Thoughts on living in the alewife area? What apts to avoid or things to consider?

3.5 years out of school, 2400 billable hours last year in TRS and just got promoted. what kind of year end compensation should I be expecting? Bonus and new salary

Left IBD to quickly - VP1 opps?

Long story short - was lured into an opportunity to do BD for a large PE PortCo… better work/life balance, but honestly miss the deal cycle.

Anyone know of open VP1 opps right now?

Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

Thanks!

Any recommendations or itineraries for the French Riviera/Monaco? Thinking of flying in and out of Nice.

Hi everyone,

I will be joining Barclays Chennai location by end of this month and would like to know if Barclays has onsite opportunities for Finance professional atleast down the line after 2 to 3 years from now.

When did you know you were falling out of love with your partner? Did you fix it, or break things off and why?

In search of stories to hopefully understand a phase in my own long term relationship.

Hi Fishers,

What is the best time of the year to be in the notice period?

I mean what is the time of the year where requirements in most of the companies are at pick?

Like in Dec and March you will see less requirement due to Christmas and financial year ending. Similar what is the best period?

Because in my previous switch, 15 days were wasted due to Christmas and in March lot of requirements went on hold due to financial year ending.

Thanks

Is it better to get credit at closing or lowering the overall home price?

seller is offering to lower the cost or give credit to fix the flooring

Anyone have any updates on meeting? Thanks :)

Anyone here diagnosed with gum disease (periodontitis)?? What’re you doing to improve your gum & general oral health? Any recs for toothpaste / mouth wash? Thank you!

Recently joined TCS and hate the project here. Impossible to get a release from the project. I'm okay to quit. How do I break this to my manager?

When ppl talk abt mental health in adv, we neglect the topic of cognitive dissonance. Most of us work on clients that are terrible in some way - sweatshops, bad for enviro, unhealthy. How do u cope?

Has anyone actually received a referral from someone on this app? Just curious.

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

Saw some people from EY TAS change their titles to Strategy and Transactions on LinkedIn. Is this just a fancy name change the group did or are EY TAS folks now doing strategy work in addition to the typical FDD work ?

Hello guys,

For 3.8years of experience KPMG is offering me is 10lpa, in my current company I am getting some 7.8lpa

Is there anyone who works for Google or Amazon and has a healthcare background with no tech skills? I have my MBA with a healthcare concentration and I’m looking to switch industries. I’ve started to take certification courses on Udemy but would love any insight on how I could get my foot in the door with those companies. Thank you!!

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

IFV recommendations in Boston anyone? A Reproductive Endocrinologist the most - but reccs on any and all members of a health team/other tips welcome. Wide and I are about to begin this journey =/

Anyone have an OB/GYN rec in the Cambridge/Somerville area?

new to the boston area and wondering if it’s safe to take a roadtrip through the essex coastal scenic byway. Really need to get out of the house. Any thoughts/inputs highly appreciated!

Recommendations for where to do LASIK in Boston ?

Any recs for good gyms around South End or Back Bay? I’m a 27F, looking to get back into lifting but also I want options for personal training.

Just moved to boston and looking for smaller/boutique consulting firms that specialize in management/strategy consulting. Any help appreciated.

Best pizza delivery in Boston? I really like Picco. Upper Crust is trash. Regina is decent.

Any massage recs in downtown/Back Bay/Southie? Looking to go with my roommates to treat ourselves, but I also have some upper back/neck pain. Is massage envy any good or are there better options that aren’t crazy expensive?

Favorite halal restaurant in Boston? Help a Muslim brother out 😅

I’d like to get golf lessons as a gift for my husband. We live 30 mins north-west of Boston. Any suggestions on how I can find a really great golf instructor?…

Recently received notice from landlord rent is going up ~20%. For reference, it is privately owned condo and did not sign at a COVID discounted rate. Super frustrated. What are others seeing for rent increases?

Debating between super high end luxury building in West End and decent managed building (no amenities) in Back Bay. 30 yr old M. Given change in social scene with COVID, where do you recommend?

Liberty Mutual has open roles for a Senior Market Researcher and a Senior UX Researcher. DM me for a referral and more info!

Recs for getting art framed? I know the MFA sends their stuff to Stanhope but I don’t think I really need museum quality framing.

Any good outdoor dining recommendations for a larger group (~10) near the downtown area? (Financial District, North End, Seaport, Back Bay, even South End)?

Any golfers in this bowl? Fairly new to the area and trying to make some golf buddies.

What are the best areas to live in w/ easiest commute to south station/seaport area? I’ll be moving alone so looking for a fun area for 25 y/o to meet people and go out. Will also want to have a car (either on street parking or off is fine)

Any recommendations for really good sound machines to completely block out loud noise? I live in the North End and am so angry…loud drunk assholes yelled in the street last night and woke me up (even with my loud AC on which typically blocks out most noise) and it took me forever to fall back asleep and sleep quality was terrible because I was on edge.

Buying a house for ~900K in one of the Boston suburbs - my household income is ~230K. Am I stretching too far?