How much would you tip at a bakery? You buy two croissants and some bread, no sit down, just in a bag and walk out.

Hi and welcome to the Career Advice Bowl! Stuck on how to make your next move or what that move should even be? Had an experience you feel others could benefit from hearing about? Just need to vent for a second? We got you! Post away, all. I look forward to seeing what conversations and connections come our way.

Do you guys get random emails offering to discuss a possible position? I get many of these and I’m not sure if they are legit!
It’s usually the coo or ceo that emails which is kinda weird! Would be happy to hear your thoughts!

Sponsored folks, where do you plan to intern during bschool?

Applied for the MIT Sloan MBA/Harvard MPP dual and got into Sloan. Would this significantly increase my chances of getting into the MPP?

I recently found out I was “promoted” or giving a higher title, same pay. I was told HR was updating employees titles based on the work they do… Is that even a thing?? My mid yr review is coming, should I just ask for more money?

Anyone have input about moving from sales to professional services…looking for pros and cons to consider.

Any book or podcast recommendations for managing anger?

Just joined, I'm curious how often you've been a high performer but are told you're not consistent enough? But you haven't missed deadlines or anything, so what's consistency mean for you?

Been really fighting sleep lately. I recall reading that’s an ADHD symptom but I can’t find it now in my half asleep but wide awake state.

When it is not an urgent or time bound task, I tend to not finish tasks but my mind wanders to some other tasks. How do you stay on task ? Would love to hear your suggestions. Thank you!

Anyone succumb to the ads and try Il Makiage make up? Foundation/concealer. Their brilliant ads make me curious, but not sure why not seeing it at Sephora is getting in my way. (while I’m at, how about that Thrive mascara that is everywhere)?

1st Post: How do MBB Risk & Regulation Teams compare to Big 4? It’s the only area where I’ve seen a Big4 Manager move to an MBB without a demotion (at least in Europe). Any insights are appreciated!:)

Lol there’s no one with “networking mode on” in this bowl 😂

Anyone know the detailed steps of applying for unemployment in IL after you get your pin and submit on the web the first week? Phone lines are unresponsive/website gives limited details on next steps

Do I really need the lectures (Becker) to pass the exams? I really just want to do everything else besides that.

Is there any online group or forum where I can get help on abends in JCL/COBOL/DB2 Mainframe tech instantly
??

Someone jumped in front of my truck a few weeks back (trying to kill themselves, luckily it didn't work) and now I'm feeling so much anxiety. I don't want to leave a job I loved though. How can I cope with this?

Building im applying to has a $1,000 move in deposit. Are these usually refunded? The agent is checking with management but they are being super slow to answer. I want to move quick on this so I don’t lose the apartment

What is a reasonable rent increase %

Thoughts on living in Newport/waterfront JC?

Long shot but is anyone selling tickets for Odesza on Sat, 8/27?

I have a pair of tickets for Fri, 8/26 I’m looking to swap or can buy the Sat tickets for a reasonable price

Female 🐠 - how bad is dating in nyc in your late 20s - early 30s? I’m going through a break up and obviously not going to look for anything serious right away but just curious on what to expect

How long do you guys think it will take for rental prices to rebound?

Looking for a new apt, and noticed 24 month leases cost more net effective (obviously because prices should increase next year).

How to meet new people once in the city? I’m a guy (26) if that changes anything

Anyone wants to go hiking this weekend along Hudson? Aiming for a shorter route (5-7miles) maybe around beacon or cold spring. Sadly all my friends are not available.

Which clubs/ bars are best for NYE? I have a friend coming into town and don’t want to wait last minute for a promoter as I imagine it’ll be a hectic night. Don’t mind paying a decent price for tickets somewhere.

Any good gyms in the West Village/Soho area (excluding Equinox)

Where can I find a heart shaped box with vegan chocolate

Is now a good time to buy an apartment in Manhattan?

Serious question: If the police are defunded, what happens when someone breaks into your apartment? Asking because this happened to my neighbor on Wednesday and there was no help provided from NYPD.

Setting up ConEdison for first time. How much should I expect to pay in monthly utilities for a studio (heat, gas, water incl)?

Living in a ~700 unit rental building with 50+ staff - any suggested holiday tipping? Staff at the building come and go all the time (we just got a whole new wave of doormen in November)

Looking for a summer sublet from June till mid or end of August - ideally a furnished 1B1B - open for Manhattan and Brooklyn/Williamsburg; ideally between 2.8-3K per month

TIA!

Why is my Starbucks latte $6.5 bucks all of a sudden 😭😭😭

Anyone have had any luck buying a diamond (for an engagement ring) directly from a wholesaler in NYC? If so, which one did you go to and what was that process like?

is the rental market getting better?