What “hard skills” do you need as an FA? Feel like it's mostly been PPT work and basic Excel (pivot tables)...what am I missing?

Trying to transition from accounting to functional consulting for ERP. Any good process to make this move? Any particular requirements ?

Hi 🐠, question on CFA / CAIA- are either worth pursuing if you want to “up” your professional bonafides? I don’t come from a background in finance, but work primarily w/ PEGs like so many of us.

Really wish I never purchased 'Ultimate CPA Exam Guide' through Bryan Kesler. Waste of $708. I've been completely duped. Stick with official CPA materials and NINJA. "UCEG" Method is practice & review

How can astrology help in a career?

#startupindia #NTREPRENEURS

5 years of Experience in TCS in Presales Cloud (Azure, AWS) role. Looking for a switch... Got a decent offer from Cloud Kinetics .... Should I move on for a 60% overall hike or stay for a better.... Suggestions please....

Okay hear me out - been wanting to start a side hustle/business/startup for a while now as it’s a cool learning opportunity and I want that kind of passion. just don’t really have any good ideas....how do I brainstorm and come up with meaningful ideas?

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.

Any shops to avoid as a Strategy Director? A female strategy director at that.

I’m an analyst & have been working towards associate – I was recently offered an associate role on a different team, but simultaneously am feeling burned out and thinking of leaving the firm within the next 6-8 months to work at a smaller company. I want to accept the associate role for my own professional development and growth. Tips on leaving a role after 6 months without burning bridges? Is that possible? I feel somewhat guilty about leaving my team, but know I have to prioritize my career

I am CA FINAL student, i have done most of my internship into audit but post qualification i want to start my career into taxation( direct & international). Any suggestions or recommendation on whether any big 4 will take a fresher.

I am working hard on my theoretical knowledge before interview.

Also preparing for Enrolled Agent USA, IRS

I am looking to product management from program management, any recommendations on books to read, courses etc

Guy,

How can I get into Microsoft without an MBA in a Program manager role?

I am currently an Associate Product Manager. Overall Exp 4yrs.

Is it possible to get in or MBA is a must...

What do you wish you had known before becoming a manager?

Any advice on moving from L4 to L5 in Amazon?

I am a field engineer II. I have 12 years of experience and I also have a master's degree. I am currently studying for a doctorate. Do you think I am up to the task of providing services as a consultant while I obtain my doctorate degree?

Hi All,
I am currently working asa product support associate(4yrs exp) and have recently completed 1-year executive MBA. I am looking for career transition to Product Manager/owner roles, can anyone please guide me how to prepare for the interviews, shall I go for scrum master certification etc? Thanks

I've worked as a maid for a long time but am tired of driving to everyone's homes, so I'm thinking of trying out a job as a housekeeper in a hotel. Is there anyone out there who has done both jobs and can tell me a bit about the differences? I would appreciate any advice at all.

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

Is Manager role at Deloitte India equivalent to AVP role at EXL Services? In terms of seniority?

How hard is a career pivot from digital advertising to a product manager or even developer? I’m learning python 🐍 and at the point where I’m working on a pretty advanced project. I think having technical skills in combination with digital marketing can increase my net worth in the long run .

With reference a previous post/comment, which industry would you choose if you are in Atlanta. Wanting to be industry aligned so I can skip or reduce travel. Thank you!

Are pleats, cuffs and 3 button suits making a come back?

Why did you pick your firm? -for those fortunate enough to have options coming out of recruiting or a prior job, what tipped the scales for you?

My #1 peeve about agencies is the old school habit of emailing everything. The most efficient offices leverage task/mgmt platforms to manage workflows/bandwidth. Crowded inboxes of nonsense = WASTE.

Why did Droga lose ancestry?

Might actually see the largest point drop in history on Monday.

When a company asks us to provide the offer letter we are already having , is it fine to provide it to them as it is confidential.

Hi fishes

I have 3 years experience in java ,AWS , spring boot, Microservices How much can I expect from NatWest my current CTC -. 4 Lpa

Please help me.

What do you think is going to happen with Trump’s legal troubles?

