I don’t have an undergrad degree, but completed roughly 2.5 years out of the 4. I’m in my mid 20’s with 3 years of experience in wealth management working with UHNW clients. If I get my CFA and my CAIA, will my firm/other firms consider me regardless of my lack of a degree? I also have my series 7 and 66.

Are online executive leadership programs helpful in getting a higher level role or getting noticed for Director and above jobs? Or does it not matter if you have a decent amount of experience? 10+ years?

Anyone here wash out of biglaw before making it a full year? How’d it work out/where’d you end up? I’m almost six months in and I’m starting to think I’m just not built for this.

Should I get a CPA for Transaction Due Diligence?
I’m a new grad working in FDD and I’m trying to decide if becoming a CPA is worth it. I do not plan on staying in accounting in the future. I’m more interested in strategy work. I certainly do not want to do Audit. Would you recommend getting the CPA considering my career aspirations? Do you think it’s worth it? If not, what is the best way to use my time efficiently?

Hi I have received offer letter from Harman for Mercedes Benz client in Bangalore location.

My joining date is very near.

Can anyone help me about the work culture and growth

I left Audit at a midsize firm to join KPMG erp implementation consulting about 6 months ago. So far they seem to only want to staff me on projects with a heavy focus on technical accounting and audit. Spoke to a lot of others who have left and seems like being pigeonholed or staffed on projects not related to the actual core work of the practice is the common reason. I've been on the fence about whether I should stay and hope to be staffed on better projects in the future or leave soon...

Any folks here moved back to IBD from PE? Left IB in NY for an Emerging Market PE ($20 bn+) but region has very weak deal flow and a so-so culture. Debating if I should go back to banking in NY

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.

What kind of exit opportunities are there for tax senior? Looking into getting an MBA. Any thoughts?

Has anyone gone from a federal gov’t employee to private industry? I’m considering making the swap for better pay, I make decent money where I’m at and I know I have job security. Just trying to see if there is anyone else that was bold enough to make the leap.

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

Has anyone left big 4 or other PA firms tax transaction service groups for industry (or know of anyone)? What was the role and salary bump, how are annual bonuses/raises in industry, what is a typical work week (hours) like? I don’t think I can take this always on just to stay afloat life much longer. For context I am considered a high performer, am near the top of the salary band at my level and have a great supporting network at Deloitte. It’s just not worth it to have zero personal life.

I turned in my two weeks notice and my AD is giving me a hard time about leaving. Wants to sit down and talk about it and my career aspirations. Any advice ?

ZS (strategy insights & planning) or Putnam or CV?? Taking into consideration culture, long term earning potential and exit opps

Currently a post-MBA returning consultant at MBB. What firms should I target with significant Private Equity Ops groups or value teams? Have to leave after 2 years in consulting because I was sponsored but want to make sure that I understand the point at which I should be reaching out, etc.

Should I leave my current agency job for a promising start up, or stay?

Anyone ever make the jump from Audit to M&A? If so, how’d it go?

what are the exit ops for managers/SM in financial due diligence for deals?

I can really use some direction. My background, I've worked 2 years in strategy and am currently coming off an exhausting year 2 in investment banking. I didn't particularly enjoy either role and am not interested in moving over to the buy-side or some monotonous FP&A role. Everybody says there's exit-ops aplenty, but I find myself with less options and even more picky than I did as an ambitious T2 undergrad student. Where do I go from here?

What are some feasible exits to the investment industry? PE seems to be too hard. Currently at Strategy& Deals Strategy and will leave at the 3YOE mark

Thoughts on Cove Haven Resorts in the Poconos? My wife and I love it there and are about to go for a third time. Curious if anyone else has been and how they liked it. I recommend it, it’s surprisingly enjoyable despite being a bit corny.

So who is this SEI and why is everybody arguing with him/her? 😂

Debevoise Hong Kong is hiring a tax associate (2nd to 5th years, but there may be flexibility in class year), ideally with experience in funds tax. Comp is the latest DPW/Cravath scale plus a COLA each year and moving costs. I'm currently there, and I'm happy to chat if anyone is interested.

Mate, I am one of the best securities traders you can find in the country, contact me today for a deal.

Listen, 80% of my clients have already closed this half with over £600,000 in the green with an average deposit of £125,000 and a minimum of £250!

That's a better margin than most small business owners make in a year.

CONTACT DETAILS can be found when you click my name to open my profile.

Hi fishes,
Tomorrow I have been scheduled with pdm round. How should myself prepare for this?. Pls do help.
Also advise on the salary expectations. Yoe 3.2. Tech rpa dev. Cctc 4.55lpa. Offer - 7.5 lpa. Ectc with IBM 10.5lpa.

