Looking to transition from non-profit to for- profit industry. Any recommendations? What are some comparable roles? I currently work in the grants financial management department.

I have just got an options trader job at a prop trading firm. But I knew nothing about options/trading/finance. The firms said they’ll be officially training us once we start. But in the meantime, what are some books/resources that you would recommend to start learning first?

Hello, I am in USI GES tax at DUSI. I love my job but not my team and mgmt anymore. I'm a performer and I'm dumped with work of 2 ppl while others are searching for work. I am burned out.

I resigned and accepted a job with EY GDS with a huge pay bump that DUSI can't match but I also gave up my potential promotion for 2023.

I've been feeling bad about putting my papers down and letting go off my promotion but I am really tired. I took up this job as an escape.

Did i do the right thing?

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

How do we shift to investment banking/wealth management and is it worth it?

Is there a career path to go from portfolio management at a direct lending firm to the underwriting side at the same firm or another firm? My end goal is to get to front office so I want to make sure that there is a path to get there through portfolio management.

I'm 25. Working as Global Mobility Compensation Consultant 1 with Deloitte. Having better than average skills. PGDM from a Tier 3 College (The Worst Part). Making 6.2 LPA (Fix + Variable).
Am I Doing bad or very bad in terms of money?
Also I'm thinking of a switch "Only Because of the money that I make." Is it worth it? Also where should I look for opportunities?

What are your thoughts about the idea of transitioning from a career in software development to Data Analytics/Engineering/Science? My strongest skill in web development has always been SQL. Doable? Lucrative? Secure? Anyone else ever made this transition?

Hi folks,

I have been offered a position on Senior Consultant/ Deputy Manager at Deloitte India for 4.5 years of exp.

Is this position/role normal for years of experience I hold?

Any suggestions on good exit opportunities from tech consulting to Capital one?
I have 9 YOE with data center migration, operations and cloud experience, AWS cloud cert, MBA and experience leading teams. I'm still very much interested in tech, especially cloud

Is there anyone who is into market research ?

What are some roles you have seen sales people successfully transition to (from tech/SaaS)?

I’ve been practicing in traditional labor for about two years now (although about a decade of labor relations experience) but I’m trying to break into employee benefits law. Unfortunately I’m not being given much experience in benefits as I’m pretty typecast as a labor atty. Any advice on how I can go about getting employee benefit experience? My long term goal is to have benefits be my main area of practice.

How do I start my career as an AML/KYC analyst? I have in customer service for 3 years and now I want to change my career path.

Could anybody tell me what certification would be required and where to get them from?

And will it be a good career path for me with customer handling experience?

I don’t have sales experience but am a Manager at a consulting firm with broad tech experience (predominantly software implementations and upgrades). I would like to explore a Customer Success Manager position but most positions ask for experience in sales :( Can anyone lend insight on other skills needed and tips on how to land an interview?

What are the steps to becoming a marketing manager on the client side?

Hello guys need help..

After BCA + MBA I was always looking for functional roles like Pre-sales, Busiess analyst, etc. But now I'm completely in sales with 3 yrs of experience.
Also I have seen that some people have switched from Sales into BA, Pre sales, Product management, etc.
I also want to hop in BA, Pre-sales any advice for me ?

My current CTC is 4.2 lpa and even a fresher earns more than 6+ lpa.

Please share me your views what should I do ahead.

Thank you all. Take care. :)

Hello fishes! I am currently interviewing for a Portfolio Associate role a PIMCO , down in their Newport office. I would like to get some feedback if any of you are familiar with this role, what are the exist opportunities that can come up down the road? I know it is not presented as a front office role but more of a support role to PMs. Appreciate anyone’s input on this. Thank you!

Suggestions needed. Got offer from other Big4s with same money offer. Got to talk to very great partners, and practices/work-life balance are very similar across all 3 firms. Currently more toward DT but only cuz I know more people there so I feel less nervous going there. When it comes to turning down offers, what other professional reasons can I provide?

Anyone can throw some light on KPMG Global Team Leader Profile - Account Management Services? Need to know growth prospect, incentive structure, salary range and team size.

I was released without cause today but my boss mentioned my battle with mental health and that I’m looking for other jobs before canning me. Should I address this with the board or leave it alone?

Why does everyone say the work in FDD is so much better than audit? I’ve been in the group for a few months now, and it seems to be just as bad if not worse.

Keeping close attention to this Trump tweet that could have drastic impact on our lives.

As of now, we don’t know much more than what his tweet says.

Please share info and try not to cause panic.

Who is planning for next year's draft?

Brands closing for climate change? Wouldn’t that lost income be more effective/useful if they donated it to clean energy alternatives instead? Do a spot about it to promote it & it’s content. Win. Win

Has anyone had their LCA location updated so they can work from a different remote work location than their home office city? Did your firm take care of the process for you?

