Pretty sure I lost a job offer to someone who knew someone within the company, I’m sure this happens all the time but still frustrating. Can anyone relate?

Hello Fishes, is 15 LPA a reasonable compensation for Machine learning engineer (python, c++, computer vision and deep learning ) with 2 years of experience, current working for a product based company. If not what is the current industry standard. I keep seeing people posting 30+ LPA for data science roles with 3+ yoe.

Hi Guys,
Can someone refer me in JPMC , I have 3.10 YOE in core PMO. TIA

Are there any precedent that one transfer to PE client dierectly from FDD for an investment role? Is it hard? What YOE do you generally need?

Thoughts on jumping to a boutique no-name consulting firm for 35% raise just before promo in second year out of undergrad? Super conflicted.

Anyone willing to give a referral for IBM and Deloitte canada, I am a new grad and looking to start my career in consulting

Despite planning several milestone reviews in advance, my recommenders are waiting until the last minute to write their letters. How have you mitigated this?

I’m trying to decide on a hotel in the Maldives - currently choosing between the W Maldives and the Park Hyatt Maldives.

Does anyone have a perspective based on experience?

first int’l trip to Singapore as a staff for work. not sure what airline i should fly. i typically fly united (i’m in nyc) but i really am not loyal to them and wouldn’t mind switching airlines, recs?

Best group tours for 30 year old solo traveler in Europe? Thinking the Balkans, Greece, Turkey and Portugal. Can someone tell me which one is the best for my age group? I want to meet people preferably other solo backpackers around my age mid 20s to mid 30s. I would like to go out and party almost every night but also want to see the towns during the day

hello! i’m from chicago and will be visiting perth for 1 week at the end of november and would appreciate any recommendations for things to do and restaurants! i will be checking out the central business district, rottnest island, the pinnacles, and fremantle. if you have any other suggestions, please let me know- thank you so much!

Good sources of practice questions that aren’t the OG? Don’t want to waste OG questions while I’m still in the early stages, but I’ve also been hard-pressed to find a good source of other questions.

Has anyone worked with Sia Admissions? If so, what’s your perception?

Looking for a good Feedback 360 service or similar to goal and reward my growing team. Anyone know of a good platform?

Do you guys think the Bay is a good city to retire in? I want to buy my parents a house closer to me but not sure if I want to move them here but it's either that or I leave

What inspired you to join this industry?

I believe in the philosophy of learning from other's experiences, success stories, mistakes and regrets while keeping in mind that similar set of life events may unfold into totally different ways/outcomes for others as there are always too many variables in the equation called LIFE. People may arrive at different destinations at different times while being on the almost similar path.

That being said-

If given a chance to RELIVE your life again, what would you do differently and why?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Any potential flags/benefits for dual agency? My agent and the seller's agent work for the same company.

Why do they have to destroy anyone that work in M&A? Really missing the coverage lifestyle right about now..

Why does Morgan Stanley have manager and senior manager positions after associate? Makes it difficult and longer to reach VP compared to other bulge bracket banks.

Suggestions for good coffee in midtown? I don't care for the ambience, don't care if there's a little wait time. Just looking for good coffee. My current favorites are Cafe Grumpy and Blue Bottle.

Has anyone else turned down a tech job for banking? It was a hard decision but ultimately, I decided that the experience and training I'll get here is second to none. Hope I don't regret this decision

Popped a xanax before an interview, what a mistake that was. Sometimes, anxiety is good.

Differing views at firm...do you wipe existing amortization in acc/dil or is your intangible write up in addition to existing? I always believed the latter.

Happy 2017 everyone!! How's everyone feeling?

Does anyone have success using gobuyside?

When people at a bar ask me what I do, I tell them I'm a special agent. It's easier than describing this job

I was thinking that the rise of driverless cars could mean no more car chase movies. Robots not only taking our jobs but also our movie plots

Anyone moved from NY to D.C.? Would like to hear your thoughts on comparing the two cities. Am considering move to DC because my gf got a better job there but not sure what to expect

When traveling does anyone else struggle to get motivated to use the gym and eat healthy? How do you over come this?

IB Analyst, want to move banks. Searching via my contacts but want to expand my network with cold outreach. Should I reach out to MD's or VP/Directors?

Vice Presidents and up: Is it easy to predict which analysts just won't last the long haul?

There has been a significant flow of investors to higher yielding corporate and emerging market securities.

Curious. What's everyone's all in tax rate at year end (first and second years). Thanks. Looking for a percentage.

Who here actually owns a car and what kind of car is it?

Do you do DCF in ECM?

Anyone know what other fishbowls are like?

Where do we draw the line of being an alcoholic? (Asking for a friend)