Top investment banks have begun making a jump into retail banking. I actually think it might work out for them.

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?

Any resource or people out there that know of or have received offers from PE Ops roles with carry? I very much like the idea of PE Ops and believe my experience is a great fit. Just heard that carry might be rare for those opportunities. Thank you!!

Best books for U.S. Corporate Tax similar to Logic of Subchapter K for partnerships? I’ve historically worked extensively with partnerships and starting to branch out into more “Core” corporate M&A Tax and looking for a helpful resource to get up to speed.

Hello,

Posting on behalf of a friend having 7yrs experience in performance testing and having below offers in hand and wanted suggestions like which company would be good to join from wlb, growth, perks and long time stay..Package is between 18 to 20 lpa

1. Mng
2. LnW
3. Citius Tech
4. PWC
5. Virtusa

H1b - how difficult is switching while being on h1b? Let's say you're working in US with h1b visa and you want to switch?

Ready to leave my current org to continue the process of learning and growth. Which companies actually have Account Executives hitting quota consistently, have a great product market fit, and have a positive culture geared towards career growth?

Anyone know what would be a fair offer moving from the equivalent of a SM position leading tech due diligence at a consulting firm to a similar position working directly for a large PE firm (although director title there)

Hi fishes,
Current I am interviewing for role of data scientist/ data analyst at Genpact. Can anyone give more clarity about organization environment and if it is good to start career in data at Genpact.

I started a new account job at an agency. I’ve been here for about 2 months & I hate it. To put it simply, its an absolute mess. Does it look bad to other agencies if I jump ship after only 2 months?

When do you think is the right time to take your side gig and make it your main gig?

Hi !
I have an overall experience of 17 years, working in diverse roles, diverse industry. Recently, I completed a course in advance strategic management from IIM K. I have two years of exposure in the field of corporate communication. I would like to switch to the field of marketing, branding and advertising.
Any suggestions, how could I proceed.
Thanks.

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

How many people get promoted to S1 from A2? Didn’t do well in A1.

Hey Partners! I accepted a position at another firm and was bumped from manager to Senior consultant level. Could you give me some advice on 3 key things I can focus on to help me re-advance quickly?

Has anyone considered shifting from consulting to teaching? Doing PhD from top IIMs and working as faculty?

I feel like I'm stuck in limbo.

Not enough experience to become a Senior designer, but too much to be a junior.

And there hardly any intermediate roles out there.

Does anyone know about Sales Strategy and Operations roles and how the career path looks? Ultimately looking to break into venture. Currently in TMT IB and have zero interest in PE

Has anyone made the switch to OD/HC from recruiting? Have been considering making the switch, but would like to hear about other people’s experiences, pros/cons, etc.

Looking for a job change.. plz suggest if there are any openings..
Skillset: .Net Full Stack developer, YoE: 6 yrs.

Is the non tech L6 base 220 and L7 non tech 260? Please share base and TC for both in Washington DC area.

Anyone a healthcare consultant in Toronto? Would like to relocate there if there is a opportunity.

HI
Im looking for opportunity in react js. can anyone refer me @Mphasis
Have 4.5+yrs experiences.

TIA

What about year end appraisal in Mphasis? When it will happen. What about hike percentage?

I have client round on friday.. So anyone please help what kind of questions they can ask in client round..? Automation testing using selenium and 6 yoe

How long it will take before joining pwc sdc to receive laptop & welcome kit

Anyone interested in holding a happy hour in NY or DC?

Is LS boutique to the buy side a viable route? Or is there often intermediary roles?

Implications of a PE firm selling and a company bringing on a new investment partner?

What’s the range for technology business analyst at Capgemini in Chicago?
What’s the standard for relocation from another city?

What’s the highest pay can be offered at BNY Mellon for J grade (AVP) in BA profile ? I have been told they don’t have budget when I asked for 30 fix. My cctc is 22fix.

Boyfriend and I have been dating for ~1.5 years and we still only spend weekends together. I want to move in together at the 2 year mark but bf thinks it’s too soon... just feels our relationship is stagnant and not going anywhere. Any thoughts from ppl who’ve gone through similar situations?

Currently making 56k as a first year Tax Staff, what percentage or ranges should I be looking towards ? Regionally known firm.

Can anyone provide salary details for an Accounting Advisory Manager at KPMG in a tier 2 city? 5 YOE

How should I negotiate my comp at a back office role at a large hedge fund? They seem super desperate to fill this role and I think my knowledge of process improvement is a huge asset. I originally told HR that I was expecting 120 but I realize that was a mistake on my end, should I just state that was the bare minimum?

Pros and cons of living in midtown? (NYC)

S&P + IHS Markit Merger - what are your thoughts?

What's the most you've ever paid for a single drink?

Have any of you ever passed a drug-test despite your so small intake?
Is is harder to pass in US than any other developed countries?

Besides working, how do you finance pros typically spend the weekend?

I received an offer last week but requested an extension on the decision while in the last round of interviews for another firm. The company of first offer gave 1week extension. The second company has not provided their final decision yet. 1 day remaining on the extension.
Any guidance on asking second company for earlier decision and/or another extension from first company?

Currently working a credit analyst in small business banking, feeling that I’m being under paid 3+ years in the industry with my last promotion I still do most of the old role responsibilities in addition to the new role responsibilities, brought it up with my direct manger “Your working some of your old responsibilities with the new pay rate” I see it that I have more than one role to perform now and I’m not even making median pay. Any advice?

Former consultants, is the life on the other side really so bad?

Ex-boss, now external, offered me a role. Offer is not “official” but it’s a serious offer. Was asked to consider joining so I can go through the HR/recruiting process of a formal offer. While I would leave to work for them, I’d prefer to stay if I was offered the same money at current firm. Should I or can I talk to my current manager about a raise while mentioning this unofficial offer? I don’t want to burn bridge with ex-boss by going through hr process to then decline if current firm matches

Wondering if anyone here has recommendations on programs or other ways to sharpen your Excel skills? Mine are average, but I just watched someone else present on a call and they seemed so much more confident and everything they walked us through seemed to flow a lot better.

Miss Friday night happy hours

Flying over to Thailand in a couple of months with a long layover (10 hours) in Dubai. Is it worth leaving the airport? And how easy is it to get around the city?

How to manage up to a mAcromanager?

I deeply respect him—he is why I decided to stick with the company. I felt like I found my Gandalf/Yoda/Teacher. I appreciate his mngmnt style—lots of freedom and opportunity for discovery. But sometimes, it feels like he doesn’t care and gets exhausted by conversations around growth. I know when he is frustrated with my Qs cuz he’ll start giving my short answers. And that’s whenever I try to get objectives for a projects out of him. What do I do lol?

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

God damn I'm too young to be balding already. Should I shave it? I'm relatively fit and stylish.

Offer help: top BB, cpm role as Sr assoc vs. BD/IR VP at low tier PE platform. Assume comp is = and products are comparable. Bb role doing An/Asso wrk, but fast track to VP if perform. Sweaty @ times. Building internal reach & w/clients. 2nd: highly conc LP base, but $7B+ AUM. OK inv performance, hired new Head of sales. Sr. is prob firing existing underperformer. As jr vp, doing work below title w/proj mgmt & client work. Both teams are lean. 5+ YOE and brand names already.

can someone help confirm if the base salary for analysts/associates in trading is relatively similar to those in ibanking? is it exactly the same but just that bonuses can vary drastically? specifically can someone shed light on what the base salary are for analysts/associates on the fixed income desk with the street?

Is getting back together with an ex always a bad idea?