EY is not working for me.

Loving the Olympics finally going on. In my eyes, the top sporting event. I say Olympics, World Cup, then the Super Bowl.

Is there anyone working in Philly? What’s the best place to live for professionals ?

Anyone here ever got their Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)? How was the process and is it worth it?

Having gone through a very underfunded public school system I felt inadequate and I was able to coast by through college. Though I feel like Im capable now I still feel inadequate sometimes. Thoughts?

Do you feel that black people are more prone to be flashy than other races? A friend was telling me about some financial issues as he wore a gold chain and bracelet...con't

How did everyone do in their exams?

Anyone lived in, live in or visited UK? If so, what places and areas would you recommend staying and/or visiting there?

Anyone else going to be in Dallas for National Training with BDO? (10/21 - 10/24)