I am looking to switch careers and become a real estate agent. Any tips on how to get started? What would be average pay expected to be in first few years? I am in NYC, if it matters.

Any Amazonians that can provide insights on Canada comp, in general for the same type of role (vs the US)?

Hi Fishes, Please help me choose which company to join on the basis of work culture and job security.

TCS -> 20 LPA

Mindtree -> 24.05 LPA

YOE -> 8 years 

Tech Stack -> Frontend (Angular)

CCTC -> 18.10 LPA

What is SUNDRY allowance in Accenture?

Hi all,

I have 6.8+ YOE.
Have offers from TCS -14.5 CTC
And TechMahindra -17.5 CTC

Little confused in terms of work culture, benefits etc
Kindly let me know your opinion

Is an Associates in Human Resource worth it? What are some tips for climbing the corporate ladder ? 🙂

Hi Fishes,

Recently, my appraisal cycle got completed. So whenever a recruiter asks about CTC, will I need to add the Gratuity and Insurance and then tell the Total number.

In my company Total CTC = CTC + Gratuity + Insurance.

Please let me know in comments !

UX Designers - how long did it take for you to find a junior role when starting out in UX?

How much BDO pay for Technology Consulting folks at Manager level in Delhi NCR region

Best stepping stone to get into MBB? MBA vs experience at Big 4 / other second-tier consulting firms?

Hi Folks,
I got selected in LTI and got confirmation on selection procedure, I had a discussion with line HRon CTC part as well, now after all discussion HR is telling she is not getting approval from BU on my on boarding because of hing demand of CTC, now I am asking to line HR on offered CTC but I am not getting an update, can you please guide me what should I do now.@Lti

I have 2 offers one from ZS 8lpa + bonus + food wifi +elrp+ gradutiy and pf = 11.5 lpa

Other from LTI 10.7fixed+ annual bonus+ graduity + pf = 12 lpa

ZS is convenient travelling wize LTI is little far.
Which one should I choose

What is Bain & Company comp at Consultant (post-MBA) rank?

For those working in FDD - what is the best exit you've seen someone make? I've seen a handful make it to actual front office PE but it's rare and mostly only happens in non-major cities at boutiques

Hi Fishes,

How is KPMG digital lighthouse in terms of WLB and career growth? What are the perks of joining KPMG India?

Please give some advice as I have an offer from PWC India as well.

Hi Fishes,
I am halfway through in clearing Bank Of America (BA Continuum) interview, just onshore round is pending. Please let me know how much % hike will be ideal ask since the job market is doing good now.
If someone from BOA get to see this, please let me know. Suggestions from others are also welcome.

YOE : 7.8 Yrs
Technology : Mainframes
Current CTC : 18 LPA (16 Fixed + 2 Variable approx)
My Expected CTC : 27 LPA (around 50% hike) - Only Fixed in BOA

Made M1 this year.Advisory practice. Secret to fast track SM? Utilization vs Selling work what should be the focus? Any tips who made M1 to SM within 3 years?

5.5 years of experience as mainframe developer, Infosys is offering me a promotion to TL, what hike can I expect?
Current CTC 10 lpa

Has anyone done the virtual job tryout for Capital One? Basically a personality assessment. I am in the beginning stages of interview process. First step being the online assessment dubbed 'virtual job tryout'. I am anxious about answering 'correctly'. Specifically because it asks if you are competitive, willing to stop what you are doing to help others or prioritize your own work. I'm Accounting Manager at no name company, role I've applied to is Principal Accounting Associate. I have 10 YOE.

I’m in the process of creating a process where i can enter a solicitation number (or numbers) and get a ranked list of similar opportunities and award past and present. Does this already exist?

Dying from allergies this season, and it’s affecting my ability to focus at work as well as sleep since my nose is blocked all the time. Tried all the meds, nasal sprays, but nothing is working. Does anybody know an urgent care that offers the steroid shot?

I feel like my employer thinks I’m losing my shit.

I started traveling while working remote and fell in love with the mountains. I’m now applying to be a full time remote employee and fear they won’t approve it.

I feel like I have to defend that I’ve found more in life that makes me happy than just work.

How do I pitch that I need to live elsewhere for my happiness and not near an office?

Valuation people, how long until you got good at your job? Im 5 months in and can still barely follow..

Anybody going to join TCS hyd on 10th or 12th. ?

Any recipe book recommendations for making cocktails?😋

Hi fishes,

I'm looking for a switch into finance or marketing domain as I'm a Bcom graduate and did finance as major and minor as marketing. The current work is not what I wanted to do. Asking fishes refer me in their organisation. It would be helpful for me to make a switch in early career.

Thank you.

Anyone know why PRL has shot up?

