This bowl has been a bit dead here. Happy August everyone, its almost back to school season! To the parents, are you ready? :)

Hi Fishes,

I am currently working as an associate consultant in Infosys. But my work is of manual+automation testing. I want to switch now, but I am confused b/w Business Analyst and Automation tester role, which role would be better for me to switch? Also regarding salary which is a high paying role among the two?

Experience-3 years
CTC-7.5

Hello, I am currently having 6 years of experience in US Taxation in Partnership(1065) Federal. Currently I am in the position of Assistant manager, I have cracked the interview of a few Big 4 companies.
Whats the Fixed CTC should I ask for?

After ~20-30 min on a call, I stop paying attention.

For those in financial services strategy, I’d love to gain some more insight in what’s going on in the industry.
- What kind of projects are you working on?
- What problems are you solving for your clients?
- What challenges do you see coming up in the next 12 months on the client side?

Can anyone plz guide me on how to order headphones from amex portal? Thnx in advance

Anyone works in Financial Consulting Gaming and Hospitality? What is it? Do you like it?

Self-Promotion Alert: In association with my upcoming personal finance blog, I have a draft of a blog post about paying off my car that I would love to get some feedback on

DM me if you’re interested

I interviewed at Google and cleared all onsite interviews back in July. Then came the hiring freeze and my role was de-prioritized. Now I'm being called for another position which I applied through the same recruiter before for the same group but different role. My question is will Google reuse the positive feedback and will it help/add value to this new position?

How much max KPMG (KGS) would pay to a senior consultant for tech stack - Salesforce? YOE - 5 years

Need advise!! I am L5 Amazonian and been asked to transition into different role/scope of work (in a positive way) in the same function/team. Is it advisable to ask for compensation increase?

Pic thread! Pic thread!! Pic thread damn it!!! Come on everyone!!!!!

Why do the Big 4 Indian firms compete with their offshore entities and poach projects from international clients? Don't think the offshore entities try for projects from Indian clients.

EY India seems to be aggressively trying to eat into the business of GDS in Consulting.

Anyone have any insight on when we’ll hear about GSAP? I know they said late August but any inside scoop on how far along they are?

What should be an average decent pay range these days (post pandemic) in India, for a 12-15 years experienced tech person in a stable and reputed MNC not startup? Please share your valuable inputs to all mid level employees.

Been in the strat game for over a decade; I’ve realized that a strong department with clear process that is built on end to end problem solving (with time to think) is when I’m happiest vs this award show / case study grind. What are some agencies you all work or have worked at, that value strategy as a department and not a creative case study farm? Looking to figure out what’s next.

Does anyone know various third party agencies that do Nike specific recruiting? Been trying to break in and feels so tough without some kind of “in”

Hey there 2020. Anyone hiring?

Is moving from Seattle worth it? I've heard the freeze is still in affect in Portland but I'm more worried about prices. I WFH mostly and pull down like 120k a year, Seattle is getting crazy expensive rent wise and crazy full. I'd like to find somewhere new but stick to the PNW.

New to this bowl!! The bowl doesn't look super active tho😔 is there any place in the downtown area where I can get tennis lessons? Never played it before

Happy week of Christmas! How are we doing with last minute shopping?! I haven’t started 🤔

Hello I'm new to fishbowl and also I'm a
recruiter in Seattle looking currently for
building engineers for Seattle, Denver and
Portland roles! Hopefully will meet some
through connections on here so if you
know anyone please send them my way!!

Is anyone in Portland conservative? What is it like for you being there? I get along with just about anyone, but seems pretty hostile towards non-liberal folks from what I've seen

Wishing PDX had a bigger ad scene so I can relocate 😩 I love this city

Hey everybody! If anyone is interested in joining a rugby club(mens and womens leagues) let me know. We just kicked off the fall season. It’s a great way to make friends and get a really good workout in.

Anyone hiring junior creatives?

I currently work as a optician, referral coordinator and optometry technician. Busting my butt off wearing all 3 hats and I get paid $20 an hour… I don’t think this is a fare wage considering I’m doing the job of 3 people. I want to negotiate a higher wage any tips of what I should ask for?

Any knowledge about Montessori schools in Portland? Childpeace in particular, but info about any would be appreciated. MSB? Sunstone? West Hills? Thank you

Job Opportunities in PDX? Anyone know people looking for new jobs in PDX? I am sourcing candidates in PR (Director) and integrated marketing (A/C Supervisor) and other roles. Would love any referrals! S.Towers at bolywelch dot com

What’s Beaverton like? Super suburbia? Any good character to it? Good pubs?

Where my Portland Advertising people at??

Got a date with a girl I've admired for a while this weekend, where should I take her? Best romantic/fun date spots, ideally with great food or near great food. She has no dietary restrictions as far as I know. Thanks

Anyone have a good (and not exorbitantly expensive) accountant? My taxes have gotten more complicated than TurboTax and I can handle this year

What are the best things to do in Portland over the holiday season? Just moved here in October and I want to know what's good, I'm single so events where you can meet people would be great too. What's fun here while it's cold??

Congrats to W+K on winning Visa creative strategy (thanks AdWeek for the news 👀)! I saw they are leading the account out of PDX office. Anyone in the know if they’ll be hiring not just for the new win but in general?

Looking for freelance mid-level art directors for new project. Great design, broadcast and digital experience. Message me.