I feel like some of ya don't really get it. Regardless of your group... Or even your bank... If you crush it... And if you're the best at what you do... You will get paid. That's the game. Simple.

Science question: is there an explanation for why some amide coupling reagent work better than others? Trying to find an explanation for some results I'm seeing in my research but I'm not finding anything.

Asking for a friend. Is LEK as brutal as everyone makes it seem like?

I'm assuming the LS practice has more reasonable WLB than the rest of the firm, since LS folks aren't always chugging along on DDs.

Can you guys advise me if a salary of 150 K CAD before tax is good for a 3 member family? It is in Quebec and we will be shifting from India to Canada with that.

Tell day 8th Nov!

Tips on writing marketing company that sounds organic and punchy?

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

How are appraisals at Wissen Technology ? Wissen Technology Wissen InfoBeans

hiya fishes. happy friday! sorry if this isnt the right bowl, but this is in regards to vacation time. i have an interview process starting next week, and wondering when it would be good to mention i would be OOO between the middle of the month in september? its for a week. im unsure if i can twist this to have a start date once im back. going back and forth on being transparent vs. mentioning it later on. thoughts?

For those who have researched these things at length / spoken to doctors: if I’ve had children in the past and have had a chemical pregnancy recently, is there any point to sending my husband for a sperm analysis? E.g., his swimmers hypothetically must be at least kind of working?

Hey everyone welcome to the bowl! I know someone started a thread asking where people worked. Looks like we have some F10 companies so far. If you’re not in the F50. What are you looking to get out of the bowl?

I haven’t had much luck on fiverr with my gigs. Really eager to start a side gig and have a second source of income. Any suggestions or insight would be great!

How should one properly calculate total comp? Base + bonus + stock options? Should you only include options that vest that year or include the total $ granted that will vest over 4 years?

Do you have to return a sign on bonus if you leave after a year? Never had one before, so I am not sure.

YOE: 11.5 Tech: QA Automation with Selenium-Java, BDD, API automation, Mobile Automation - Perfecto cloud, Appium All the 11 years I am with automation only. Is it possible for me to learn new technology and switch. Recently acquired AWS cloud practitioner certification which is of no use to me now as they are asking for exp. I wanted to move to devops role. But without experience no one is giving opportunity and they are considering my profile as QA only 😒

Best online classes for newbies?

How do you frame your specialty as a designer?

Trying to emphasize a level of specialization without shutting out too many opportunities.

Curious how far others niche down how they present themselves.

Gonna join PwC M&A tax. What would be the market like if there’s another financial crisis (hopefully not). Are we the people who will be laid off first? Or we will be pulled to do tax compliance? Thanks.

What is the biggest piece of advice you’d give someone starting a new role/joining a new team?

How much should a senior email designer/developer make? I make 77k USD and feel like I’m underpaid. 😕

Please help. I am a top producing financial advisor (mostly insurance) and I hate my job. Im so sick of feeling like all I do is prospect for clients to sell whole life to. I have a series 7 & 66 and life and health. I just want to do something in the financial world. Whether that be actually advising clients, investment banking, or anything. I’m 25 years old and have a year of experience. What are some options?

Is fishbowl only available on the US App Store?

where do you guys buy your peacoats?

Roommate and I were debating this: How many people here eat a square breakfast regularly?

Those who do financial modeling at work: for case study in interviews, is it bad practice to submit a model based on a premade template, assuming that I understand all formulas and incorporate my own reasonable assumptions? For reference, I don’t work with fundamental modeling (quant background) so I needed to get a template to teach myself. TIA

Starting the interview process at a competitor and the people I will be interviewing with know my current team members just from being in the industry and I think some even used to work together. Does it go without being said that the people I am interviewing with won’t say anything to my current team members or should I be concerned about this?

That Saturday morning fishbowl lull when everyone is recovering from last night. I see you 👀

Hello, I have 10 yrs experience in the residential mortgage side including loan officer, underwriter, real estate ect. I am looking to move into the commercial underwriting space. I found a few schools with certifications. Can anyone recommend a certificate that holds weight when trying to break into cre underwriting? Anything I can do to stand out with minimal commercial experience? Most companies want 5 yrs experience and I am finding it hard to find opportunities. Thanks

Would you leave top bank in Canada when you are 18 months into role as Branch Manager and just about ready to move on to next role for a 45% salary increase, no commute (down from 80km one way), but you need to be BM for 3 more years at different Big5 bank?

Favorite song right now. Mines "Wherever I Go" one republic

Hey guys... told ya so #MAGA

Does anyone here work in residential mortgage trading capital markets desk at one of the big banks in Toronto and would be open to chatting?

Do you factor in career trajectory and earning potential when finding a SO? Is it so superficial that I care about these things?

Pros and cons of being a specialist vs generalist?

Thoughts on serial dating, via social media apps?

MM PE vs MF PE - which would you (do you) prefer and why?

Best home office chair? A bit late to the WFH game and just getting set up

Just found my first grey hair. World’s smallest violin, I know...but still!!!

Tips with dealing with imposter syndrome as a minority in finance?

Think it’s going to be a Djokovic / Murray final? Who’s gonna take it?