Looking to make a transition from a boutique from to a larger bank next year. I’m curious to see if anyone else here has made a similar transition? If so, happy with your choice?


Hi Fishes,

Can someone tell me about
1.the WLB
2. job security
3. Internal/ yearly hikes
4. Growth , at Apisero.

Atleast on a high level,as per your knowledge.
YOE - 2¹/².

Thinking of jumping from print production to any other departments, art buying, digital or broadcast. If I looked at other agencies would my skills transfer and also which role has a higher salary?

Currently SM at Bain (4 years post MBA) and was approached for a senior associate role in portfolio ops at a large PE fund. Been told 2.5 years to VP and another 2.5 years to director. Feels like the role is a bit junior but offers a 50% pay jump.

Thoughts on seniority? Also, any interview resources for PE portfolio roles?

I’d to get a job in a small architecture firm or work for a developer to help build up my network. For the past 6 years I’ve taught high school architecture and engineering and done real estate on the side. I have an industrial design degree and tremendous construction and real estate sales knowledge. I also started architecture school but stupidly switched to industrial design. I don’t want to go back to school for architecture. Ultimately, I want to own my own company developing real estate.

I am currently finishing up CFP course work. Does anyone have tips or tricks for studying for the actual exam? I am particularly concerned about the investment planning section. I have 12 plus years in the industry and CRPC. I do planning literally everyday but a test is a test and this is the module I have had the most trouble with.

What’s the best or helpful advice for those seeking to transition into the nonprofit world?

How should I move to tech as a ML Engineer? How did people here make the transition?

Anyone switch from core tax to either advisory or an HR/IFS (internal firm services) role?

Do CFP CPA CFA and MBA make that big of a difference in the RIA world? I’ve seen very successful individuals with all 3 and without any at all

Is Presales better career option than consulting? Please help me out about the roles.

Hi Fishes,

I am thinking to diverting my career towards freelancing in accounting.
For that I have to resign from my current job in Pwc. I am thinking of starting a job as accountant and work as a freelancer as part-time.

Any thoughts or advice?

USI Producer Job, how is it? Currently an Account Manager and looking at this opportunity. Also, really any advice from service to a sales transition is much appreciated!

Just out of curiosity, have you ever started a new job and thought what the hell am I getting myself into?!?
If it was the wrong fit how long did you grin and bear it? 6 months / 1 year / longer?
Did it get better with time or worse? (For instance just a case of lack of know-how)
If you left did you find securing a new job difficult due to only being there for so little time?

Has anyone here written a book or pursued other avenues of translating their skills and experience into income? Maybe an online course?

I am preparing for the CIPP/US exam using their official textbook (3rd Ed). If anyone has a good outline, would you be willing to share? I tried to create one myself but it is taking way too long :/ Thanks so much in advance!

How did you break into privacy law? What are the pro/con’s?

Burnt out in HR consulting firm. Any industry opportunities out there? 7 YOE, I/O psych masters, people analytics skills, assessment, succession, D&I, and leadership development experience.

What does a manager in big4/protiviti internal audit consulting do? I’m an experienced bank senior auditor and looking to make the switch to IA advisory. Do managers work on outsourced/co-source IA engagements and are they still preparing work papers?

I am a field engineer II. I have 12 years of experience and I also have a master's degree. I am currently studying for a doctorate. Do you think I am up to the task of providing services as a consultant while I obtain my doctorate degree?

What diwali gifts/goodies we can expect from cognizant this year?

Are the exit opportunities better in Internal Audit/Business Process than IT Audit? All I hear is how awful IT Audit is but don’t hear as much complaining from the business side

Hi! I’m starting to look for a junior AD job and could really use some advice on my book. Thanks!

I’ve seen a lot of recruiters recently trying to hire for advisory consulting firms that claim they do the work that Big 4 can’t because of independence issues. Does anyone think these types of firms are sustainable or will big 4 find a way around the independence restrictions and take this work back?

Trying to get ahead of my caseload feels like trying to climb a hill made of loosely-packed pebbles. No matter how much I scrabble, I’m sliding closer and closer to the bottom.