I’ve opened up a smart investor ISA with Barclays but thinking of moving to vanguard. Thoughts, opinions?

Has anyone experienced a superior (even a partner) bringing up political topics during meetings or one-on-one conversation? How did you (or the team) react and how did you engage or evade the topic?

Recently relocated to USA. Looking for a job in Private equity Accounting in California as Fund Accountant Manager. Any leads and also, how much salary should I expect?

I know someone who is looking a job in Technical Research Analyst (stock market related) OR in banking domain and has 10 months experience overall. But he has been doing stock market research for few years as a freelancer. Will anyone be able to refer him to a reputed firm?
Qualifications: M.Com

Hi Sharks,

Has any of you attended interview with ServiceNow company? I am shortlisted for second round, want to know what to expect in 2nd round and what to prepare.

As product managers, what questions would you ask when interviewing a product designer?

How does this Amazon offer look for an L5 non-tech PM role in Seattle? I’m coming in with 2 YOE as a startup PM. No MBA.

$130K base, 20 RSUs, $45K sign on over 2 years ($25/20). 1st year TC $160K.

It was extended before the recent announcement that TCs are going up but I don’t know if I’d be impacted regardless.

Anyone familiar with sobi? Interviewing for a dir role in the US and curious how the company is and the culture is like.

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

I have an experience of more than 2 years in financial operations, audit and compliance, reports management and data analysis. Is there any opportunity in EY GDS as per my skills?

$8700 seem right for landscaping? Includes front and back lawn each over 1000sq feet. Will install brand new sprinkler and drip systems. Will replenish all grass. Trim a massive magnolia. Install two planters in backyard and front with all new plants and flower. Will create walkway user benderboard From the front door to the gate. Will put gravel in walkway on side of house. Will replenish existing planter in front of house. Will install privacy trees between our house and neighbors .

Good morning everyone!
I am currently looking into switching careers and going into real estate. Does anyone have any advice/tips on the best way to start the process? Thank you!

Anyone have any insight on ARES (Accenture Real Estate Solutions??

Looking for new opportunities in CRE in NYC. Valuation, underwriting or something similar. Significant experience with ARGUS Enterprise, just finished a Python/data science course. Interested in talking to REITs but open to talk to anyone needing my skill set outside of traditional appraisal.

Any suggestions? Appreciative of any leads...

is real estate appraisal/valuation a joke? is the average appraiser capable of doing, or doing technical valuation work? genuinely trying to understand how technical the work is as i am graduating from real estate and finance program and considering my job options.

Considering getting my license and starting off as a real estate agent. I've always loved real estate, house flipping, interior design. What can I expect as income and time commitment as a brand new agent with no book of business? How hard is it to get established and become well known in my area? I'm in the Bay Area. Anything else I should know before I quit my job and persue this dream?

Moved into a new construction home and hinge side of the door on bottom corner leaks small amounts of water during rainfall. Any suggestions? Added corner seal, clear silicone, raised threshold

Anyone in the Real Estate Practice at EY?

Hello fellow Fishbowlers! Anyone know of any Scrum Master Real Estate Tech roles open?

Any resume writers who specialize in real estate ?

Hi experts, in a multiple offer situation for my property with all contingencies waived. I want to add a ‘no repair by seller’ clause to ensure buyers don’t negotiate during their short due diligence. Pls advise on what to ask from their realtors?

I am currently overseeing the Americas/Layan real estate portfolio of a big consulting firm, based in New York City. Aiming to move as I have been here for a long time and learning curve is fairly flat. Any ideas of comps with other corporates? Have 15+ year experience in real estate

Expected pay for an Investments Analyst in NY? (Large REIT, 1 YOE)

Hello,
Does anyone have advice for someone looking to purchase their first investment property? Maybe something you wish you knew before buying yours etc. I’m looking at single families

How competitive is this offer for the Southeast? Received an offer for $80k with 10k OT/Bonus for an investment analyst role at a fee for development firm in a LCOL city in the SE.

Currently making $80k, no bonus in a HCOL with mixed growth opportunity.

Have 1 yoe CRE, 1 yoe analyst pension consulting, and 3 yoe business development.

Does anyone have a fair idea what the salary range for a Director of Acquisitions in San Diego would be?

Hello my RE professional. If you did the math. 1) What percent of your commissions have you been spending on the virtual experience of the homes you are selling (video, photo, drone, 360/virtual tour)

I am currently in Retail Project Management (coming up on 2 years) right now and am looking to make a shift into real estate finance. My degree is in finance, and I am really looking to pair that degree with my passion for real estate investment. Any suggestions on how to make the transition? I am just concerned on how to sell my current experience to a finance-specific role. Any thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated!