What’s the best way to learn basic Python and are there any providers that offer in-person course?

Hi Fishes,

I got offer from legato and Altimatirk. Can you please help me decide which is better wrt to career growth, work life balance and hike perspective.
Skill: java Microservices

Hi all. I am licensed in life, accident and health and am looking for new opportunities. I’ve been working in employee benefits in a small brokerage firm on a book of business of over 400 clients, I’m the only account manager. We’ve had 100% employer retention since I’ve been here. I am a high performer, but not sure I’m valued much at all . I want to reach the top and become partner in my career ; this is why I went to work for a small firm. My boss favors others when I do the most work!!

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?

Anyone with experience in Accounting and Reporting Advisory position at Deloitte? Considering I switch from audit

Hi Fishes,
Need your experience. I am Java developer and I like what I do? Can we survive 30 years just doing programing and not moving to management? How is the life of a programmers in service based companies after 15-20 years of exp?

I am in the process of finishing up my MBA but considering also getting my SPHR or PHR cert. Is it even worth it or a waste of time and money?

Hello! I’ve been in Compliance now Dow approx 6 years and want to make myself marketable. Besides a JD what other masters can I obtain?

How is Prescient Healthcare Group as a firm? What is WLB like? What do senior roles at director level look like? Professionalism? Brand? Compensation?

How challenging is it to move from IT consulting to Management consulting?

Background: B Com + MBA (Finance)

Total exp: 1.2 years in IT consulting

Thinking about getting a job as a tax preparer for some kind of related work experience before graduating with a degree in accounting. Will this help me or am I just wasting my time?

I have 5 YOE as warehouse operation supervisor. looking to complete a CSCP certification. I want to take my career to the next stage in leadership any suggestions as to how to do that?

If you’re interested in startups, I write a newsletter about top startup & tech companies to join.

Source: Ex IBM exited to startup that got acquired by LinkedIn. Dabbled in vc. Now at a growth stage company

I'm thinking of a career shift from Sales into Marketing, CS, or Sales Ops, and I want to be sure any change is a side step/step forward rather than backwards. I don't have a "mentor" who's well established in anything business related that I can talk with transparently. Any thoughts from those with more familiarity in the field?

Hi Tax Friends. Seeking some advice. I will give more context in the comments, but big picture I am a non-tax litigator interested in switching to tax. The question is: (1) pursue LLM; (2) take tax job now; (3) just treat tax as a hobby?

What role is after Developer/Senior Developer?

Hello all , is udemy certificate valid for interview process as I am learning product management course from udemy and was understanding better from online classes..
Also it is enough for basic skills to crack pm job are need to do MBA or PGP course for pm jobs .

Waiting for your suggestion 😃😃

I have total 6.3 years of Experience in IT and willing to make a career outside IT in sometime and also not quite interested in pursuing MBA . What are other alternative options I have in india .

Hello if anyone’s there 👋 I’m wondering what some of you have done after getting your PPL? I assume continue to learn/gain ratings, but how often do you fly once you’ve reached that milestone, do you look to get you own aircraft (or share), volunteer etc? Looking to eventually take the plunge, but want to know what things look like beyond PPL.

Hi Fishes,

I am looking for opportunities in CRM Product domain.

YOE: 6 Years

Any referrals would be appreciated.
Thanks

Thoughts on the NY town hall?

Is there a type of in-house work that’s more focused on legal research/legal questions/dilemmas b/w law and ethics? Just finding commercial work to be boiling down to "be the literate person in a room full of people pretending to be illiterate"…

What would be a reasonable cost of renting for a single expat dude in Singapore living in decent area ? Would sgd 4K suffice ?

Does everyone Google work people and search on FB/insta for others or just me? I always find it weird when someone has 0 online presence

What does it mean to be an of counsel? Is it more flexible than partner?

How challenging is it to get promoted at Digitas / Publicis?

Have any of you consultants actually benefitted from learning SQL or python? How is it being used in your everyday work? I’m in DMV doing federal consulting.

Why do my long-term English learners seem to turn up their noses at my newcomers?

Any fishes in the bowl have experience working with/for Insureon and have any thoughts they can share?

