Is FDD a no brainer if given an offer? I’m currently in a specialty tax group and I enjoy it but I’m worried about being pigeonholed into niche tax for my career. I figured if I go the FDD route, I can find better (more broadly applicable) exit opps if long term public acct doesn’t work out. Am I wrong to think so? Also, would CFA in any way help with FDD exits?

Hi fishes, recently got an offer from Oracle for senior member of technical staff position in ODI(Oracle data integrator) team.
Any idea about the wlb , growth opportunities in this team or even for Oracle in general?

TIA .

Any CA paralegals who took the CAPA CCP exam? If so, would you recommend?

What will be the future opportunities to join delivery excellence group of TCS with the experience of 9 years (pl/sql developer) or is there no future growth?

Is security+ a good entry cert to help transfer to cyber positions (vulnerability mgmt/threat intelligence)? I come from a IT governance and controls background. Been applying to cyber positions but no luck.. Also don't feel like studying for cissp right now. I got CISA and CISM

I’m potentially moving from a senior social role to an account management position. I feel I’ve capped my growth in social and want to explore other sides of the business. Any tips to set myself up for success?

Hello,

I joined a banking company post MBA from one of the top B school of India. However, the job does not aligns with my interest. I'm more inclined towards tech roles and I have been applying externally for product manager role for last 4 months. New joiner are not allowed to switch to other roles internally till they complete 2 years.
But, I'm not getting shortlists as most of the PM/APM roles requires prior PM experience. Can anyone please let me know what to do in such a situation.

Guys which is most interesting bowl... Companies bowl I don't want for now as I don't wanna switch...

3+ years change management experience at EY. Struggling to understand exit opportunities outside of change. Anyone have any tips?

Anyone successfully clear any Oracle EPM certification? Did you use any data dumps? How was your experience? Given that it’s mandatory now at D, trying to see how I can clear an exam when I’m not working hands on, in any epm tool development.

I’m 28 but new to FIRE and want to get started. What are the first steps for beginners? I feel so behind compared to everyone in this forum..!

I am in the process of finishing up my MBA but considering also getting my SPHR or PHR cert. Is it even worth it or a waste of time and money?

Hello sharks,

I have total 10 year's of experience out of which 8 years i have been working as front end developer.
My key skills are react, redux, Javacript, angular js.
My current role is as lead developer and getting 30 lac per annum.i am working for Csg since last 3 years. I have few questions.

1. Am I underpaid?
2. Is recession goona come and impact IT jobs?
3. If yes, then is it good idea to switch company?

Thanks in advance!!

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

How good are the future prospects of big data?

Currently I'm working as SDE 2 in java AWS microservices tech stack with 3 yoe. I am getting an opportunity of a big data role within my current organization. Not sure if i should take up this opportunity. Please suggest.

How does the internal promotion process works in your company?

Is it detrimental to your career to take a title at a new company that is technically lateral or lower because they new company is in a different sector? Currently a Senior Associate in the WM/Investment space. New title would be Senior Analyst in private equity space. Thoughts? Titles not entirely comparable because of different structures in each space.

If a paralegal with about 15 years of civil experience wants to hop into the corporate paralegal world, where would he/she start? More specifically, what does a corporate paralegal do?

I’m getting married this year in Vegas (was planning on next year) purely because I can’t afford how much I’m taxed.

Anxiety before your sales demos?

Do these 2 things I used to do to get over it:

1. Know the product inside out - it will take time for you to gain confidence in your sales abilities but if you know the product will you’ll be more confident in that domain.

2. Do more demos - the more calls and presentations you do the more comfortable you’ll get. My advice is to try to get on a lot of presentations, even with leads that aren’t so good.

In the past I’ve worked in consumer lending and have been trying to get back into that field of work. My current employer hasn’t really had any openings in any department that I’m interested in and job shadowing hasn’t been an option due to how the workload of the department is. Does anyone know of any potential work from home and/or office positions open for consumer lending with good pay and benefits? I’m a quick learner, knowledgeable and hard working. Please send me any referrals.

Hello Fishes
Is anyone working in Google operation Center
I am looking for a opportunity to work in GOC

I have been trying to get an internship for Summer 2023 and as a junior in college I’m starting to get discouraged. Any companies you guys recommend me checking out?

I’m a Management Information Systems major & not AS skilled in technology however I do want to be in a role that is related to my major. Any advice is helpful. Please share any contact details if you are willing.

Thank you in advance if you help out! Unfortunately I won’t be able to reply due to restrictions. Based in NJ/NY

Has anyone tried using a QR code for classroom sign out? Has it worked for you or just become a pain?

