What are people’s top book suggestions for first year finance analysts? Looking for something more career/development oriented than stories like the Big Short. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and What Every Body is Saying by Joe Navarro are two that I liked.

What are some things you guys wish you knew before you started your NetSuite implementation?

I’m at a small company that’s sort of becoming medium sized, and a new exec pushing to quickly implement NetSuite and I just want to make sure we’re not getting in over our heads, he’s trying to get this done within two months

We currently use Salesforce, quick books, and excel, we’ll be consolidating a lot of accounting and finance stuff into netsuite and integrating it with Salesforce

Anyone have good resources (online or book) to learn about the finance function?

For ex consultants without finance backgrounds who transitions to PE or Growth do you have any recs on podcast books to read that helped you build your PE/Investing knowledge?

What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

I've heard a lot of people remark that getting into finance is often not as lucrative as many people think, and building a book and getting ahead is quite arduous. Any insight on this front?

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

Any good books to help get you up to speed on real estate finance matters?

Any recommendations for a book/podcast/self study materials for a new finance attorney? I have no background in finance and was assigned to a finance group. Help me!!

I am a 30yr old with a masters in finance and bachelor in Econ but I feel like I am not doing what I can to continue my education. I barely read but know I need to. Any page turning book recs that can get me start reading more?

Hi guys! Looking to learn about real estate investing! I am a senior in college graduating with a degree in finance so I understand certain aspects, but am looking to learn more on my own about real estate specifically!

What books would you recommend I read?

Any particular segment of sales good for ex-finance? Currently 3 years in at fortune 100 bank on business development side (on commercial loan originations team but no commission/targets at the associate level, basically do credit analysis and build pitch books for the producers) This role has been great as I have gotten both analytical experience and tasted sales experience (I say taste bc I’m not the producer) but would potentially like to transition to a sales role that is less analytical

My accounting edge finance is not compatible with the new Mac OS. I do not need the $15/month subscription they offering as an upgrade since I’m a lone freelancer. I’ve always kept my own books and did my own taxes. Anyone else out there with a basic bookkeeping program recommendation for Mac would be appreciated.

Best book you've read recently on personal finance?

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

Give me your best Audible book you have recently listened to? Finance, Sales or non-fiction

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

Any tips on investing? How did you get over the fear of losing money or making risky investments? Recommendations on personal finance blogs/books/podcast/etc?

What book has inspired you the most in life principles, or your career in finance?

I have just got an options trader job at a prop trading firm. But I knew nothing about options/trading/finance. The firms said they’ll be officially training us once we start. But in the meantime, what are some books/resources that you would recommend to start learning first?

What do typical year end bonuses look like? In my first year here and have no context

I got
Business results - S
Client/Customer/Stakeholder - S
Teamwork and Leadership- O


Is this a good rating?. My manager said they won't give SSS to anyone unless they are a promotion candidate. Why do they have to reduce the rating just because of that?

Is this going to affect my hike, bonus?. This is my first review at the firm. Please help.

Joined EY India a few months ago in tech consulting and have been working 12 hrs a day + 4-5 hrs on weekends and official holidays too. My project has literally 2 people (1 technical ie Me) and I'm myself new to the technology. I'm expected to make magic happen out of thin air and I don't know how I'm gonna survive here. Any advice?

Is it worth moving to western countries if you have a stable life in India and the household income is close to 3 lac per month?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this move?

Has anyone used Productboard with Jira? I’m specifically looking to understand how you manage epics within the Jira backlog. Currently our backlog contains the child issues for each epic

[New to London ask]
I have a super long tube travel to work like many I hope. What do you do in the tube? Any suggestions?

How to get into ISB (through EEO) with weak profile but have good extra curricular activities and 4 years of pre bachelor's family business. Any ISB guy please help on this

Thanks.

Finally some good news - USCIS furlough cancelled!

Are most bschools not requiring gmat/gre test scores anymore?

Just spent some time in Chicago for work and I love it. What is the main type of PR done there (media or other)? How is work culture, meeting people, dating scene? I’m in NY now

Best brands for a large leather briefcase or cary all for every day carry? Preferably leather, nylon or canvas with leather trim is okay. Needs to be able to hold my lunch, 3 section preferred or comparable suze. Looking for recommendations other than Tumi (Alpha doesn't seem big enough).

i CANNOT stand my coworker. He is sooo Nosy! He knows about everyones business in the company and always makes remarks about the times i come in late and is rude asking how my diet is going when ever

WoW classic anyone? I want to get into it but might not have time till this weekend

Hi guys, I am working as an Investment Analyst for a boutique asset management firm in Toronto, Canada (4bn AUM) making 70k annually. I am 5 months into this role. Credentials: 6 months of prior experience in this industry at a small startup + 2 years of work exp in retail banking, CFA L2 candidate, part time masters of finance student, bachelors from outside of Canada. I want to find out if I’m being paid fairly or I should aim higher. I don’t know my bonus yet (discussion in Dec)

Anyone from Amazon's finance division. Require an employee referral for a role.

Wake up on a Sunday and the first thing I see on Twitter trending is"Civil War" along with more violent clashes in Portland, a death, people online screaming the other side is plunging us towards the point of no return.

What a great start to the day...

Can anyone help me with the tax deduction for the salary of 60 k in Netherlands?

Happy Mother’s Day! How can employers better accommodate working parents?

What is comp like at a pension fund?

Seriously tho - enough complaining, what's your favorite part of the job?

What is your 1st impression on this person background:
A bachelor degree holder from business administration
Worked as data analyst in a commerce company for 3 years mostly on some projects related to costing control and cost modeling
No specific finance/account degree but moved to finance department as FP&A in the same company for 2 years, decent understanding on SQL / modeling/ techical skills/ reporting and analysis
Carry on on her/his career as a finance analyst in other companies

How long do Citi background checks take? Do they send you an application once you sign the offer?

Any one have any advice on how to deal with lack of focus and concentration? Been having trouble concentrating the last 6 months and it's bringing me down.

Idk what I want to do with my life and at this point im too scared to ask

Best home office chair? A bit late to the WFH game and just getting set up

Surprised by how skewed towards bankers FB seems to be. Would've thought there'd be a more even balance of bankers and markets people. Interested in hearing people's thoughts.

Honestly, do you ever see yourself retiring?

MM PE vs MF PE - which would you (do you) prefer and why?

What can I do during downtime throughout my day to prepare me for investment banking? I have a while until I am eligible to move internally but I want to be prepared when the time comes

Good day to be buying bonds... any of my fellow yield grubbers out in effect today?

Hypothetically what’s the shortest amount of time you should stay in a job without switching. I kinda wanna try my hand at a different industry but don’t wanna kill the experience I have now by leaving too early

How often do you meet with upper management at your company? I just got a promotion and I’d like to set up a somewhat regular cadence of meetings but I don’t want it to be too often to the point where it feels like we are just wasting time.

Is the OPEC-Russia alliance gone for good? Pretty surprised to see the price war

Anyone else feel cautious about the JP wellness screening? Is this something they can use for drug testing? Even still it is weird giving my blood to my employer

IB Analyst, want to move banks. Searching via my contacts but want to expand my network with cold outreach. Should I reach out to MD's or VP/Directors?

Is upward feedback ever appreciated?

Vice Presidents and up: Is it easy to predict which analysts just won't last the long haul?