Was laid off earlier this year and have been going through the motions of applying to various positions, but I worry about how rusty I will be when I finally land my next role. Any good tips and resources (other than PLI and other paid subscriptions) to use to keep my skills polished and continue to learn? M&A and general transactional background. Thanks!

Hi Fishes,

I just received an offer from CTS -16.45LPA
16 - Fixed & 45k variable component with 1Lakh joining bonus. I'm having 5.8 YOE working as Senior ACon with current CTC - 11lpa
I have cleared 2nd round(managerial) with TCS direct project recruitment and waiting for salary negotiation. I'm confused whether to join TCS now itself (which might be too soon to settle down) or go for CTS for next 2 years. Please suggest me. My priorities are Steady growth, Work life balance, Job security.

Which is better in ZS vs Eli Lilly across work, culture, WLB and growth. WLB being the most important since I have other plans in life. I have heard the growth at Lilly is slow but can someone give more clarity around growth. How will the hikes look like?
How much can I expect? I have 2 YOE.

I need your suggestions plz

Interested in becoming a Google cloud product manager. Here are my observations on the experience you will need to be considered.

Here are my observations about the skills and experiences that PMs have and how people are joining that group.

They are all technical. All of them could easily be very technical cloud consultants or cloud engineers.
Tl/Dr. If you couldn't get hired as a cloud engineer or cloud consultant - you probably can't become a PM

Fishes, any suggestions as to how to move into the VC role with a non-finance background (PS - exp. of working in founders office of a startup, management consulting in past and do understand corp. finance, financial statement analysis etc.)

Got an offer today in strategy for manager - band level 7. What does the band level 7 mean and where does it stand in hierarchy?

Okay so I’m a newly licensed attorney in a very conservative part of TX. I just got my first job offer and I was worried at first thinking that I was in “Trump” territory, but I tested the waters in my interview and spoke about police injustices and how prosecutor’s job is not only to protect victims, but also defendants from police injustices. I have to let them know by tomorrow, but thoughts on if this is a good career move for someone who wants to work in transactional work-RE or Bankruptcy?

Hello Fishes,

Need your input please

If i get lowballed package with good learning curve. Is it better idea to stick to it for next eight month and make another switch to recover the loss? Or should I search better job ? I have only 20 days left in notice

Is It better to join a PE Tech company in an impending recession or stay with a public company ?

I have an offer from Principal Global Services. How is the company culture? Is it better than most other companies? How about growth opportunities?

What are some technical industry roles that isn’t too development focused you can switch to from consulting? I like analytics but don’t want to do core data science. What are other areas?

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB or PE? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

Has anyone let their work performance suffer to get through the CPA? I can't commit my whole life to work right now and I am really falling behind.

Does anyone’s practice also include patent lit? I’m thinking of switching from prosecution to litigation (my firm has separate lit and pros practice groups). If you practice patent lit, is there anything that you dislike about it/anything you wish you would have known earlier?

I am looking into the CCP (Certified Compensation Professional). It seems to be quite an expensive exam.

If anyone else is studying, let me know and maybe we can share study materials!

For those who have taken it, are there any cheaper or alternative study materials to any official guides you would recommend? I went this route with the PHR and SHRM-SCP and passed each on the both try, so I wanted to see if that method may be viable here. Any recommended order to take courses in?

I'm looking at a company that's beginning to build its HR function in the U.S. (they already have overseas teams). What are some questions I should be asking the CHRO or things I should be considering when I evaluate the HR roadmap? How do you evaluate an HR strategy at this stage? I've worked at startups, but this would be my first time helping build the HR function.

I’m so new to product marketing- was hired as a subject matter expert. I feel like I’m winging it like 85% of the time. Can anyone recommend resources or somewhere I can look to learn more and get up to speed?

IMO I’ve never seen more pharma jobs open. And I keep seeing so many people in non-pharma looking for new jobs... well, we’ve got them. What’s the disconnect? Why do you think people won’t make the switch?

Hello everyone,

If you know about DBS in capgeminigar please share your inputs how it is in terms of technology and growth for micro services profile with 6years of experience

Hello Experienced fishes,

Help me with career path.
Wasted 3 years of my life as Sports Analyst with 3 LPA HUDL india.

