What do companies ask, for a Designer to become a Design/Creative Lead. I've seen Ppl getting promoted to Lead in 10+ years in some companies and just 5-6 years in some companies. Any idea?

Hi Gang, really feeling the burnout a bit heavy now after ~5 years in SaaS and Consulting Sales. What are some of the most transferable roles AEs can move to post sales?

If the ultimate goal is to move in pharma/biotech (bd / strategy type role), does prestige of consulting firm matter? Or would it be better to work for less known firm that may have more client facing opportunities?

Did any of you struggle with being ‘cooped up’ while studying for the exam? I’m ready to say f it to public and the CPA because I’m sick of having no life

Any recommendations for companies open to former senior-level agency folks? Looking to make the switch in house and have 15 years experience working in oncology

Looking to get back into SaaS sales after a few year hiatus. Any tips or recommendations to ramp myself back into SaaS sales? Any podcast or books, etc?

Oil and gas attorneys what do you do?

What are some of your recos for the best comms/PR books and sites to learn more deeply and further your knowledge in your role?

Any designer transitioned to a product manager role? How did you do it? (Outside of internal work transition, more interested in acquiring a new role in a diff company from designer to pm) thanks!

I’m geotechnical engineer, but I couldn’t get a good position to allow me to learn more especially, I want to turn to design and softwares , any recommendations please

I currently work in Private (GA) Aviation & have for some time (about 12 years) I’m currently making the switch to the Department of Aviation and am unsure if I should ditch my current job (in private) and go full force with the DOA & embrace this new opportunity educationally and gather as much experience as I can or keep both jobs even though I’d be working 80hr weeks.. I love the private world but am really ready to move up. I don’t know what I should do. Any suggestions?

Hi! This is my first post. Nice to meet you all! I would like to know how certifications like AWS Solutions Architect and/or Azure Administrator 104 (got both) impact the yearly compensation, mainly in Spain (Barcelona). I have just graduated and have under one year experience in the field (cloud consultant). I would like some advice as everything is pretty new to me.

Thank you!

P.D: I am pretty happy in my company,I am learning a lot :) I do not plan to move out.

Anyone in tax m&a left for industry? What role did you take and what was the pay like? JD here but interested in both JD and CPA’s experiences.

I was promoted to manager in July 2020 (3,5 yr of experience). Currently preparing for YE but honestly, I couldn’t care less - what motivates one to push for SM promotion? Not my case atm, but wanted to hear what motivates ppl to keep going as I don’t feel like it’s worth it.

What does commercial finance work (lender side) look like for a junior-mid level associate? Is it possible to lateral as an ECVC associate to this kind of work? Any transferable skills?

Interested in knowing peoples thoughts/experiences with exit opportunities when you have an MTS (multi-state) or SALT (state and local tax) background? Considering accepting an offer with MTS

Did anyone make the jump to financial due diligence? If so what do you love/hate about it and what skills were the most important when first starting?

I have 2 offers one from my Current company and one from Cisco my current company is giving 10 percent more than cisco Where should I go should I join cisco or stay in my current company( a small stablished startup )Considering my final goal as FAANG (similar) and I come from a Small College Cisco Amazon Uber Walmart

Hi Fishes,
I am working as a Sr Manager/Team Lead in service based industry since 10yrs, my total experience in leadership is 6 years. I want to shift my focus into product based companies. Any guidance/tips for me? Also dm if you know about any product manager roles in your sea.

Out of pure curiosity, does anyone in here currently work in the wine industry? I’m interested to get a sense of experience levels here. (Not that it matters at all! We all learn at our own pace.)

I work in wine media now, but pre-pandemic was a Sommelier in restaurants in NYC.

Have any of my fellow corporate wine professionals made their way onto Fishbowl yet? 🍷

Thinking about switching to freelance life, but curious: how many strategists out there find the market for freelance strategy jobs robust enough to not stress out every time a gig ends?

Joining IBM in December. under 30% tax-slab.
How is my tax calculated, will IBM ask for my prev. comp Form16? (or my ctc is prorated for Dec,Jan,Feb,Mar)
at least for the 4 months of this FY I need full sal. in hand.
How to proceed. I wish my JB comes without tax deduction.

How long does bgv process take in boa india ?
I have submitted my documents more than a month ago and waiting for offer..

Hi Folks,

Is variable pay and hike are different components or same in Crisil? What would be the avg variable pay paid in an year? Pls reply 🙏🙏

Anyone have the material for CELPIP test and willing to share sources/material?

Hello fishes, can anybody refer me in EY? Currently working on snowflake and Matillion

Should you use all your sick days?

