I neglected my family and friends while studying for the CFA. Now that it's over, my friends and family still don't include me in things and I feel lonely af.

I work with a classroom of Middle School ED students. One student, who I worked with the year before, has changed alot over the year. Last year (pre COVID), she had a good head on her shoulders and I thought I had good rapor with her. But over that period of isolation, she tried to commit suicide.

All year, she was much more withdrawn and ALWAYS on her phone! At the end of the I was 'beat up by her - she really knocked my glasses off.

How should I approach her in the upcoming year?

I’m my partners only associate and I went on parental leave two weeks ago. I feel horrible for leaving him to handle our cases alone, but am trying to focus on my wife and new baby. That being said, should I still offer to handle minor matters that come in to ease the workload off my boss? He’s been super cool during my entire leave, so I don’t feel pressured to one bit.

My wife and I just had our second child, and we have also been dealing with her cervical cancer diagnosis. It has been a stressful year, to say the least. I want to do something nice for her, but money is tight right now because of the cancer treatment costs, and her being on unpaid leave because of the cancer treatments. What is something low cost I can do that will be a nice “couples thing” so we can de-stress, but also make her feel special?

Has anyone found roles in Big 4 or industry that allowed more work life balance when their kids were young without damaging future career trajectory? I'm a partner with young kids and feel like I'm missing out on too much of their lives. Wishful, but my dream job would have a lighter workload in terms of time and pressure for the next ~5 years, but not set me back too much (or at all) when the kids are older and tired of me in a few years and I'm ready to be back at work full force.

Does anyone here work for Axiom or know someone who does and, if so, how difficult is it to stay fully engaged?

Does anyone have any tips to maximize miles when getting married? We currently only have one card that is the same. Does it make sense to add her to all of my other cards as an authorized user? Any tips appreciated

The biggest thing I keep running and running around my head- after 8 months, why did he drop me? When he texted ending it l….it wasn’t me, like we weren’t us, his words were from someone else, like I didn’t matter. It doesn’t matter how much it wasn’t about me, how he chose to end it, and that’s what crushed me. Who I thought I knew was wrong. I want to know how close he was to loving me.

I’m posting this here instead of my usual Big Law bowl because I’m guessing there are people here who will understand. I just need to vent. I am married to a wonderful man who has a young son. My husband is the kindest, most patient and supportive man I’ve ever met other than my dear late grandfather. He is saintly. But the chaos that surrounds him hurts me. I am the primary breadwinner and far out earn my husband and my stepson’s bio mom. I have always put pressure on myself to succeed (Cont.)

Last night I slept over my boyfriend’s apt. We are sexually active together but this time he woke up at 4/5am and started fingering me and eating me out. I was somewhat awake but I don’t know how to feel about this. Thoughts?

What to do when your spouse is on a diff tangent in terms of finances? My wife wants to spend spend spend and I want to save save invest.

How do I start the divorce process? Do I have to get a lawyer? Help...!

Do you think you and your significant other should have similar personalities? My significant other and I are doing long distance and I feel like when I FaceTime with him, I emote more and show interest by asking more questions but from his end, he doesn’t always have a reaction or just nods, and it makes me feel like he’s uninterested. On his end he sees it as he’s comfortable.

Anyone ever go to your kids career day and try to explain what you do to kindergarteners? Thoughts on making it cool/interesting?

Haven’t seen bf in over 3 months due to COVID. Lately, he’s been pushing to see me but I don’t feel comfortable because he hasn’t been quarantining. He makes it sound like if I’m not willing to go see him might as well breakup. Any advice?

My fiancé will NOT stop talking about her ex. After I found out they were texting arguing she justified it by saying it was about the dogs and not them. Even though Her social media is full of his pics. She still sends him $50 a month for dog food, still goes to work right by his place and suspiciously needs keys. I try to bring it up and I get dismantled for being too mean and making “false accusations.” How much more obvious can it be?

I am in a long distance relationship with someone who is currently in B school. He spends pretty much all his breaks and holidays traveling with his classmates. Most of the time I am fine. But for some important holidays and my birthday, I told him we should spend time together. He just said it’s more important for him to bond with his classmates and ignore my ask. It’s really disappointing and I don’t know what else to tell him. Is that a reasonable ask or am I being dramatic?