Any java developers vacancies for someone willing to start? Have 1 year of professional experience non Tech at Amazon

Hi Fishies. Im 31 yrs old,spouse 33 yrs old. We are going with IVF due to male factor. Today we got PGT results from CCRM Boston. Among 7 embryos, 5 came normal. 1- 5AA(male), 1-5AA(female),1-4BB(tier2,female),1-4AA(tier1,female), 1-4AA(tier 1, male). What is the best embryo among them? This is my first IVF. And little nervous as well. What could be the reasons if the embryo is not implanted ? Is it something with to do with me? Do we need to do anything from our side, like acupuncture ?

Working as a Senior Accountant at Vanguard with my CPA; 3 YOE, Greater Philadelphia area. Took this job to give accounting one more try and while I don’t regret it I’m bored. Anything in finance more challenging/less box-checking? People have recommended public but I’m not interested in audit/tax or travel.

Are there any law firms out there with better comp than Big 4 tax and won’t work you more than 50 hours a week?

Just heard that I got promoted! Thinking about gifting myself a necklace. What brands/model necklaces are classic, versatile, and durable so you can wear it all day without taking them off?

Thinking about getting it in rose gold shade. Budget ~$2-3000. Any recs are appreciated!

Starting wage for a Radiology informatics application analyst? I live in Ohio. Thank you!

Hi! I'm technically an AD but have found myself working in so many production roles as my work and really digging it all. I would love to talk to someone about all this production. Anyone down to chat about the production life?

Looking to get a referral for MBB, can any fishies help?

Why you should stay invested : asset inflation, then normal inflation, low rates forever, trillions in additional stimulus, dollar destruction (on purpose), coronavirus pushed tech ahead a year or two in adoption. STONKS ONLY GO UP!

How diligent is Mintz background check. When it comes to education? My references, credit, criminal and work experiences will check out. However said I already graduated school when I am in reality a month away from graduating. The company sent over the contract and start date at the same time as the background check.

Is the SPHR or PHR license necessary to pivot into human capital? I have a MBA from a Top 15 school. Any thoughts?

Anyone listen to any good finance, banking, or M&A podcasts?

Anyone have lucky emailing their building management to open up their gym / amenities? About to send an email and wanted to see if anyone’s had luck doing something similar

Anyone willing to provide some advice / a referral at Capital One? I went through the process and power day, got good marks and great feedback. They hired someone internal for the role and are now looking for open spots on various teams I could join. I’ve been having conversations since the summer so I’m really trying to make this change happen ASAP/ get connected with the right people before 2023. Thanks in advance!

Finish strong tomorrow. #Bankerproblems

Any folks here moved back to IBD from PE? Left IB in NY for an Emerging Market PE ($20 bn+) but region has very weak deal flow and a so-so culture. Debating if I should go back to banking in NY

Five year anniversary coming up with my SO. Trying to decide on a restaurant. Thinking Jean-Georges, Daniel...any other recommendations?

What’s your take on Ackman’s CNBC interview in light of his bet on credit spreads?

Anyone running in the Chicago marathon this year? Ramping up my training to morning runs. Nothing life 5am wake-ups.

📊 Poll: Does this job make you more social or less social? I.e can you spend an entire week/month on your own?

To the people that dump loads of $$$ on mobile or computer games as a way to chill after a crazy day, why do you do it? I am thinking there has to be better way to cope.

Currently working on 2 deals, just assigned a third... Good time to start my all water diet for the next month?

How many of y'all have trust funds? What'd you do with the $$$?

Millennials - What will be the biggest social impact of Brexit on our generation?

New obsession: homemade cold-brewed coffee. It’s crazy easy to make, and tastes so much better than a normal drip coffee.

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

Plot twist: Ivanka is Putin's daughter

Are tears considered business casual or not really?

Interviewing for an AVP role after only 13 months of working. What kind of questions might trip me up and is there anything I should make sure to do? (Dept: TFI/support to traders)

Anyone pack their lunch and if so what do you pack??

Opinions on headshots? Should I get one?

Which PE firms in Boston have the best reputations?

Looking for advice. ~1 month ago I started formally complaining to HR about some toxic partners, uncompetitive comp, and excessive work load. There has been a lot of TO in the last 12 months and I have been interviewing elsewhere. On Friday I was given a surprise compensation adjustment from $105 to $120 and it’s been complement city for the last few weeks. Chicago, 7 YoE, 5 in buyside AM and 2 in my current role at inv. consultant. Thoughts on salary level / should I stay?