📚 Resource Thread 📚
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Equity research associate considering to pivot into IBD. Is this a wise choice? Heard ER is an exit for some of the IB folks out there.

Hi Fellow Testers(Automation, Manual, SDET)

Please post your current package, yoe, and tech/tool that you use, company if its okay. Want to see where does this career path lead to and different techs.

Are there any scrum masters out there willing to take me on as a mentee? I recently received my CSM, but I know that is not enough to get a job. I am looking for someone to show me the ropes and help me apply what I learned in the CSM course so I can start applying for jobs within the next 6 months. I am currently a business development consultant dealing with enterprise accounts. I want to stay in tech but I HAVE to get out of sales. It’s just not for me. Thank you in advance!

Anyone have experience exiting to a biotech with no commercial products? PH I/II lead asset targeting multiple indications. Pros and cons?

Analog layout designers what's your yoe,CTC and career path thoughts or plan. Please share if you are aware about any other person with compartive job description
My Yoe 3 CTC 11 product based company
I have experience in rf layouts(mixer, clkgendrivers etc), std cell development, skill script, perl

Does gsap help you get into a top program?

What’s a good amount of time to be at the senior planner level?

Hello, I am in USI GES tax at DUSI. I love my job but not my team and mgmt anymore. I'm a performer and I'm dumped with work of 2 ppl while others are searching for work. I am burned out.

I resigned and accepted a job with EY GDS with a huge pay bump that DUSI can't match but I also gave up my potential promotion for 2023.

I've been feeling bad about putting my papers down and letting go off my promotion but I am really tired. I took up this job as an escape.

Did i do the right thing?

I am currently a Program Manager at Amazon who used to be an EA. I was really excited to switch job families and get into the PM space, however I feel like I really miss being an EA, and am thinking about going back to the role if I find a good team. Has anyone had experience doing this, and what was your experience like? I’m very conflicted.

BNY Mellon technology specific questions -
#0 How much max salary for grade K ?

#1 How long does it take to promote in bny from grade K to L ?

#2 Any specific criteria for promotion? Expr , certification etc...?

#3 How much % hike to expect post promotion ?

Skills- Java, microservices,react, cloud

HSBC India JPMorgan Chase BNY Mellon | Pershing Citi BNY Mellon UBS Citi Allstate BNY Mellon | Pershing BNY Mellon Corporation HSBC India

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...

Do you think culinary school is worth it? I've been a waiter for a year but really want to be a chef. The people I work with say to just start in the kitchen and work my way up but I think culinary school might get me where I want to be faster. The cost is pretty insane though. Any advice?

What has better WLB and comp, being a heme onc physician or climbing the ranks of D/SD/VP in R&D or commercial strategy for an oncology line? Not taking into account initial path to get to these positions.

Could someone explain what finance closing process is? I passed CPA and have audit experience but I don’t really understand how industry accounting cycle works :( What does it mean to close the books? Are they referring to 12/31 deadline? Do all JE have to be recorded within this date? How does one close it?

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Trying to figure out if I should start as an inbound SDR, or try jumping straight into an AE role in SaaS.

I left mortgages at the beginning of the year to start a franchise business, it's now semi-self-sufficient so wanted to start a career again and I live in the Silicon Slopes area. Everyone I know is in SaaS or software engineering.

Just wondering if I should push my resume as far as possible and try to snag an AE role or take my time in a new industry and start from the bottom.

People in UK/EU - Is it your experience that PRINCE2 is valued more than PMP?

I'm confused which one I should do. I have no intention of moving to the US, but Canada maybe.

Has anyone transitioned from being client facing to fully remote software sales? If so, what were the major differences in day to day? I'm currently on site with customers 3 days a week focused around hardware sales but have an interesting opportunity for fully remote software at a higher pay.

Let’s say you’re the main character of some action movie. Think military / Jason Bourne / Ethan Hunt type of guy. You’re only bringing one watch with you on your mission across the world. Streets of Paris, African jungles, Southeast Asia, and wherever else the mission takes you. What watch you wearing?

Is anyone's agency currently looking for a Senior or ACD position?

Everyone I needed final approvals from to get these expert retention agreements signed off has decided to ignore me on literally the day our disclosures are due.

Best late night audit room jams to keep the team going?

I’ve been a nursing assistant for 35 yrs I just got a new job as a Lead care manager working from home but this job is not what I expected I want to find a new job working in a hospital or doctors office as a receptionist or administrative assistant or something but I have little experience does anyone have any ideas they can help me with please thank you

11/20 CheckIn - Happy Sunday Funday!! 🤗 What’s everyone up to today?

I had signed up for BarRestore but after listening to my body, I canceled my class and I guess today is my rest day 🥹 everything hurts 😱 Thanks to Bootcamp yesterday and Barre on Friday! 😂

Which is the best consultancy or agents for Canada PR ?

Has it been officially communicated that bonuses pay out on September 30th?

