PMP course/company recommendations......

Hello everyone,

Need your help to choose which is a better path to switch from Non IT to Core domain.
Confused on what to learn software testing or AWs devops or front end development etc.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

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 is adidas tech hub in terms of wlb and culture? How old is the company in india? Is it a wise decision to move to adidas in the current scenario? Really need suggestions!

Considering taking a position with a small-cap in the US trying to build their legal department. The title is standard “counsel” although the work would be with the senior leadership team and reporting to the GC in Europe. How reasonable is it to ask for a bump in title - Senior counsel or Head of Legal, US? If it matters, I am a 6th year and have been told that I will be expected to hire a junior or paralegal as we build up.

Would it be too much of a reach to try to go for a financial analyst position if my only experience is in compliance tax?

Anyone have experience taking the GCP Machine Learning exam?

Hi all,
What is the Pay band for Senior within the KGS FRM team?
YoE - 3.5years
Background- MBA

If you had $5k to spend on courses or professional development, where would you spend it to maximize ROI in terms of PM career trajectory or building useful skills?

I'm curious to hear answers in general, but can provide more specifics about my current role/skills/aspirations if needed.

What is the experience required to become senior manager in US taxation

Am 2 months in to a new job with billable hours and I am miserable. How do I seamlessly go back to my old firm? Is this move a career killer?

2 year in consulting with AWS cert and cloud migration experience. How much more can I leverage? Currently making mid 60k

So as a 30ish yo with a government/PE/tech background and CIPM/CIPP… I’m finding privacy work is just much easier and interesting than other kinds, but still pays plenty well.

Is it too late/inadvisable to go to law school to specifically aim for privacy work?

I just find some firms are unwilling to entertain the idea that anyone but a lawyer has anything relevant to contribute in this space…

What would open more doors long terms product management or strategy and ops at a tech firm/startup? Still early in my career (4YOE) and have an interest in both/ can’t decide a path

I am looking into the CCP (Certified Compensation Professional). It seems to be quite an expensive exam.

If anyone else is studying, let me know and maybe we can share study materials!

For those who have taken it, are there any cheaper or alternative study materials to any official guides you would recommend? I went this route with the PHR and SHRM-SCP and passed each on the both try, so I wanted to see if that method may be viable here. Any recommended order to take courses in?

I have a 25K loan from my MBA. I paid off 100k whole, after graduation. 3 years ago, I moved my loan from federal to private ( SOFI) account. I recently lost my job. I have applied for unemployment, as the severance that I received will only cover for 2 months. Together my husband and I used to make less than 250k after tax. Now, with a loss of pay , we are going to make less. Do you think I will be eligible for Loan forgiveness?

Hi All,

I am currently working in India. Recently I got a job offer from Germany. I have a doubt that I should go to Germany or continue here in India. Here are the benefits

Current company
28LPA Fixed + 3.3 LPA variable + 2 LPA Additional PF contribution. + 75000 USD RSU in Four Years

diconium GmbH Germany
62000 Euro/year

Can you all please provide your views which path I should follow.

How useful is having worked with the PE practice (deal strategy, CDDs, etc.) of a consulting firm vs any other one when trying to break into PE? I understand it's probably better to come from such units but I wanted to understand in which ways it helps. Is it actually irreplaceable skills vs understanding of sector dynamics vs pure prestige?
Ps assuming MBB/Tier 1 consulting firms

Hi partners, do you have an MBA? What are your thoughts about getting an MBA for someone who already works in consulting? Thank you :)

Which one is easier? Join FDD from FAAS or Audit?

I am just starting my weight loss journey, trying to figure out what my BMI is and what types of food makes me more fat. Any one here can make recommendations? I googled but so much info...

I used to like Christmas carols. Retail fixed that for me. WHY do they start earlier every year?

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

I was just going through a Facebook privacy checkup and under the data privacy checkup, it says that I gave indeed access to my Facebook account because I used it to login. Should I be worried about that?

Is this what winning looks like? #MAGA

Juul just handed out a million dollar Christmas bonuses for all their employees. And here I am hoping I’ll get a 20$ RTR award for working through firm shut down.

What are some pool parties, clubs, restaurants to deff check out in Vegas?

Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

What is a good spot in Atl to propose? Any fine dine restaurant or maybe a point with a good city skyline view (except for that PCM rooftop)?

Any tips for PM Non-tech L6 middle mile? Should I prepare SQL and python also?

Probably a stupid question for most of you, so apologies: if I invest $10k in stocks/bonds combo, make $400 profit, and decide to withdraw 10k after 4 months. Do I pay taxes on that or taxes kick in once I go above the amount of $ I invested?

How long does it take to get offer letter from MasterCard after HR discussion ?

Hi fishes,

I received an offer from Amazon and wanted to know the average hike i can expect

Need advice from the forum as I am confused between the two offers. Thank you in advance.

Currently working as Business Consultant + Project Manager w midsize tech consulting firm : 12 YOE + current TC 125k

Offers :
1. Local Bank >> Business Change management role (COO org) >> 152k Base + 30k bonus(to be paid in March 2023) + challenging work culture + 3 months NP

2. Global Bank >> BA + PM role (CTO org) >> 160k Base + 20k bonus( to be paid in Mar 2023) + Regular work culture + 2 months NP

HELP! 30+ years of teaching Sped and I’m at a loss. 6th grade student in Middle School with Doose syndrome. Prior to MS, the elementary said he never caused problems. Since the 1st day, he is disruptive in class, refuses to work, and is disrespectful. He has a one-on-one para but she is in tears most days because of his behavior. Parents agreed with a behavior plan - he thinks it’s a game. Parents say he is not allowed to be this way at home.

How do you deal with students that say they don’t know what to do after you have repeated the directions multiple times?

How long do you spend on core subjects if not a goal on IEP? So if most goals are life skills (putting shoes on, zipping, etc.) how long would you spend on math during math hour or how much do you worry about writing activities if they can’t write etc?

I'm trying to buy a bigger than normal whiteboard for my home office: any recommendations?

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Good for Clemson, glad to see Bama fall. I still think they play in a poor conference.

Hey 🐳 fam!
Have any of you guys taken a career/personality test to figure out what you want to do in life, professionallly?
I've heard about Clifton, Self authoring suite so far, any other reccos?

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Fed folks: what's getting a TS/SCI clearance involve?

Best city to live in USA? Want to move to a new place, biggest factors are nice weather, cost of living and having a city feel with access to good health care, fitness, food, entertainment, transport

Most annoying travel experience? Currently sitting next to someone who just sprayed on cologne....

I have managed and implemented Oracle projects for the last 10 years. I am a PMP, CSCP and PSM certified. I am looking for a change with a salary of 150,000.

Any recommendations?

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

Filling background check for Big 4. Asks to list any convictions; have one from 11 years ago misdemeanor for theft. How much detail should I list in the explanation box? Have an active clearance.

Is it better to deflect a recruiters question on salary expectations or anchor high?

Best exit ops you have seen peers take? (Company, salary, any sweet perks, etc)

Who the hell pulls out a cigar on descent and just holds it in their mouth??

Happy July 4th long weekend, ya filthy animals!!!

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

If you win the lottery tonight, what’s the first thing you’d do and/or buy?

Any fish can provide insights about the privacy and infosec practice in Álvarez & Marsal?

Planning a babymoon with my wife. Shooting for April-May and looking at Hawaii (Maui or Big Island). Hoping with the vaccine and travel precautions, it'll be okay, but we're also prepared to cancel.

Any recommendations for hotels there that you've liked? I figure the Ritz or Four Seasons, but would love some opinions from those who have been.