Thinking about trying this again for May, even if it’s just little old me talking to myself...
https://joinfishbowl.com/post_14r776

Been working at a startup law firm doing transactional work and recently the partner of another firm doing private defense litigation has attempted to scalp me with a base pay well above my current. Likely going to turn it down seeing as I enjoy the flexibility of where I’m at but any experience with this and how to appropriate handle/leverage this event for a positive result with current employer?

Dropping an offer of 95k GBP in UK (strategy consulting + relocation for family with 2 small kids) owing to comfortable family and job situation at home. 38lpa fixed. Wife working with 6lpa fixed. It's definitely a feel good - right?

How long does it takes for you to feel confident on what you are doing at FDD? Essentially I am not trying to stay at FDD forever but want to make sure that I learn all the necessary skills before I go.

Is it normal to pay for monthly OB visits while pregnant? I have BCBS and thought they would be covered 100%?

At what point are you too specialized to lateral to internal audit? (PA, consulting, or industry roles) Currently have 2 years of external audit experience and 2 years of forensics: I always thought of internal audit as a decent exit but I’m beginning to get worried about getting too specialized to make that move one day

What is the best piece of advice you have gotten from one of your coworkers in the real estate industry?

Hi fishes !

My elder brother whose yoe is 9 years got a new job in Siemens with a fixed CTC of 40 LPA.
His skills are AngularJS, AWS

Do you think this is a good package as per his skills . He has tons of big professional level AWS certifications and his communication/soft skills are as good as his technical/hard skills .

Hi Fishes, I am urgently in need for referrals. My last working day is 12 Aug. I am a Frontend Developer with 3 years of experience with JS technologies like React, Angular, HTML, CSS, JS, Material UI. I am mostly looking for opportunities in Mumbai Location (expect TCS past employer). It would be a great help if someone could provide a referral for Delloite, EY, PwC, Thoughtworks, KPMG, IBM, Oracle, HCL, Genpact, Mphasis, Quantiphi.

How much are you all paying in center based childcare ? Kiddos ages?

Anyone from London ?

Um, I feel like my BF of almost 4yrs (1 living together) and I are on the brink of separating. I think COVID is putting it into perspective. We’ve gotten through the worst of the quarantine while supporting each other as best we could (very thankful for him). But his coping skills with stress (during covid) are lacking and as things progressed he’s just been taking it out on me more and more in the moment, then he feels awful for not treating me as well as I deserve (he treated me well before..)

I think our pup has kennel cough :( waiting for the vet to call me back but until then - anyone have experience in this or have a way to make pup more comfortable? Huge, hacking coughs

Hello Team can I get likes to initiate my DM

My boyfriend has been playing duets with a neighbor of ours for the past ~8 months. His wife is due to have a baby girl in a week. What might be a nice gift? We don’t know her that well so want to play it safe!

Anyone at Deloitte ny in M&A or due diligence willing to chat?

Am I shooting myself in the foot by not including a cover letter in my in-house applications?

How much does everyone spend on groceries and ordering in? I spend 120EUR+ a week because eating good food is the only entertainment in lockdown

Hey. An observation. Every post and comment on here for the past month has been negative as fuck. Yes, life is rough right now. But advertising as a paying job is hilarious and we should all take a beat to remember that.

best books for enterprenuers ? any books which helped ( personal experience preferred )

Happy New Year! Chapters 1-3 are only a combined 49 pages long! If you have a busy day ahead of you, that’s a good length for a before-bed read. Hope to get chatting on this soon :)

So is this bowl just not a thing anymore or..?

Fellow fishes
Got recently promoted to PC. Was told by "mentor" that I am being a bit "soft" with people (for example: I'm always helping people around me even when I just don't have time. And I am getting into a troubles because of my attitude) and I have to learn how to say "No" more often.
Any good reading about the topic? Heard good things about Radical Candor.

Conversation about January book Thinking Fast and Slow Chapter 1: The Characters of the Story