Is getting an MBA to accelerate career and salary progression worth it anymore? I seem to be reading a lot of conflicting info about it these days. Did it make a significant difference in your salary and opportunities? Any specific programs you'd recommend?

Hi All,

I am currently working in India. Recently I got a job offer from Germany. I have a doubt that I should go to Germany or continue here in India. Here are the benefits

Current company
28LPA Fixed + 3.3 LPA variable + 2 LPA Additional PF contribution. + 75000 USD RSU in Four Years

diconium GmbH Germany
62000 Euro/year

Can you all please provide your views which path I should follow.

What would be considered great operating exit ops at startups coming from VC?

How hard/often do you get promoted at A&M? What do raises look like from year to year in %?

I have been interviewing for a new job but I keep hearing about layoffs and a recession coming. Is now a bad time to switch jobs?

Hi Guys , we husband wife makes 50 LPA . Now, my company is giving me onsite to Europe , do you think it is worth taking it ?

I'm a programs wildlife biologist meaning that I manage and do not conduct research. I work at a large well known non-profit in Louisiana and make 55k/year. Hoping to find others in this profession to compare with although I have not seen anyone from my field on this platform...

Hi. I have cleared tech round for Deloitte India as a mulesoft Developer. My current CTC is 8 LPA. How much should I fill for expected CTC so they just don't reject me right away?

Hello there! I currently work in billing at a medical office. I got my Bachelors in Psychology a few years ago but I couldn’t find a position that seemed like a good option for me that was well paying and fulfilling. I tried working as a tech at an Applied Behavior Analysis clinic but it wasn’t a good fit. I’m hesitant to try case management or social work because I worry I won’t like it but I want to use my degree in Psychology. Does anyone have any ideas for me?

How important is GMAT for scholarship/financial aid consideration?

Does anyone have the 2020 SHRM books for sale or to borrow? My job won’t contribute towards my certification. I’ve already paid for my test. I have the books from 2015 but I’d like to study from the 2020. I tried finding them online to purchase but sellers of affordable books aren’t responding.

Big4 senior 3 tax comps?

Hi Fish,

I have attended an interview with Airbus recently and have passed the technical round. They said the next HR round is expected to be after 9th of August. What should be the salary expectations?

I am currently drawing 12.1 LPA form Accenture with 6 yr exp - 10Lakhs is fixed and rest is variable pay which they never pay. When I see on Quora & Linkedin people are getting 40LPA with same experience in other product companies. What to discus? How much to ask without risking the job offer?

Question : I want to change career from a support engineer to sales. Is that possible ? I have 4 YoE in technical support and want to change to sales.
Any ideas where to start, and what positions I should be looking for given I have not worked sales before ?

What's a good Software Engineering salary in Stockholm, Sweden?
I am currently making a bit more than 40k/year, and I have gotten extremely mixed information about whether it's a good salary or not

More info:
-I am under 20 years old and self taught, but I work on-par with the rest of the team (all of them except me have degrees ranging from master's to PhD), I don't know how much the other team components make
-I work with embedded software development with mostly C and C++

Anyone have experience taking the GCP Machine Learning exam?

I am currently working in as Oracle JDE an S&D consultant for last 2 years, how can I make a switch to a profile of Oracle SCM cloud. Since recruiters are looking for the candidate with relevant experience only theoretical knowledge doesn’t help they need a candidate with practical Experience who has worked on an project So can anybody help me to understand how can one switch the technology from JD Edwards to SCM Cloud ?

Hey can anyone please give some honest insights on WLB and work timings at TIAA? I am looking for growth in terms of technology and learning but not by slogging for 12-14 hrs everyday...

Do you think being Christian and ambitious is compatible?

How is the number next to your fishbowl heart calculated? Mine doesn’t add up to the total reactions.. just curious

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

What skills are in demand for automation engineer? Please suggest tools and technologies to learn that useful while switching company?

My joining date is NoV 21st, can any one provide me some details.. Cab facility..? Allowances any .? Reallocation allowance..? Shift allowance..? Joining bonus..? I have one more offer from other company, let me know which company is best to join regarding the career growth.!

