Overheard in San Francisco:
“Disruption is my kale."

How much do managers in cyber get paid at EY specifically in ATL? Coming from PwC forensics but looking to make the switch once I get a few certifications so YOE for cyber will be close to 0-1 but about 5-6 YOE in Forensics.

Anyone hiring in PHX looking to leave BCG and start a new role next year.

Recs for LA & San Fran??

Moving to San Antonio from Austin. Will be In Office 3 days a week near Sea World. Married with a 1 year old and active dog. We love good food and being active... Where should we live? Any other suggestions. As a reference we lived in the 04/Soco area for 6 years.

Hello people of San Diego! Would love to hear how y’all are affording to live here comfortably. Please state your company, position, TC, YOE, and do you have a side hustle? I’ll start - I’m an advisor in Wealth Management with TC of $70k, 3 YOE and no side hustle. Among other things, rent just jumped from $2500 to $3700 for 2 bedroom and areas were looking at. I’d like to “make it” here but if it means switching career to make money I’d like to get an idea to make the right job change.

Help me ask for a raise in my upcoming performance review? In sum, my company’s HQ is in Texas and I feel I’m being paid a Texas wage when I live in Los Angeles (the role is remote). We do have a San Francisco office and I want to ask my boss to match me what staff are making there. As that’s more comparable. Based off of Glassdoor, my salary matches Texas’s exactly and SF has the same role at 10k more. Should I show him the Glassdoor page? Don’t want to come off too strong. Please advise

Hello and happy Thanksgiving! What are the pros and cons of living in San Diego vs San Francisco? I’m from NY and looking to move to one of those locations. I’m hoping to get more info on rent, dating, entertainment, taxes, and job stability.

Hi new to dfw area looking to buy a house. How’s the commute downtown from Frisco/McKinney area?

I was approached on LinkedIn for an early career recruiting role in DFW, TX. I don't have direct experience, but I have the university experience/connections from working in career services. This is the first time I've considered work outside of higher education. I said my salary expectations are minimum $90k and that didn't seem to be an issue. Am I asking too little, too much? How can I know I'm getting the best salary and not just settling at the low end of the range?

Looking for a luxury 1bd apartment (stainless steel appliances, nice pool, etc.) for less than 1.5K. Is this realistic? I was looking at Gables Water Street & Crest at Las Colinas ( both are in Las Colinas area but also considering Uptown and Frisco). Any suggestions?

Recently joined and maybe a long shot: does anyone have insight or advice for condo buying in FT Lauderdale? Realtor and area recommendations?
This will be my secondary property until I can shift residency. Early 40s single. Looking at las olas condos at the moment. Thanks!

Hey Portland!!!
Wondering cost of living in and around portland?
I’m thinking about moving from SF to Portland for a great job salary starting around 90k. I’m 30 years old with 1 child who lives with his mother.

Tumi Store in Mcnamara Terminal (DTW) is closing everything is 20% off.

Now that it’s officially peach season. Best peach things (fresh peaches, peach drinks, etc.) and where to find them in ATL?

Anybody know salary range for VP Operations for GS in SLC?

Folks, AC Kolkata employee here.
Will management approve my request to buyout half my notice period if i promise to serve the other half? Also, any idea how it will get calculated?

Need ur urgent help and advice on this.

Anyone seriously wanna start a hedgefund with me ? I can assure a 30% cagr with my quant

Falafel sandwiches are vastly overrated.

Hi Guys,

I have completed few courses on UX Design. I'm not sure what else I do have to learn in order to have a job of UX designer.

I'm trying to complete a UX design Case Study as well.

Could anybody help me on the same?

Hi fishes.

Ive recently completed my MBA from a good institute and am currently a CFA L2 candidate. I have approx 2.5 yrs of workex and am interested in roles like FP&A, Financial Modelling, portfolio/risk management, valuations, or fixed income. Would appreciate a referral for an IB or Management Consultancy.

I have an offer from Wipro for apple account as Lead Engineer (Site Reliability Engineer). Can anyone tell me how the project is for apple account? Does they have on-site opportunities for Wipro emplo… more

Anyone know anything about the Cascade Heights (30311) area?

Thinking of moving there after my lease is up to save on rent (raising my unit by $500).

Can we have a side hustle while employed at Barclays. Can't find anything in the contract or offer letter.

Hi guys, a plea for help here 🙏🏻 have any founders here gotten an O-1 visa or an H1B transfer into their startup? Would greatly appreciate hearing your advice / experience over DM

Need to buy an engagment ring and I am clueless. What should be the diamond carat?

What would you all say are the best consulting firms to work at in the federal government space? I’m not sure how many “prestigious” firms (like MBB) have a significant federal practice at all.

Shout out to everyone who’s ever had a white paper to “copyedit” that they just ended up rewriting entirely. I’m there today.

Hello all,

I am java Fsd developer with total experience of 3.5 years. I am currently serving notice period and looking for job change.

Hello Fishes. Want to know the criteria for mid year hike in ATCI. I joined in Jun 2021 but didn't get any mid term hike or Nov 2021 .pls clarify

Celeb sightings! Share your experiences, ie who, where, when?

I had a 3rd round interview with a VP yesterday, sent a follow up email after and included a general question and no response. Is this a bad sign?

OH: (RE: required meeting attendance)

"Ok, fine. I will say yes now but fair warning I may fake my own death beforehand."

“I feel like I’m the stupidest person here”
“You are not stupid. You literally work at one of the top consulting firms in the world”
“I literally got a 6% in one exam during undergrad”
“Well damn I guess you are stupid”

“Fuck it I’m going to PDF this bitch"

“We had complimenting genitalia.”

Just to be 100% clear, this entire platform is anonymous, right?

"There's no whining in baseball!", said very seriously and earnestly ..... to the office dog.

“This report is like a bikini. What it is showing is interesting; what is beneathbthe cover is crucial.”

"We hear your responses to our anonymous pulse survey, and we understand you all overwhelmingly think our team structure org needs to change. We understand it's not necessarily working well—but here's why we're NOT going to change it."
Why ask us if you really don't care?

Is there any good reason to take a 10+ minute call in a bathroom stall at work? Noticing people doing this as RTO ramps up and I really don’t understand why you wouldn’t go outside or at least in your car.

From a UX Director... “Design is everything. You’re nothing without design.” Excuse me?

First time working as a senior and Manager doesn’t review or have time for many questions. Deff trying my best but very hard to be efficient when it’s takes time for me to understand everything (planning). anybody in the same situation?

“What do you guys see...a mouse or a blue screen”

“Who cares if it doesn’t work! You have to sell the vision!”

How you came into the company will define your path. That’s why you’ll never be successful switching departments.

“Those glasses don’t make you look younger, they make you look older—but slightly more cool.”

🥺

I was in a meeting, and there was a new attendee, a fellow Asian guy.

Senior member: “Hi [new attendee’s name], where are you from?”

New attendee: “from [city and state]”

Senior member: “No, where are you reeeeaaaallllyyy from?”

**awkward silence**

New attendee: “from God”

Well… 🫣

If you are an immigrant and people ask you where you are from, how do you usually respond?

"Do you really think we can spend all that money?"

These were influencer managers not media

I’m starting at VMLY&R on account side and was asked if I want a PC or Mac. Not trying to be the odd one out - what do most account folks have?

"I don’t like morning people. Or morning. Or people”

Words of Wisdom