Fun question: if you have green card, which industry / role would you like to switch to? (and what is your current industry / role btw)

Alight NYC peeps, you have opinions and I want them! I’m relocating to NYC sometime between end of 2022 and early 2023 (my company is being super flexible on timing of relocation). What tips do you have for me about finding a place and where should I live?! I’m looking for specific buildings, location, the best time to move to get a deal, etc

Should I Go Back and Reneg? Recently I was offered a role as a Project Implementation Manager (In Retirement Services) .The salary range for Colorado residents was 65-89K. I’m located in NY so the recruiter said he would try to get me more. Ultimately he came back at 90K which is a bit inline with that I was seeing on Glassdoor but approx looks like I may leave 10-12K on the table. I accepted already but may get an offer from another HR company in account management around 90-100K. Need advice

Hi everyone! Looking for FP&A entry level jobs. Please comment if your company is hiring. Pivoting from Tax!

Hi Fishes,
How much salary can we expect with 7+ YOE as a Unity Developer?

Hi fishes,
It's my first time in a south city(Hyd). Finding hit hard to survive here. Feeling bored alot. Anyone who wanna hangout with. I'm in Gachibowli. Chai sutta b chalega. As I've no friends here. Finding it hard to interact with people even though I am an extrovert.
I'm at Gachibowli.

Anyone brave enough to go for drinks in the west loop tonight?

Need some guidance. Here is my situation:
1. Just transferred to big 4 FDD as snr from big4 audit (~a month ago, with no deal yet under my belt)
2. Studying for fmva certification
3. 1+ year plan is to take the GMAT & apply to ivy league mba program. Planning to break into IB and then PE later.
4. Got approach recently by a recruiter from Houlihan Lokey (HL) for an associate position in the Midwest. Comp range 120k -130k. I make about 100k now.
- Is the move going to be worth it? what'd you do

PEOPLE DO MAKE MISTAKES!! but My manager reacts very rudely everytime with me, And all seniors who are with him around 10+ years will assign tickets to me and they monitor me continuously.

I never had any conflicts with anyone, but i felt that they all connered me. I had a call with my director and senior director and explained about this on my last day

i never met my teammates in office since i joined and resigned in covid.
Did this happen coz i dint have much rappo with my them?

Hello Fishes, I have a Job offer from Cisco and Verizon(VDSI).

Cisco CTC - 16.2LPA , Fixed - 15.1LPA - Cisco TAC role.

Verizon data services llc - CTC 18LPA , Fixed - 16.1LPA

YOE - 6.5 Years
CCTC - 7.2 LPA
Tech - Networking and Security

Conflicted between both as I believe Cisco has a better brand value and great company to work for. But the offer from Verizon is competitive.

Is it a good idea to renegotiate with Cisco based on current offer from Verizon. Please share your thoughts.

Firm announced flexible come and go as you see fit approach to coming back to office. Partner I work for said I need to be in office 4-5 days a week anyway. Thoughts?

Has anyone opted for the guest house in Pune? How is the stay and arrangements there please?

Didn’t know who the CCO is when I was asked about it in an interview... is there anything I can do to redeem myself? I feel like I really dropped the ball on this lol

Which work-paper is "your baby"

What questions does HR ask during an exit interview? Just curious.

Anyone have their CFE? Just wondering what you have done or plan to do with it and what the test was like.

Any Stanford MBA alumni here? Please share your thoughts on the program. Is it possible to work and to do MBA at the same time? Also, did the program really boost your leadership skills? Thank you.

How much did you study to pass the CISA? CISSP?

Has anyone done the CAIA credential? Care to explain your journey?:)

Good resource for resume writing? Haven’t had to update my resume since starting in audit years ago. Want to make sure I’m saying things the right way in a way that will be attractive to industry.

Currently an M&A Tax A2 (HCOL) at KPMG, just received offer from Deloitte (same group, same city) as S1 with 6.5% raise. Raise is obviously too low; not sure what is typical salary increase from A2>S1. What would be a good counter? Should it be equal to typical raise or even higher?

Which firm has the best and most chill off season hours? I’m at BDO and it feels like my busy season never ended and I’m still working crazy hours through the summer. I can’t maintain at this level for long.

Do I work because I love my job? No do I work because it allows me to go on cool vacations and buy anything I want? Also no

Which firms have the best tech/software?
What is Big 4 ranking in terms of tech?
How about local firms?

My laptop always crashes because it cant handle the software we use. Im on 3rd laptop.


Looking at making the jump, have offers from all the B4 and a few locals. Currrent tech is my biggest stressor and sometimes losing hours worth of work just ruins my day/week.

Primarily focused on Private Equity, and HNW.

Are you very serious and wish you were less serious or vice versa?

The current audit I’m on is too much work, I think my firm should refer it out to one of the big 3.

I have 100 hrs of PTO, if I quit, will they pay it out?

Has anyone in the Big 4 been drug tested at their respective firm?

What would be the typical salary offered to a new Tax Senior at a small/mid-size firm in NYC with roughly 2 years of experience prior to being promoted?

KPMG’s 401k plan allows after-tax contribution and in-plan Roth conversions. What about Deloitte, EY, and PWC?

Did DT really announce mid year increase today? Any other firms gonna follow suit I wonder