What would you see yourself doing if you were not in finance?

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

Hi all, my name is Alex and I just joined the bowl :)
Im graduating in may with a BS in Industrial Engineering. Ive also held a Data Analyst Internship for 1 year with a small construction company. Anyone have advice where this combination of education and experience would make me most competitive in terms of roles/companies?

Hi folks! Starting my cloud journey this year. Looking to get certified ACP by Feb end and starting my study now.

Considering switching to a hybrid or fully WFH position, does anyone here have a role like that? What are some of the pros/cons?

Hey Fishes! Does MBA give an upper edge (or is essential) in terms of better job opportunities and salary if one wants to create a career in B2B Marketing? Given already I am working in that domain without an MBA. Do hiring companies weigh on the MBA degree?

I come from a pure healthcare background and have minimal finance skills/experience. Want to eventually get in healthcare investing in a MM PE fund.

Is there anyway that I can start to make moves on this, while at my Big 4? Who are the best types of folks to reach out to at my Big 4?

Anything I should get smart on? Websites, podcasts, books to read?

Mid level Electrical Engineer in the greater Baltimore, MD area making $115k base w/ $20k sign on bonus. No yearly bonus. I started this job in April of this year. 2-3 years experience. When I onboarded they told me to expect promotion to EE III in about a year. Performance reviews coming at the end of the this year and I’m wondering 1) if my salary is on par with what I should expect 2) how to approach conversations about raises and promotion with my supervisor. Thanks for any insights.

Hello ,
I am btech fresher recently got placement but i got a domain where no coding is required and more of functional work is there . So i want to switch to JAVA . Can you please tell me how should i proceed , in what order and what should i learn and any resources?? I have good knowledge of Core Java and DSA.

Can I learn Java on my own , if yes then what will be the strategy??
I'm from non IT industry and want to switch.

Is the AWS CSA-A cert useless these days? I know at least 5 sales execs (non-technical of course) that got it this year and they’re not even in tech industry.

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

Does anyone have any experience or know of someone who went from FDD to PE operations (think Cerberus COAC). Would be great to hear any insights or thoughts on the jump and transition.

What kind of consulting did you all do and where if you exited to PE investing roles? Every single head hunter I’ve spoken to says these MM firms want banking experience

What is the salary range for Senior Software Engineer in Oracle India? And can anyone explain the general designation hierarchy in Oracle?

Have an opportunity to finally get out of insurance defense. But not really sold on the firm. Could finally get out of ID, but then could also end up at another place I really don't like. Def want my next firm to be long term as I've jumped around.

What cloud data platform should I learn to be successful in pharma consulting? AWS vs GCP vs Azure.

Is senior manager level in an investment bank(RBC ) lower than manager level in big 4? If yes , which title will be same to manager level in a big 4?

How beneficial are database certs for a cloud Support Engineer. Please shed some light.

Anyone got salary today??

Anyone have thoughts on Akin Gump in Houston? Weighing lateral options as a mid-level.

How is yearly hike and bonus in Aruba Networks HPE for intermediate level ?

Head shot recommendations ITP?

Hi All,

I am looking for a new opportunity on ITSM domain accross India on an immediate basis. Please let me know in case you can extend any help.


Prompt response is appreciated

I see different thoughts about online certifications and boot camps if you don’t have experience. Any thoughts? Also what’s the best way to break into tech?

What are some tips or recommendations on where to start to become a product manager? Much appreciated

I am so sick and fed up with some of the older clients at my job. I know it's my responsibility to take care of them, but they're just so sexist sometimes.

Anyone have any Back/Spine specialist recommendations in the ~Central Austin area? Needing a second opinion beyond my ortho and curious where people have had positive experiences.

Anyone here done both international tax and M&A tax? Which did you find more interesting/enjoyable with better opportunities? JD/LLM.

Hi All

Looking to purchase a 2019 Genesis G70 for 35k. Applied for Auto finance and got it approved from DCU at 4.5%.

I know the rates have increased recently but I think this is still high.

Any suggestions where I could get better rates with a good credit score and history?

I consolidated grad loans in ‘15, kept federal separate from private (w SoFi @6.75%). Can I refinance w SoFi or w Earnest? Should I combine the federal and lose the protections for better %?

Who has made the leap from working/living in the US to abroad? Any words of advice?

It makes me intensely uncomfortable when I hear people who should know better misusing the word “myself.” As in “please cc Kate and myself on your email.”

We have 100+ members in the group.

Opening the floor for discussion on the topic:
what are the challenges you face while making your portfolio?

Hi all,

Looking for a 2bhk fully furnished flat nearby kharadi area/ viman nagar.
Any leads would be highly appreciated.

Can I sue a company for posting my address on social media (cont’d)

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

Any of you in FinTech coverage? Part of TMT or FIG?

Anyone else feel like they might be on the chopping block?

Are you buying your firm's stock? Why or why not?

To the guys in Lloyds: your pillar 3 report is nowhere to be found, any reason why?

Bose QuietComfort, Bose QuietComfort or Beats by Dr. Dre Studio? Finally going to invest in quality noise canceling headphones, but not sure which one to get.

I don't have a very naturally corporate personality. Am I screwed, or is the environment in the industry sufficiently different now than it was 10/20/30 yrs ago that I can survive on merit/skill more?

What do you listen to at work?

What is the salary hike you aim for when negotiating compensation with a new company? I’ve talked to a few and ultimately passed because none of them are meeting the 30% increase I’m looking for. Are companies already starting to be stingy again or am I looking in the wrong place?

Nothing worse than an analyst who thinks they know everything and can't think big picture - neither can you take direction nor do you understand broader context around said comments

How do you and your partner (married or not married) split financials?

If you were the only associate on your team, how would you feel about senior mgmt adding another associate to do similar work? Personally I see little upside! Appreciate your thoughts

male fishies: where do you guys buy your ties?

More salary or equity for a promising startup?

What are the most industry-related conferences and networking events worth going to?

What is real freedom, you ask? Real freedom is being able to take the loudest shit in the stall next to your shitting MD, then coming out and cracking a joke about something completely different.

My mood improves ten times over after I have coffee. I don't get how you guys can give it up.

Just went to my first spin class. Wow. That shit is tougher than it looks

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Just got a pair of Bose quietcomfort noise-cancelling headphones. Maybe the best purchase of my adult life. #gamechanger