I've ended up on a grad scheme for a role that's more operational than I'd like. I'm not very positive about my prospects with it.

I'm interested in quant trading, strategies and research. Which exit strategy should I try?

1. Stick the grad scheme out to the end (1.5 years left) and try to get an Associate role immediately after.

2. Leave early, and start a new grad scheme in one of the above fields.

For more context, I'm relatively young for my experience level and I took a quant degree.

I have been working above my level for about 2 years now. My boss agrees it's time for the promotion to senior and that I am deserving but HR doesn't have time and we are "too heavy". Time to go?

I got rejected for an interview from Big 4 NY Audit, even had referrals from Manager + level people. 3 years w/ audit senior at mid size firm, 2 years fed tax at big 4, and 1.5 years Internal Audit healthcare. Currently self employed for a year to work on investing. Do I literally need a partner level referral to get back into Audit? I thought there was an accountant shortage.

Any KPMG Lighthouse alum here? I want to leave and curious to learn what opportunities you guys found. TIA!

Hey fish, I started recently (within the last year) at post PhD level. I’m thinking about moving into pharma or biotech since I don’t think the ladder in consulting is right for me long term. How long do you need to stay in consulting for before making say 150-200k base in pharma/biotech?

asking for career advancement after an offer, does that sound greedy? I got a job offer which I am excited about but I wanna ask the hiring manager first about career advancement, how should I do the approach?

Is breaking into equity research/coverage teams as hard as breaking into traditional advisory/M&A IB being from a non target school with a non finance degree?

What is the minimum experience required for associate salesforce consultant?

Hi Everyone.

Is post graduation (CSE Pg Couse/MBA) required to grow a person's career as SAP Consultant?

I am confused.
Pls explain with real time examples if any.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, where or what types of companies should sophomores & juniors apply for next summer (2022) to recruit for IB the following summer (2023)? This summer BBs wrapped up SA IB recruitment, EBs even earlier, and a fair amount of my friends missed out big time.

Also, if a sophomore or junior doesn’t get a finance-related summer internship (I.e tech) and aims for an IB SA or FT position, is it harder to break in?

Appreciate any advice and insight, thank you.

I have been looking at the curriculums for Harvard Business School's Master of Business Administration and Harvard Extension School's ALM in Management. They both have the same requirements (generally speaking) including a capstone course that serves as a field immersion course with the Master's in Management, which is fairly new. If I am not able to gain admission to Harvard Business School, but wanted a similar educational experience to become a consultant, should I attend Harvard Extension?

Anyone works for Humana um administrative/support . Would like to know salary,day to day job duties. Any advancement opportunities?

My HR rep told me that to apply for your CPA license in MA you only need 1 year of work experience, not 2009 billable hours. Didn't sound right- can anyone confirm/deny?

Oracle India (IDC) - 17 fixed + pf(91K)

Optum global solutions - 16 fixed + pf(76k) + varibale 2.4 L + 2L joining bonus.

which is better to go for? Considering growth and future.

Hi, I’m currently working as a recruiter in the light industrial and I’m really sick of the non stop calls, interviews and just the nature of this profile. Earlier I was contemplating moving to another field in recruitment but now I’m considering switching to another profile in HR where I can do backend processes/ payroll/ hr systems, cz I want to leave the calls and interviews and sourcing.. please suggest profiles I could take a dig in and explore? Thanks in advance

I am a ServiceNow Developer and want to switch the domain. Confused about which one to choose. Can any please suggest some good domains.

Hello fellow SAP Consultants!
I am SAP HCM consultant having 4.10 years of experience. I feel that this module doesn’t have any growth. My first switch took me to 9LPA from 6LPA and now the second switch is being offered for 11.5LPA where I can see my fellow friends in SAP having more than 15LPA at the same experience on their second switch itself. Should I be worried about my skillset? Any insights would highly be appreciated. I feel stuck.

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 long did it take you to find the right position the first time you went in-house? I am 5 months into it and regretting turning down the (lowball) offer I got a couple months ago.

Out of curiosity. How would a company view a potential candidate who has a period of unemployment to study for the CPA. I am considering to start studying for the exam but I know I would need to leave my employer in order to give 110%. I am contemplating the idea of at least passing one part while employed. Then leaving my employer to study FAR. I am considering to leave my current employer anyways, so it’s more of how my future employer would view that lapse.

