My dials are getting better. But one thing I' m struggling with is the follow up call. I don' t even know what questions to ask. Any ideas?

Hello is there anyone working at the European Commission?

How do you determine you hourly rate for freelancing? I recently got a huge salary boost. Old coworker is asking if I can do 8-10 hours a week for couple months to help his new company get off the ground w some products. If I were to take my salary into consideration, I’d ask for around $100 an hour. I used to think freelance should be more than my salary calculated hourly. But I think my old coworker and his new boss would scoff at $100 bucks an hour, they’re probably thinking $30-40

What made you go into the hotel industry? For me, I found people who had the same interests I did and who cared above everything else to create a great experience for

Hey - looking for a small Titanium watch. Best case would be a GS Snowflake in 38mm. Any ideas? So far I only found the Omega Aqua Terra special edition but it’s quite thick which I don’t like. Budget would be somewhere in the 8-10k range. Thanks for any recommendations.

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

Can someone help with a cold email format that works? Looking to cold email startups that I am interested in.

Anyone ever had a phone screening call with someone from Accenture and want to provide some tips ?

To all the tax peeps grinding hard, just remember it'll all soon be over.

I’ve been out of work for 3.5 yrs. And I just got hired to b a customer service rep. (Which I have experience in) For a huge company. It is 100% remote, I am so excited to start, but I am freaking out because I have 2 kids, oldest is 3 and youngest is 1. Will I be able to do it ? I will have to b on the phone here and there. I’ve never wfh. I guess I’m asking for reassurance and experiences, as well as tips

Hi! Does anyone have experience at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean with a toddler? Any recs?

My joining date in axtria was 11th july.. but i got a mail today that it has been extended to 8th august. My notice period is going to end on 7th july. Is there anyone whose joining got extended?

Does it really take 4+ months to file PERM after last day of recruitment assuming labor market test went well?

Hey team! So I was laid off from my SDR position about a week ago. A couple months back, I had an offer for a BDR position that I ended up turning down but I really liked and connected with the manager. Is it worth it to reach out? I applied to other positions in the same company. What about reaching out to previous co workers at a different company? Not sure how to navigate this… please help. Also I’m sorry if this is the wrong bowl to post in.

Can anyone share any background information on KPMG Digital and Innovation Advisory please?

Hi Guys, what is the TP rate for a Product Owner. I am trying to transition to Tech and had a recruiter contact me. The question on TP put me off as I was used to Salaries. Coulf someone assist. Thank you.

What are some good ways to decompress after a long day at work? I used to love computer/video games, but the last thing I want to do when I’m finally able to log off at 7:00 PM is stare at a screen for even more time.

Started a role in a brand new creative agency. ( brand new in this city but established in an another country)

The employer said I will be paid weekly but now after my first week, he said that they have to skip a week to align with the payroll.

And that he will be paying me from his personal account till they set up everything as a new business in the country.

Is that a legit process or do you reckon I start looking for a new job?

Anyone on unemployment?

Hey fishes!

I am looking into healthcare consulting projects. I have over 6 years of healthcare industry experience comprising both pharmaceutical/ hospital. Would like to know if you have any opportunities for similar kind of projects. Currently i am working as a Consultant and would love to get into management consulting.

Kindly help!

Regards

Pregnant/ first trimester in big law. Got informed I should be taking point on some aspects of a major trial, set right around my due date. I don’t want to announce I’m pregnant yet, and don’t want to get pulled from matters so early. But I also don’t want partners to resent that I knew I would be gone for this trial and that I didn’t tell the team sooner, so a different attorney could have taken point from the start (rather than me having to catch someone up in a few months). Any advice?

My life as an advisor... I'm a people person, but I also really hate people...

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written?

Has anyone ever used a service called Advisor Fuel? They fill seminars among other things. Wondered if anyone has experience with them to share? Or an alternative?

**ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A LIVE EVENT?**

Many in our bowl are looking to become financial advisors, or are here to share their knowledge and wisdom with others.

I’d like to run a live Q&A where one (or more) experienced advisers can answer questions and share their industry insight (good, bad and ugly).

If you’d be interested in attending or participating in such an event, please let me know in the comments.

All suggestions welcome.

Tips on staying attentive during long meetings? I find it’s very difficult if the meeting is longer than 30 minutes, or if I’m not the one presenting. I try taking notes, which kind of helps.

How do you say 'No can't do' to your leadership or client?

What are some conferences that are on your radar for 2020?

As I move through my career, I'm struggling with talking to execs and VPs. Any ideas or suggestions to help transition and to continue to grow?

There's a culture of Advisors vs. back office where I am. It's a constant battle to get, close, and even keep business. It seems they actively look for any small detail to kick business back. Just me?

Is it socially acceptable to bring a lunch bag to work? Would you judge me? Don't really care if you would, but just curious.

I'm thinking about changing indy broker dealers. The one that I am with has not lived up to expectations. Do anyone have experience with Cantella?

Any tips on being less anxious/nervous at interviews?

What is the quickest way to jam a bunch of CFP CE credits in? I'm 20 hours away and have a July 31st deadline ugh

Tired of people complaining about work/life balance, and then complain about not being successful.

We have been utilizing a third party asset manager. We have grown to the point where we just don’t think it makes financial sense to continue to do that and need to bring the portfolio management in-house. Have a few questions for the group:
How many models do you run?
How much time do you devote to this weekly?
What advice would you give to someone who has had total reliance on TAMPs but making a complete change to investment management style?

Do any of you use your wholesalers for markting efforts? If so, what are your best practices?

I started this year eating clean and gyming 3-4 times a week. And now I'm back to binge eating with no excersise. How do you guys stay healthy & motivated?

I’m in the process of expanding my COI network and wanted to hear what everyone else is doing that has (and hasn’t) worked.

One idea that I plan on doing is to send gift baskets with a note to my clients’ CPAs and estate attorneys to which I don’t have a current relationship with. The day the gift baskets are delivered, call the CPA or attorney to introduce myself and see their availability for a lunch meet and greet.

Looking for help - adding a retainer fee into our practice but getting compliance push back, how do those of you who do it structure it? Upfront but paid over time? Bill retroactive for hours?