Is this a midlife crisis or is this industry finally taking its toll? For the first time in my career, I don’t have a goal that motivates me nor do I feel any purpose behind the work we do. Pressures to offshore work, micromanagement from leadership, lack of support/development opportunities, talk of AI eventually replacing our role. Always knew it would be lonely at the top but the role of a puppet or what feels like middle-mgmt when you question the direction is exhausting and demotivating….

I’m a new patent prosecution associate and unfortunately only just now realized that maybe prosecuting patents isn’t something I want to do long term. I loved copyright (and trademark) in law school, but I have loans to pay off. Should I stick it out in my current role to pay them off before I jump ship to a new practice area or will I be pigeonholed forever to patents if I stay here for 2-3 years?

Good jobs for introverts? So over consulting.

I'm a PhD student (graduating next year) looking to pursue consulting (ideally at MBB or Big 4). I would love to learn about full-time opportunities in New York starting 2023

How did you all get into the DEI space professionally? I’m doing a lot of work internally at my firm and spent a lot of time in my masters program focusing on DEI and want to do DEI work full time. Looking for any guidance in making the transition from traditional consulting.

Considering leaving the law (senior associate at small litigation firm) and moving into the change management consulting field. Anyone have any change management connections?

How would someone coming from mostly retail wireless sales get into the tech sales industry? I have been a top performer in every sales job that I have had since I started my career almost 10 years ago. I don't have a degree which I feel might be keeping me from getting my foot in the door but I know I would be amazing in this field. I currently work out in the field selling to customers that have no idea I am coming and I consistently perform at the top of my market.

Hello! What are the first steps to leaving agencies and going freelance? Working as a data, insights and strategy specialist in particular.

Freelance is completely new to me so any advice/guidance/links would be greatly appreciated :)

MSFT or AWS? As Tech Pre Sales and why?

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

General corporate in NY looking to lateral into tech transactions at one of the EC/VC firms. I’ve heard that I may get a class cut if I make the move but I’m ok with that. My worry is that EC/VC firms are crazy busy work differently from general corp, I also won’t have control over my hours, and potentially worse based on how billing differs (block billing on a few clients vs having to work with 15 or more startups). Is the same true for tech trans or IP group?

A colleague told me today that Google separates Product Manager and Product Owner as two separate roles. I believe that one PM role is preferred in the industry and most modern software companies, especially FAANG companies, only have PMs. Just curious what others have experienced and if I'm correct in my assumption.

Have you ever taken a career slow down? I am feeling burnt out from COVID and the incremental responsibilities thrown my way over the last 5+ years. I feel like my health has deteriorated. I like my company, but I want to do less. I don’t need to be a HR Director, CHRO, etc. With a career slowdown, I am prepared for a lower compensation and would want decent benefits. Any lessons learned or success stories about career slowdowns?

Company pays for certifications. CISA, CIA, CDFM, PMP. Currently have CPA and CGFM. Which has the most value? Not sure what career route but they pay completion bonus. CISA has a higher bonus rate, 2k

Move from SAP practice to Ivalua ? Good or bad career move (7 years experience in SAP )

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

Hello Fishes, I'm planning to join Deloitte india in the second week of November, I have got a designation of "Manager". I'm from a technical background (SF DevOps).

May I know what would be the roles and responsibilities with this designation? Am i supposed to be managing some team/people?? or work within some team on my particulars. Checked with the recruitment team but they seems to either not interested or not sure about the same.

YOE - 8.6
Location - Pune

appreciate your help.

Which A-list actors/actresses are your inspirations for getting into the film industry and why?

Does any fish have experience prepping and taking the CAMS exam? I would appreciate any advice on study materials, exam preparation tips, and information about the exam.

Anyone know how to get a position as an HRBP without HRPB experience? All positions I've looked at want previous experience. Would over 5 years of HR experience and a PHR suffice, or what skills should be added to that?

Moving to DC for Deloitte GPS this fall - where to live? Should I expect clients to mostly be in DC or surrounding VA, or should I expect to fly? Will I need a car?

Has anyone lived in the Louis, 880P, Sonnet, or Âme apartment buildings? Moving from Arlington to DC and want to maintain the amenities I have now but can’t tour in-person. 2 bedroom, if that matters

New York folks:
Are you aware of the CPA exam credit extension to 2021 for NY CPA candidates impacted by COVID19? It’s on a person-by-person basis and you need to request the extension. Has anyone tried doing this yet? Can anyone shine more light on this? The extension would really help me, but I’m not sure what more to tell them in my email than the fact that I couldn’t sit for the exams this Spring/Summer due to test centers closing in NYC.

Got offered a Cartier Santos w/ box at $2350 and was wondering if I should pull the trigger. Only thing is that it’s the Quartz version

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Hi Fishes, Is the office final location finalised yet for pune? I am going to join in a month..

Person brought a pit bull onto the flight. I’m shocked there is not a breed restriction

How to tackle gap periods in IT interviews?

Hello guys, I need some likes for enabling DMs. If you pass through this message please drop a like. Thank you!

Tmrw is my joining date with optum when will I receive joining formalities and onboarding procedure

$MGNI resisting against the 20 day sma. Next stop at the 100 day sma support around 36.50. Anyone going short out for the ST?

Hi! I’m looking for a producer role out in San Fran (coming from Chicago), does anyone know of places looking? Or good agencies to reach out to? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!