Is it possible to live in Austin without a car? Moving down for a few months from Dallas but don't plan on bringing a car.

Is anyone else struggling to find motivation today? I just can’t bring myself to care about anything work related. I’m trying to push through but it’s hard today.

Which offer should I accept? Currently staff 2 at big 4 in Tax with CPA license. I want to leave tax ASAP. Both are public companies +1B in revenue and same salary. Offer 1 - staff revenue accountant so reading contracts, speaking with the sales team and legal team, a lot of work at the end of the months to close books and reconcile transactions to make sure we are ASC 606 compliant. This track usually leads to director of revenue. Offer 2 - internal audit staff so SOX and compliance projects.

Has anyone looked into CND or FUN? I looked into DATA, IOTA competitor and looks interesting.

Are my admissions chances at Ross hurt if I can’t attend the team exercise on campus?

Laid off after Thanksgiving. 54. Not done yet. Plenty to offer. In Detroit but ready and able to move anywhere. AD/CD. Hangin in there. How bout you?

A sleepy summer Sunday watching the end of a great test cricket match, grabbing a beer with friends and glorious weather. Honestly it is the first day since covid that life feels normal for me

Hello, I’m wanted to move back to London. Can someone recommend a few good consulting recruiting firms to reach out to? Thanks!

I never thought I would like a documentary about sports so much and even less one made by ESPN. I'm talking about "The Last Dance". This series shows you the success story of the superstar Michale Jordan and it's extremely exquisite, I recommend it. Who has seen it?

I am financially secure (husband now has a high earning job) and looking at what options for "moon shots" at chances of real wealth generation with my years in Big 4 (10+). Month to month cash flow isn't a concern anymore so i can focus on opportunities for bigger pay days. Ideas from the hive mind?

Any thoughts around how to use M&A tax skills for the better good? I’m a CPA and originally got into this for a stable / interesting job, but in the long-term I’d like to do something that either influences drafting of tax legislation or helps the public (however naive that may sound). Perhaps I’ve gotten too introspective during the pandemic. Don’t really want to go back for a JD and aside from keeping a roof over my head I’m not very motivated by money. Anyone else have similar ideas?

How is C3A role different from C3B in TCS.

I have been offered role of C3A for 10.5 years experience.

Should I be at C3B or C3A is good as I cannot expect hike or promotions in the coming years after joining.

Ey gds vs ey india.. which is better for career growth?

What is the average/approx salary for a Transactional Support Specialist role in the JPM Payments dept? Is this a good role? Insights and comments are greatly appreciated!

Before how many should I inform the onboarding HR if I want to postpone the joining date from Friday to next Monday ( from 26th Aug to 29th Aug )
Is it an easy process or can also be declined ?

Hi new to dfw area looking to buy a house. How’s the commute downtown from Frisco/McKinney area?

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

Did anyone have a hard time transitioning into a full-time job/adulthood after college?

Which philanthropic causes do you care most about?

Anyone here from JPM strategy willing to connect?

So I jump ship in Hong Kong and make my way over to Tibet...

What is the highest-paying Finance career immediately post-MBA?

Running behind on a date, tried to originally reschedule but he insisted, said I was on a call and instead of 5:30 could meet at 6:30 and at 6:15 he checked in, I said 20 more and then he cancelled...

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?

Are you guys as busy as you were pre-COVID? I'm at a no name and have had two transportation clients not want to sell anymore after the massive hit in March and April

Has anyone done the GARP Financial Risk and Regulation course? Was it educational? Did you do the FRM after?

What is your firm’s vacation policy? How many days do you get? Are you happy with it?

So many recruiters are contacting me for sell side opportunities. Any sell side people here that wanna share their thoughts?

Anybody have a side gig? E.g. Network marketing on the side?

I am so depressed working in banking. I have only been at it for a couple months, but I feel intellectually stifled, sleep deprived, I haven’t been able to workout at all, and like I’m losing friends.

Compared to FRM, CFA is tough because it requires an enormous commitment to complete all three levels

Transitioning from line of business familiarity (understanding financial statements) to... real(?) Finance (bonds and cap markets and other debt sales) any advice on books or resources to learn really from step 0?

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Would anyone consider their senior colleagues to be their genuine friends?

What's the deal with the lack of efficiency in banking?

How much notice period does your firm require and has anyone quit without giving the full notice period?

Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?