It takes me time to warm up & connect to new people, esp. in casual settings. Anyone any strategies how to deal with that? I see I am missing out on good and deeper connections.

What tech staffing agencies have you had the most success with? I feel like they can be a hit or miss but I do enjoy being a contractor.

Is studying for (and hopefully passing) the CFA a good alternative to an MBA for career advancement?

Background:

Currently in M&A advisory. Not looking to move into research or portfolio management, just seeking to add an "advanced degree".

I would love to go back to school, but cost and my location - not near any major schools - have kept me from applying. I have considered Kellogg's eMBA in Miami.

#cfa #mba

Any info on Fractal Software salaries?? They are hiring for a Research Investment role, and I can’t seem to find anything on compensation.

Bucks County, PA. Depending on size of book can purchase immediately or being a longer term succession plan.

What are your tips on convincing a fellow employee not to switch agencies? I really don't want to compete with them

Any work or use to work at Chartwells K12

Best Marriott in Boston? Ideally cat 5 or 6. Headed up there for a weekend to be touristy with the gf.

Dating my guy for 6 months now and he’s just such a lovely soul but I’m not physically attracted, there’s no spark and I’m afraid to let go but also afraid to keep holding on..

I am considering a different career: On the Director or executive level, who earns more: Cybersecurity executive or the head of marketing/ head of commerce?
Trying to understand the glass ceiling here

If I’m on OPT/F-1 Visa do I need to file FBAR? Have not been here for over 5 years yet. Currently in AOS process to receive GC if that makes any difference.

Anyone have with recent experience interviewing/hiring with FP? Most of what I found online is from pre-covid but it sounds like things might have changed a bit.

Has anyone ever dealt with Geico UM case where they insist that a release needs to be signed? Geico extended our client’s policy limits but wants him to sign a release. We offered to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of funds but Geico said without a release signed, they will not issue payment.

I am a mechanical engineer and people think that because I am a "mechanical" engineer like I fix cars. It is part of the career, but it is not the same thing. It happens to others that people confuse your profession, or it's only to me?

Hi fishes,

I have offer from Hashedin by Deloitte and Accenture. Which one would be better??
I have 2 years of experience in DevOps

Anyone have had any luck buying a diamond (for an engagement ring) directly from a wholesaler in NYC? If so, which one did you go to and what was that process like?

What would you do if your employer at a small private practice consistently demonstrated unethical supervision practices, specially of CFYs to the point where they’ve been sued twice in one year for it?

Anyone else struggle with lots of team events/dinners during the week? I love my team but need me time at night to be my best self. 1 night out is my max. Thoughts on explaining it to team?

Never thought I’d say this, but virtual happy hours are WAY worse than hanging out with your team in a bar. At least in person you can circulate.

I get really giggly when I’m nervous, and laugh at basically everything anyone says. It makes me appear quite immature in front of client & coworkers... Any tips on how to calm my nerves?

When I get mild anxiety during a conversation I press my thumb agains one of my other fingers and it helps me relax a bit. Does anybody else do this? 😭

Oh, the beauty of the solo Sunday brunch ☺️🍳

I have a love-hate relationship with DU.

A few extravert friends texted me over the weekend, panicking about WFH mandates and being socially isolated. I do not share their pain! Nice of them to care, though ❤️

Important question! Any strategies for getting out of work zoom happy hours? Other than ignoring requests and not showing up, which has been my MO so far. But it’s getting a bit awkward.

The worst imaginable thing happened today. Someone tried to start multiple conversations with me in the quiet room of the library. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time.

Does anyone else have “email social anxiety”? Not with writing emails that have to do with content/work I did, but when I’m “just checking in” and doing vaguely unsaid social things I’ve never understood well.
I feel super awkward and read too into things, it takes me 30+ min for a simple friendly email to a manager or above and I get worked up about it.

What do you do to be aware what peers and others outside your circle are up to?

34 and noticing that all my friends are friends of convenience - ppl from work, friends of friends, or ppl I’ve met randomly. How do I cultivate more deliberate friendships based on shared interests?

I hate giving presentations. Any tips for feeling (or at least looking) comfortable and confident?

I got feedback from my manager telling me that I should always have an opinion, which is very hard in group settings, esp. when people are talking about a topic unrelated to my module. Any thoughts ?

Any tips for how to make internal networking feel more natural? I know face time without a specific client need is important, but I can't find a way to make it feel authentic.