Currently working as Tester Engineer with 1.3 YOE and 7.5 LPA

I have completed Course Certification for Business Analyst but im unable to land a Job as I have no Experience as a Business Analyst.

Shall I go ahead as a Tester only if yes what skills shall I pursue?
My current company is in Game development and My job isnt that great...

Help and reference is appreciated

I’m a Geoscientist by profession and have been working at big tech for half my career - the other half in Geosciences - i think i have a brilliant plan for the next best thing in Geosciences and have a working proof of concept already - how should one go about this? I don’t think i can do it alone and need both an investor and a partner.

I live in NY and make $40k a year as a Copywriter, I have 2.6 years of experience. Pls rip on me and tell me I’m being underpaid, thx fam

Hi, I am currently in my postbac yr you’re about to apply to medical school, and I take the MCAT in about a month. Are there any jobs you were suggest that I apply for that pay decently well? (I have already done the basics, scribing and working as a pharmacy tech.)

What’s reasonable rent for a decent 1bdr in Hell’s Kitchen? I want enough room for a wfh desk not in my bedroom

Wife found out at 7 weeks she had a vanashing twin? Has anyone experienced this before? The OBGYN said the other baby was healthy and doing very well!

My mom and dad are separating (bad terms) and not speaking, but my mom asks me about him everyday. She knows I don’t want to talk to him or about him, but continues to bring it up everyday.. I’ve resorted to silence or not responding because I always end up being the bad guy when I get annoyed or don’t want to discuss it. Am I wrong here?

Hi can anyone share about job security in Autodesk??

Is there an easy way to switch XLOOKUPS to INDEX MATCH? Have a large file with bunch of formulas that don't work on all client machines (different excel versions).

I am thinking of making the jump from SLP to healthcare administration. Looking for insight on pay, job opportunities and job satisfaction. Thank you!!!

I’m a healthcare admin professional looking to transition into a new role & I’ve just updated my resume but I’m afraid it’s too long. I’ve even taken irrelevant experience out & it’s still about 3 pages long. How do I shorten 10 years of experience to ONE PAGE???? Helpppp lol

What to expect when you are joining JP after Christmas 😅?

Anyone taken the CFE or CIA? Feedback is appreciated with respect to review courses and prep time. Thanks.

Is residency / working in a state required to obtain a CPA license there? If I live and work in state A, is it possible to obtain a CPA license in state B?

What are some transferable skills you’ve learned as a SAP consultant ?

Any good book recommendations for profitability and performance management for banking industry? Or books on best practices for calculating economic capital?

A junior associate at big law here. When you get emails from recruiters asking for a call to discuss new opportunities, do you respond declining or do you just not respond? What’s the norm? Do you respond to cold emails?

How to create brand personality in the age of PC culture when every brand is holier than thou social activist? Wheres the unique and distinct consumer base when every brand is accessible by everyone

Hi all, looking for a referral for product marketing or social media at Microsoft, can anyone help me out?

Hi Fishes,

Got an offer from TCS for the Bank of America project. Is it a good project? And which location should I choose Bangalore or Mumbai?

Reviving this bowl - how's M&A deal flow for everyone so far in 2022!

Any insight in relation to M&A at White & Case LLP in London?

Contingent consideration in a triangular reorg, any guidance that’s directly on point so it doesn’t fail 368? New to this! Any help appreciated.

Any advice for moving from BigLaw M&A to an in house position?

Any advice for a Big Law M&A senior associate looking to transition out of practice to professional development or attorney recruiting at a law firm?

Can anyone in M&A in Ireland/UK/Europe tell me their hourly rates please?

Partners & Associates: What type of work do you find yourself doing if your deal workflow has dried up during these COVID times?

I’m considering an opportunity to work in house at a large private equity shop. Anyone have any first hand and direct insights about how working in house at a private equity firm compares to working in the m&a practice of a V10 law firm? I’ve done my research but looking for any honest opinions from folks who have made a similar move. Thanks!

Is this the place where people can ask all the questions they’re too scared to ask at work?

How is everyone finding the year-end craziness to close deals this year?

What do you prefer to use when drafting agreements and other documents: [•], [__], or other?