Leadership books recommendations?

I’m a private immigration attorney whose interested into transitioning into a high level federal government attorney position in the future (not in this administration). Ideally, I’d love to work in the solicitor general’s office.

I’m only a year or two into practice and am wondering if there are any tips to best position myself for this type of position? I don’t anticipate making any moves that way for at least 5 more years. No clerking experience or law review, so that’s -2 points for me

To all who have exited from life sciences consulting, what firm did you work at, what did you exit into, and how is it going?

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.

I am currently working in advertising with experience on fintech & CPG. I would like to work in tech marketing, specifically Google’s APMM program.
I’ve been studying some PM/PMM books/podcasts/videos, attending Google events, and want to keep learning more to try to prepare myself as much as I can.
What resources helped you get into product marketing/Google?
Has anyone here moved from advertising to tech?
Would love to hear from a marketer about their experience getting into Google.
Thank you

PwC just announced there will be 5 required staff levels before promotion to partner across all line of services. Associate, Senior, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Partner. Thoughts?

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Hi, I recently moved to Canada for the onsite opportunity of my project but I am not at all happy with the salary paid to me because of high cost of living in Canada and I am currently having a closed work permit.
Is there anyway I can change job in this situation? If not, when can I do that?

Thanks.

Has anyone gone from a federal gov’t employee to private industry? I’m considering making the swap for better pay, I make decent money where I’m at and I know I have job security. Just trying to see if there is anyone else that was bold enough to make the leap.

I am fairly new to the pharma industry (in for about 3 years). I recently was promoted to a global program manager role and while the programs I manage aren’t terribly complex, I’m finding it difficult to be confident when everyone I interact with is senior level (Director and above). I feel like I’m starting my career at the top. Any recommendations on how I can develop my drug development knowledge and skill set?

Making a career change from mechanical engineering to software engineer. Got an offer today. Pretty nervous and I already feel like an imposter. I am almost entirely self taught, they know this, and they know I have no software engineering experience. Any advice?

Hello Fishes

What's the future of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) I have been offered this role.

Pay, prestige, and career progression of Nous Group in Australia?

Anyone have ideas for jobs that are a mix between administration and clinical work? I went to school for community health and have a lot of manager/patient coordinator experience under my belt, but I'm also a volunteer EMT and would like to start using those skills in my next job that I'm searching for.

Most titles I've found interesting are along the "medical assistants" role, but don't fit the bill cause I don't have an MA license

What book have you read that was helpful for your career and/or that you would recommend? Could be a technical book, management, etc. For me, it’s a book I read a few years ago: The Phoenix Project. I never thought I would read and like a novel about DevOps but I recommend it to all my managers.

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

Would switching from S& to LEK boost, hurt, or not change exit ops to PE/ PE ops/Corp dev & strat roles? Also looking at benefits of not having independence and utilization requirements. Thanks!

VC / PE / MMB comp and trajectory comparisons? Is it better to stay in MMB until later in your career then switch to PE/VC or better to make the move earlier.

Is there anyone who works for Google or Amazon and has a healthcare background with no tech skills? I have my MBA with a healthcare concentration and I’m looking to switch industries. I’ve started to take certification courses on Udemy but would love any insight on how I could get my foot in the door with those companies. Thank you!!

What should I pay a part time PMM at a Series A funded, Y Combinator-backed Fintech SaaS startup working 20 hours a week whose job it is to assist the CMO (me) with setting up and managing a product marketing function? This person will be the 7th hire, the second marketer, and will grow into a full time role (if they want it) as we scale. I myself just completed PMA's Product Marketing Core Cert, but I can't do it all myself and run Demand Gen and Mar Ops. Also HM experience should I require?

Can someone explain the benefit of SAG to me? I obviously don’t deal with production that much but from everything I’ve heard it just sounds like a giant mafia racket…

Air Force’s Platform One + Kessel Run and Navy’s Black Pearl seem like promising examples of government working well. Anybody supporting these teams? If so, what’s your experience been like?

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

Is MGMA datadive access worth the cost for salary negotiation info?

I know not conventional or recommended, but I have always been a crammer. Thinking about taking a week off, grinding out 100 hrs of studying then taking the test on the 8th day.... anyone have success doing this?

Imagine waking up from a 6 month coma today and reading the news to see what you missed 😳

What would be the take home salary for the below structure

Components of Total Cost to Company

Rs. (Per Annum)

Basic (@40% of Total Fixed Pay)

                   771,240.00

HRA (@70% of Basic Pay)

                   539,868.00

Bonus/Statutory Bonus

                      48,000.00

Employer's contribution to Provident Fund (@12% of Basic Pay)

                      92,549.00

Flexible Components of TFP ^

                   476,444.00

Total Fixed Pay (Per Annum)

                1,928,10

Has anyone been successful buying and renting real estate on the side that would be open to a chat or phone call?

Hi I can't DM . Need 11likes thanks in advance.

Any openings for MIM or Incident Management, please let me know...

Hi Fishes,
I am looking for a referral in TPM/ Senior TPM role. Kindly let know if either of you can. TIA

Hi all,

I recently heard about Stoa School for the working people, who wants to do MBA. Would anyone provide any insight if stoa school is worth to consider for MBA for working professional?

I work at a mid tier firm in an audit group of ~20 people. We’ve recently had two seniors and a manager leave, and I just found out another senior with a ton of big jobs is leaving in three weeks. I also just found out I’m being promoted to senior with a raise of 10%. In light of all these departures though, I kind of want to ask for more.... should I? And what % raise is appropriate? Any insight appreciated!

Any litigation associates in NYC with asbestos defense experience? DM me if open to a move.

Does anyone have a preferred car service company? I am looking for a service that can consistently provide traveler alerts such as when car has arrived, passenger is on board, trip competed, etc. across US cities. I have found a company that will do this when I book travel in NYC, but when my Professionals arrive in their destination cities the affiliates do not offer this same feature. Any suggestions? Thank you!

Helping a friend find a job in AML/KYC Compliance in NYC. She has been a compliance analyst for the past 10 years. she has worked as a trading desk assistant as well. If you know of any positions coming in your company please let me know so she can apply.

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What’s been your most impressive/successful salary negotiation when you’ve received an offer? Did you manage to get way more PTO or other perks?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Any book recommendations? Preferably shorter < 300

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

Every hour I'm asked to stay past 5 is another hour I'm working less tomorrow. GFY shitty manager.

Going to Dublin for a few days, any cool suggestions on what to do?

CFA or CAIA?

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

Exit opportunities for third year associate with PMO experience? I am sick and tired of consulting!

This is the second Four Points I've stayed in that has "Never Gonna Give You Up" on the lobby music playlist #rickrolledagain

Do Accenture/Deloitte/KPMG/EY do pet diem for daily expenses or actual? If per diem what is the daily rate? Just curious.

Which credit card best for a balance transfer of around 15-20k?

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Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

What is your favorite drink

Bahamas.. Nassau or Eleuthera Island? Have any of you guys been recently? What are must dos? Any hotel recommendations?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

Tips on how to deal with anxiety of waiting for feedback after your interview?