I am a 30yr old with a masters in finance and bachelor in Econ but I feel like I am not doing what I can to continue my education. I barely read but know I need to. Any page turning book recs that can get me start reading more?

What impact has the prestige of your school had on your career?

I exited to FAANG from big4 and part of me is seriously thinking about getting an mba to go to mbb. Does that make any sense?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

Hi fishes, what’s the impact of an online MBA in the Energy industry?

I need some advice. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration with 20 plus years working in different Healthcare roles. I am working as a PBM Claim Specialist. What other positions can I apply for that is fully remote and better pay? Side note I am thinking of applying to nursing school sometime later down the line. Any advice will be greatly appreciated .

Hi Fishes,
What is your take on WILP in MBA (offered by Institutes like BITS Pilani)?

I seriously need to take a decision on whether to continue working and enroll in MBA or go for a full fledged MBA course.

Please Help!

If we take the GMAT online, does it actually take a full 7 days to get the results? Or do you have unofficial results immediately after?

Anyone who can share their experience with the Harvard Extension School?

Joined EY 6months back as a tech consultant. My feedback so far has been great. What should I do to get the company sponsor my mba? I haven’t initiated the talk yet

Give me your best Audible book you have recently listened to? Finance, Sales or non-fiction

Hi Fishes,

I am an ITGC, SOX auditor working with EY.
Total yoe: 3.8. MBA from tier 2 college
CAN ANYONE PLEASE REFER ME IN PWC FOR THE SAME ROLE
Any leads would be appreciated
Thanks all!

I'm planning to do my PGDM in Canada
Which College/Universities should I consider to get recruited into top consulting firms (Also the preferred courses) ?

1. What are some recommended readings to get smart for the Investment banking role? 2. Would you recommend getting experience before going to MBA? Do banks offer offcycle internships 4 nonstudents?

Just scored 700 on my GMAT and I feel like a bag of crap. For reference, I put in 300+hrs into my studying, which is overkill but the course I signed up for took this long.

I wanted to use this to strengthen my app to BCG as an experienced hire and possibly for an MBA in the future.

For the MBA programs I'm looking at this score is fine but is this a score that can help my BCG app in a MCOL Canadian city?

I am trying to figure out how to switch to SWE. I have a masters in civil engineering and have a good background in higher level math. It looks like the better coding boot camps are quite expensive. The alternative is another masters in CS which is the same cost as many boot camps. Any recommendations on picking between a coding boot camp and getting another masters degree in CS? I’m looking to get into the best position possible after getting an education in CS (get a job quick and good pay).

What are some good modern/post-pandemic personal finance books you can recommend?

Someone push me to study please

Any particular segment of sales good for ex-finance? Currently 3 years in at fortune 100 bank on business development side (on commercial loan originations team but no commission/targets at the associate level, basically do credit analysis and build pitch books for the producers) This role has been great as I have gotten both analytical experience and tasted sales experience (I say taste bc I’m not the producer) but would potentially like to transition to a sales role that is less analytical

After figuring out FI/RE I am less motivated.

I am from Digital Marketing field and planning to switch to data analyst. Any help in this?

A little late here, but any suggestions/recommendations or watch outs for an automatic standing desk preferably with charging attachments? Looking to invest in a decent one around $2-300 !

I have no talent for awards work. What should I do?

Can we share one company offer letter to another company ??

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Any other way I can avoid this process?

***Urgent *** Where to join?

2 days left to join.
IBM - 17 lpa
Capgemini - 23 lpa
Tech - Oracle apps/fusion technical Yoe - 10 years.

I heard, there are projects shortage @IBM in Oracle Apps currently. (As my colleagues are on the bench for 2+ months in IBM after joining)

Please suggest IBM Capgemini Accenture Tata Consultancy

Worst sweatshop, STB LA or Quinn LA?

M&A/PE associate (trying to juggle multiple deals) feeling like I don’t have time to dive deeper into issues and it being highlighted in some of my work product as I am having to turn things right away and just pushing things out - so issues I may have caught if I had a better/deeper/higher level understanding are more apparent when partners review. Truly feeling like I’m just messing up all around but trying to give myself grace. How do you know if it’s just you or a part of the process?

Does anyone here have experience working as a PM for a non-profit? I have an interview with one that I would love to be a part of. I can’t find much information online regarding salary expectations.
I am willing to take a pay cut to join a non-profit I am passionate for. That being said - I’m trying to balance knowing it may be lower with not accepting a low-ball offer due to lack of information.

Anyone joining JPMC on 26th Sep 2022 Bangalore? I am joining in AWM

I Want to maintain engagement and morale on a long project and staring an MS Teams Channel to post recognition and engagement events with staff. Stumped on what to call it… any suggestions? So far “Good news and more” is all I got. TIA

I am a QA lead looking to break into google Spotify or meta as a program manager or project manager . Can someone please guide me on what does it entail to be a PM at these companies?

Has anyone considered meal prepping their own food and bringing with on road? Ex. Cooked chicken and vegetables. Could it be doable/safe with a 2 hour plane ride?

We have worked hard and invested into our respective professions!! i find it insulting what is being offered as far as compensation!!!

Advertising Week Question!
Any events this year? Last year we got to watch Alessia Cara w/o needing to have ticket for Ad Week. Is it worth going to? It’s kinda pricy, but I’m looking to network more

Desperately looking for a job in Organizational Development 😩 it’s been almost a year since I finished grad school and I’m so embarrassed I can’t land anything.

Discussion: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Anyone here read nothing by Janne Teller? Just finished it and it's messing me up lol

Just started reading the nickel boys by colson whitehead. Will let everyone know if I recommend once I am done. Recently finished Such a Fun Age, Giver of Stars and American Dirt. Liked all three of them.

Just started reading The Ministry of the Future! Absolutely riveting!

Suggest a book you’ve read or are reading and why you’re reading it!

Where can I buy used books? I’m looking for text books for my masters. Thank you !

I read the four Elena Ferrante books in the Neapolitan series late last year and am ravenously making my way through the rest of her catalog. I can’t talk about her work enough. Others?!?