What does a midlife crisis feel like? I'm feeling stuck, and like I have been wasting my life. Is this a midlife crisis or just what it feels like to be an adult?

Anybody have recommendations for developing project management skills as an assistant? I get some freedom in what projects I can offer support to other Execs as long as my main priorities with my CEO are taken care of. But I just don’t know where to start with using what I already have an expanding on it.

Really regret not selling United Wholesale Mortgages. Very confused on what to do with this one. Unless it gets PT it’s gonna be stuck around the 10 range. Think I may be eat the loss on first say a dividend is available

Thoughts on the -6 Broncos to cover?

How many of you were direct admits to Partnership? From other consulting firms, or from industry? Was it a lateral move, or a step up/down?

The reason I ask is: I’m a Y3 Director at Big 4, always been a consultant and probably 2 years away from Partner. I have an offer from industry for VP at a F50 company, but am wondering about how difficult it’d be to boomerang back if it doesn’t work out.

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I have 8 YOE in Application support/operations support in Banking sector with most of my experience in Splunk (reporting, alerts and dashboards), Log analysis and customer support.
I am trying to change my career in cyber security domain. Also completed CompTIA Security+ certification recently. Planning to go for CompTIA CySa+.
What kind of roles I can try in cyber security?
Is hands-on experience mandatory to get a role in cyber security?
What else can I study?

I am about to leave my current organization and I have several thousand in outstanding commission owed to me. It is a start up, so I have little faith in their fulfillment if I am not there to hold them responsible. My contract says I must be paid it within 6 months of separation. How have you all handled situations like this?

Do you ever revaluate your whole career when someone from your team quits? Because same

When a new type of project comes in and you get assigned as the PM to “figure out” the project plan, how do you go about resource allocation? Sometimes I struggle to know what the team configuration should even be, because we’ve never done said project type before. It’s hard to know what type of people should be assigned, and at what % time, when there isn’t a preexisting process or work breakdown structure for the deliverables I’m being handed to “manage.” How do/would you handle?

Hi sharks , I have some doubts in PaaS Analytics, can any one help in this regards please

Anyone else feel discourage ? I thought my interview went amazing and today I received the standard email rejection. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen those emails but this one hurt more than the others. I sat in my car and just cried. Hiding from my family, so they wouldn’t feel bad with me. Picked myself up, gave a few encouraging words to myself in the mirror and put my fake face on for my family. Can anyone else relate ?

How do y’all meet people (networking/prospects/otherwise)? Something besides mipster/muppies would be solid :)

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

Can someone refer me to Mastercard Data and Services? Thank you

Any update about office location? Also fishes, if you could suggest good localities/societies, looking to rent a 1bhk, new to Kolkata. Thanks!

I’m 25, currently on my parents health insurance plan but want to get my own. I’m in the process of looking for a new job...should I wait or still enroll now during open enrollment?

What does the insurance agent of the future look like? How do you see insurance distribution evolving?

Has anyone successfully moved out of claims into underwriting? I have been doing worker’s compensation claims for about 9 years now as an adjuster. I would really like to get into underwriting but have not had any success so far. What are some other roles I can transition to?

I've been working in the insurance industry (property and casualty) 4 years now as an insurance sales agent. Looking to switch gears a little. How do I get into the claims adjuster field. Looking to make a change and make good money. I currently make about 38k a year base and 1% in commission.

Any Sales tips? What has worked for you all when doing cold calls? And any tips and idea on building your book of biz?

How do I pivot from a broker to any job in tech?

Thoughts on specialty life insurance? I don’t have my LLQP. This is based in canada. They are offering paid training

Life insurance agents!! I’m in the process of getting licensed now, what are some tips you have for me just starting out ? How long did it take for you to start selling? I’ll be doing telesales only , let me know your way of selling and why it works best for you. Thank you !

Does anyone here work at Cover Whale Insurance? They are a wholesale company and I’m wondering what the culture is like since it is a fairly new but quickly growing company.

Is there anyone from Canada here? I’m looking for some information on working out of the country, but selling insurance.
Thanks

I’ve been working for a company for 25yrs, looking for advancement. I’m considered an SME, managing people, Vendors and working on large system conversions. Have provided long term goals. When requesting feedback I’m told I’m on the right path, no suggestions on what to improve. I asked about timelines for advancement and not being given anything concrete. Recently interviewed with another company as a Vendor Mgmt partner. Individual contributor, high visible position with potential. Thoughts?

Has any companies given their employees good raises to help with the rising costs of everything? I was a top performer and only got around 3% this last year.

I was wondering what’s the usual pay rise one gets with a promotion as an underwriter. I am an associate underwriter due to get promoted to underwriter 1

Has anyone successfully switched from a claims management role to the risk side as a risk manager/consultant?

Anyone work at ProAssurance/MedMarc? Have potential to move for 25% higher salary and fully remote work, but wondering if there’s advancement opportunity and how the culture is. Thanks!

Hello everyone ,
I’m currently working in insurance customer service at an agency. I work in the mortgage department assisting w mortgage changes , payments etc. I’ve been thinking about becoming a claims adjuster most likely for property damage . Is it worth it ??? I hear a lot of talk about how claims adjusting is a lot of work and very demanding but I think my current position has prepared me for the challenge. What are some good companies I maybe should apply for after getting my license?

What’s the deal with these start-ups not hiring people with actual insurance experience?

I’ve been offered a reporting consultant job for less than 60k and I bring 9+ years of experience to the role. They should be offering more. I don’t want to settle but I don’t want to miss an opportunity to move. Reporting consultants should start at $65k per recruiting sites. Any advice? How can I get HR/recruiters to offer more? TIA

Hello, I am a junior business administrator working in advisory operations. I have been with the company for 6 months, and was employed along with 2 other colleagues. I have picked the job up really fast and am even doing some “extra curricula’s” I really love my job. However I have recently found out I am being paid the same as an apprentice on my team, I usually do at 3 x the work he does whilst also doing my Cert CII. It has really disheartened me and I feel I should be earning more money

What is the average salary for an Employee Benefits Account Manager? I’ve been in the industry 6 years.

Do brokers like Lockton and Marsh only hire established producers or are they open to newer producers?