What keeps you motivated at work besides money? Lately, I find myself less and less caring about what I do. Just going through the motions. Need to find that motivation I had back when I first joined IB.

That moment when you realize you did not press Ctrl-s and kept working on your excel sheet for hours 💻 📊

And then.. *drumroll*

it effing CRASHES...!!! #FMFL

🤦🏻‍♂️😖😣😡😤😩😫

How can I land an AWS Job? Masters in Data science, cloud practitioner certified looking to get Solutions architect. I want to work at Amazon so badly. I love machine learning and have hands on experience.

I've heard a lot of people remark that getting into finance is often not as lucrative as many people think, and building a book and getting ahead is quite arduous. Any insight on this front?

I’m feeling anxiety about Coronavirus. Does anyone else think that the virus is being used by the government for population control? I don’t know if I’m paranoid.

Husband and I have been TTC for almost a year. His semen analysis came back all normal with the exception of morphology at 1% (Kruger Strict criteria). Anyone have insights into morphology and it’s impacts on fertility? From what I’ve read and after talking to our fertility specialist morphology seems subjective.

I need to get a laptop bag now that travel is starting to return. Any recs for a bag that looks good, opens from the top, holds a water bottle on the outside, and has a sleeve for attaching to luggage handles?

How should be reporting be done ideally for clients including creative performance report

Who else is not liking the idea of commuting by ZS Bus?

After clearing both of the technical rounds HR contacted over mail for expected ctc and other things.Can anyone tell if my expected ctc is higher then is there any chance they will not reply or delay the discussion or they will straight away deny?? I am waiting for the response from hr from past 7 days.

“What do you guys see...a mouse or a blue screen”

I am 7yrs into fed gov consulting after a postdoc at NIH (PhD, MBA), not doing LiSci work which I misses. Recently moved away from DC and want a change in career - can someone told me more about the career trajectory of CI? Is it join the firm and “climb the corporate ladder”? Thanks!

Software Sales: How long did it take back then to close your first deal?

I’m starting at VMLY&R on account side and was asked if I want a PC or Mac. Not trying to be the odd one out - what do most account folks have?

Does anyone “sabbath”, like intentionally stop all work and rest in what God has done and who he is? For a whole day?

What would you consider "Advanced" or "Expert" level Excel usage?

How do you find out who’s “top bucket” and who’s not? Do they disclose this? Also how do you become one?

Could someone please suggest how to handle this situation?
My manager (Technology Director) sees me as an emerging thread to his position and stopped sharing details / trying to avoid including me in visible projects etc.,
FYI - His manager is the division head and Managing Director.
Why I think my manager tries to move me out?
- I am 18 YOE with a technically strong background
- Upper mgmt is starting to identify me as the backup for all systems. My manager tries to move me out since then

Any recommendations on brushing up on PowerPoint?

I am new in London. I have 4 years of M&A experience in the buy side. I have come across an opportunity to work with Rede Partners in London. But I am not aware of what exactly they do and what to expect going ahead. Can someone please guide if they are aware of Rede Partners?

Difference in A1 stub bonus when joining in March vs. summer as usual? I’m joining early, but still part of the 2022 Class.

What are bonuses like for a first year IB Analyst in London? (Think US banks like GS, MS, Citi etc.)

Thoughts on PJT strategic advisory?

Any staple brands for a first year analyst’s wardrobe?

Economy is shrinking folks - just got my IBD interview cancelled due to hiring needs “changing”… I will continue to prepare and be ready for the next opportunity.

Folks - when you calculate the total diluted share counts, does the result have to tie to the reported diluted share counts on the most recent filing (either 10K or 10Q)?

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

Has anyone who lateraled for an experienced IB role gotten moving expenses reimbursed? If so, how much was it? Thanks

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

What are some resources (paid or otherwise) that will make me a better banker? Wall street prep's course was great, anything else that would help me ramp up as a nontraditional background, lateral recent hire?

I'm up for associate promo next year and nowhere near ready right now (obviously).

For those of you working in your physical office in nyc in IBD or S&T right now, do you have to wear a mask all the time? Or like only in elevators

Nyc based. Is it at all possible to make at least 200 base in corp dev or strategy at a tech company? Super burned out but don’t want to take a paycut in base. I realize I’ll never make all in comp the same in tech but if I can match base I’d be content.

Anyone know of any banking analyst lateral opportunities in Chicago? Looking to jump to BB/EB. Any insight to the shops around here is much appreciated!