How long to stick out a new job before moving on if you know it’s not a good fit?

Please feel free to post any question regarding any firm - we all understand how daunting it can be leaving your comfort zone and join another firm - I am sure there must be someone in the community who can advise you on your potential new role. Please invite others to this bowl if you know they are in a similar situation!

Anyone use the Wall Street prep courses for PE?

Joined a small firm with a non finance / modeling background to help with portfolio management/company structure.

Trying to learn the space better.

What books or other resources would you recommend to a beginner plaintiffs PI attorney looking to learn the ropes? Thanks in advance.

Is it worth taking pg data science course from upgrad? I'm very interested in Data science field and want to do transition into it.
Thankyou in advance.

In consulting now, going to b-school this year, and want to get an investment role in PE (ideally a megafund) after B-school. Any tips/experience on what should I be doing?

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

Has anyone taken the CCRP exam? Currently looking for test prep resources and there are very few. The exam book combo I found on Amazon has mixed reviews and I think the best way for me to prep is to see the questions and get comfortable with them.

Almost at one year mark at current firm, is that enough time to jump to another firm?

Hi everyone! In this field, when choosing a masters degree program is it more beneficial to get a degree in Human Resources to further my knowledge in HR (my undergraduate degree is in Economics) , an MBA, or Data Science Degree due to the fact that HR is becoming more data driven as well as get a PHR / SHRM-CP certification?

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

Path to controller/CFO ???
Basically, this. What’s the path? Yes I work in public rn and yes I work in tax. So obviously things need to change. But do I do CPA? Maybe MBA? How long should I stay in public? Have 4 busy seasons under my belt although only 1 with a firm that anyone has heard of. Not interested in being controller or CFO of a huge public company, something “small”. Thanks!

Thinking about switching from Implementation/Onboarding to Account Management. Any suggestions for a company that may be open to hiring someone with great communication and leadership skills, but doesn’t have exact experience as an AM?

Should I leave my comfortable 6 hrs/day life and nice teammates where we hold hands and sing kumbaya, get paid astronomically but never get anything done and not learn anything life

to 10+ hrs/day, potentially extreme competitive team and do a shitton of interesting things with potential learning growth that double from any other jobs from the same amount to time and have an extremely nice but demanding manager with a 25% pay cut?

🤔🤔🤔

Did passing/studying for REG help you better understand Tax job and day to day tax technicals? Feeling like I don’t know much tax and have not studied for REG

I have 7 years gap but want to start career as Data Analyst.
Skills
Python,SQL,Excel, Power bi,Tablue , AWS.

Please help

With Googles Performance Max and Meta’s Advantage plus being introduced this year, should we all be looking to pivot out of media buying? Seems the machines will take this over

Any suggestions on how to make break into strategy teams externally?

Hey All - can anyone explain what would Google's computing resources mean especially in terms of supply chain management? Your inputs on this will be helpful in bringing me closer to my dream company. Thanks in advance.

One thing I didn’t realize about actually practicing law was that you would moonlight as a therapist sometimes. I feel for some clients a lot but I always feel awkward after it gets more emotional for a large part of the convo.

How did your SO take you wanting a prenup. This is a dealbreaker for me..

I am more or less satisfied with my job. But if I get opportunity with a bigger firm should I take it up? I have not completed two years in any company. Does that affect my career growth?

I am 34.5 and have been TTC for 1.5 years. Failed one cycle of timed intercourse and one natural cycle IUI. At this point, considering IVF- there were no major issues when got tested by RE. Had a microadenoma and have been on medication since. Husband’s count and motility came back normal but morphology was a bit low. RE said low morphology does not matter much. Any advice before going to IVF? Thank you in advance

Hi All,
Currently I'm in KPMG as a consultant role with 11 CTC. Got offer from Capgemini for C1 level with 14.5 CTC (including 10% variable).

Capgemini is offering the location which I prefer, and I'm also looking for long term.

How will the work life balance in Capgemini and is it a good offer to accept.

Pls provide your valuable suggestions.

Your favorite marketing tools for 2022?

I want to learn more about the architecture designs of secure and scalable api, there are tons of documentation on internet where should I look? any specific website or blog will help.

Hello Fishes! Happy weekend.
Anyone here willing to refer me for a role at Amazon/AWS? LMK! Will DM you to discuss further.

How are we doing?

If I never do another video call pitch again once this is over I'll be a happy strategist.

Anyone from Fiserv project in Virtusa

Does changing job often like every two years or so affects your career in future/long term?

Does gds provide post-paid bill reimbursement or prepaid or nothing?

Hi fishes,. looking for some guidance on onsite opportunity.
my base location is mumbai(wfh) and I have to move to other location within India for a client project, will I get any on-site allowance in this case, how much is it. Or is it only for abroad opportunities?

How many days does it take to receive the offer letter after accepting the salary offered/ salary negotiation??

When does capgemini release annual hike letters?
Which month joiners will be eligible for hike?

Considering an offer from Accenture, but I don't understand the difference between the career tracks. I would be in Client Delivery & Operations. Any Accenture folks that could weigh in?

What is the average salary for someone in claims with the AIC designation?

Hello! Looking for general feedback on base salary for AVP in FP&A in insurance?

Ughhh I just wanna go home and try Brigitte. :(

If Fishbowl had regular AMAs, who would you want and what would you ask them?

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

3 shots of espresso is humanity at its peak.

Are big “sweatshop” agencies worth it early on? Like 72 or droga?

Best digital agencies?

NYCers: what agencies are near Grand Central? The older I get, the closer I want to be for commute reasons

Starting a new job after the holiday, being asked to sign an invention and assignment agreement. I’ve never heard of Media people having to sign one given its for Intellectual Property rights

Is anyone doing affiliate marketing well? Looking for an agency that has strong CPG / B2C affiliate chops.

Moving companies, especially long distance moving companies seem to have zero regard for referrals, reviews, user experience, design or advertising.

They really don’t care how they do as long as they get your money.

I believe recruiters and them are the only ones that can do an absolutely terrible job and still stay in business.

What are your favourite Twitter accounts for when you want a good laugh? (@Adweak is my reco!)

Best smaller, creative agencies in NY?

We are unlimited-- what's it like working there? Good bad and the ugly. Drop some knowledge on me

Sitting or standing desk?

I mentioned to a senior copywriter that I was mildly excited that a notoriously tough CD said “I’m good with these headlines... nice work” on my first pitch.
The senior copywriter replies...

Has anyone ever had a recruiter reach out to them at their work email? Is this normal or should I be suspicious?

Advertising Truths #157 - Head of Copy is a Proofreader who gets credits as a creative.

Who does Ogilvy LA work on?

What are some of the best production studios that have moved into end-to-end content creation? Places like The Mill. Trying to research best in class examples but having real trouble w/o much experience in that world. Appreciate any help!

Yes the world needs TBWA and Nissan to unveil their new logo right now.