I have CPA and am thinking about getting another certification. CFA may be too difficult for me. Would CFP a better and useful certification to get that will add value to you on resume/job?

I'm a product manager at a small start-up with ~3 years professional experience. Been offered a VC internship, or a PM role at a post series B startup. I like the idea of VC, but the internship is at a non-prestige VC. Is it worth taking it anyway, or staying in product and switching to VC when I'm more senior?

Looking for advice on prioritizing money over career growth. I am 29 on a big team making $120K. The day-to-day is cool, but I don’t see much career growth. I have interviewed for other jobs but can’t find anything that pays as well. Should I just stay where I am for the money?

What do you want out of your accounting career? Obviously money is a huge motivator, but is there anything else you want accomplish, build, complete?

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

What is an online MBA program you would recommend?

How easy is it to switch from SAP TM consulting to a product based role? What kinds of roles do you suggest?

Hi! I have 9yoe in startup, hyper growth environments. I have a strong customer Quality Assurance process improvement background. I want to shift into becoming more of an IC vs people manager. With that in mind, what steps would get me there? Should I consider a PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification? Any other ideas? I feel so stuck and need a change. Thank you!

Welcome to the Career Pivot Bowl! An attempt to create a space to discuss how/when/why of changing course!

Hello all, I am a production manager for a sign design and manufacturing company. I have been with the company for six years now starting as lead graphic designer working my way to the production manager. since becoming the production manager two years ago I am responsible for 4 large format printers and 1 vinyl plotter. I’m wearing too many hats but I love what I do. I would love to be a remote graphic designer but I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions?

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

Going from government consulting to commercial healthcare... thoughts?

Is there anyone who could suggest me some certifications that I can do to grow myself technically? I am a functional business analyst with an experience of 6 years but want to groom myself into techno-functional role.
I am interested to learn cloud but not sure how it would help me as a BA.

Hi Fishes

I have one doubt i have 9+ year experience in Mainframe
Now i want to switch to Big Data (Doing some online course)


Is it possible to switch to big data from mainframe
Also how to say in interview rwgarding mainframe and big data


Kindly guide advise please please

The majority of my career has been in healthcare tech with some retail experience. Looking to break into event management/coordinating (I believe this is the correct job title) space in either the entertainment, fashion & retail or cosmetic industry. Any insights or advice is appreciated!

Constantly wanting to leave work and go study for the CPA. I am distracted and bored while at work. It’s putting me in a meh mood. Ugh

Have any firms sponsored mbas for tas people? I really want to do an MBA in the future, but mathematically speaking I will probably be around s2 or s3 when I apply. At that point it may not be justifiable.

Why does Morgan Stanley have manager and senior manager positions after associate? Makes it difficult and longer to reach VP compared to other bulge bracket banks.

Do I even want to become VP? MD? Not sure if I want to become a slave to banking.

Hi,
I’m currently working as Selenium with Java QA tester. Looking to pursue agile CSM certification. Will it be helpful for career growth and for which Roles can we apply with Selenium Automation and Agile CSM certified. Suggestions will be helpful

Anyone hear of a patent attorney going to an investment bank, hedge fund, or venture capital firm?? Considering a change. Thought I could use my skills to help investors analyze and valuate companies.

What is the band for SE1 & SE2 in Amex ??

Anyone else find yourself tipping more to try and escape the “Asians are cheap” stereotype?

Anyone recently buy a 2021 Acura RDX awd? Wondering how much you paid for it.

Any idea what will happen to the classic car market as a result of the war in the Ukraine? Are prices going to come down or will classic cars be considered “safe” investments during this time of crisis?

Obviously all speculation, just curious what others are anticipating or have experienced.

(I am fully aware that this is not the most pressing issue, so don’t jump on me for posing the question.)

I know there's a lot going on, has anyone been following the Brittney Griner case? Do you think President Biden is going to do anything?

Anyone can share the review of Tech Mahindra. How is there danamon project for AWS cloud profile.

Is 16.5 LPA for a data scientist with 6.5 years of experience less? Current band 7A.

Hi Fishes, I've 5.7 YOE in digital marketing and i have an offer from PS for Senior Media Analyst Role in Digital Marketing Domain. After seeing all the layoff post i'm getting scared. It would be helpful if you could please let me know if anyone if fired from Digital Marketing Domain.

DOJ is Oct 31st, i dont have more time. Please comment if you know anyone from Digital Marketing.

Do PDM analysts get performance year end bonuses and AIP?

I currently work as a optician, referral coordinator and optometry technician. Busting my butt off wearing all 3 hats and I get paid $20 an hour… I don’t think this is a fare wage considering I’m doing the job of 3 people. I want to negotiate a higher wage any tips of what I should ask for?

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Hi,

This Bowl is created to help sales folks working in India.

Folks with a MPH, where you at? Comment below what role/industry you’re in. I’m interested in exploring new fields.

If you could start your MBA degree over what would you do differently?

Has HCl reopened their offices in India. I was having hr discussion and they told office have been reopened.

What advice does anyone have for paying off student loans during corona given that interest is not accruing until Oct 1? Pay off loans immediately or put the payments you would regularly make into savings/ earn interest and then pay off in a lump sum in September?

Hi. So I'm about to begin employment with United HealthGroup. It will be for Medicare recipients. I have some years experience with Medicaid. Any advice? I know, at first, it'll be working on the phones. Any thoughts also on how to get off the phones or how to move into other positions? Thank you.

Would anyone from ZS have some time for a chat? Saw a job posting that is perfectly aligned with my experience and would love to learn more about the firm, and perhaps get a referral. Thank you in advance!

I am getting 16 lpa CTC in my current organization with experience of 10.6 yrs. how much maximum CTC I can ask/expect from Credit Suisse if they offer me AVP position ?

The most successful biz owners work 100 hour wks & reap all the rewards. Min wage workers @ 40 hr wks can't cover their expenses. Who do you identify with most and why? Please include your level.

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?

Anyone ever quit big four and apply to the same one successfully to expedite the transfer process?

Just wondering what percentage of associates don't get promoted to senior? Anyone has the stats?

So FTX, a multi-billion dollar business, was running on quickbooks per the Financial Services Committee meeting going on right now 😂 Man their auditors gotta be sweating

Who is going to Discover in December?

I literally almost threw my laptop. Didn't know I could be capable of such anger

Good morning to all those who are still in busy season for another few weeks. Go get'em!!

How do I actually go about giving 2 weeks notice?

Local Prometric has 3 test slots per day (830 AM, 1 PM, and 5:30 PM). Proctor was telling me that someone come in Wednesday and took three sections consecutively. And I was proud of finishing one...

When is your tier rating for the FY18 locked in? Is your tier rating already official?

Does anyone ever use their overtime meal to buy something else when at Walmart or Supertarget?

You know it's bad when you start having dreams of yourself preparing tax returns! #WorkInYourDreams

Is it career suicide to leave before senior? Would I be able to come back?

Has anyone transitioned from working in a company to being an independent contractor? How long did the transition take and what are the pros or cons from working solo?

Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

Just got a jury summons and wrote in my occupation as accountant. What do you normally put on documents? CPA, Accountant, Auditor?

Is it bad if I already find myself disliking my job 1 month in? Did anyone feel this way at first and then grow to like what they do?

Is it possible to make SM after being MGR only 2 years? Was 5 star rated as MGR 1 and gold standard as MGR 2.