If you like CIA type shows (Homeland but way more cerebral and real) try The Bureau (French with English subtitles on Sundance. Can get for $6.99/month (one free week if you want to crazy binge) on Amazon Prime. Am into Season 2 (5 Seasons) and loving it.

Hi Fishes,

I joined TCS 1.5 years back only in Oct20 as an Asso Consutlt (C3B).
in Jan22, I appeared for Tech Mah interview process and got selected as a Project Manager position, they have offered me 40% hike.

Currently I am on notice period, resigned from TCS last month but still not very convinced with my decision there is still a 2nd thought like whether should I join TechM (obviously bcoz of leaving TCS and its facilities, job security and no hire back policy).

Please guide me.
YOE- 14+

How much net worth (stocks, mutual funds, PPF, emergency funds, any other assets) corporate folks have accumulated by age 30 on their own?

What would entice digital designers to move to SF and work onsite with the client in an embedded team in Silicon Valley?

What is the starting salary for a young MBA graduate with a project management certificate? Should I expect 6 figures?

Did my taxes today and owe a whopping $7k just from income. Apparently my wife’s employer didn’t hold enough taxes (my w2 was fine). How can I make sure that doesn’t happen again?

Anyone quit the job after one week? Is is ok?

“We treat people like people first here so I want to tell you more about the team” Proceeds to walk me through the team chart, when each person joined, when they got married, when they had kids. End presentation, nothing added - no hobbies, no personality quirks, nothing

Why does everything have to be about TikTok? It's like every ad on TV or radio is now trying to get me to download their TikTok app so they can send me some stupid sponsored video.

32 M in the Bay Area and bored in quarantine. Any F looking to chat?

Starting our IVF journey after months of tests, procedures, and failed medicated IUI cycles. Wondering if anyone else opted to pass on egg genetic testing? My doctor says it’s really up to me but may not be necessary. For context, I’m under 30 and have PCOS. This is totally new to me and trying to figure out if the extra $6K is worth it given we have had maternal and paternal genetic testing and still under 30.

Been working in Big 4 FDD for a little under two years, interviewing past 2-3 months for FDD, strategy, and IB. Received an offer from a MM FDD group for a 25% pay bump, but mainly looking to pivot out as I’ve burned out of FDD and want to move into a more finance focused role. Currently moved into second rounds at a senior strategy role for a F500 and case study stage for two boutique IB’s.

Would it be dumb to turn down the guaranteed FDD role and see how the others turn out?

Describe some of the toughest, most complex deals you’ve ever been on.

Anyone interested in giving me a referral for a Senior Associate FDD position? Open to most firms.

Thanks!

Hi PwC FDD fishes! How often do you work weekends? How’s the work life balance in FDD. 60 hours during the week and less weekend work or? Currently a rising S1 at EY FAAS and I am considering PwC FDD; what level do I come in at if I were to apply?

Why do quite a lot of people want to go FPA? Isn’t corporate FPA has the same pay, growth, tenure and less opportunities than GL accounting?

Anybody work for Cohn reznicks transaction advisory group (m&a tax) in SF? What would be the expected salary for a M1 cpa?

Any advice on going from Core Tax to Transaction Tax? Senior 1 currently. To clarify, not asking how to transfer .. asking how can I be successful? Tips on what helped you ..

Anyone that went from audit or TAS to IB, do you find the IB work to be more interesting?

TS professionals, what technology, software etc do you use at your firm during the QoE work? What technology, software would you like to be using?

PwC's raise seems to be massive.... hoping same thing coming up at EY soon!!

Is there a big difference between MM and B4 WLB? I liked the people at the MM firm better, but don't if B4 means that much I could see myself staying.

Any tips for dealing with stress related to feeling like I am not working late enough? I feel I'm often receiving rather ambiguous deadlines (i.e., let's have the report done by next Friday) and not ultimately sure if I am on track or not.

Is this something that becomes easier with more deals?

Since I do expect a slow down to occur in the short term, and I've noticed other firms pushing people to audit and other services with need, would it be rude to preemptively reach out to restructuring partners before my firm pushes us to audit? I really don't want to work in audit like at all. I'd prefer to stay in FDD, but I'd much prefer restructuring over audit

This was supposed to be the first year EY implemented a firm-wide mid-year bonus which would have been paid in January. Curious if other firms have a mid year bonus (based on their fiscal year) and if so, what have the amounts been historically? Select high performers with high utilization will still receive a little something this year similar to prior years (only ~$5k-10k tho).

Which firms in Chicago have the strongest FDD practice?

anyone struggling mentally?

What is “market” for a 2nd/3rd year manager? M&A tax. Texas.