I’m really interested in hearing from those who’ve reached financial independence and are fully retired. Do you still do any side hustles or passion projects, not for the money but to stay engaged or social, and what does that look like day to day for you?

Is 80k cash + 20k company share a good deal for a junior dev role in the bay area?🙏

I’m in Deloitte human capital and want to eventually (but sooner rather than later) move to industry doing internal talent/people stuff. My coach recommended getting SPHR or equivalent. Thoughts?

Could someone explain what finance closing process is? I passed CPA and have audit experience but I don’t really understand how industry accounting cycle works :( What does it mean to close the books? Are they referring to 12/31 deadline? Do all JE have to be recorded within this date? How does one close it?

I applied for a position through a recruiter and made it through the interview rounds with the actual company and received a verbal offer, but haven’t heard back since. Am I able to reach out directly to HR for updates or does all communication have to be filtered through the recruiter?

Recently obtained my aPHR and I’m considering next steps in advancing my career. I am eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP presently and will not be able to sit for a PHR until 09/2023. Any pros/cons with either certification? Should I wait to sit for PHR or go for SHRM-CP now?

Any recommended courses or books on customer care/cust success analytics or marketing analytics in general?

Hi, can anyone provide me a referal, for frontend developer position


Yoe-5
Currently on np and i am really interested to join Cisco

Is there an RPA bowl or a Blue Prism bowl? Couldn’t find it when searching but not sure if the app is just acting up

Almost every planner has left Publicis Toronto in the past two months. WTF?

I currently am Area Recruiter that would like to transition to a HR Generalist. Does anyone have any ideas to share?

Hi all! I was thinking about changing industries. I am currently an underwriter for for-hire transportation with 7.5 YOE. Wondering what others have found to be transferable skills or if anyone has made a career change. Also curious what other career paths other underwriters have gone on (possible changing departments or line of business, etc). Any info or suggestions appreciated!!

Can I quit a job I started Monday? Lmao

Looking to leave a govt job for a junior attorney role in a small workers comp defense firm. I have no experience in workers comp. How easy is it to learn the work and make 1850 billable hours? What future opportunities does this experience give?

Anyone here work in asset management consulting?

I recently switched job and joined another B4 firm. As part of the hiring I was promised with a sign on bonus. Now I have received the sign on bonus twice, in back to back paychecks. I know I have to somehow return the second bonus to the firm. Does anyone know how taxes work on this? As both the bonuses were tax deducted prior to deposit, when I return amount do I need to pay back the withheld taxes to the firm as well? Asking as the amount is big and don’t want to go in the IRS route. TIA.

I’ve been working for a company for 25yrs, looking for advancement. I’m considered an SME, managing people, Vendors and working on large system conversions. Have provided long term goals. When requesting feedback I’m told I’m on the right path, no suggestions on what to improve. I asked about timelines for advancement and not being given anything concrete. Recently interviewed with another company as a Vendor Mgmt partner. Individual contributor, high visible position with potential. Thoughts?

I was wondering if anyone works as a medical examiner assistant (gov) and what your salary is?

What is NatWest markets gurgaon Vice president (C9 Software engineer) make and what is bonus payouts ?

How would you suggest an interest in an internal transfer? I’ve seen job postings on LinkedIn, but don’t have a direct contact.

Hi Fishes

I got offer from kyndryl and planing to join soon in few days.
I'm having 2 questions

Do kyndryl offer wfh.
Like 60 percent wfh and 40 percent from office .

Also how is the hike give for band 8.

God damn I'm too young to be balding already. Should I shave it? I'm relatively fit and stylish.

My favorite email response below:

"Thx

Sent from my iPhone"

How many sq ft is your place?

What's Charlotte, NC like? Moving from international so I'm looking at different options. I know it's not as good as NYC...

That time you get to the checkout register, after maxing out your dinner stipend with filler items, and you forget your corporate card...fml 😑

The problem with diversity is they focus on a quota rather than changing the culture of marginalized groups in the office. So often people speak over me, take credit for my ideas... and it's accepted.

Single people in 29-32 age range, what's your net worth?

Look like a million bucks. Feel like shit.

Anyone have a current read on what’s market in terms of compensation for newly hired in-house hedge fund marketers—salary, discretionary performance comp vs. explicit %s, etc.? (Small/med sized fund)

Tips for my first comp talk?

For those trying to leave, how do you sneak interviews in?

How frowned upon are crew neck undershirts?

Best self-help books on the market? I've been consistently unhappy lately. Something needs to change.

When u give less Fks, u get more recognition. Wtf. Crazy. Stupid. But true.

recently moved to a new city where i have to take the metro 20 min everyday each way. any recommendations on what’s to do during that time other than listening to music/audiobooks?

Congrats and commiserations to London GS Ops interns, who found out their return decisions today, 1-on-1 with HCM.

Meanwhile other div interns are still waiting...

NYC folks - Reminder: Happy Hour tonight @ Brother Jimmy's! We'll be there ~7pm. Ask for the Fishbowl happy hour at the door, or look for the balloon! Or use bowl code bxbft to find us!

I have a rogue 1st year analyst who is promising things to a client he has no business promising. He shouldn't even be talking to the client. This kid isn't gonna last long.

Can anyone tell me if all Barclays BO (specifically finance) is moving to Whippany? I am negotiating an offer now, but there was no mention of the role moving from NY to NJ. Ppl are saying differently

Kind of surprised that Bieber is only worth 265 mil