I have selected "strongly disagree" Option while filling up people pulse survey form. Wanted to know if there will be any negative impact for this!!

I have a masters in Public Health but have been working in health administration for about 10 years. Currently in a management position and looking to change jobs. What should I be looking for in terms of salary based on my education and experience. Currently reside in the Atlanta metro area but looking to work from home.

Does anyone know how to successfully transition from academia clinical research into industry clinical operations? I’m currently at a director level of a large research program in academia and oversee operations. Prior to that I was a clinical research coordinator with extensive trial experience from study startup-close out. I’m not sure what level would be a good transition step and open to new roles/opportunities as well.

Have any of you done think tank work? How does it differ from academia?

Does sell-side TAS work have similar exit opportunities as buy-side?

Best meal you've had in Chi town recently? Parents are coming!

In a potential partner, how much would you be willing to compromise on looks if everything else such as career, personality and money was good?

Things desis need to stop doing or must be prompted to not do: Commenting on appearances.. “Beta, you’re looking so dull..”
Thanks, I just got out of bed to answer a call early Sunday because you don’t use your smartphone to check the times!

Desi folks - Does anyone from EY or KPMG let me know if these firms are still hiring h1b folks or not?

I am in India. Booked JW Marriott for a day (with points, off course).
This experienceis mind blowing. Uttapa to Idli and Poha and chai for breakfast. People are so courteous. Water pipe in toilet. 😍

Me and my comp and promo discussion:

jo chahiye nahin wo meri qadr-o-manzilat
main yusuf-e-be-qeemat-e-awwal khareedah hoon

Line 11/12 - What it needs to be, it is not my value and and position. I am like Joseph, the one who as bought by the first bidder for practically free. In Biblical stories, Joseph was initially sold as a slave, but is destined to be a prophet in later life. The poet says my value and position and rank is not reflected in my current situation.

Unpopular opinion:
Don't understand what people are loving about Indian Matchmaking
I do not find it hilarious and do not find Nadia adorable 🙄

Is anyone traveling to India this December? I see so many folks traveling and enjoying but not sure if it’s the right thing to do. I want to meet my parents but scared of getting them infected.

Folks who moved from US to Canada , how do you find it so far?

Can anyone shed some light on AOS / i485 interviews? What documentation or interview questions did they ask? Also, did it cause any problems if you worked at multiple client locations and have W2s.

Probably a stupid question but can I travel to Puerto Rico without a passport? Have an expired visa but a valid EAD

I received I485 transfer notice from USCIS via post . "In order to speed up processing....we transferred your case to...: National Benefits Center, MO". What does this mean. Is this good/bad?

Has anyone recently travelled from Canada to India via Europe/Gulf? What was the experience like?

Looking for a Desi inspired gown/dress to wear at my baby shower. What are your favorite south asian online brands to shop? must ship to US and nothing crazy expensive.

Was having a chat with a friend back home and he said high net worth families dont migrate or immigrate to foreign countries, though they acquire a permanent residency or citizenship to return back to India. Whats your take on that?
I tend to disagree but now when I look at my friend ⭕ anyone with 25 Cr plus family net worth in T3 city did not choose to move or immigrate 🤔

Jashn-e-azaadi Mubarak to my fellow 🇵🇰!!

Here, I am holding on to some money for my parents in a savings account in India. They don’t exactly have the best relationship with money so I am doing this so that they don’t burn through everything in a month. Do I have to worry about taxes for this money? It’s their retirement savings.

Watching NZL vs PAK and seeing packed stadiums with no masks...
So jealous...

How do you go about finding a desi nanny? My current one just gave me her two weeks as she got a corporate job and I’m not sure what to do. It takes a while to find a new nanny and get toddler acclimated to a new person…I’m wondering if I take a leave of absence…any pep talk or experiences shared will be appreciated

As a person of Bangaldeshi origin, I am so glad we got free in 71. I see the different trajectories of the two countries and could not be more proud of my fellow Bangladeshi folks who focused on education, economic growth, independent policy and democracy as opposed to religious fanaticism, subservience to China and army rule / banana republic . The results in GDP growth, currency strength and rule of democratic law.