To my black professionals that moved to the Bay from other regions eg NYC, Chi, DC, HTX, ATL etc, how are you guys finding the Bay area? Do you see yourself here long term? Pros and cons? Has the professional benefit/bump been worth it?
Also nice to know how long you’ve been here.

Totally disinterested in tax, have 2.5 years experience and masters in accounting. Banking and finance jobs for about 3 years before I got into accounting. I don’t like the stuff that comes along with public, such as time tracking and hours goals. A transfer to audit is low on my priority list (also tough to pull off). Just started actively looking in industry, but fear that if I continue to stay in my current position, I will get pigeonholed into tax only positions in the future. Cont...

Like this if you hate tax and feel stuck right now with the pandemic so I know I'm not alone 😭😭😭 I wanna be a consultant so bad.. also if you have any recommendations or advice please go ahead

Hi all—took the GMAT (yes another GMAT thread sorry) after doing the mprep course and got a 660... Quant 41 Verbal 41. Any advice for how to study to boost quant? And can verbal really get better?

It’s feeling impossible to find a long lasting mentor-mentee relationship, especially when agencies are understaffed, timelines are ridiculously short and the best in the biz jump ship every two-ish years…

Does anyone have tips on how to become a better writer when you don’t have consistent senior writers around to share your with with?

Who wants to learn semiconductor industry or chip shortage?

I like how this app wants us to market ourselves for likes in order to get started on networking!

5YOE+MS+MBA begging for likes!
HELP please! In return I can have a group zoom session on semiconductors

Hi fishes, I got 5+ years of work ex of which 2 years was in domain non IT job. While joining Accenture I was offered level 11 (As SAP functional CONSULTANT) while I believe I should be at level 10. What can I do? Is it that just your IT work ex they consider? Suggest things I could do. Completed 8 months in Accenture now as SAP Functional consultant.

Hi folks,

Can I switch my role from a Java Developer to a Salesforce dev in the company itself?
Need views on this.

Recommendations on how to switch of out advertising? I’m so over media strategy and want to switch into something different. I’ve toyed with UX strategy or design but would also be happy with doing something in marketing that I actually care about and have fun.

Hello!
I'm italian, 26 yo and currently working in France as financial analyst.
Work environment is great, friendly and multicultural but I don't like the job at all.
Personal life is not so nice since I manage to see my family and gf every 30/45 days only. Colleagues have their own lives and at the end we don't hang out much.
My dilemma is:
A) going back to Italy at a lower salary with less growth opps but better personal life or
B) Switching my job here and hold on

What would you do?

Thx! :)

What is the heirachy for the accounting and finance teams at American Express? Is Director pretty much the equivalent of Manager in other companies?

Also posted over in tech bowl. Looking for advice on whether pursue a CS degree. I’m an older guy shifting to SWE. I finished bootcamp last May & about to start my first jr role at Oracle OCI. Late 30’s with a couple of kids. Is it worth it for me to seek a CS degree at this time/soonish? I’m not afraid of the extra work, and would go part time. Wondering if the eventual payoff would worth the effort. Will I level up quicker? Employer has partial tuition reimb.

Anyone work for Nevro Medical Device Company before? Can you tell me what the culture is like and if they have career growth opportunities for Senior Analysts?

Thinking about transitioning from advertising (10 years as a copywriter) into public relations. Has anyone in this bowl done that? What types of roles should I be looking for?

Anyone willing to chat about what a role in transaction advisory looks like? What exit opportunities are available, is it a good stepping stone for business school, etc.?

I’m a recruiter who would like to eventually pivot to HR but I don’t have an HR degree. I’m considering pursing a Masters degree however am torn between HR or Org Psych/Org Development. Would love to hear folks’ perspective of either degree!

What is the best way to become successful in the Digital Marketing field? For example I would love to become a freelance web or logo designer. Does anyone have suggestions on how to make that happen?

What professional organizations are you apart of & do you feel that they contribute greatly to your career path?

KPMG IT M&A Senior Associate Salary? Looking in ATL as a S1. I’m at 95k as an associate so not sure if there is a nice bump?

Hey Agency Owners, how did you started your journey from freelancer to agency owner?

Any good recommended books on how to build a scalable product and team? I'm looking for recommendations for two areas: 1) in general laying the groundwork in a startup to have the tools and especially processes in place to scale, and 2) tactical focus on building a SaaS project. I've been promoted into a management role from Dev roots, so need to learn more PM processes to be an effective manager in day job, plus would like to start building my own SaaS solution.

