I am a second year associate in an Italian medium-sized law firm. I have always worked in privacy\new technologies mostly with international clients (it’s been 5 years now). I love it, but - after I passed the bar exam - I feel like I need new challenges. Also, my feeling is that my career needs a boost. I am considering applying to some LLM program in the US (maybe in California). Would you recommend it? Or it doesn’t worth the effort?

Is there anyone who works in accounting but also a part time real estate agent / broker? How do you balance your two careers?

I am currently finishing up CFP course work. Does anyone have tips or tricks for studying for the actual exam? I am particularly concerned about the investment planning section. I have 12 plus years in the industry and CRPC. I do planning literally everyday but a test is a test and this is the module I have had the most trouble with.

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

Why do people who left consulting never come back?

Debating making the move to become a fed. GS-14 position. Has anyone considered making the move? I’m weight the pros/cons and debating if it’s a worthwhile move or not

Working in Risk Advisory-Internal Audit at EY. Looking to move into valuations. Have knowledge of valuations through FRM and CFA level 2 but no direct valuations experience. Anyone willing to help?

Hi! I have been seriously applying for weeks upon weeks for a scrum master position/agile coach. But it’s hard getting an offer 😢

Does it make sense to get promoted to Senior Consultant before leaving a firm? Either to go to another consulting firm or elsewhere.

I made it through the first 2 interviews and I think it went well. How long does it usually take to find out if you move on to the final interview round?

Hello! I see a ton of questions in here about interviewing and getting hired as a PM. I also know that it’s really hard as a manager to hire a great team. I’m the head of product at a growing startup, and just hired two PMs in 3 months. One a career switcher who’d never been a PM before, and one a seasoned principal PM. Whether you are someone who’s interviewing or someone who’s hiring right now, ask me anything!

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

Just got a job as a communications specialist in government, but I come from a marketing agency background. Any advice, things I should teach myself, professional certificates/affiliation recommendations? I want to focus on developing in-demand skills early on in my career. TIA!!!

Got offer and accepted but other firm that I applied ask for additional interview. Please advisd how to tell them "no" nicely ?

Just interviewed somewhere that’s considered a great agency and who’s work I LOVE, but it didn’t feel right... it went really well, but something doesn’t feel right. Advice???

Question my fellow Fish Bowlers♥️ I had a phone screen interview. The young lady stated to watch out for the email, attached will be the link for virtual interview w/ manager on Monday @10am but NEVER received an email. Should I email the recruiting analyst and advise I never received the email invite? Thank you all in advance.

How is everyone doing presently in the Oil and Gas world (mentally, physically, emotionally)? We appear to have survived one of the two "black swan" events, but COVID still looms.

Hi Fishes!! Currently I'm working in a bpo sector with 3 Yrs exp but I don't wanna continue the same I have the skill set of HTMl CSS and JavaScript currently learning reactjs could someone kindly help me with the job referal for start-ups ?, Please!

Has anyone taken the SHRM-SCP? Any study suggestions and impressions of the test?

Who uses Oracle and why do people like it? I’ve seen mostly Workday and SAP so curious why people still choose Oracle HCM

Phone screen with Accenture Federal Services this week. Recruiter found me on LinkedIn and set up 30 mins on my calendar to chat. Said camera is not required because it will be a casual chat. What should I expect here?

Patient advocacy leaders in Pharma- anyone interested to chat? I work for a patient recruitment vendor and am super interested to move to Pharma. Would love insider info!

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

I have a joke about H1Bs, but it is RFEd

At what point is too much prep?? I think reading about how grueling the Amazon interview process is has sent me into a spiral lol. Interview is tomorrow and can someone just tell me it really isn’t as bad as everyone says it is??! 😂😭

I feel like I've been lowballed, can someone explain the below breakdown please?

Base salary: 60k
Quarterly quota (per quarter): 107k
Quarterly bonus (per annum): 23k
130% Annual bonus = 11.5k
"23% commission on quota minus base": 37k (don't understand this)
"Proposed 23% commission on 150% quota minus base": 86.5k
Sales commission threshold per month: 22k
OTE: 122k
Cost/Sales: 28%

That base salary is lower than my previous base by a significant amount by 32.7%

What's the average salary of an Engr II - Software Development with 2.5 YOE (lateral)? I know I'm being paid good but I just want to know if there are better packages being offered.

