Why are San Francisco based companies increasingly putting Mandarin speaker in job descriptions??

Recs for LA & San Fran??

Never realized how amusing it is to watch CTA passengers scramble to catch the blue line downtown from ORD. Everyone’s running for their life but the conductor is standing outside the train! 😆

Anyone else in ATL? We had the highest inflation increase of any city in the nation last year and COL is way up. My rent is now more than it was in DC. Anyone seeing COL adjustments? F20 not FAANG.

28F looking to move to SD in the next 6 months from DC and wondering what dating in San Diego is like?

Hey DFW, TX folks. We're going through comp and merit raises, I suspect you all are too. This is the first year we're using pay ranges from payscale. I am completely surprised of how low compensation is in TX. For any of you that have visibility to pay ranges what is your experience with pay ranges for your company?

I currently hold a bachelor in accounting and I am looking into transition to the Cybersecurity world. I have an interest in working with the banks doing penetration testing.

Can anyone recommend a Tech Bootcamps in the ATL or Metro Atlanta Area

How can I get started ?

I would like to transition into a Clinical Informaticist role here at DFW Region. What is the median salary for this specialty?
Research shows that the top is about 78K annually.
Is this data correct. Bedside nurses appears to earn more.

Hey everyone, would 12/23 afternoon not a bad time for holiday travels? Booking for a flight for my parents from overseas to LAX ,trying to avoid crazy busy afternoon.

What is your favorite holiday tradition/event to attend in San Diego?

Looking to relocate to the Las Vegas area and trying to get a feel for what pay would be for a dialysis technician with 10years experience.

What are GOOD agencies in Boston? I'm a media planner/strategist handling $15mil in budgets, looking for a new home in Boston. Moving from MIA.

Looking to refer a friend in the Las Vegas area to an independent advisor for term insurance and basic retirement planning.

Moving to NC from Chicago. Wife is starting work at Brenner’s Children Wake Forest Hospital in Winston. Any recommendations for areas between CLT and Winston? Closer to Winston would be better since she will commute more frequently than I. Thanks!

Got an offer as a Senior 2 in EY’s FAAS practice for $117,500 base and $12,500 bonus. Home office is San Francisco. Is this expected for that position? Any insights?

Hello guys, need good docs/website to learn S4 HANA so that I do not get lost in the sea of material available online. Please suggest.

37/F/ATL - is this thing still on?? Lol

Should I read too much into a quick response from an interviewer to my thank you email?

Do we have anyone here working at data science team at Sia Partners as a senior consultant or supervising consultant role? Currently I am interviewing with them and wanted to get sense of pay range for senior/supervising consultant role.

Are unpaid 90+ minute blind skills assessments normal procedure before an interview is scheduled ?

Hi Fellow Fishies,

I am reaching out because I was recently contacted to interview for Cigna Provider Engagement Development Program. I wanted to see if I could connect with anyone on here that I can help give a breakdown of what this program entails, day-to-day, and WLB. Any tips on the interview and interview process for anyone working in this position? I would be truly grateful for any help or information that can be provided!

Cigna

Seeking a sublet / pied-a-terre situation, ideally in manhattan near soho. 1-3 weeks every 1-2 months. I can give more details via DM!

I can do referrals to Qualtrics feel free to DM me here if you either work an engineering or are customer facing.

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

What’s the average project delivery specialist compensation in GPS like?

Just found out my husband is being transferred to the Chicago area in about two months, I know finding a new job mid-school year will be tough but if anyone has any leads on a secondary opening please share!

Any great personal finance/investment books to read? Or even YouTubers/Podcasters

Really looking into expanding my investment horizons — particularly about learning about how to allocate my investment portfolio. Also, always nice to learn about better ways to save and cutback.

Hi folks, i recentlly joined valuelabs. Not getting good vibes. Why all these internal portals looks ancient 😐 . Is there any buddy program to help assimilate in VL culture?

How is company? Wlb, hikes, job security , growth for Azure Domain profile?

Good to join?
Yoe -11

6 months pregnant and just laid off. And 40% of my severance was just taken in taxes .. I just spoke with paid family leave and I no longer qualify even though I had been paying into the program (thanks NY).. I already applied for unemployment but doctors are telling me I’ve got 10-14 weeks left in this pregnancy.. so stressed having twins and being unemployed, no maternity leave, no paychecks coming in, and I’ve been applying but not a single interview.. just ugh. 😭

How much does a PM make at fintech companies?

I have selected as senior data engineer in Fractal analytics, Verizon.

Which to choose based on work life balance and growth and job security ?

Hi All,

I'm looking for referral in data engineering.
I'm having 2 year of relevant experience in data engineering.

Just dropped cold applications to Bain and McK with no referral. Ballsy or boneheaded move?

Hello all - Happy Friday! Any resources/books/documents/courses you would recommend to get up to speed really quick on Change management?
I'm planning on doing some weekend reading.
Thank you, much appreciated!

Assuming this causes a recession like in 2008, and many people get laid off, how long to take to find another similar paying job? I’m currently a strat manager in FS. Scared for job.

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

How does PwCs reputation in the consulting market place compare to the other top firms (big 4, MBB, Boutiques, etc.)

what does the bonus range look like for a new band 4 at bank of america?

Discussed an idea with a friend because she had a potential interest in that area , we are thinking of doing a partnership. What are the implications of doing business with a friend? Any experience ?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Not sure if I am getting laid off. What are some key signs. Thanks in advance for your help?

Fish fam - quite new to all this and would appreciate your support. if I am based in a high income tax state but work on site in a lower income tax state. Can I claim the paid taxes back from my home state or do I always pay income tax based on where my home office location is?
Thanks

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

How bad is it if when I quit , upon asked why I'm quitting, I say that it's because my therapist told me so? I know it's not the most professional thing to do but I would like to be honest and (cont)

Any book recommendations for someone looking to get into a Product Owner / Manager role?

Never realized how amusing it is to watch CTA passengers scramble to catch the blue line downtown from ORD. Everyone’s running for their life but the conductor is standing outside the train! 😆

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?