I’m a SA3 and found out that I won’t be promoted to manager this year due to business reasons (we aren’t meeting plan). I’m in a specialized tax group and feel like a manager promotion....(continued)

Nurses in biotech/pharmaceuticals/medical device sales: I am interested in making a switch and growing my career in one of these fields. Love the idea of making greater scale impact on patients. Looking for tips and advice on how to break into the industry as I start the process. Currently have 10 years of experience as an RN ranging from Multi-system/transplant, cardiac, and burn/trauma ICUs, to NICU and currently pediatric ED. Please feel free to DM me instead. Thanks in advance!

Switching from .net to Java is good or bad after having 7 years of experience in .net?

I’m another auditor trying to switch to TAS - looking to eventually pivot to strategy roles. Any suggestions on a vertical?

Did anyone here turn down an in-house role for reasons other than money? I have SEVERE cold feet about succeeding in-house and it being more stressful and “busy” than firm life. Help!

Side hustle or startup ideas for someone who isn’t technical/doesn’t code? Where should I look or where to begin? I don’t have any strong passions or specific skills that I’m confident in. What books, articles, blogs, orgs, events, people I should follow for inspiration that has helped you? I have some cash to invest and am looking for a part time hustle that can cash flow at least a little bit of money on the side.

Hi Fishes, I have 6 YOE in financial reporting, if an opportunity in Morgan Stanley in fund accounting arises, should I go ahead with it or would it be a reverse step career wise, would appreciate insights on same and also of MSFS Fund accounting culture, WLB, if anyone can help with the same...
Should I take Financial Reportting @State Street or Fund Accounting at @Morgan Stanley
Thanks in advance, would appreciate your help

I’m in big law and on the cusp of making the jump to in-house. It sounds like the company I just interviewed with is getting ready to make me an offer. It’s definitely going to be a pay cut coming from big law but I do get some nice equity in the company. Is the jump worth it? I’m so burnt out by big law and this seems like an awesome opportunity to help shape a newish company. Any tips on how to figure out if this is the right move for me?

How true is it that people that stay in consulting long term are the middle of the pack? (The bottom get cut and the top move on to other endeavors)

Any tips for building a client base from scratch? I’m a 4th year associate at a firm of 12 attorneys. I practice in business, compliance, and real estate (primarily on partners’ files) and don’t litigate. Most of the partners’ clients are wealthy friends or friends of friends (not my circle). Associates are not referred business, even cold calls, and so far “networking” events like Chamber of Commerce luncheons have been a bust. I equate a book to autonomy and career choice and pressure is on.

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?

Do you have any advice for a career in a bank?(Position in IT)

Hey everyone! I hope y’all are having a good weekend! Quick question. PSM 1 or CSM? I’m having a hard time deciding between which exam/course to take. I’m in my first year out of undergrad and looking into getting some certs to help me advance in my career.

Does anyone have experience with career changers in Data Analytics or UX/UI after taking the Career Foundry or Spring Board bootcamps? I’m curious to hear opinions if it’s worth the investment. Interested in hiring perspective or career changer!

Did BCG raise Consultant salary in Canada like America?

Hello Experienced fishes,

Help me with career path.
Wasted 3 years of my life as Sports Analyst with 3 LPA HUDL india.

Currently working as Tester Engineer with 1.3 YOE and 7.5 LPA

I have completed Course Certification for Business Analyst but im unable to land a Job as I have no Experience as a Business Analyst.

Shall I go ahead as a Tester only if yes what skills shall I pursue?
My current company is in Game development and My job isnt that great...

Help and reference is appreciated

Hello - moving the NL with my Dutch husband this Summer and am interested in MBB. I don't have a masters (not common in the US), I have my bachelors. Is it possible for me to still get into MBB? Is anyone willing to chat about office culture and willing to give a rec? Thanks!

I have completed 1.2 years in accenture as a salesforce tester and completely interested towards security..Is there any chance to change the domain within same company with proper skillset and certifications.

Anyone here know what an FPX certification is? Curious, a few roles at J&J have a requirement for it but I can't find anything online.

Would you strongly advise against going in-house right after a state court clerkship? (No law firm experience in law school either). I don’t know if I want to become an in-house forever. Would it be difficult to get a law firm job at a later time?

Good morning, hope everyone is having a great week! Does anyone have any advice on breaking into an analyst role? I am currently a Senior Customer Success Manager, with a background in Operations/Process and Project Management as well. I have always enjoyed the analysis pieces of my roles and would love to expand my skills to show how qualified for a position in data analytics. Thank you in advance for the help!