How do you get caught up (or even ahead) when you’re always behind? Assume that all things that can be offloaded have been offloaded. I cannot take one more all nighter trying to get a motion drafted two days before the deadline because I couldn’t get to it earlier.

For those of you in hybrid roles, what two days of the week are best worked from home? TIA

Newly promoted team manager. My business unit's culture is super competitive but the vibe is much more relaxed at our company's other offices- any ideas on how to change things?

I’ve received several take home assignments that clearly use real company data or give a good indication to a company’s future strategy. If I wanted to be petty, assuming I haven’t signed any NDA or fine print promising secrecy, could I share this information publicly without facing legal repercussions?

Obviously I know it’s ill advised and this is purely hypothetical, but just from a legal standpoint, would I get in trouble? Seems like an obvious way to get back at a company.

I was working in IT but my role tag was BPS. How much time it will take to get my role tag changed. It's been 1.4 years since I joined the company. Any suggestions?

How do y'all manage passwords ?? Esp absolutely critical ones e.g. coin markets etc..
Is anyone else paranoid about all this ?

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

I had my kind of hr round with TCS
They did not have a detailed discussion regarding the compensation .
But they told i will be getting link for uploading documents and then hr would be discussing for compensation.
Its been 2 days. No update. Can anyone guide. Why 2 hr rounds ? N how much time it takes?

Series A Offer

Need help evaluating an offer for Senior Product Designer at a Series A startup

Base: $185k
Sign on Bonus: $10k
Equity: 0.3% equivalent to $150k over 4 years

Team of 11 employees, 13M funding, and 50M valuation

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Senior Product Designer
YOE: 10 years
Base: $220k

Hi all, I have been in social services for about 2.5 years now. Initially as a Case Manager and now a Care Coordinator. I currently make $25/hour while living in San Diego, CA. Does this pay seem fair to where I live/the job description?

Hi Fishes,

Can someone tell me about
1.the WLB
2. job security
3. Internal/ yearly hikes
4. Growth , at Apisero.

Atleast on a high level,as per your knowledge.
YOE - 2¹/².

Dang, sorry I meant to comment on the post!

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

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?

Looking for advice: I have an analyst (9 months on the job) who still doesn’t get it - repeatedly misses comments, doesn’t follow instructions, slow, etc. I have raised this to both my MDs and they seem to be adopting a “not my problem” approach when I mention it. I had advised against hiring this analyst post internship and my MD insisted that all the issues I highlighted were fixable. I have tried teaching him to no avail and frustration with him is growing. Any suggestions for how to handle?

I am going to speak with a recruiter at Houlihan Lokey TMT in LA. I would like to know more about the group and its culture. Would love to connect and network🙏

Want to get new bag for work and not sure if I should get a Tumi briefcase or backpack. Seems like I’ve seen more backpacks these days. Thoughts?

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

What’s the best VDR and why is it datasite?

Left IBD to quickly - VP1 opps?

Long story short - was lured into an opportunity to do BD for a large PE PortCo… better work/life balance, but honestly miss the deal cycle.

Anyone know of open VP1 opps right now?

Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

Thanks!

Thoughts on PJT strategic advisory?

Equity research associate considering to pivot into IBD. Is this a wise choice? Heard ER is an exit for some of the IB folks out there.

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

How do you find out who’s “top bucket” and who’s not? Do they disclose this? Also how do you become one?

Are coverage group hours better than m&a at your bank? From a lifestyle standpoint

DB ECM - does anyone have a view?

Any advice for moving from being a lawyer to secondary advisory or private fund groups that combine this with placement/fundraising?

What are realistic expectations for 3rd Year Analyst / Direct Promote Associate bonus range at a BB? Note that at MS, 2nd year bonuses in my group last year were 90-115K, while MBA associates received a pro-rated 90K stub (~40k). Personally would be pretty unhappy to take a pay cut between 2nd and 3rd year…

Anyone work for Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Banking? Have upcoming interviews for two teams (industrials and healthcare) for corporate banking analyst positions and wanted to know what kind of questions to expect. Thanks!