Is anyone else thinking about long-term career independence beyond promotions? I'm a software engineer and lately I’ve been weirdly tense. On one hand, tech offers great career growth...promotions, new roles, better pay. But on the other, you're always a reorg, a bad manager, or economic downturn away from losing it all. &with AI and automation, the future seems more fragile than ever. Has anyone here started building Plan B while still working FT?

What’s the most reliable bmw 3 series after the year 2000?

GV70 vs GLC 300 please cast your vote!
My fiancée and I have been struggling for this way too long (disregard the price)

Could someone please provide inputs on below 2 orgs have offer from both of them.

Tech stack- java , microservice developer YOE- 7 years

CBRE - 26fixed +2 rrb + 2 JB(after providing 31.5 ctc counter offer , 28 fixed 2.8 variable)
UST global - 31 fixed + 1.5 variable + 2 JB

Can anyone from @CBRE suggest what is the package they're providing , i think i am being lowballed by the HR CBRE UST Global.

Good gyms (besides equinox) that aren’t crowded/small?
Debating between Blink or Crunch, any preferences?

Best places for bridal jewelry?

End of Year Pressure: Manager tells me : Take Some risks, get the deal and apologize later... We are not going to be able to implement in time at the customer's site, which is going to make my "champion" look bad.. What would you do?

How is dubai first bank project in wipro and how is morgan stanley project in wipro please tell 🙏🙏🙏

What are the best resources for studying investment banking exams: SIE, 63 and 79? I received sponsorship today and have no idea where to start. Thank you!

Any on Forward for Health Care?
New here to Fishbowl so first post.
Interested to hear if anyone is using Forward for their primary health care service?
Thinking about joining.
Interesting subscription based cost model but basically pushing interactive, team based approach to long term health care with a good blend of tech and analytics built in.

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

As an MBB consultant looking to move into industry, should I expect to take a pay cut? The roles I’ve come across so far seem to for less pay than I make now

Hi all, I’m considering a move to Chicago but am trying to understand costs of childcare. How much should I expect to spend for two kids (3 and 1 yr) in a daycare center?

Happy last Friday of summer! Does your agency do Summer Fridays? Did you have time to take all of them? Why not All-Year-Round Fridays? Why not a floating weekday each week? What would you argue for?

To the bro sneezing loudly above my balcony, shut ya windows 🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊

What are the bgv docs required in cgi?

Hi there!
For any legal tech buddies out there, started a bowl! Surprised to see one didn't exist!

Please spread, join and interact. Happy Monday! 😁

Seeking advice on career paths within tech after bizops. Currently in bizops and former consultant, and while the work is fine I’ve realized that bizops feels similar to consulting and in the long term I’m looking for a role that has more ownership and ideally more analytical. Does anyone have any advice/anecdotes on other roles that may be suitable, and what it takes to get there? Thank you!

After 3 rounds of Apple interviews, recruiter has requested a call. Do we think it’s more likely a rejection or an offer?

What’s the background of most product managers you’ve come across? Is it engineering, consulting, strategy, etc.? I’ve never met anyone who started their career as a PM and I’m curious how to get in it?

AWS vs Amazon PM roles?

Current SC with ~3YOE looking for a jump to tech. Just wrapped up interviews with AWS non-tech role slotted at L4. Current base is $115k. Can anyone provide insight into the band for L4 at AWS? I’ve provided the recruiter with my ideal range and am continually reminded to make sure I look at the “full compensation package”. Anticipate receiving offer within coming days. TIA.

What are main differences in career/salary trajectory and WLB for a product manager vs product marketing manager?

Any advice on getting into product management? I have 3+ YOE working as an IT service manager and I’ve seen so many companies stating they want people from “diverse backgrounds” but then soon change their minds when they find out in an interview that you don’t have very specific product management experience

Recently accepted an offer for a manager in Bizops in Ad sales for a tech firm. Curious about the growth opportunities in this area. What do folks do after 2-3 years in such roles ?

Would anyone familiar with the Meta interview process be able to help with the questions below?

Is there an “acceptable” amount of time you can take between your recruiter screen and the next round of product sense interviews? Does it matter if you’re interviewing for a specific team?

MD mentioned the possibility of getting funding for a PM program/certificate since we’re newly shifting to managing some solutions as products; anyone have any experience/recommendations?

Anyone currently working at Peloton and able to provide a reference for a Senior Product Manager role? Thanks!

Do you need an engineering degree to go into product management? I have a bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Digital Transformation, and I work as a C (soon to be SC) im Tech Strategy and Transformation. What are the next steps I should to to pivot into PM? (certifications, types of projects, etc)

Anyone go to product from data science? Any thoughts on your transition?

Has anyone moved from tech consulting to strategy in MBB's. Anyone willing to guide on how you made the move?

Is it worth moving to strategy consulting or do strategy business ops in industry?

I used to be a consultant, now work in product marketing at a health tech startup. My goal is to transition to a PM role in big tech. What’s the best way to do so? What are the skills I need to gain / demonstrate to be able to be a PM?