If you feel stuck in your career, what’s holding you back from making a change?

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Time and funds for the necessary certification and training to make the leap. Thanks recession.

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You’re so right about that. Those certifications are so expensive and then there’s really no time to do them with how much work we all have.

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Honestly fear of the unknown. I may feel a bit stuck but I make an income that supports my lifestyle, live in the community I want to be in… starting over /somewhere new even in a senior role is scary. I’m stuck but comfortable I guess.

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That’s exactly how I’m feeling!

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All the layoffs that happened this year makes it more scary to try risking something new

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Money, and schedule. Wouldn't make the same salery and I like having a whole week off every 2 weeks

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Salary. COL is already so high and keeps going up monthly it seems. I can’t give up my job to pursue my dream and ideas because I couldn’t afford to live without the salary I make

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I’ve worked in the same industry for nearly 20 years. The thought of changing industries to further my career is daunting. It holds me back…

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I work three 12 hour overnight shifts. This keeps me from having to put my kids in daycare. My job is absolutely draining on me, though.

I am considering a trade in Healthcare. I recently worked for an agency that placed teachers. The pay was low in TN. Now, school districts hire through the agency last for staffing. I enjoyed working for the agency but the school was horrible and highly ghetto.

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Has anyone used a career coach? Not a recruiter but someone who can give advice on making career changes. Any good names come to mind?

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Hi everyone, i have started my carrier in dot net technologies and worked for about 6 years. Then shifted to dynamics crm and worked for 4 years. My total years of exp is 10 years. Now i want to shift to data science machine learning. I am thinking of doing a training in data science. Will i be considered as a fresher?

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I have started my career at Wipro Technologies 6.3 years back and left 4 years back.

I am in process of choosing an opportunity with Tech Mahindra and Wipro Digital or Cognizant ?

I am looking for an long term association with company for at least 4 years from now. (company work culture and technology growth is priority)

Which one would be good in terms of your knowledge and experiences ?

Technology : RPA (UiPath)
Client : UHG

Any information would really help me a lot to my career.

Hi fishes I am fresher from Computer Science. I am allotted salesforce developer profile in my organization. I want to know how good is salesforce developer for career. And how will be it's demand with respect to future. Please guide me I am in a lot of confusions.

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I exited to FAANG from big4 and part of me is seriously thinking about getting an mba to go to mbb. Does that make any sense?

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Fellow 🐟 any thoughts? Received an offer from Deloitte -> Role Manager, Base 180K HCOL, YOE 8, Current Base -> 150K and may get close to 160K in 3 Months. Is it worth the jump? Pros in current role -> High Visibility due to small practice, 45 to 50 Hr work week. Will be SM in next 2 to 3 Years, Cons - TC, Brand Value, Mid Tier Clients. Any opinions?

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Getting ready to study for the CAMS exam. Do I need anything extra besides just studying the study guide and practice exam over and over. I’ve read online about people using AML assassin; is it worth it?

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Ex-strat consultants who left for FAANG and weren’t happy. Why and how have you pivoted?

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Any tips from women who had to take maternity leave while contracting? I’d been hoping to switch to a FT role before COVID then well you know...After 3 months I finally landed a couple contract opportunities but no luck yet with a FT role. I’m due in Feb and getting nervous. I know most companies also have a wait period to qualify for leave but am hoping to get hired at a more progressive company or negotiate. Also wondering if I can get unemployment if my W2 contract is set to end by due date?

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I've been in merchant sales for a large bank the last several years looking to do a pivot. Any suggestions for a sales position for someone who's done outside sales for years but not in the tech industry?

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What are some strategies to use in guided reading groups to reallly break kids out of RB and into Level A and beyond?

I’m interviewing with another firm next week. Has anyone made a switch like that before? How did you do it? I work in a small criminal firm now. Interview is with a same size/practice area firm.

Switching to Tata Consultancy
How are the growth opportunities in tcs ?

This is for FP&A profile.

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Should I join G&PS in PwC India? How is the WLB and progression there?PwC

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Would love some advice / thoughts. I went straight from law school to a corporate legal department in house for an asset manager. They like “home grown” talent and I “be worked hard and risen relatively quickly (AGC in 9 years). I work hard and get a lot of complicated deals done (structured products and private funds). I can’t shake certain people (in compliance department mainly) thinking I don’t have enough experience to do what I do because I didn’t come from a law firm. Any advice?

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I started a new job just 7 weeks ago, but an opportunity for a dream job just suddenly and unexpectedly fell into my lap! It’s a lot more money, more aligned with my career goals, and will have better work life balance. I’d be an idiot to not take this great new opportunity! That being said… I’m going to feel bad leaving this new job so soon. I’m sure they’ll be disappointed and maybe even angry… is there any way to NOT burn bridges on my way out of this current job?

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Say I work in tech and have a decent finance experience. Would my 3 yoe of domain "expertise" in tech make me an attractive bet for the banks Tech coverage team? In other words, does having experience in Tech make me more hireable for IBD?

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I will start managing the sales team I’m part of and transition from being a peer to becoming their manager. Any advice on how to make this change as smooth as possible?

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Hi, looking for some advice. I’ve been a medical assistant for 10 years, and am finishing up my bachelor’s in healthcare management. However finding hard looking for practice or office manager positions, as they’re looking for people with 3+ years of management experience. How can I get an organization to take the chance to invest in me and give me the opportunity to prove I have what it takes. We all have to start somewhere.

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Does anyone know if their firm has any inclusion initiatives around hiring individuals with special needs as part of a transition program? For example, when offices are open, having individuals be employed by the firm and help with more administrative tasks such as helping to get conference rooms set up for events, assisting visitors, etc.? My younger brother has special needs so am trying to help my parents look for a few options and was wondering if any of the consulting firms have this!

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I’m pretty passive when I’m disrespected by creative but I think it sets a bad example for my team. If any of my reports were spoken to the way I was I’d raise hell...how set example?

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Seeing how the environmental problem is growing in the world and nobody is doing anything to stop the pollution of the big nations (China, USA, Russia), it makes me think as a mathematician that our days are numbered.

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