Those of you in industry post consulting, when you get a new internal job are signing bonuses a thing, or have you seen any version of this?

Hope you’re enjoying good weather. When can I travel across the border for a weekend trip? Do I need to take a PCR test I plan to go to Belgium or Germany?

Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist? Specifically for Hashimotos. Thanks in advance

Hello SLP team!! What are your average completion rates/ how much of your weekly times are you meeting? I’m really struggling right now and I’m afraid I’ll appear as low productivity

I have just started searching for a new job and am interested in opinions on top notch companies to work for and those to stay away from.

hiya! So I was wondering how I can get a remote job in without any tech or call service experience? I have 4-5 years of customer service experience and I’m taking an swe bootcamp at the moment any suggestions?

If my company is deducting tax on reimbursements for example relocation, flight travel, mobile usage, etc. Then how to show in tax filing? bcoz as per my understanding it should not be taxable as I am using my money and company is refunding and no extra income. It's like I have already paid once and while refunding company again deducting. Please guide on this issue.

What is the appropriate way to sympathize with relatives when their loved ones pass away. I never know what to say on the phone other than ask is everyone ok and I am sorry to hear their loss. Cont...

My mental health has taken a nose dive. I’m considering breaking up with my fiancee so she doesn’t have to go through the hassle of dealing with me anymore.

My dad who lives in Asia just announced that he had a medical issue. I’m starting to enter the age where I’m going to take care of him financially. It’s a $2,000 hospital bill which in the US is nothing compared to what it represents there (which he can’t afford). He’s going to be fine! Just wanted to share with this group as many of you can understand what it feels like to support your parents when they’re old, not the other way around. I feel so blessed I can help him. 🙏🏽

How did you all start as an angel investor? I am interested in becoming one… but don’t know how to start. I have 20 yoe in tech, and currently work for a faang. My entire portfolio is in stocks and re. I would like invest $250k or so over the next 12-24 months as an angel investor.

Firing a client-best strategy? Does anyone have a template letter for diplomatically firing an unwanted client?

Do any of you guys use Microsoft Excel or anything like that when doing financial planning? Like for example having an excel spread sheet where you type in clients income, and income when retired

CFP & ChFC looking to change firms. Currently in a bank program, but not a large portable book to bring over to the next firm. Over a decade experience and about to finish up my MBA. Currently nowhere near the income level I want to be. Any suggestions for a good program to go to for my next move?

What are some good marketing seminar techniques to use? What are good things to add in a marketing campaign to get new clients to attend?

Anyone with US Trust as a PCA? Looking for additional details in terms of the culture, day to day type of things and how you’re doing there vs. what the recruiter stated was the average?

Has anyone every had a rep. from the social security administration attend their seminars?I'm thinking of doing a lunch and learn series with a rep from SS.

Tradeshow tips? Any ideas on good promotional items or games/raffles that make prospects approach and leave an impression?

Anyone knows about the base for chase PCA?

Anybody familiar with the Fisher Investments sales role? They give you a salary first 2 years plus commission, but the only thing that I don’t like is they no longer pay the trail on any account you open after 3 years. Just wanted to know if anyone knows anything about their program and if the FA’s are really getting THAT many leads to justify that comp plan.

To what degree is the US economy isolated from the world's madness? There has to be a breaking point right?

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

How easy is the SIE?

Hey fish: what are some of your favorite business/self-help books?

I’m two years into my role and I’m not having any luck landing new clients. I know wealthy people but I have getting trouble getting meetings because I’m too young. I want to partner with a senior....

There are advisors who present themselves as a financial planner first and investment manager second. Which one are you?

Where do you all get your CE credits? I know that there are some lunches that I get invited to from wholesalers, but I don't have time to go to 27 fucking lunches.

If you could go back to college what would you major in?

Client had a privately held REIT in IRA. Trying to transfer to IRA I manage to diversify. I need some help. Continued...

Client referred me to thier mother. Has $68k coming due in cds and wants income. Money is qualified. Refuses stocks. Wants some money short term. Any ideas?