Does anyone use Universal Local Campaigns? A client wants supplemental support for specific locations. I’ve never run a ULC campaign targeting a single location - any idea if this would compete with our existing campaigns targeting the same locations (we run campaigns targeting location groups by region)? Can a ULC targeting a single location see scale without sacrificing too much cost/store visit efficiency? Google Help articles are, unsurprisingly, no help.

I decided to move on from my job of 7 years, I had no days off, It was getting overwhelmed, I just wanted to spend quality family time, so I applied at another place and I was hired on the spot, so my old employer offered me what I wanted and I decided to stay, so my question is ….. how in a professional way do I tell my new employer that I not coming to work with them. I’m supposed to start by the end of this month.

Be honest… do you know how to build a sales funnel?

Salary vs rent poll: Salary / Monthly Rent / Living Situation (roommates, apt type, borough?)

What shitty policy few organizations are having to call people down to office to pick laptop? Even in wfh scenario. How is that efficient?

Got an offer for 60k pounds + bonus for London location at Sr Consultant level in FS industry. How good/bad is the offer? Please suggest.

CCTC: 24lpa in India
Workex post MBA: 3.5 yrs
Total workex: 6.5 yrs

Does someone help me to get good instructors for SCM certification

What is everyone’s thoughts about Hilton? Just got asked to interview

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

I recently got laid off because of some strategic decisions by executives which led to operation cease in my whole business unit. I've 3+ years of experience in Automation testing. I've experience in selenium, rest assured, docker, dialogflow, Jenkins, and few more as well. Please help me find a job.

Has anyone here ever been fired for being rude to a customer?

Anyone else using their layoff as an excuse to finally pursue a new career?

How to switch from Accenture technology to Accenture strategy?

Would you suggest someone pursuing an MBA if they want to get a role in HR or Project Management? And for those that want to pursue product management... are there still a decent amount of numbers similar to accounting? Thanks

Let’s talk finances. How are you all paying for this? Loans, I assume, but any strategies?
In early 2021, better to try to max out retirement accounts to maximize financial aid or to just start saving?
200k is so much.

Has anyone recently signed up to take the gmat online prior to may 20? I’m trying to sign up for a slot in the next week or so, but I keep getting redirected to an error page. Not sure if this means slots arent available anymore

Any helpful advice for FAR. I'm taking it next week

Anyone working at Forensic Risk Alliance? What has been your experience?

What is everyone’s thoughts on partners voluntarily leaving the firm?

For those of you in tax, in what ways do you utilize Alteryx? I just completed a basic training and am looking for ways to integrate this into my engagements.

One of my senior managers is a boomerang and told me she was laid off when she was 7 months pregnant about 10 years ago. I think she was a senior or manager. She was in a specific group and everybody was laid off. It wasn’t performance based.

Would you work at your company again if you were laid off?

Does everyone get promoted to Senior, assuming they don't get below a 3 rating and overall solid reviews from all engagement teams?

Any advice on keeping my marriage healthy during busy season? Seems like this time of year is hard both at work and at home.

I’ve been in public accounting for about 6 years and I feel like I need a certification. The CPA is not happening. What would be the most valuable CIA , CFE , CMA of CISA?

Me as associate: can't wait to be senior and give most work to staff! Me as senior, with no staff: can't wait to be manager and give most work to seniors! Me as manager: READY FOR DISAPPOINTMENT

A year ago I moved to an HCOL area to accept a new position, however, I do not go into the office daily. I just go whenever my team needs to be in office. Was wondering has anyone moved out of an HCOL area to save money on rent and was it frowned upon when your firm found out? With inflation and rent going up I’m considering moving 3 hours away where rent is half the cost I’m paying now.

What the hell.... new office Chicago and you already have to change things up???

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?

Some of these recruiting salary offers are offensive.

So I'm not a top performer. Definitley not the smartest guy at big 4. But some of the questions I get from very experienced seniors are just so basic.

What nuggets of wisdom do you fishes have for someone who is thinking of getting a CPA/CFA or CFP deep into my career (have a different qualification). What is the most straightforward way (self-financed, since I have another qualification)? These would compliment my work as an actuary.

Anyone work in Transaction Services FDD at a mid-tier firm (let’s say top 10)? what are the big differences between big 4 and mid tier FDD? Pros and cons?

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

Need some insight: if you’re about to leave for a competing firm, should you give 2 weeks notice (and risk being fired/escorted off the premise) or simply quit without giving notice?

Does anyone have experience or know of someone who went on a FWA (part-time) but didn't have kids? I'm unmarried and no kids but considering a move to 30 or so hrs/week for my sanity.