What's the most effective way for a small RIA to recruit FAs who have a few years experience, want to break away from large/corporate firms? I'm a $70M fee-only (commissions for insurance) independent RIA with a generous comp schedule that enables FAs to own their own book while they grow. As the owner, my focus is to help FAs succeed; as a firm, our focus is on client service and helping them succeed. I can afford a small salary, but not benefits. I'm especially interested in female FAs.

Hi Fishes need your suggestions please. I have an interview with PWC for GCP DE Manager, currently working in pure technical role as data engineer. YoE 12.5, cctc 10.5 and holding offers till 23.5 fixed and few more in pipeline, expecting till 27 with 40 days left in np. How much can I ask for a senior manager level in PWC AC Bangalore and how difficult is the work and transition from pure technical to managerial role? I am still bit reluctant to leave tech side, is it good in long run?

Hey Fishes! Wanting to move back to the gulf from US. What are some companies that pays HR consultants/experts well if I dont want to go consulting route? Middle management HR with around 15 years of total experience.

My boss’ boss wants to catch up on how things are going; I changed groups 6M ago for a more fast-paced environment but have only partially gotten the transaction/networking exp I wanted - any advice?

Got a call for Jamaica location, QA role.
It’s through some Indian consultancy. They would pay in INR (2.5 lakh per month) .
Is that good to go and survive in Jamaica. Accommodation would be from consultancy.

Does anyone have any advice for a recent masters graduate looking to move into product marketing? My professional experience is mostly in brand, social and event marketing, but after completing grad school, I’ve realized that I’d love to get into the product side of things. Unfortunately, 95% of the PMM roles I’ve come upon want 5 years of actual product marketing experience. So any advice for breaking into this area would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance 😊

Is it possible to exit to LS VC from a boutique firm? What type of experience do they typically look for?

Is it possible to switch path from tax associate to data analysis?

How is the variable payout generally in Accenture?

healthcare promotion from EM to SM in your firm? trying to calibrate expectations....

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

What are typical TCs for Associate and Senior Associate roles at small (under 200M AUM) in London and / or DACH?

I have a experience of 7 years in digital media.
Currently managing a team of 20 members, handling 50+ clients.


I started my career in the same company i am currently working.

It was a start up and i started very low.

Now I am currently getting 7.8lac per annum.
I am being underpaid and i know it.

I am sure there is alot of opportunities out there.

Just wanted to know, for my experience. What kinda salaries can I look for?

Hi All, what should be the years of experience to get Software engineer II A designation in Bank of America ?

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

Hi Fishes,
How is the Annual hike in Bristlecone?

Wooohoo just landed a data project! Woohoo data! Data runs the world! Hello super high utilization! Hello cushy bonus! 🙌🏽

I have a business idea in the VR/AR space utilizing AI. However, I lack skill sets to evaluate viability or to create an MVP. Neither do I have a network to tap into.

My plan is taking classes to deepen my knowledge while joining and actively participating in communities to find collaborators.

Does this approach make sense or do you recommend other approaches? If it makes sense, do you have any recommendations for classes or communities?

Look forward to hearing your experiences and wisdom!

4th year financial services associate - have an offer for a 9-5 knowledge management role at a competing firm for 94% of my current base salary. Enjoy my current role but am getting burnt out with the hours - has anyone made a similar jump? I’m worried that the km role would be less recession proof than current position.

hello fishes
Looking for a QA Automation/ SDET role , I have 4.5 years of experience for the same.
Holding an offer of 21lpa and the last working day is August 29th.
Refer me for a good product based company and WFH

Given all the recent buzz about expected large raises around the big 4, I’d like to level set on the average salary for a 4th/5th year female senior manager in federal tax ( credits & methods group) in the Midwest - Chicago/Minneapolis/Detroit market. Anyone willing to share a range if they work in a similar area of tax / similar level? I recognize all groups vary greatly in salary expectations, so looking for input specific to my area. Current expectations set at 140-160k. Reasonable?

How are you guys thinking about booking appointments for 1st time H1B stamping? Every time I open the site, there are no slots available for 2022. I’m sure majority of you have faced the same. Also, heard that some people have reached out to agents and got their booking done via them. Is that even a safe option? At this point of time, having being waiting for appointments for months, I wonder if there’s any other option ?

