I’m trying to decide how big of a bump to negotiate in my next role. I’ve done my research and have a range in mind + a number I won’t go lower than. For those of you that have hopped around, what kind of bump do you typically seek? So many variables, but if you could weigh in with how you landed on your number and how much more it was than your previous role, I’d love to hear. How much was your largest jump? I’m switching paths, so it’s not a promo but not necessarily lateral.

Any Group Life & Disability Underwriters out there? Wondering what the salary range is for those with 5-10 years experience in the US. In your response could you please include what segment size you work with?

What’s the salary range of an integrated planning director w/9-10 years exp? Want to try and get my market worth if I get promoted. Anyone have links/sources w salary data? Thanks

I work in field sales as an IC. My aspirational career path is to end up in people leadership. Recently, an Inside management position opened up that’s been brought to my attention by the hiring director. Question is, is going back Inside the right move to get into started in leadership? Or should I continue down the field path and wait until those field management slots open up?

Just accepted an offer with a psych startup. Not exactly the offer I was hoping for as I’m taking a slight pay cut ($73/hr) and it’s a 1099 position. I keep getting stuck on the 1099 piece because I’ll be working 40 hrs/wk, but have been told I’m not eligible to be a W2 employee. Needless to say, no benefits whatsoever. They don’t even provide a computer or any other remote equipment for the completely remote position. Am I making a mistake? Also, can anyone chime in about being a 1099 employee?

Insight about knowledge specialist roles at Bain? TC + relationship to associates would be helpful to know

When talking about salary, do you usually say your base or TC?

Hey guys,

I have an interview at Microsoft next week for the role of SharePoint consultant. What should my preparation be like?

EY TARAS or EY GCR??? Between these 2 service lines which has better pay and opportunities??

Can anyone share their experiences in PwC delivering deal advisory? What’s a typical day for a senior? What are pay and hours like? I was sure I wanted to do FDD but I just came across this type of work and the hours seem better and it isn’t all accounting based. Appreciate the help.

Any tips for a candidate who is currently in working in a bank in IT operations and interviewing for a tech company for a role they don't have technical experience at all? Moving from a BA position to another BA role but tech is completely different...

Are L&E firms raising salaries (Littler, Fisher, Ogletree, etc.)? What is starting compensation?

What advice would you give a new L7 in cyber coming from D? Will it be hard to rebuild a network?

Is it fair to say once you’re an LS consultant you can always fall back to a tier 2,3 firm? For context I’m looking to go from consulting to a hospital implementation role.

Anyone here exited to Lazada for a VP level position? What salary should be expected ?

Hi , wanted to get some feedback on following position offer in New Jersey area
Senior Manager for pricing startegy
I have 4 and half years of related experience,Masters degree
Base salary offer at 150k, 21% SPI and 10% LTI
How much room I have for negotiation, whats the fair market rate for this level?

Hello Fishes ,

Today i got call from my recruiter and she informed me that my offer letter will be revised . Prev the offer was 15.90 LPA . Now the revised offer contains 17.10 LPA . I was quite surprised with this behaviour .
My DOJ is 21st feb 2022. Designation - sr. Associate - projects

Is there anything worried about this ? Anyone faced this kind of approach ? Kindly suggest


Thanks in advance .

My technical interview was on 19th Feb and received HR called me on 22nd feb for salary discussion but again on 22nd Feb 2nd HR called to have managerial round which was scheduled on 25th Feb and again got mail to submit CIS form. After submitting form didn't get any call from HR. Its been 8 days. Is i am ghosted?

What should be expected package for Senior Bizops Engineer.

YEO - 7.9
Current CTC -13.13
Offer form another company -18.70

Could you please provide your suggestion .

Thanks in advance

Hi Fishers, What can my expected CTC be for a PO role at Servicenow? My current profile is 6 years experience with 19 LPA. I have couple of offers with 23LPA and 25 LPA.

Hello Fishes,
Just wanted to know which company's culture is good?
Cognizant or FIS Global? also if you are suggesting any company please help me with basic information about that company. Like work hours rule, flexible timing?, work oriented environment or time oriented culture? Please help

Entering my 15th week unstaffed for the year. Does Deloitte do layoffs for low utilization? Mine is around 60%

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Have 3 busy seasons of big4 audit experience and going on 3 years in the finance/ops department of a F75 company. CPA and I’ve always been a top performer. I don’t have any interest in accounting and Primarily work on and enjoy improving processes at my company and am thinking about trying to do some type of process improvement consulting for financial service firms. Does anyone have any insight on this type of career or a similar path?

Got an offer for an Interview with Littler Mendelson. Anyone got any pros and cons, and starting salary for a new attorney in the Midwest?

Best books for time management / business skills / inspiration?

Hi, anybody having a manual testing jobs in Kolkata..Immidiate joiner

What do people think of the British Royal Family? For those of us who grew up without ridiculous monarchies why do have to keep hearing about them in the news?

Does anyone else in banking have rules from HR not to “time the market” and “speculate”? I’m trying to buy VIX products and scared to do it now because of the rules above.

Hi folks, can anyone suggest how much TCS can pay for 3.2 years of experience? Profile is Salesforce Developer.

Best books on leadership and self development?

Hi all,

Im having 9.5yoe in java backend development( technical lead) and have not worked in devops till now. But recently i have started with a PG course in devops.
I am very much interested to move to devops. What kind of roles i can give interview for and what and all paths i can take forward.

Hi sharks,

Two offers:
Coforge: 39.5 L plus 2.5L JB
Trianz: 37 L plus 4L JB

Please suggest...joining soon

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

How do you find joy in a business where you’re told “no” 100 times a day?

Any agencies that have a good reputation, but suck when you actually work there? Wonder why that happens?

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

Not to be an asshole BUT... why hire juniors if you are at a high level creative agency? (Stealing culture/ platform insights not withstanding )

We’re in such a vicious business. You give your heart & soul to an agency, a client, a brand. Then the wind changes & you’re laid off, reassigned, chewed up, spit out, on to the next. I’m tired.

I’ve been working my ass off to make it to ACD and I feel like this milestone has been all-consuming. I’m close, I can feel it. But will I be full-filled when I get there? And if so, for how long? Curious to hear from others about their climb up the ladder and if the hunger and drive ever subsides to an acceptable level.

The people behind Diet Madison Ave IG account are heroes

The new Volvo commercials are 🔥🔥🔥

What are your thoughts on leaving a stable but unfulfilling job for another one during these times?

Any word on Swift in Portland?

Hey is there anyone interested in starting an agency in NYC?

When is it too late to start over in a new career? The idea of working one more day at an agency as a PM makes me want to jump off a cliff

Been asked to present my current client’s plan and PCA in second interview for a role. Am I being over cautious by not feeling comfortable with this?

Is anyone else unable to change their title on comments? It switches to my company and won’t let me change it to anything else.

Most beautiful places to escape within three hours' driving of NYC? Forests, lakes, ocean, camping.

Hi fellow fishies - loaded question but does anyone know of any agencies (ideally in NYC) that are open to visa sponsorship? I have a good friend and former coworker who is a KICKA$$ account lead and is struggling to find a new role (needle in a haystack for sponsorship... ugh). Current place is beyond toxic. Any info/advice appreciated! Thank you 😊

How many months in is it normal to hate a new job vs you've given it a long enough chance to know it's a wrong fit?

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

Anyone have any good job searching strategies/tips? I'm losing motivation