I can't stop watching "The Office". This is my 4th marathon. Please send help.

Sort of houseplant related... but does anyone actually have experience with large fake plants, specifically the best places to get them? I have a large collection of live houseplants but I wanted a large (5’) fake plant for a place in my house that gets little to no sunlight. A lot of the ones I’ve seen look super cheap for how much they cost and I figured someone here might have some good advice :) TIA

Any tips for a first timer at Oktoberfest? I already have tables reserved and am looking at purchasing a lederhosen this week.

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

Any book recommendations that are must reads/made a significant impact on you?

Just starting out in consulting as a technical analyst...any book recommendations

Any good book recommendations?

In DC for Labor Day weekend with the bf. What are the fun clubs/bars here that we should try to hit up or any other cool events?

Post a pic of your food and I’ll rate 1-10. Friday food party begins here 🍜

hello! i’m from chicago and will be visiting perth for 1 week at the end of november and would appreciate any recommendations for things to do and restaurants! i will be checking out the central business district, rottnest island, the pinnacles, and fremantle. if you have any other suggestions, please let me know- thank you so much!

What is everyone’s overall goal in this industry? Mine is to make a difference in music somehow-

Recs for golf lessons? Once things are open of course.

Is Bumble spotlight/premium/boost worth it?

Anyone have any good Italian restaurants? Used to go to merlo on maple but they closed years ago 😞

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I found the best way to describe myself - I have 100 bottles in my wine cellar but go buy bogo cheap wine to drink by myself.
I was at a prospect dinner and someone said “I’m well off enough to buy fun bottles but not rich enough to drink them by myself”

I am moving from Germany to Seattle soon. What should i do first to explore the real Seattle? And what should my new hobby be?

Sort of houseplant related... but does anyone actually have experience with large fake plants, specifically the best places to get them? I have a large collection of live houseplants but I wanted a large (5’) fake plant for a place in my house that gets little to no sunlight. A lot of the ones I’ve seen look super cheap for how much they cost and I figured someone here might have some good advice :) TIA

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

How is productivity measured for in-house attorneys? Is there any analog of billable hours for in-house lawyers?

Any tips for a first timer at Oktoberfest? I already have tables reserved and am looking at purchasing a lederhosen this week.

Long weekend to Nashville. Any tips and must-sees?

If I decline health insurance at IBM, do I get a cash payment? I have an offer from another firm that gives me $5k... does IBM give anything?

(Wife has free health insurance via her city job)

Anyone know about what "Business Review" status mean ?

Looks like the office is in Ascendas, Taramani.

What do you guys send as gifts to referral sources for attorneys and/or former client referral sources?

*Assume in my jurisdiction there are no ethical issues associated with this

Hi Fishes,

I am looking for a new job!! Any help or guidance would be appreciated. I have been in a depression for a few months and need to change for the better.
I have 5 years of experience in the customer industry and have worked in logistic operations, tech support, hospitality & insurance...

Thanks in advance.

I'm just looking for a stable job, so I can manage my house & expenses.

What is caregiver leave in bny ? How to opt for caregiver leave? Any medical proof required for the same?

Pay for teachers in Arizona is so awful 😭. I always wanted to teach in my local community but frankly I can't afford it. I want to move to another state where comp is better but I'm not positive where. What do you make & where are you located? For context I'm a 3rd year 2nd grade teacher.

Does anyone have experience taking the Marketing Management and Digital Strategy Graduate Certificate at Harvard Extension School or other certificate? Thoughts?

What is the notice period if left in probation period?

I am the only immigrant with an accent in my office and it’s almost a daily thing now that my bosses/coworkers would explain terms to me that I already know. I’d often freeze when they do that because my first reaction is always confused. How do you talk about it with them after the fact especially when it seems like it’s not a big deal to them?

Hi Fishes,
Anyone needs referral in Infosys please DM me.
We have openings for Java Developer, .NET developer, DevoOps consultant, React JS developer, AWS developer, Azure developer. Feel free to contact.

This fishbowl isn't really active, is it 🙄

So for those of you who are in learning and development: what are trainers making now days? Interested to know salary & years experience! TIA

How do you for sure if big 4 is not for you?

*shows my mom the work i've been doing* *mom doesn't understand what i do* mom: i'm so proud of you!

Moving your book with a crappy written non solicitation clause at the old bd once I get the cease and desist what can and can't I do I know it's coming it always does but what is the next step?

Is the CFA worth the depressing 3+ years of studying?

Best non-fiction book you have read?

Talking to an older advisor at diff firm who minimal serviced book for years. Assets are $100m+ but bulk in one fund family, so low rev A trails. Anyone ever tackle a biz like this? Find opportunity

Has anyone bought a list of prospects that was actually legit? If yes, what company did you use?

Not including the canned stuff from wirehouses, does anyone send out a newsletter regularly to their clients?

At what stage were you guys able to buy a house? How much did you have down and how much was the house overall?

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

What's the funniest reactions/responses you've gotten from a prospect on the phone? One guy told me, "I hope you and your family die"

Looking for some other options in performance reporting from fellow RIAs, who DON'T have integrated solutions with their custodian. Currently using IAS. They cost me about 6k-7k a year. Fed up.

do you guys ever feel like you're just going through the motions? gym. work. dinner. sleep. what are your exciting hobbies/after work activities?

The fact that so many state systems still run on COBOL is crazy.I thought my firm had bad tech, but at least is not COBOL with

Is it me or did they just scrap the DOL law?

Best book recommendations for inspiration and self improvement?

Feels great when you transition with people from clients to good friends 🙂

Lady fish, how do you handle catty women at the office? Another advisor seems out to get me for no reason-she is constantly catty toward me and every single encounter and I want to stand up for myself

What mutual fund companies you use most

If you were in front of a prospect and you had to explain the benefit to THEM with dealing with an advisor at an Indy firm vs a wire what would you say.

It's March, and I have done a lot of seminars in Jan and Feb. I've gotten a few clients but would like to increase AUM drastically! Any books, sites or advice on what I can do for marketing?