Hey Fishies need a recommendation on an international coaching certification. I am a senior HR professional with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. I am interested in coaching for career advancement. Thank you for your recommendations

Current REMOTE employees. What virtual team-building activities has your company done to bring everyone together and keep everyone engaged in a virtual setting?

I and two other workers were offered the same position at the same time. I was offered 23 an hour while the other was offered 24. Can I renegotiate?

I was hired within the last year as a site supervisor. I did well my first few projects with the company. They asked if I’d be interested in transitioning into a construction manager role. I agreed. Now I still am the site supervisor on projects but I’m also doing all the construction manger duties on the project as well. Essentially 2 jobs for one salary. We have yearly reviews in December but no talks of raise have been discussed. Any help on approaching this to my boss?

I joined KPMG a while ago from federal consulting. Federal consulting had super good work life balance but I’ve been working at KPMG strategy for a while now. The hours are wild, my managers expect perfection, and I feel like it’s all meaningless. Does anyone else feel like this, how have you dealt with it, and is it like this once you go into industry?

Anyone have a CFE designation and taken the test recently? Debating about getting it wasn’t sure if it’s worth it.

Looking to change jobs in accounting, have an offer from Macquarie which supposedly has a decent sized office here (300+ people?). Anyone have any insights into culture?

Any one got the offer letter from PWC AC (Bangalore) from last 1 week ? ...if yes then please let me know how much time they have taken after documentation. Many Thanks!PwC Pwc AC

Hi Fishes,

I am an IT professional with 12+ yes of experience and actively looking for job opportunities. Technology stack would be .NET + Scrum. I have been performing multiple roles currently and ready to take up higher responsibilities along with individual development. Kindly let me know if I can contribute my efforts in growth opportunities in your organization. Please contact me asap for any open position.

Thanks.

Regards,
Farhan

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Moving in the NYC area. My internet options are Fios, RCN and Spectrum. Which one should I go with? I currently have RCN, but don’t really have a preference. Appreciate the help.

What’s the normal bump from entry level consultant to next step up? Ibm seems to be from 73 —> 90

Curious what other firms offer

Currently my base is 139K, SC2 commercial and the target promotion year is 2022. What % of base salary hike I can expect with exceptional ratings if I get promoted as planned? 👏

I think it’d be helpful if those of us who have exited into Bay Area tech start a comp thread so others can benchmark.

2 yrs post-MBA
BizOps manager
175 base + 225 RSUs (publicly traded, 4 yr vest)

What does a PEPI senior associate or manager make at Alvarez & Marsal? Interested in base and total comp.

Accenture talent and org offer. Manager hire at $175k base and $25k signing. Good?

Base/Equity expectations for Series A Fintech (non engineering leadership role) in the Bay Area? 10 YoE. Thinking about a move but trying to understand the risk/reward.

Need advice - I’ve been pulling the team in billing ratios for the past 3 quarters. How do I ask for a mid year raise? Or should I wait until the yearly review.

What are Fdd Director salaries at KPMG?

Is cybesecurity as lucrative as software engineering careers.

I know cybersec covers a wide field. Any sub areas within cyber that pay more than other?

I’m in my 3rd year out of college. My salary is 85k with a bonus of 30k (35%), which brings my total comp just slightly below market. How can I ask for more base and less bonus?

I have a awesome design for luggage that is designed for people that usually fly first class. It keeps all clothes in travel on straight during any flight and optimizes the use of first class luggage

In final stage interview for Product Manager position at Early Stage VC startup. The company convo is coming up soon and I am looking at asking 140K base, 20K sign on, and 40K equity. Is this reasonable am I selling myself short (or too high), I’m coming from consulting.

How do people feel about their new compensation statements?

DC - AFS, Senior Analyst making 88K salary with a 2K sign on bonus I had to negotiate is this a good deal?

Looking for a salary range for an Investment Professional at JP Morgan?

Can anyone shed light on what someone in DDV at PwC would make at the other big fours? Feel like we’re severely underpaid. I’m a Senior Associate with 4 Y.O.E.

KMPG 🐠 Senior Associate, NYC

What happens if a startup is acquired before every employee’s Cliff period ends?

I understand the possibility of that happening is crazy, but do we just not get any equity?

*brand new startup where all employees were hired less than 1 year ago