I've heard a lot of people remark that getting into finance is often not as lucrative as many people think, and building a book and getting ahead is quite arduous. Any insight on this front?

What are the accounting advisory exit opportunities at the senior and manager level? I’m seeing a lot of new postings and curious to know why as well.

Transitioning from media agency to anything else... has anyone seen someone do it successfully, happily? And if so where/what did they go to?

Leaving after one year to another biglaw firm?

I’m a 9th year in a mostly litigation-based practice group at a one-tier partnership firm. My group’s billable hours have been low the last few years, so making partner will be nearly impossible, and a counsel position is not viable long-term in my group. What’s the best option here if partnership is the ultimate goal? Try to get a NEP/counsel position at another firm, which is likely difficult in my market, or offer to take a class cut by a few years?

Taking my shot in tech sales. Consulting was great experience but enjoyed the relationship and BD aspect more and didn’t see myself climbing to partner. Starting in a junior BD Rep role to learn prospecting and earn quota history. Took a big paycut for the potential future earnings as an Account Exec. Did I dun goof? Probably. But I’ll regret it forever if I didn’t take my chance now when I’m still single and young-ish.

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

Is it worth becoming certified in compensation? I have 5 years of benefits and my new employer wants me to move into Total Rewards. Is this a better career move than just remaining in Benefits?

Hi All, new to IFS! Excited. I’m a mom so this transition is LONG over due... coming from financial services advisory. Any advice on how to make this a good experience and quirks I should know about?

What are your thoughts about OMSCS course by Georgia Tech?

Anyone in early stage biotech? I’m looking at a BD role for a well financed (~$150M runway) startup with some preclinical programs and a unique development platform. What are some key risks to consider when taking roles like this? I’m overly excited and want to make sure I’m asking the right questions before committing myself to this.

I am a newly graduated fresher mechanical engineer working in an electro mechanical company at Dubai, My current salary is 2500 AED, I would like to know about your comments and suggestions regarding my career which could help me through my future ventures.

Is it worth pursuing a management position coming from being an engineer? What is your opinion on trying to go this route?

What does it mean if there’s a NEP at the firm who’s been there for a long time (20+ years), but never got promoted to EP? Never held leadership roles too. Does it usually mean EPs does not like the NEP enough to get promoted?

The NEP has a book of business, though no idea how much it brings in.

I am a machine learning developer with 4 years experience. I have 2 offers with almost same package, one PepsiCo and other Genpact. Which offer is better in terms of growth-learning and work-life balance ?

WWYD?
I exited earlier this year, and my first few months were brutal for a variety of reasons owing to org changes amongst other things. I’m now close to an offer with another company, and feel torn about leaving so soon. Details in comments

Is leaving consulting as a senior, with 2 YOE, too soon? When is a “good” time to exit, in your opinion? I ask because I’ve heard senior is good, and I’ve heard manager is the latest you should stay before diminishing exit returns (anecdotal)

Bit of a niche topic: I’ve been in TS/SCI processing for a Science/Tech/Weapons analyst position with the CIA for 3 yrs since I finished grad school in chemistry, but CIA positions are sort of set it and forget it since they can take so long. I’ve since been focused on a Patent Attorney track and am with a firm that will support me taking the patent bar/law school. If I get through processing and go to the CIA for some time, do you think would I be accepted back into patent law later on?

Hello all! Has anyone completed the Professional Certificate in Product Management program with Kellogg Northwestern?

I’m currently a technical project manager looking to pivot into Product Management. I’m wondering - is this investment worth it? Interested to hear your thoughts.

For context, I graduated in December 2021 with a business degree and have 1-1/2 professional experience in tech/marketing/project management.

Thanks in advance!

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Anyone in the hospitals seeing the increase in monkey pox? How are y’all doing? You are not alone.

27M and new to the area. Let’s be friends 🤝🏾

25 F in NYC. I was born in the US and raised between US and Middle East. Looking to meet people :)

What are the best collaboration platforms?

How are you coping with increasing anxiety and uncertainty over new variants?