Hey all, I have a brand who out of left field has expressed interest in using Instagram to target HCPs. Any examples or research to share that indicates Instagram makes sense strategically ?

Someone I’ve started seeing uses they/them pronouns. I’m trying my best but still feel like I make mistakes. When I want to address them is it ok to say how are you or should I say how are they?

How is coforge bangalore. Is it safe to join as test automation (test Analyst) is job security is there in coforge?

Any feed back is highly appreciated.

Is it possible to be a “silent” investor (party A) with a friend who’s an accredited investor (party B)investing in a company? So if B is investing $50k in a company, and A wants to give B $25k of that investment, is this possible with an agreement between A and B, where they’re responsible for their own portion of taxes?

Why do people accrue prepaid expenses?

6x Salesforce certified Consultant salary in Toronto??

Anyone going to the suitcase party tomorrow in Scottsdale? Looking for networking events here... still 50-50 on buying tickets.

Hello! I am interviewing for a new position with my current employer. It is for a senior contract compliance audit manager position. Any tips on what types of questions I should be expecting? Anything I can do to set myself above the rest? Thanks!

Remind me when TDUMP served the 🇺🇸 by being in the military or any of his sons? Oh that’s right. Never. But Biden’s son did. Hmmmm

Getting a bit stir crazy. Any recommendations for a 4-5 day relaxing trip within driving distance?

Looking to visit San Juan (Puerto Rico) for labor day as a solo traveler. Anyone else planning to be there around that time?

Selling 4 tickets for Maggie Daley ice skating ribbon today at 2-4 pm with skate rental included - anyone interested?

Would TCS not even consider you if you are holding another offer? I got a call and when I informed that I am on notice and holding another offer, they said they won't be proceeding in that case.

Evening! Dog owners who live in condo rentals downtown.. did you tell your landlord you had a dog? I’m in a rental with a lease that says no pets (i’m sure a common clause?) and i didn’t have any pets moving in. 6 months in, i got a puppy lol. I don’t want to invite potential conflict by updating my landlord, my lawyer partner says the no pets clause is void in toronto anyway - but I worry about a bad landlord reference if they find out i.e come for repairs.

Anyone know any amateur photographers in SF? I found out TODAY that the person I hired for a small wedding tomorrow isn’t vaccinated and they can’t get into the venue. Please help a girl out if you know anyone

Moving from mid-west, Is it cheaper to rent in winter than in summer/fall ?

Any facial recommendations in the city?

Any recommendations for where to get Botox done in the bay/SF? Looking to get it in the frown are, maybe the forehead

Moving to Bay Area from NY, office in Sunnyvale. Good places to find apartments when you dont have a car and can walk down to places to eat, coffee etc. Any insights will be helpful. Thanks!

Which SF neighborhoods to consider? Lady 🐠 looking for safe 1br with public transit / walking accessibility to FiDi and not far from SFO. Hoping to spend $3k-$3300, but could go up to $3500.

Thinking about getting an apartment but the pet fee is ridiculous. How likely is it that I'll get caught if I have a tiny kitten?

Folks can someone share recommendations for a trusted movers and packers to move from Chicago to Bay Area?

Anyone going to Santa Con?

Hi all! Any one have an opinion for average rent for a studio in Oakland / Berkeley/ Sf for a ~30 min commute to Embarcadero area in SF? I’m evaluating a job offer and debating whether it’s worth moving out to there from NYC.

Where do you buy Christmas trees in SF? Thank you

What are the safest/best neighborhoods to live as a couple in their late 20s?

Considering a move from NYC to SF and my office will be in Palo Alto. Any advice on potential neighborhoods to live in without needing a car? Would ideally like to live in SF as I’m single and still looking to explore the city. Would the commute via public transit be terrible? Perspectives from former New Yorkers would be great too. Have been on the East Coast my whole life and don’t know too much about the Bay lol

Folks in Bay Area... do you own a home here and if so what neighborhood is the best in terms of school district? I live in mtv and the home prices are scary to say the least. (2bed min)

I want a dog so badly but I can't imagine walking him up and down these hills every day T_T

SO and I (no kids) will be moving to Bay Area in early 2020 with a car. Both will be working in the Palo Alto / Mountain View Area. Better to just live where we work or possible to commute from SF?

Looking to hire a Supply Chain Strategy Manager role at an SF consumer electronics company. 3-5 YoE in consulting, bonus points for SC project work. DM me if interested! Location is SF or Dallas but open to remote for the right fit.

Any good moving companies to move from socal to NorCal?