Opinions on headshots? Should I get one?

Planning to move to LA in August! Budget is ~2k, and need parking and would prefer a newish building. Will commute to Century City. Any recs on areas to look at? Pasadena, maybe?

How bad is reneging a week before I start? Have an offer with FAANG but the role is sales. Got a dream job with Disney in Analytics & Strategy with comparable salary. Should I stick with FAANG?

Better manager & culture & benefits at FAANG, better role & opp at Disney

Anyone watch the mayoral debate last night? Reading the recap, it seems like it wasn’t that interesting

I got into UChicago Booth and MIT Sloan. Convince me to ditch Cambridge/Boston for Chicago.

Hi Fishes,
How long does it take to release offer letter from HSBC. I already have given HR round and submitted documents for background verification.

We’ve been trying to fill a cyber security architect position, but we are apparently missing the mark on our salary. We also want candidates that have AWS certifications. 100% remote. We are a consulting company. Is 180k that off base?

What’s the best sign off party/event for a big-ish team with a large budget (about $150-$200 per person limit)?

Hello,

LTI or Mindtree ?
Offering same package.

I heard about the merger, will there be any impact ?

YOE:7
Tech : Data Analytics

Why do people accrue prepaid expenses?

Started at my first agency 3 mo. ago. I’m doing great work on exciting clients, but I often feel uninspired and drained. Is it growing pains or is this the wrong industry for me? How will I know?

Hi Big 🐟,

Can somebody refer me into EXL services, As I have got shortlisted on Job ID 568888 but getting no response from their side. It will be more convenient to go through the interview process.
As well I'm looking for a change into O2C(Billing, Cash Application & Contract Management). I have 5 years of experience in the accounting & auditing field.

Where do you like to go in person clothes shopping? Which stores? (I.e., ponce, Atlantic station, Lenox, etc.)

I’ve been having reoccurring nightmares about getting laid off :(

Am I the only person who has been super disgusted to Fishbowl’s response to the Meta layoffs? I’ve been laid off twice in my career but I’m not mad at 11000 people who no longer have jobs just cause they got decent severance while I got a week on my way out. Facebook is hot garbage but I’m pretty sure 0 out of the 11000 were making those decisions. So why are you upset about it? Urgh. Y’all are weird.

Anyone have any tips to transitioning from CRC to CRA? Is a CCRC necessary for leveling up?

How much should a person with a Masters in pharm/tox expect to make?

Idk about you guys but I feel so much more productive when it rains

How can I improve my attention to detail? I need help

A colleague just "shamed me" about the size of my engagement ring. My fiance is a wonderful, hardworking guy who bought me a beautiful ring. I'd take a great guy over a large ring any day.

What is the salary hike you aim for when negotiating compensation with a new company? I’ve talked to a few and ultimately passed because none of them are meeting the 30% increase I’m looking for. Are companies already starting to be stingy again or am I looking in the wrong place?

You know you've made it when _______________ .

Once in a while I get a sudden pang of inadequacy. I'm killing it at work and it's not fact based in any way. Yet the paranoia haunts me.

I need some good career-development or finance-related book recommendations

Anyone else feel restless - I'm happy with my job / money but this restlessness surrounds me, want to do something else, something creative, something bigger than a job...

I am a 3rd national living and working in Poland. I have around 1.8 years experience in investment banking including 2 internships. I applied for some roles at BNY Mellon london and other investment banks, that closely matches my current job description and skills.

I am willing to move to london.

But do you think they will consider me?? Your opinion matters? BNY Mellon | Pershing JPMorgan Chase Goldman Sachs

Where can I learn to improve my Excel skills?

Which designer handbag (less than $2k) is actually worth the cash - due to factors such as the quality of the material, craftsmanship, etc?

If you were the only associate on your team, how would you feel about senior mgmt adding another associate to do similar work? Personally I see little upside! Appreciate your thoughts

Anyone trade their personal account actively? How successful have you been?

Thoughts on distressed trading desk at gs/jpm? How's comp / life? Interesting work?

Females, how much of your personal life do you disclose to the men in your team? I.e. Lovers, relationships, ONS etc

Does anyone here work for Fidelity? I saw that there are a bunch of customer service positions open and I don't know if it's somewhere that would fairly easy for someone with just 1 year of experience. I need to change where I'm at, but not sure how big of a company is really gonna hire me when I'm so new to things.

How many hours are you IBD guys REALLY working. Everyone says 80+ hours but never seem to be around when you need them

What are the typical vehicles VPs and Directors are driving these days?

I don't have a very naturally corporate personality. Am I screwed, or is the environment in the industry sufficiently different now than it was 10/20/30 yrs ago that I can survive on merit/skill more?