Does companies retain you and bump your existing ctc by 80% to match offer in hand??

! The international Girls Academy is launching a Global Education Week from April 11-19, they have some really amazing projects for teachers and students. And it’s free! Email:theinternationalgirlsacademy@gmail.com for more info!

Hello Folks,

What kind of questions can be expected in Deloitte USI managerial round? Is it technical or behavioral? Any insights anybody?

Do we get any confirmation mail, once we complete our probationary period of 03 months ?

What are your favorite apps that encourage healthy lifestyle in your patients that might need changes in that area?

I want to join a fitness class but I have been going to gym always instead. Any reasons to convince to join fitness class?

How did you cope with post-grad depression? I feel like my life has stalled a bit.

Can anybody please refer me to UBS?

YOE- 10.6

Tech stack- .NET, MVC, WCF, Entity Framework, WEB API, Microservices, SQL, JavaScript, Typescript, Bootstrap, Azure, Git Devops, Jira, API testing, Vulnerability management, Performance analysis

What do you do to be aware what peers and others outside your circle are up to?

Hi, I am looking for new oppurtunity in 3D designing. I am currently working a senior visualuzer having an experience of more than 10 years. Any lead or referral would be really appreciated.

What is the salary range for a desinger 2 position at Microsoft?

Hello All, Need a career advice
I have 5 years of experience working as a data analyst and i have always felt its not what i want to do in my life. Finally took the step to learn ux design and build a portfolio and i love it. Now i am thinking how to put my resume together and find job. What should I mention in my resume? Does my data consultancy work count? and what kind of companies and roles should i approach?

What is the salary range for 3+ yrs of exp in the market?

Hello fishes,
I am curious about my further career development in the automotive design domain, currently I have 2 YOE of which 1 is in the above mentioned domain.
Please suggest some pathways that I would or should go up with; be it a new skill learning or organisation switching or whatsoever

Hello fellow designers,
I am a self taught desinger who's working in a service based comp. My roles have included production support,automation using scripting,release support.
YoE : 2.8

What's the best way to go about in such a scenario. To try changing the role within the org or start looking out?
And if looking elsewhere,should I start as a beginner?
Google and IDF certifications in hand. Also have a portfolio

Hello people!
Looking for some interesting opportunities as a designer in a young startup. Any leads would be appreciated! 😄

What is your view of Design consultancy in India?

I am working as a product designer.
Having 5 YOE.
Knowledge about photoshop, blender, uv mapping, textures, illustration, AutoCAD, Corel draw.
What would be the salary bar for a designer in a company? How to get a better growth in the design industry.
Could anyone suggest me?

Hey folks! How are you handling the pandemic and work from home situation?

I have to pick a direction to move ahead in, Brand & Marketing Design(with website) vs Product design (Games UXUI , Physical and digital)

I have a solid background in both, so keeping preference aside - which direction do you think makes more sense to gain more experience in? And will make more sense for the future.

Hi all,
Can someone pls explain and give numbers for the cost of living and salary for a fresher with 2 years experience in design (other fields eg.s also welcome) in US, UK and India. I understand the figures would depend on the city but I'm looking for average. I plan to use this info to decide and plan for my masters abroad in terms of breakeven, etc.
Thank you

I am looking for a career change in designing. Need guidance in designing.

Have anyone taken Growth school design workshops? Are they even relevant?
I know they might be teaching all proper UX but in reality companies doesn't follow.
There is no scope for doing research. And it is only a handful of product company that has a design team, rest places doesn't even understand what actual Design is. But being in this field, not everyone will get a chance to work with top design driven companies
What's your view?

I want to switch career!

What are the possibilities I can do better as UI/UX designer?
I'm currently a sde. I have no background in UI/UX. But I'm very interested in it and have already started taking courses in it.

Is it possible for me to do equally good, if not better, in designing? - salary wise and growth wise ?

(my ctc is 15lpa with 1yoe in software)

Is M. Design from IIT-IDC Bombay really worth it?

I am working for 1.5 years in a Hyderabad startup as UI/UX Designer. After Btech I did a certification in UI/UX and got job from the institute placement only. Will a master's from IIT-IDC Bombay will be worth or should I climb the regular conventional ladder by jumping from company to company for package hikes?

Are there any Freelance Motion Graphics Designers/Animators here?

Hello 🐋🦈
Company: Games24x7
I have 6.5-7 yrs of work experience in product design, what should I expect as CTC?

How’s wlb, promotion cycle and performance bonus policy?
Please help 🙏🏽