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Hey Fishes,
I have gotten an offer from Infosys BPM with 15% variable. How much % of the variable can I expect to get? And, on what factors is it dependent?

Anyone haves OB/GYN in the Chicagoland area you would suggest? Looking for west suburbs, Elmhurst, Lombard area. Thanks!

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

Is Operations paid the least at your respective firms? I was hired to a Client Service Delivery role with a heavy focus on project management. I regularly interface with leadership internally and at the client. But, I am aligned to the “Operations” capability and make the least of my teammates who perform seemingly identical work but are aligned to “Strategy and Consulting.” I worry I’m on a career path to being paid the least wherever I go, because Operations is in my title and background.

Has anyone created a good law school style outline for the CIPP/US book that they are willing to share? I’ve outlined about 1/3 of the book and it is just taking way too long...thanks!

Anyone else dying this week 😅

Can you incorporate SCCs by reference in a DPA?

Hi all! Is anyone hiring for an entry to mid-level in-house Privacy counsel role? If so, please comment below which companies are hiring or feel free to DM me!

Low billable, low pressure work in privacy law? Slowly realizing that as my boys get older, the money isn’t worth what I’m missing out on. Currently a tech litigation associate with lots of hearing, depo and trial experience (I’ve appeared on my own at hearings/depos) at a well respected firm. I have limited privacy experience despite being hired for that reason… Have my CIPM and CIPP/US /E and /C. Remote preferred; hubs is pilot with cool intl transfer opportunities. Money isn’t issue.

Which privacy certifications would you recommend getting? Maybe one that’s available through the IAPP membership? I see that they are increasingly required in job postings, especially for in house roles. TIA

Can we talk about privacy vendors? We are looking for a platform to handle data inventory and/or data discovery, as well as automating the privacy impact assessment process. We already have vendors for DSARs and cookies. Do most people consolidate all these functions to one platform or use multiple? Anyone willing to share vendors they have had good or bad experiences with?

For anyone who has the CIPP/US certification, how long did you study for the exam?

Advice needed!! Have 8+ years of compliance/legal/in house experience (not privacy law except HIPAA). I really want a Privacy Counsel role so I took and passed the CIPP/US and CIPM exams this past year. I’ve been offered an Associate Director job at PwC. Is this a good stepping stone to a Privacy Counsel role? How long should I expect to work at PwC before I could apply to Privacy Counsel roles??

IAPP is such trash. Why does everyone recommend getting the CIPP certs when they mean nothing??

What’s the attire for the privacy + security forum? Would untucked shirt and ABC pants cut it? (I’m in biglaw, by the way)

Are Big 4s still hiring entry level privacy consultants or is there a freeze on hiring? Someone in the consulting bowl mentioned that EY has a hiring freeze, but was wondering if anyone here knows.

What circumstances under the Gramm Leach Bliley Act would trigger reporting to the FTC, if at all?

Hi all! I’m inclined on taking up the CIPM training and certification exam. I’m already a certified Data Protection Officer in the Philippines. I intend on skipping CIPP as it applies to the US and EU.

How difficult was the exam? Can you share your experience studying for the CIPM exam? Is it advisable to skip CIPP?

Many thanks in advance.

How did you break into privacy law? What are the pro/con’s?

Hello, MSL grad student here, looking for externships 🙏

Can creditors go after my US assets if I file for bankruptcy in a different country? Not sure if this is based on US law or that country's law (Spain)

Planning to take the CIPP and CIPM. Will be doing self-study. What is the “book” everyone refers to for studying? Is it just the “study guide” the IAPP sells? Does anyone know if the study guides and sample questions you can buy on amazon are sufficient to use for passing? Appreciate any and all advice.

Should U have a separate employee/contractor privacy policy for each country and region you are in ? Or just have one and an addendum for each specific country or region. I’m at a late stage startup.