What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

What does the long-term career progression look like, both salary and title-wise, for someone looking to get into FP&A-type roles? Can you at some point land roles that involve financial/corporate strategy? One test away from getting the CPA and looking to get roles outside of standard corporate accounting.

What would be suggested for long-term growth? Doing growth-related data science at a private equity firm or a role as a monetization pm in a FANG-related company? What are possible growth areas after the job at a PE firm? I'm concerned that a career in PM would plateau.

Are there any Open Group Certified Master Architects that would be willing to answer a few questions about the certification process?

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

What book would you recommend? For a SCM professional :)

Folks in cyber security, do you see much value in obtaining a masters degree? The field has so much need, would it really help from an earning potential perspective? I dread the idea of more school 😐

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?

I'm at a career juncture and have decided on a career in anti-money laundering as my new path. I'm also highly interested in additional education to further my career and am eyeing graduate school. Which is best? A law degree or a master's in international relations? Those are where my interests lie. I keep reading that JDs are valued in compliance but am wondering if a different graduate program is better for my goals. I already plan to obtain the CAMS certification. Thank you!

Does someone know good instructors to get SCM certification?

I recently took up a Customer Success Manger role at a engineering software company. Previously I was a Project Manager at the same company but wanted to move out of my engineering services role. I primarily took this role hoping to get exposure to providing SaaS services as company is transitioning at software cloud. My long term goal is to move into tech as my current customers are mostly in O&G. Is customer success a good entry point go get into one for the big tech companies?

Do you count internships towards your years of experience? I did 20 months all together interning but not sure if that moves my needle from mid to senior when job hunting.

Newly barred attorney here of almost a year. Looking to maybe ditching the “traditional” attorney/bar licensure track and going into other areas where JD degrees/lawyers are preferred. Anyone have experience with this untraditional track?

What is the best way to gracefully exit a small firm where the senior partner is very high-profile, knows everyone, and is likely to be personally offended by my departure? This partner has also begun their term in a very public-facing and time-consuming position - 1 year term. I can’t do it anymore but I know it’s bad timing and I don’t want to burn this bridge. Help!

What kind of companies pay more than $200k base and what practice areas? Remote or Texas. I’m a new attorney between M&A and L&E, but I’m willing to switch practice areas for the best exit options in the future (4-5 yoe).

Anyone have any suggestions how to break into in house counsel from Big Law?

What are the good exits for Senior Managers? I keep hearing how people leave for 2x their salary.

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Does anyone pursuing FIRE actually like their current job? Trying to get a grasp of how much of the FIRE movement is driven by escapism from unfulfilling work.

Does anyone have motivating/good sales books to recommend?

I am planning to join Luxoft poland Krakow, my joining date is 2 Jan. How is the job market in the national economy. Can you provide some insight about the job security in the company. Please 🙏
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Anyone know of a good building for a 1bed/1bath. Need to have parking & a/c. Nice to haves is in-unit laundry, any include utilities, any amenities. Trying to keep it on the cheaper end with a max rent of 1,500, but given our line of work I can bump that up if the place is nice enough to justify the cost. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone successfully sold your gently used clothing for cash on the spot anywhere in Chicagoland? If yes, where? Have a lot of nice stuff that I’m bored of but Poshmark takes too much effort for me and I find consignment stores usually take months until anything sells and then getting your money is a pain. So looking for instant cash. TIA

What's the status about Kolkata office functioning? When what how? Can anyone give brief

What would be the average salary for a principal engineer at UNUM in Atlanta, USA?
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Anyone here on a road biking club team etc? Have a bike and want to start (beginner) but would like to in a group setting. Any groups you know of highly appreciated.

How can you travel with a government laptop outside of the US ?

Is it 72 hours within embarking travel to India or 72 hours prior to landing in India for negative PCR test? Need to book but want to be sure.

Is 49,000 a fair starting salary for a scientist 1 with a B.S in biology in Philadelphia?

What can be the ask for master card for BI developer with YOE 1.8

Holding 13.5 with TIbco

Thanks in advance

Sometimes I feel like I am a drone that just works all the time and I have no friends.

Most South Asian names seem to be anglicized in the US. Since it seems inevitable, any new parents have experience with getting ahead of the curve & going with an anglicized version in birth cert?

Welcome to all our new members! I hope you will find this group a resource and community for questions, gripes, accomplishments as a single mom and more.

How do u love or hate ur filipino mom in laws? What are the traits to watch out for?

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

28F, Pakistani, willing to relocate within the US. I don’t wear hijab, don’t drink or smoke, do eat halal. Like baking, running, and am kind of a prankster. US born and raised.

27F, Midwest, looking for someone raised in the states/Canada ideally, practicing Sunni, don't drink/smoke, non-hijabi. Lemme know if you're interested or know someone that might be!

Got offer from Cognizant and Infosys.. Where Cognizant offering more package almost 1.5 Lpa mor, but heard lot of negative review on social media like they don't have good project, no job security, they will make you to work on other tech etc . Is it true ? Share some pro and cons that will be greate .. thnks

How long as a senior associate at EYP till Consultant? Have a ex colleague who moved over with 3 yoe and is now a senior associate

Can anyone share pros and cons about Cognizant BFS in Canada?

Had a final round on Monday. How long should I wait to hear back?

What’s the first year Senior consultant salary range at EY in a city like seattle?

Hedge fund or VC route?

MBB or FAANG (Ops role)? Similar comp structure

I exited to FAANG from big4 and part of me is seriously thinking about getting an mba to go to mbb. Does that make any sense?

How important are titles to everyone when negotiating? Have some offers with good comp but rather deflated titles

Two of my ex-colleagues work Facebook and Amazon respectively. they said they will give me a referral.

should I ask them to give me multiple referrals for different roles or just focus on one? 

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

About to start my first PM job! Any tips to be prepared and ramp up quickly? Books to read, courses to take, etc.. any tips are appreciated! Currently in ops consulting. No tech background.

Took a new job only because I was laid off and desperate to find something, but it’s definitely not what I’m looking to do. Would it look bad if I left early (been about a month)? Should I include my current job on my resume or mention it if I interview?

What excuses have you used to leave for an interview that is not a “doc appointment”?

Interested in eventually exiting into wellness tech.... what are the best consulting firms to start at?

Which company would you rather exit to, Microsoft or Paypal?

How do the Consulting levels (1YOE > analyst, 2YOE > consultant) measure to industry levels (associate, manager, director)?

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

Interested in McKinsey implementation practice. Possible to speak with somebody with insight and opportunities in that

Do any fish have the inside scoop on Wilson Perumal? Very little out there about this boutique...

Why do recruiters leave you on read until you tell them you have an offer then they start responding in 3 seconds 😂