I'm approaching my one-year mark as a reporter and have my sights set on anchoring. For those who've made this career move, is one year of reporting experience enough? What skills or portfolio pieces should I focus on to make myself anchor-ready? Any guidance appreciated!

How to get into IBM ISL from GBS

Hi Fishes, Need advise.. what will be fair deal to demand the package from 2nd company when holding offer from 1st company for 16 LPA Fixed.
Negotiation with 2nd company scheduled this week.
Pls note:
Industry: Banking & Finance
CCTC: 10.5 LPA Fixed
YOE: 8yrs (2 Years in Banking & 6 Years in Market Research)
Tech Stack: Data Analysis/SQl/Tableau/Spark/Alteryx

What is the experience required to become senior manager in US taxation

What is business process architect?how much to quote?

What do I say and resign to get released early? Cant wait for 3 months notice period to get over.

Hi Fishers,

What is the best time of the year to be in the notice period?

I mean what is the time of the year where requirements in most of the companies are at pick?

Like in Dec and March you will see less requirement due to Christmas and financial year ending. Similar what is the best period?

Because in my previous switch, 15 days were wasted due to Christmas and in March lot of requirements went on hold due to financial year ending.

Thanks

Can anyone please suggest any affordable apartments in Abu Dubai or any real estate agents to help me hunt for apartments.

Is the pace and WLB a lot different between T1 and T2 firms in the middle east?

What will be the in hand salary for CTC of 25 in Citi, given normal deduction in tax.

Does previous Consulting experience increase your odds when applying for MBB during MBA recruiting?

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

How's KPMG INDIA for salesforce domain ? Projects, wlb, hikes can anyone pls help? Expecting an offer from KPMG INDIA

I can do referrals to Qualtrics feel free to DM me here if you either work an engineering or are customer facing.

What's everyone's Halloween costume?

any ADs wanna do young lions with me next year? i know it’s early but i’m eager. let’s meet up, do some spec, have some fun.

How hard is Haas to get into?

I'm going to Machu Picchu next month with my brother and hiking the Inca trail. Any recommendations on what I absolutely need to bring for the hike? Anyone who hiked the Inca trail take like a battery pack or something with them for their camera?

Also, I'm considering bringing my drone even tho I know I can't take it into any of the sacred places like Machu picchu. I also have to register it with customs when I get into the country. Is it still worth taking? I can use it around Cusco and Lima

What do you do when you need a break from the news during the day? Sometimes I find it hard to step away even for a 30 min lunch

What inspired you to join this industry?

How much should a TV producer be paid a year? I've been working as a digital producer for 2 years now and I've been traveling for the last 4 years, so I'm not sure what would be a fair payment in the US for a TV producer. Any comment will be extremely helpful.

Human interest stories might not be where the money is, but making the switch has saved my sanity after the tragedy I’ve covered the past few years.

Who’s your favorite person you’ve ever had to interview?

SO excited about the new iPhone 14! I currently own an 11 Pro Max and never really upgraded because this one was still fine, but I feel like I want something newer. Has anyone purchased the 14 yet?

The argument that climate change is not man-made has been disproven by science over and over again, yet many people believe that the global crisis is either not real, not of our making, or both, in part because the news media deliberately chooses not to talk about it because it doesn't sell enough.

"Don't Look Up" is as real as it can be.

Freelance writers, especially new ones, how do you find stories to cold pitch?

Is being a journalist a financially stable career?

I’m working on starting my own online show where I act as the news anchor and cover what I think are the most important stories of the week, but I feel like I lack the personality/presence to carry out that role.

The future of the TV industry is not looking too bright, what is the best way to adapt to the rise in popularity of other types of media?

Why does NBC News pay incredibly low wages? There are people with 5+ years of experience and many went to ivy leagues making $20 - $26 an hour as full time employees… What is going on?

I’m negotiating my salary, and I’m curious what a reporter/digital editorial lead makes at your company? I have 15+ years of experience in employee communications and TV news, and I live in the Seattle area. I think I’m being shortchanged bc I’m asked to do some of my previous manager’s responsibilities (he was promoted), but I’m paid as a reporter. I report to my director who reports to our SVP, and I’ve worked for this Fortune 20 company for 10 yrs. Any info would be helpful. Thank you!

I’m finding that traditional news becoming obsolete is leading to management taking their frustrations out on staff. The result is a mass exodus in the industry, at least in my area. Are you experiencing the same?

Has anyone here ever worked as a foreign correspondent? What was it like?

Just read that Dodge said that their new electric car will be "super loud." Isn't the point of electric cars being quiet so people enjoy them more?

After 3 years of freelancing, I just landed my first in-house journalist job!! I’m so happy!

Just found out the "roadside assistance" for my Tesla doesn't cover emergency battery recharging. Wish I realized that before it became an issue

In August, Joe Biden referred to the "extreme MAGA philosophy" as "semi-fascism."

Do you think Donald Trump or other Republicans can accurately be described as fascists? Do you think journalists should describe them as fascists?

@Capco what’s the comms/content space like? I’ve heard lots of mixed reviews re: consultancy jobs, but that’s not my focus. I ask as I’m looking into a potential position at Capco, but concerned I could be leaving a more “secure” company (BofA) for a raise at another org. that has a lot of room for improvement.