I find myself at a crossroads and would greatly appreciate your wisdom and advice. At 25 years old, I am fortunate to have possessed several years of substantial business and sales experience, but I have no medical background. That said, I am torn between two potential avenues, taking a leap of faith and securing an expensive loan to fund my education (Medical Sales College/Academy), or harnessing my existing network and connections to pave the way for advancement. What would you do?

My girlfriend, 29, is looking to move out of teaching. She is willing to get certifications or designations but has no business background. Any suggestions for career change? Either positions or ways to get into the business world would be great!

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

Hi! I'm a US citizen currently doing my MBA in the US. Looking to immigrate to Canada possibly in a few years. I'm hoping to get a tech job (PM or strategy) after I graduate next year. Would my best bet be to take an offer with a big tech company that has offices in Canada, then transfer when the time comes?

Karen what is the creative best work of your career? What work propelled you to your current role?

Know this is a long shot, but if I’m counseled out of one MBB, what are the chances I could get an equivalent job at another? And if not another MBB, thinking that a T2 or B4 could be possible? I’m not even sure I want to stay in consulting, but also feel like I didn’t get a fair shot at it

How do you count years of experience? Lets say you were a web master for 5 years. Then you transitioned into a proper UX role and did that for 5 years. Is that 10 years of experience or 5?

Any advice on a first year trying to transition from family law to in-house? I always thought family law was my path, and used to enjoy it, but it’s not the direction I want to head in anymore. I don’t think I even want to continue with any litigation work. I’m having a hard time finding firms that are hiring entry level associate positions that don’t require at least 3+ years experience in-house. Should I start at a business law firm to get experience working with corporations first?

Does have your ARM designation help more than 20+ years experience?

Greetings- is there anyone who works in entertainment/ media sales. I’m approaching my second year in public accounting & need to make a career pivot asap, as this career isn’t for me. I understand entertainment/media industry is hard to break in, but I’m doing my best to network on different platforms with hopes to find someone who’s willing to offer leads on a starting point &/or willing to have a informational interview. Please comment, I’d love to connect/ learn more about you. Thanks!

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

Plan to go to B-school in 3 years (1 year out of UG now). Long term goal is entrepreneurship. Have offers at a MBB firm for a generalist consultant role and at FAANG for a strategy role. FAANG offer is slightly higher (though both are a 50+% bump on my current comp). Both would have me reset to entry level. Which one should I take?

I’m currently doing portfolio opps at a solid UMM shop, but exploring making a change (potentially to a bigger firm where there’s more career progression). I was recruited to my current role, and am wondering how others in portfolio opps are finding new opportunities. It seems like most of them recruit vs. post jobs. Any insights are appreciated!

Jumping to ACD at a new agency from senior. My CD was telling me that ACD is the worst job bc you are doing your CDs job and yours. I’m sill excited. ACDs+: What’s your favorite part of being an ACD?

Anyone transition from tech implementations to tech sales? How? And how did your comp change?

Hey Fishes,

Currently I’m looking for an opportunity with Big 3 firms.

Presently working with a Big4 firm.
Yoe : 5 years (before MBA)
Qualification : BE, MBA (tier 1)

Any good resources to learn VBA?

Any PwC manufacturing folks here (Reliability/Maintenance or Prod Development). Looking for referral and also some advise on level (Mgr v Sr Mgr).

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)

Can the group members please share their experience about the CFE exam? How many days of preparation does it require? What are some of the useful study resources?

Anyone on here familiar with California’s treatment of a conservation easement deduction for individual taxpayers? I’ve found a bunch of research indicating it’s limited to 30% of AGI, but the people who orchestrated this whole deal think it’s 50% of AGI.

Anyone ever lost their passport? I lost mine in transit. I am abroad and entered new country. When I got to the counter to show my passport for entry I couldn't find it anywhere. I am currently sitting and waiting as they are deliberating . Any advice would be great.

McK/Bain fish, do you guys get free leatherbound notebooks?

I had a job interview for a role that I really want. The hiring manager scheduled me for an interview and did not show up. Emailed me an hour later stating that he got super busy and couldn’t attend, and would like to reschedule. This is a major red flag, but I can’t help but feel that I am missing out since this role pays 50% over what I currently make. Should I let the recruiter know? What’s your take on this?

How do you all keep up with your personal to do list? I feel like work consumes me and I forget to do things like take my vitamins, renew my car registration, call the doctor, etc 🤦🏽‍♂️ continued..

Last night I went over to my friends house (she has 2 kids, 2 and 4 yo). She and her husband were asking me about my pregnancy and planning. And were asking what I’ve prepped to date. I’m only 13w2 days so I think it’s way to early for buying stuff, but I did mention we hired a baby nurse for when the baby comes. My friend completely berated me, short of calling me a bad mom already, saying “what is she going to do all day? Don’t you want to bond with your child?”. I’m so upset by this.

Recently received my CSW license and have started working as a therapist at an outpatient clinic. Is a starting salary of $64,500 fair? I am supposed to aim for 28 billing hours (get paid if clients show or not) a week with 12 hours of admin time for other tasks. Thanks for any input.

Hi there, for years of experience (YOE), can I include/count the work experience I had while still studying? Those experience include

1) internship experience -> can it be counted as YOE?

2) Startup I founded (actual startup, but it was done during my uni days)

What level of Leet Code questions would one have to solve to be competitive at a top tier firm? Mid tier firm? (Easy/medium/hard)

What’s the average project delivery specialist compensation in GPS like?

Anyone considering voting for Trump?

Would love to hear your considerations if his neo-hegalianism within economic policies are worth voting for even in the face of his fascistic tendencies

Happy Friday comrades! Sorry this place has been pretty quiet, I've been moving to a new apartment.

Fun thread time.

Comment with your favorite garbage capitalist takes on socialism. I'll start:

If you love socialism so much, why don't you empty your bank account and live as a feral mountain man in the woods?

Any thoughts on Latham’s IP Litigation practice in the Bay Area?

When's the best time to start looking for jobs? Would people say Q1 is when a lot of spots open up?

Hi Friends,

I am in discussion with MNC Service based organization based out of Sweden and wanted to know the salary I can expect. Although they have dropped a hint of around 45000 SEK per month.

I am an Oracle SQL and PL/SQL developer with around 10 years of experience and my CTC in India is around 32 LPA.....

Are those of us on H1b/F1 allowed to enroll in community College for any courses? The one near me has a motorcycle training course that waives the skills test for 1/3rd the price of its competitors

Hi Fishes,

Need your Input Regarding below companies. which company would be Good in terms of WLB/Job security.

Offered companies:

TCS - 60% HIKE (Assistant Consultant)
Capgemini- 85% hike (Manager)
Stratup(420 people all Sap) - 100% hike + 2 lakhs JB

Tech stack - SAP ABAP/ABAP ON HANA/ODATA
YOE - 10+

What are the plans for return to office? Any ideas.

Is anyone involved in IAPP’s young privacy professionals group? Is there an age cutoff? They keep emailing but I wouldn’t consider myself “young”! Will they stop emailing when I turn 40?

Does anyone have any advice for someone trying to secure their first role in medical device sales?

I just started as a medical sales rep and I have a $35k base. I'm in a MCOL city but still feel like I have to be getting low balled. Does everyone start low??

What are the best paying pharmaceutical sales companies? I was thinking Johnson and Johnson, GSK, but not sure who else.

Does anyone else really not like medical device sales? I am really struggling and would like to get out of it. Any stories of how to get out and when to know when it is time to go would be much appreciated.