What to do when parents dig their toes into your relationship? They don't approve of who I'm with and very vocal about it.

In 10 years, this may be in the rear view or they may not let up. Anyone with experience in this?

Hi Chicago - just moved here from the UK (via 7 years in Germany) and looking to make some great new friends.

Moved to River North and into trivia nights, most sports, movies etc and would love to find some people open to adding a city newbie to the group!

42m if that matters 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

Anyone else experiencing parents who feel entitled to just go straight to super about things without talking to you first or to include them in an email?

How is everyone taking time to indulge in Self Care now that most of us are either about to go back to work, or have started back up with students? I’m having mixed feelings of going back on my end and would love to hear how others are feeling too!

Is Canarsie in Brooklyn a safe area to live in?

Are there actually tax cuts switching from home office in NYC to Hoboken?

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.

Hi- in conversation to make a move, but curious what the total package looks like for an experienced associate? (PTO days, 401K and pension?) Also, is there a paternity leave program? Thanks!

Anyone have any luck scoring a nice watch in the Caribbean lately? About to head to the British Virgin Islands. Wondering if there is better inventory there…

What is the hike percentage expected with almost always feedback with promotion to senior consultant and without promotion and the bonus percentage tech consulting service line

Please help and guide ... It's urgent

Anyone here who is working on Experian powercurve tool??

Openings for SDET less than 5 years experience at Informatica. DM me if interested, thanks !

Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

Have you guys funded a startup? How did you find such opportunities? Thanks

Joined Wipro on 27th October. It's been 15 days, no on from project has reached out to me nor any contact given, what is Wipro doing? Also is Wipro calling people to office?

How much rent should I be paying?

Finding a house-share with enough working space for wfh seems expensive since I first moved to London 4 years ago - £900+ pcm and still competing for the room! Is it worth just trying to rent solo a little further out for ~£1,300pcm? Big issue is I’m only earning ~£45k with 4yoe.

I struggle with imposter syndrome big time and want to start therapy, but I really don't want my husband to find out that I'm going to a therapist. It'd just be too embarassing. Is that awful of me?

Hi Fishes ,

I am an FE with 7.1 yrs of exp looking for a change. So far I've seen the packages are boxed at 30lpa at my exp and Angular framework, I Have some exposure to AWS devOps as well. Can anyone guide if there is something missing in my profile or if I am not getting the right opportunity (excluding MANG from this discussion)

Can somebody give me the link to ZS in India Bowl

How can you differentiate yourself during an interview? I feel like all good candidates are bringing a similar amount of experience to the table, so what can I do to stand out?

Do your managers expect you to respond to their emails immediately, regardless of the time of day (or night)? My manager freaks if I don't get back to him asap

What non-traditional roles have your former colleagues left for? Are they happy?

Received an offer from JPM for a branch manager position, but afraid of getting the offer rescinded due to going through bankruptcy almost 3 years ago . I’m freaking out hoping this won’t be an automatic disqualification, has anyone been through this same experience and gotten hired in?

Seamless is a blessing and a curse

Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

I'm going to go on a shopping spree at Whole Foods tonight just because I can.

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

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

Vice Presidents and up: Is it easy to predict which analysts just won't last the long haul?

Does private debt tend to win over banks in rising interest rates environment? Will it compensate the overall decline in borrowing for private debt?

What book has inspired you the most in life principles, or your career in finance?

What kind of menial or degrading tasks are you asked to do on a daily basis? I'll start - counting (a handful of people) in a conference room.

What are the best HH spots for women to meet men in Financial District? Mention peak time as well as location

When people ask how I handle this job... HAHAHA, I don't.

What's your morning schedule like? Mine 1) wake up 2) curse and cry looking at myself in the br mirror 3) dress nicely to make myself feel better and 4) coffee up and head to office.

Currently a part of the rotational program here and about to enter the trading floor but as I hit my two year mark I’m realizing I really wanna do more investor relations/product specialist work in the PE space. I am a little anxious about where to start and if there is a possible for me to get into due to the rotational aspect of my job