I am finding it hard to comprehend and getting restless all the time.
Please share some tips. 🤔🙏

I feel so dumb for not knowing this answer, but what is the difference between Rule 14, Third party Complaint and Rule 20, permissive jointer? My client, defendant has an indemnity agreement with an entity that is not named in the suit and we want to bring them into the case.

What is the difference between fetish and kink? I thought they were same.

Hello Everyone

I have 3.5 years of experience in SAP SD, looking for a job change. Please help me with referrals.

Thanks.

I'm working in the US under H1B, I got a chance to face an interview for another company. My current company started the PERM application also and results will be out within the next 3 months. Is it okay to transfer my H1B to a new company? Can my H1B transfer be denied? How long will my green card application delay if I move to a new company and start to apply for a green card from scratch?

I am a regional controller for a hospitality group. I began looking for a job in a different industry, but have hit some roadblocks with trying to communicate transferable skills and management style (decentralized). Any recommendations?

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

How do you use recognition (awards, articles, etc.) to help market yourself?

What's everyone's experiences working with a board certified behavior analyst from the district?

Could you Please DM me if any one working in AMAT


Thanks in advance

I got sleected in Hexaware 21.5lpa+1l as joinjng bonus+1l as retention bonus, TCS 21.5lpa, EY gds18lpa1l as joining bonus. I have 7.5 years of experienceWipro EY Hexaware Technologies . Kindly help me to choose 1 for job security,wlb and good hikes. Tata Consultancy Wipro

How much will someone get from a $5,000 referral bonus after taxes? Is there any way to minimize the amount it’s taxed? Work in VA and live in DC.

Tempted to buy 1 BTC ..

Is it worth it to save up to fly business or first class internationally [even just US to EU] - or save the money for other things?

Can anyone provide some insight on Jane Street? Looking into an opportunity (not a quant role).

I always get to work an hour early. Is it okay for me to leave a little after 5:00?

From consulting to investing / lending - anyone has guidance on how to make the move? I’m a consulting manager with finance experience pre-MBA. Thinking about pivoting into investing / lending but struggle to find an angle - assumed that it would be hard to break into investing but lending would be great (all the way from corporate banking to mezz). Any guidance on seeking relevant experience while in consulting?

Went to a top uni, looking to move to banking after 12 months. Does anyone have experience with this?

Hi 🐠, question on CFA / CAIA- are either worth pursuing if you want to “up” your professional bonafides? I don’t come from a background in finance, but work primarily w/ PEGs like so many of us.

For those looking to get into Consulting, there’s a new platform called Profesh that has short videos and reads that explain it in simple terms, and lay out how to break in. Everything is less than 3 mins. Super helpful to learn about it in chunks between doing things. Give it a try!

Credit Key - any insights? Has anyone worked at this company? I have an interview for a marketing role with them. Can't find any reviews on Glassdoor.

How to transition from IT/Consultancy to PE or Fintech/ Banking without a huge pay cut? Anyone have done that?
Have been in IT for 20+ years, last 15 in Management. Good exposure to different industries and C-level management with holistic view and hands-on from operations, delivery, sales and some tech.

Anyone know of a good tutor for CFP exam? Thx.

Anyone have insights into Zions investment bank?

Hi! What are your experiences with Robo Advisors? Worth it? Or is investing in a few standard ETFs (no day trading) going to yield more return?

I’ve been working for a small investment firm for about a year and am having some issues with my boss. We have a weekly check-in but he’s ALWAYS 2-3 hours late, or skips the meeting altogether without warning. He also never replies to any of the emails I send. I already spoke with him about these issues, but things haven’t really changed. I really like the work I do but I’m starting to feel frustrated about the situation. Any advice? Or anyone else in a similar situation?

Anybody in Frankfurt Germany hiring non German speakers?

Can anyone provide insights into Corporate Finance Institute’s Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification? Worth it?

For marketing profs working in finance, is it easy to convert from one area in finance to another, even if different niches (i.e. does having a background in banking allow easier transition to fintech, or DeFi?)