I am currently 27 weeks pregnant.
I got a job as a contractor for a big company about two weeks ago and did not inform them about my pregnancy.
What do you think their answer will be when I mention I'm pregnant? I'm trying to evaluate all the possible scenarios.
And when do you think I should inform them? Now, in a little while, or one month before my EDD?
Thank you so much!

What are the rules around taking a leave of absence to work for a client for a year? I’ve got an offer to work as an advisor in government in a role that would be super beneficial for the firm later on. Is there conflict of interest? Anyone done this before particularly in government?

I started as an intern then offered a full time job of £18k salary. In a year I’ve impacted this company so much and ensure to land & secure 2 big clients and more.
My boss said I’ll have a raise to £25k this year but now got messaged with offer £2.5k raise now and another after seeing some month when I was expecting like £28k so I’ve asked for a meeting this week cause that just pi**ed me off. I Don’t know what to do, I do love working there but sometimes I feel like being taken for granted.

How do you establish a culture of academic rigor?

What happens when a fresher girl joins a team full of guys , wrong answers only 😁😁

Determined to move into strategy consulting (still junior, recently promoted). I'd love to learn more about ATK in Asia/SEA. Someone from the region interested to help me out via DM?

Anyone working as an employment defense attorney in Kansas City and willing to share your experience with me? I'm thinking about making the switch from plaintiff to defense and trying to decide if I want to, and if I do, what firm to go to.

Anyone willing to give insight into what the BCG behavioral questions are like? How much depth should I have prepared? Thanks!

Any companies besides EY pay for Gympass??

What are some of the perks offered by morgan stanley?
TIA

Any advice about culture and life at Bradley Arant in Tampa?

I spent my birthday alone, bought a small cake and sang happy birthday to myself, and then today a friend asked me to go for coffee and then flaked on me... de-friend?

Brown girls…would you give a guy a chance if you are not attracted to them on the first date but they check off most of your boxes? This is an arranged date btw. I have never done this before and went on this to pacify my parents. But, it’s so stressful to say no solely on the basis of lack of attraction. If you know desi parents, you might know what I mean. I don’t know how to go forward.

Truth or myth: NY offices are harder to get offers compared to other offices?

I’m working in a large fund; market neutral public market strategy funds; am about to be recommended for a promotion to associate. However, an analyst position just opened up internally in Credit, which is where I aspire to be for the next ten years. More growth and more intellectual challenge. I’m conflicted about applying for a lateral transfer and losing out on a promotion. Will I be missing out a promotion or should I negotiate a promotion as part of my application to this role ?

Does having a CPA give you a leg up in switching from audit to FDD?

Which industry groups are y'all in? Are you happy with it? I'm hating life in healthcare atm.

Hot Take: These roboadvisor fintech companies like betterment and wealthfront can't be lasting much longer.

Had anyone heard of Post Road group in Connecticut? Thoughts?

That moment when you realize you're 'that guy' ordering drinks at 830 in the morning

Who else can't wait for the elections to be over? I don't really care who wins at this point. So over it.

Broke up with my girlfriend of six years over the weekend. She cheated on me and showed me a selfie (with her) of the guy she slept with. I am devastated.

What's the worst thing you've ever said to a superior at work? Not wanting to give myself away but I just had a huge foot-in-mouth moment. Make me feel better.

I am a top rated analyst but my undergrad GPA was low (3.5) and other stats / deals not super impressive. Have not been getting any HF/credit/mezz interviews which is what I'm interested in. Ideas?

I’m working in a large fund; market neutral public market strategy funds; am about to be recommended for a promotion to associate. However, an analyst position just opened up internally in Credit, which is where I aspire to be for the next ten years. More growth and more intellectual challenge. I’m conflicted about applying for a lateral transfer and losing out on a promotion. Will I be missing out a promotion or should I negotiate a promotion as part of my application to this role ?

Any recs for new or under-the-radar finance blogs, books, programs, etc. to read/watch while isolating at home? I think I've read everything on my usuals list. Nothing to do but work more...

Whatever your political leanings are... Obama knocked that out of the park...

Binging on Netflix at the beach for the holiday wknd. Recs? A new season of Marco Polo...

At what level would you consider taking a mortgage to buy a house / flat?

How often do y'all pull all-nighters?

How long does it take you to remote in?

Anyone ever move to a city they’ve never been to? Where did you move to? How did that work out for you?

Anyone know if amazon culture is as awful as it's rumored to be? Seems like an interesting time to work there, and how much more intense could the culture be than banking?

Ladies - few girls in finance date guys in finance, even though each one of you are dating material. Top 2 things wrong with guys in finance? Be nice...

Do any other associates on here have analysts who are older than you are? How do you effectively manage them? I'm finding it a bit awkward.

Blackrock is still a pure value and momentum based investor- yes or no