Is leaving a job after 6 months a bad look to any future employers? I’m really considering it as I can just tell it’s not the right fit but trying to hold out as long as possible so it doesn’t look bad.

Hi team, can anyone explain me about the job role of systems integration senior specialist?

Hi Fishes, I am really interested in product management and want to switch my role from risk analyst in a product owner/product manager role.
How difficult it is to do in amex? Its been half a year since I joined amex and I am planning to talk to manager after completing one year.

Can someone please suggest me if this kind of switch is possible? And how should one go about it

Any advice would be helpful

What are some interesting non-tech/insurance/advertising/consulting careers where data science is applied? Thinking of epidemiology and economics

Hi everyone! So I took the CFA level 1 exam back in may 21st and I’m kind of stressing out. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to receive your results? Thanks!

Any insights on Cloud consultant role in GCP PSO in terms of project pipeline, growth opps , wlb , etc.

I'm an immigrant from Brazil and I'm evaluating my civil engineering degree and starting from scratch.
I did internship in civil engineering during the entire period of college and worked another year after graduating, which totaled 6 years of experience. I would like to know how the job market is like for immigrants in the field of civil engineering in the US and what advice would you give to someone who is starting over and improving in this area?

Hi Fishes,

FIS global vs EY India. Gald if someone can help with pros and cons in terms of WLB, job security, career progression. Thanks

What kind of companies pay more than $200k base and what practice areas? Remote or Texas. I’m a new attorney between M&A and L&E, but I’m willing to switch practice areas for the best exit options in the future (4-5 yoe).

Shot in the dark- has anyone obtained their CFF? How did you study?

Anyone taken the CFE or CIA? Feedback is appreciated with respect to review courses and prep time. Thanks.

Is it worth to move laterally from one midsized accounting firm to another midsized firm for higher pay?

How can I move from audit to a financial analyst role? Most recruiters say I should look for an accounting/finance hybrid role.

Any consulting -> Tech sales people out there? Curious how consulting experience is perceived both from a compensation and placement standpoint in the tech world…? What should my expectation be? For context — I SDR’d as a senior in college and was promoted to AE right as I took a BA offer from McKinsey. Wanted to get broad exposure & become a more analytical problem solver… dont regret my decision at all but really loved sales and would like to get back around my 2-3 yr mark.

Hello! I’ve been in Compliance now Dow approx 6 years and want to make myself marketable. Besides a JD what other masters can I obtain?

What’s the best way to pivot into data analytics role from accounting/reporting background?

Additionally; what’s the best way to do it from the managerial level (I.e. currently FR Manager).

I was hired a few months ago by D to do data science. I am not doing data science currently, is there a way I can switch roles internally? Should I talk to my coach? Or should I just start looking for a new job. I’m starting to feel that the field is so hot rn my small stint at D won’t be a big deal to other firms.

Has anyone made a pivot from PA to finance/IB? I’d like to hear your story if you’ll share. Thanks.

If you make it to senior manager at big four can you leave and become partner or director at mid size firm? Is this hard to do? I know there is a lot of politics at big four and have no interest staying in a senior manager role for 6-8 years and risk a chance of still not becoming partner. Also I got a long way to go before senior manager fyi.

Does anyone have the CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) credential? Has it opened any doors?

What’s the best route to becoming a Forensic Staff Accountant for the SEC? Is it easier process than the FBI?

How long did it take y'all to prep for the GMAT? I would need to start from basics for all of the sections just so I can get my fundamentals down.

Am I behind the curve if I plan to apply this fall and haven’t finished/started my essays/applications?

If anyone needs bschool admissions interview help, feel free to DM me. I’ve helped dozens of candidates get into their top choices over the years and feel like I can help a lot more of you based on the questions being asked. Not offering pro bono services but significantly discounted. Hmu!

How do folks who are already at MBB (coming directly from undergrad) financially justify getting an MBA, given you’re already so highly compensated? Isn’t the opportunity cost astronomical both in real dollars, missed salary, and progression?

I work in deals and am frankly frustrated that those with 9-5s can get better GMAT scores with their schedules while I have to work around an unpredictable schedule at 80 hrs/week.

Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?

eb1, 2,3 ,5 all seem backlogged .. May have limited knowledge of gc process..but does it mean unless there’s a major change in policies, there’s no real chance of GC for Indian born immigrants now?

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

How are the projects in transport, travel and hospitality domain in coforge. How is the work load and how are the onsite opportunities. How is a role of test analyst in coforge

Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me what is the last drawn annual CTC and how to calculate it?

Good places to grab a drink solo? Im a 25yo woman.

How much package Salesforce can offer for Technical Architect role? YOE is 12+ years. Does Salesforce has Variable pay in CTC and if any extra benefits provided?

Hi, how is the work life balance and job security in Infosys?
Which location is the best for the AWS role?

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

I started a position a month and a half ago at a large holding company. My manager left after 2 weeks of training me, and his replacement is likely going to be another senior accountant. I am so lost and don’t have the guidance I had signed up for. Is it bad to ask for an internal transfer to one of the brands instead?

Currently a new S1 thinking about taking a FP&A role. Is going from Senior to Analyst not Senior analyst a bad move? Mediocre raise in salary (3k) but well known company with a flat structure

Anyone make a cross country move as part of a job switch during covid? Wondering if the company expects you to be moved/have a date planned in mind if you aren't already living in the area

Expecting an offer this week or early next week, but want to know when you start negotiating the salary? When you receive the call from the company or wait until receiving the formal offer letter? And how should the negotiation start? Through phone calls or emails? Didn’t use recruiter for this position, so I don’t know what is the process here.

Anyone make the switch out to IT type work? Just not enjoying the BS in accounting and want something more chill.

Do you write cover letters? I usually write them but it feels like a waste of time.

CFGI offers anyone recently? Consultant level NYC what did you get offered

UPDATE (RE: SoCal Assistant Controller Interview)

So after two weeks of waiting (and giving up on the idea of getting the job really), the recruiter got back to me.

They said due to month-end and quarter-end close they were busy and couldn’t get back to me as quickly for a “good update”.

The recruiter said the CFO enjoyed our call, she, the CFO, will call me next week directly to “discuss some final things”.

Not sure if Im hired or not, but are there any questions about the job, comp (cont.)

For those that work at big4, does maternity leave benefit only kick in if you’ve worked for the firm for at least a year? Or does it apply immediately?

What does the Tax Reporting & Strategy Deals team at PwC do? Do they have busy seasons or all year round busy? What’s the pay like compared to other tax specialties such as general compliance or M&A? Thanks in advance.

Very new to being headhunted by recruiters on LinkedIn, should I be concerned with sending recruiters my resume or anything along those lines if they’ve messaged me?

Is it possible to switch path from tax associate to data analysis?

Accounting advisory big4 or IA at F100. Both senior roles. Roughly same base pay.

Big4 has clear trajectory and interesting work.

F100 has 14% bonus, perm remote, and immediate vesting 401k over 7%.

What would you take?

HCOL audit SM looking to leave big 4. What should be my comp expectation?

Literally all of my LinkedIn connections are recruiters lmao

How much would the expected salary be for a Senior 3 in NY TAS be at EY?

Starting salary for senior in accounting advisory out of NYC (EY FAAS/Deloitte Accounting and Reporting advisory)? Just got an offer for both