Does anyone know the answer to this? - My first mortgage statement was generated on 11/2 with a due date of 12/1 and includes a month of interest based on the balance on 11/2. I made a principle only payment on 11/14 of $500 which was applied right away. Will the interest automatically recalc to reflect a lower outstanding balance for a portion of the month? I plan to do this every month.

EY GDS -X or PWC AC - X+3.5
Have 9 YOE. Which is better?

Cant wait until baseball disappears forever. Boring, perfomance-enhancing sus af 69inning havinazz sleeping pill of a sport; the most boringazz sport in the history of exxxistence itself. Shiets like big pharma, putting the whole of humanity to zzzzzz good god I hope god deletes baseball even tho I dun believe god exists but truth is the real thing that shouldn't exist is baseball fuk

Vlook up isn't recognizing a couple of cells even though it's feeding off a pivot and when I check with an " if =" it comes up as being the same.
Any advice on what I need to check?
Thanks

I always wondered what kind of side jobs that copywriter could do?
I barely get an offer and when i do, i felt bad for charging it much so i always go with “pay as you wish”

Hey All, I am new to this bowl. I am interviewing for Client Consulting Analyst position for the NYC office. Can anyone kindly guide me what to expect in the interview rounds?
Thank you 🙏

How is everyone’s workload? I was insanely busy the last month but the past week or so has slowed significantly.

Looking for a referral to apply for below
Risk Reporting Analyst
Job id : R-00178363

I'm on a boat!

How did you get started with your personal investing in stocks? I am 26, F, have some money in savings, 401k, stocks and just started my own business albeit small. I’m extremely interested in real estate investing have been reading and listening to podcasts. Any advice?

Hi fishes,
How is the hiring process of cognizant?What we can expect in telephonic round and in the 2nd round?will there be any coding round?
Skills-react js
TIA

Recently relocated from NYC to Tampa. Going back to square one with familiarity with judges/courts. In NY, we used “the robing room” to share reviews & cautions about judges. Anything similar here?

If I can ask a polling type question. I get invited to speak to law groups frequently. What topics would you like to hear about in 2020? Each are CLE accredited. Debt. Business planning. Finance 101?

Which will have better hours: H&K or Foley? Interested in data for litigation or corporate.

What are the best business networking/referral groups in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough etc., counties? I am old school and used to Rotary clubs etc. I know there are more modern ones to be involved in. Can anyone clue me in please?

I obtained a judgment against a defendant who is also plaintiff in a pending case in another county. Can I secure funds from the other case to satisfy the judgment in mine?

Berger Singerman? Culture, salary, bonus, work, hours, partnership prospects? Any insight appreciated. Thx!

How confident were you that you landed a job after the second interview? My friends tell me the fact that I had a second interview is pretty much a guarantee that I will be selected. I am not so sure. So I thought I would check with the fish bowl.

Have an employment law-related question if someone would like to help. Don’t need you to do research just would love to run an issue by you to see if you’ve seen it before. TIA.

Anyone have an attorney recommendation for pursuing a construction defect claim against a roofing contractor? Preferably South FL

Anyone have any idea what starting salary would be at Morgan and Morgan for a 4th year attorney in Orlando? What’s the commission/bonus like? Would you get to handle your own cases or are you working under a partner still? Defense attorney seeking to make the move to Plaintiff’s work.

Anyone have any insight on the Orlando staff counsel offices for GEICO or State Farm? I currently work at an established insurance defense firm, but am looking to switch for a better work life balance. How is compensation for a 4th year attorney? Should I expect better work life balance working as staff counsel? My understanding is that I should, but I wanted to see if anyone had experience with either office.

Any info on Shutts first-year salaries in Tampa? Even if your info is out-of-date, it's better than the complete absence of info that I've found online so far

Anyone have experience with Vernis & Bowling in Miami? Thoughts?

Has anyone worked at Cole, Scott & Kissane? Received an offer this month when I graduate law school but I’m hearing mixed stories.

My spouse and I need some wills drafted. Does anyone have any recommendations for someone in the Tampa Bay Area? Preferably St. Pete.

Huge alimony reform bill - am I alone in having a gut feeling that the new alimony bill will cause more litigation, not less? Looking for experienced lawyer's opinion, maybe who's practiced through such a similarly huge change in a law?

What does Hinshaw start at in its Florida offices? Or any info on its reputation generally?

Recommendations for firms to look into in South FL? I'm in Ft. Lauderdale but am open to Boca or Miami. I'm a first year associate in ID (coverage issues) but really would prefer transactional work. More importantly though, I'm looking for companies who pay relatively well (doesn't necessarily have to be market), are open to remote/hybrid work, aren't sweatshops. I'd settle for insurance work if theres good WLB & $$$ lol

How saturated is the Medicaid planning / elder law area in Florida? Looking to branch into this area as I find it really interesting.

Any info on Foley & Lardner? Looking at Tampa and Orlando specifically.