I was a finance major with a 3.9 GPA, now I am looking to land my first real job in finance. What was your first salary? I am not really clear on what is too low.

It's sad to see people with 2-3 years of experience getting paid more than you when u have double the experience. 😄 Best part is they are still complaining of getting less. Well I guess you should never settle. New gen is giving a hard time to the experienced folks. I think this is the high time to upgrade your skills. Come out of your comfort zone and start looking for new opportunities. I think this is the best time to switch if u haven't already in quite some time.
Thoughts 💭 ???

Horrible anxiety about considering a new job....
I was one of the big firm stealth layoffs in covid and joined a boutique firm in Sept. They came sort of close to matching my salary but I moved to SoCal and have an opportunity to jump back in to big law and get $100k raise. The people at the small firm are so nice, but hours are nuts and if I’m going to work this much, I might as well get paid more, right? Is it too soon? How do you tell them when the managing partner took you under his wing?

Counter offer 101: offer received. Want more money. Well respected at current agency. Indispensable on two marquee accounts. New job is at better agency, but current is great too. What to do and how?

What is the highest CTC offered for 7B band in IBM for niche skill ?
Also how much joining bonus can we ask?

Thanks.

Looking for referrals for a Technical Sales Executive position that is Remote (USA), possibly in the industrial sector. Last year I made $109k at AT&T so I'm hoping to at least stay in the same ball park but want a change. I have lots of experience selling IT/telecom, but I also have a Mechanical Engineering background so I'm a good fit for a wide range of technical sales. I have been thinking a role in the industrial sector with a longer sales cycle may be a good fit, can travel up to 25%

Currently a big 4 consultant and got an offer from FAANG for a strategy and ops role that would bring my total comp up 60%. I’m really grateful for the offer and really excited, however, I am also interviewing with MBB. It has always been a goal of mine to work for tier 1 strategy firm as I’ve always felt on the outside looking in at big4. I feel like most exit ops from strategy would be S&O industry roles but still can’t get these MBB firms out of my mind. Am I just overthinking this?

Hello Fishes,
I am currently interviewing at EY GDS and HR discussion is done.
But the HR is saying they can offer only 36% hike.
YOE: 6
CCTC : 12 LPA fixed.

How should I proceed with this.

Yoe 5
Capgemini is offering 23fixed. Is there still bandwidth?

I have an offer of John Deere and Ezest of same package which one is better
I have 2.6YoE

Hi Fishes,
I have total 2 years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer. I am planning to switch from Accenture to other organization but I am not sure which offer should I take?

Infosys Or Wipro - having the same offer around 12 lpa

Which of the above organization will be a better for learning and growing opportunity as a ServiceNow Developer? Which one of the above is better?

Hey i had my HR discussion with Infosys HR, they are not even ready to match my counter offer, they will release the offer tomorrow, how to renegotiate now, any tips, they are saying they can't go beyond that for the role. Tried to convince him, but no luck, thinking to have a discussion at the last moment now. Any suggestions would be appreciated

In a few months I will have been at my company 2 years. After talking to colleagues, friends, recruiters, I feel I am pretty underpaid for the market. I would like to bring this up to my manager during an upcoming review because I want to stay at my company.. what is the best approach to discuss this?

Wha t‘s the average bonus for director in transaction tax group？

What's the best way to ask for a pay raise?

When I was headhunted for the job, ESG was a relatively new concept and too few companies hire for related positions. I didn't find any salary range from Glassdoor or anywhere so I had no idea. My fault was I did not ask the HR and just gave my asking salary. When I saw a similar post from my company (I was already hired that time), they were already including the pay range and I realized mine was way below. I'm already 2.8 yrs in the role.

Does companies retain you and bump your existing ctc by 80% to match offer in hand??

Honasa (mamaearth) - what is the salary bracket for manager media position?

Recently lateraled from MM to BB as AS1. Fully understanding that getting base salary bump and no demotion is a fortunate case, I want to do well at the new shop. Any advice for AS laterals?

Is anyone expecting clerkship bonuses to be a bit higher within the next year considering the current hot market for laterals and mass exodus from big law? Or will things die down and keep clerkship bonuses at about the same level?

I would be recently joining as a credit analyst in a global bank.

What are the exit opportunities for this profile?

Can someone switch to FP&A or IB from here?

What has been the best lesson you’ve ever taught?

Recently accepted in offer in the NY office. What’s the culture like?

What is the official notice period of Paypal?

Hi Fish,

My LWD in TCS is on next week. Can anyone please help me what are the formalities I have to do and clearance I have to apply for.
If someone has gone through the process recently, a step by step guide would be really appreciated.

Hello Folks!

During work from office days, a representative from third party vendor organization used to visit the Gurgaon office during the Investment Proof Declaration days to help folks with "rent agreements, PAN number and rent slips" (ahem!! ahem!! IYKYK) and we were able to claim tax deductions.

Is it still happening there? Also, does anyone have a contact for them?

Porsche IPO worth buying now amid market and economy turbulence?

Spending NYE in NYC, recommendations for a good restaurant to ring the year in? Preferably something around $150 a person, but willing to dish out more if it’s truly worth it.

Looking to pivot into healthcare consulting. I come from a MHA background with a two year Administrative Fellowship following it. Any experience breaking into one of the top consulting firms with this type of background?

Hi All, I’m thinking about getting certified in change management but not sure if I should go the Prosci route or CCMP route. CCMP is a lot cheaper compared to Prosci but would it measure up just the same?

I guess it would be similar to the discussion of the SHRM-SCP vs SPHR.

Dear TCS Friends,
What is the difference between C2 grade and C2H. I herd that C2H means temporary job for 6 months. Is it true, and does C2 means also the same? I am joining next week worried if it is temporary job. Please give your inputs 🙄

Are you feeling a slowdown in recruitment business? If you are, how are you combatting this?

Hi guys! Looking to learn about real estate investing! I am a senior in college graduating with a degree in finance so I understand certain aspects, but am looking to learn more on my own about real estate specifically!

What books would you recommend I read?

Executive assessment: does anyone have pdfs of practice test questions they can send me?

Hi,
Anyone here who has exercised the buyback policy at TW? How much is the cost for laptop buyback aftr 3 years?

What’s a good wireless printer?

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?

Best gadgets, accesorios, etc. for traveling? What are the things you always take with you when you travel?

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

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

I am currently finishing up CFP course work. Does anyone have tips or tricks for studying for the actual exam? I am particularly concerned about the investment planning section. I have 12 plus years in the industry and CRPC. I do planning literally everyday but a test is a test and this is the module I have had the most trouble with.

The best part of external interviews is that no after interview thank you notes are necessary.

Best advice in 6 words or less:

NYC bowl: Which bar/club do you go out on a Friday night?

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

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

Idk what I want to do with my life and at this point im too scared to ask

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

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?

How do you cope with seeing your peers (either in this industry or outside) getting ahead of you (being promoted earlier) in their careers?

What’s the cleanest way to show monthly, quarterly, and annual projections? Would you do it on one tab or 2/3?

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?

How long do Citi background checks take? Do they send you an application once you sign the offer?

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.

Hypothetically what’s the shortest amount of time you should stay in a job without switching. I kinda wanna try my hand at a different industry but don’t wanna kill the experience I have now by leaving too early