What books are on your 2020 to-read wish list and why? I am making my list now!

Some of us here have expressed interest in self improvement. Drop your favorite books/podcasts below!

Books: Letting Go by Michael R Hawkins; The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

Podcasts: Unlocking Us by Brene Brown

I just finished directing and producing a short film and I’m try to secure the rights for the Christmas song “jolly old Saint Nicholas” by ray smith on Columbia records for it.

Any idea where I could secure the rights to this song for festivals and online? (I’m only needing to use 45 sec of the song)

Thanks in advance

Nespresso Original or Vertuo... Deciding between two !

What is the greenest olive oil you can get? In restaurants they would give you sometimes this beautiful bright green olive oil that’s delicious, but can’t seem to find where to buy it. 🥲
It’s for a present so something bougie would work

What book has changed your life? Looking for personal growth/motivational books for summer

Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

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Any suggestions on appropriate Spanish movies to show in my Spanish 4 class with video/lesson plan? We have two weeks left with seniors and I got through my curriculum

I can’t speak to the movie yet, but the title “Old” just sounds lazy and is really turning me off of M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie.

Any other movies that’s titles were terrible or completely turned you away from wanting to see it?

Best pot roast sides... Go!

I could not get myself to stop eating ice cream out of the container tonight no matter how much I knew I’d end up hating myself tomorrow for doing it :(

Any good crime books that you would recommend?

Time to party, bring in the booze, because we already got the peanuts.

How did you give notice you were lateraling to people you like? Particularly if you haven't been there that long?

I'm lateraling to another firm because frankly I think the management of this one is terrible, but the people (and individual partners) I actually work with are awesome. I've only been here for about 18 months, so I imagine that short time frame will make it extra awkward 😬

If I initiate seperation from IBM while in the last few days in an account (End date in two weeks), what is the notice period ? Will it be immediately effective or will I be on bench for 1 month or 3 months with salary ?

Similarly, if I am already on bench and initiate seperation from IBM as I am not getting clients I want to join, will it be immediate effective or 1 month or 3 months with salary ?

Any black Christian men? 25 F Atlanta looking for a relationship

Client's budget is around $300K and would like an apartment on the East Coast / New England. Thoughts on if this is realistic?

Can anyone from PWC refer me for this jobId - 290782WD. I'm looking for Salesforce developer position.
Any referral would be a great help to me!

How long does HSBC take to schedule interview after APTA test?

What books would you recommend for someone who is just starting out in security and wants to build strong fundamentals?

Is there anyone who got converted from vendor to HSBC? If yes, how much% of hike HSBC offered)?
Thanks in advance

Anyone out there exposed to SAP PaPM? I'm a product director and looking to see what the Bowl thinks of it..

Hey Coaches! I’m Alyssa, and I’m one of the Community Leaders here at Fishbowl. I’ve been in the classroom for 10 years and a classroom coach for 6 (mainly elementary/Pre-K). Excited to be here!

How’s busy season going for everyone? Any good stories?

I'm looking for wine recommendations as a bourbon drinker. I'm a regular to barrel proof bourbons (120+ proof) and did a few red wines tonight but was expecting more. I'm hoping to find a red that is more full tasting or has a more pronounced finish.

Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

How do you respond to LinkedIn requests to people you don't know that have a generic "add me" message, but you think could be worthwhile connections?

What benefit you love most at your firm?

Anyone seriously wanna start a hedgefund with me ? I can assure a 30% cagr with my quant

Riding a long board into work, acceptable or not at all? Live a little over a mile from work and don't have a bike.

Time sensitive question, have two offers. One is GIR in SLC with GS. Other is Generalist Consultant at McKinsey. Which would you recommend (McKinseys offer is slightly higher but assuming due to location). Thank you greatly for any insight! Hoping to get into private equity in the distant future

Did people see an “inflation” adjustment on top of normal performance salary adjustments this year? I.E how did your company react to inflation in regards to pay?

Isn't it time to repeal the 2nd amendment?

To my fellow ladies, how do you all manage to look impeccable at the office every day? I struggle to put on a clean outfit every day

Any of you in FinTech coverage? Part of TMT or FIG?

When life returns to normal, would people prefer to WFH anywhere or return to their offices in NYC?

When the layoffs hit the BBbanks, where are the first cuts amongst IB, sell side research, buy side research, trading, sales, operations? Maybe rank starting with first out.

How do you phase out screen time when you have to be connected all the time? I like the idea of digital minimalism after work hours, but I don't truly have any after work hours.

What is real freedom, you ask? Real freedom is being able to take the loudest shit in the stall next to your shitting MD, then coming out and cracking a joke about something completely different.

These roboadvisor fintech companies like betterment and wealthfront can't be lasting much longer.

Middle America is a POS

What is "Summer Streets" in NYC? Worth doing with the wife?

I’m working in a large fund; market neutral public market strategy funds; am about to be recommended for a promotion to associate. However, an analyst position just opened up internally in Credit, which is where I aspire to be for the next ten years. More growth and more intellectual challenge. I’m conflicted about applying for a lateral transfer and losing out on a promotion. Will I be missing out a promotion or should I negotiate a promotion as part of my application to this role ?

Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?

Anyone ever quit a job 5 months in without having another one lined up?

For those trying to leave, how do you sneak interviews in?