Going to an office to meet the team and see the office after being offered a position. After much thought I think it is best to stay at my current position for now. How do I go about declining an offer/ask for a day to think about it?

What are my exit opportunities as a tax senior in partnership tax? I cant take it anymore, I need to leave after this busy season. S2.

From consulting to investing / lending - anyone has guidance on how to make the move? I’m a consulting manager with finance experience pre-MBA. Thinking about pivoting into investing / lending but struggle to find an angle - assumed that it would be hard to break into investing but lending would be great (all the way from corporate banking to mezz). Any guidance on seeking relevant experience while in consulting?

Heard that Accenture gave promotions to all in the name of Fastrack promotion tag in Dec 2021.. as the attrition rate is high currently.. is that true...?

When does Accenture Capability pay Variable pay? If I join in May, when will I get the variable?

How to complete TQ in Accenture

Level 10.1 how much hike and vpay?

Is Accenture sponsors MBA Programs like ISB,IIM,etc

Do EY India give diwali bonus or any gifts on diwali.

If anyone in the US is looking for a job in the field of civil/construction/environmental engineering doing a wide variety of work in real estate land development shoot me a DM. Remote and Hybrid options.

Our district voted on returning back to school with students in the classroom and some staying at home. We now have to teach students in the room and on Zoom at the same time. I’m not complaining but does anyone have any tips on the best and most effective way to get this done?

Do you know what today is, today is the day I am now allowed back to office as our vaccination requirement was dropped? I still can’t go to our office in NYC and possibly some other jurisdictions and we do need to follow client rules to visit them.
Have any of other Big 4 made changes?

I am looking for someone or company , creative, challenging, moving forward with innovation. I am fullstack web developer, have more than 6 years of experience. I am very intrinsic and motivated and get involved into something what i like. what is motivate me most, this is something creative and non repeatable thing.

here is my skill

framwork: Laravel. wordpress, Mern stack, Mean stack based on node.js

programming language::javascript, php, css, html, python

CMS::WordPress, Shopify, Dupal

anyone else in biglaw not get a special bonus? i’m obviously grateful for the salary, but it feels weird seeing all these firms giving away special bonuses & mine being silent

Question on LinkedIn networking:

Is it a breach of etiquette to withdraw a sent connection and resend it provided that the person one sends the connection to has not accepted/declined for weeks?

Welcome media friends!

What’s it like to transition from a media agency to account management in digital ad sales?

Thoughts on Hudson MX? seems like it eliminates a lot of pain points in the buying process. Goodbye Mediaocean?

What is the biggest "burden" about your jobs? The research of stocks, funds, bonds, etc. or putting together a portfolio for customers during the busy seasons?

What time do you arrive at your office on Monday morning?

Anyone use computer glasses to reduce eye strain? Do they work? Any recommendations?

What software does your firm use and how do you like it? CRM, scheduling, virtual Meetings, Client Portal, consolidated statements, etc.

What’s the biggest point of pain for you Indy’s, that tech or other services hasn’t fixed yet?

I just finished the book I was reading. What should I read next?

What was your favorite job ever outside Finance?

Anyone working at Barclays Wealth Management in the UK?

Has anyone bought a list of prospects that was actually legit? If yes, what company did you use?

At what point did you realize that you no longer had to fight to make it? Certain number of clients? Certain number of AUM? Maybe never?

I’m confused by the CFP education requirement. Do I need to complete other designations before I can sit for the CFP exam? Such as CLU and ChFC?

I love this career and want to help more people but I feel like I really suck at marketing myself to help more people. People don’t pick up the phone or reply to electronic communications. Continued.

Best books to give to new young client who genuinely wants to grow and develop his interest & understanding of finance, doesn’t want to be bored, & cares about his investment accounts?

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?

And another one bites the dust

Anyone finding it harder getting managed money biz? If so, what changes or adjustments have you made in prospecting or sales approach? Thanks.

Anyone knows about the base for chase PCA?

Anyone here currently at EdwardJones but previously with Prudential? Are you happy with the move?

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

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