With Stripe and Databricks ($5.4B run-rate) eyeing 2026 listings, the secondary tape is now the primary engine for price discovery. For those tracking the pre-IPO delta, SPVs are the clear winner for capital efficiency allowing for a diversified portfolio with 1/10th the requirement of a direct transfer.
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Ok. I am lowly platinum on AA. I am taking a redeye and have a choice of LA to Philly or Phoenix to Philly. Is there any way to check which specific flight would give the best chance for upgrade?

On a H4 visa, for India to US travel on Delta/KLM via Amsterdam, do we need any transit visa as such?
If anyone recently traveled through Europe, please let me know if just the 24hr Covid rapid test will suffice, or is there any other tests/checks to be done? ( Already double vaccinated)

Any one know about Emirates NBD client in Virtusa . How is WLB & JOB security.

For Delta status challenge, do MQDs and MQMs need to be earned after the challenge starts, or do MQD/Ms I’ve earned before the challenge count?

Does PWC and Deloitte have dedicated application security pen-testing team? How much percentage of the time you guys travel? Do you work from home or based out of any particular location?

Just got an offer for a Sr. AWS DevOps role at 145K, I will be working remotely 100% with maybe 5% travel, if any. No bonus with this company. I have over 8 years of DevOps and AWS, all AWS certs . Should I be asking for more $? Thoughts on the offer and how much more $ I should be asking for ? Current location is kinda irrelevant since I will be working remotely.

Have some big purchases coming up, which credit card should I get to take advantage of points/miles etc.?? Already have CSR.

Best/Quickest way to get United lounge access?

Just stayed at a Marriott for two days on points but not seeing them show up in my Elite Nights. Do they not count? I thought they did

I started working for a European firm from India, it's a permanent position in Belgium but I am unable to travel as of now due to covid and family situation.

Please suggest about taxation, what would be consequences of not being there in Europe and continue working from India for around 10months of a financial year.

Has anyone traveled to Switzerland and used Marriott points? Best area to stay? Traveling with a total of 3 and only hotels in Zurich allow for free stays with only points as others charge extra

What's your experience working with United Way?

Hey folks I applied for a credit card they were asking for official mailid is it legal to provide bank mailid for credit card processing?

I have coinbase and Binance accounts. I want to get into alt coins but I haven't moved anything from coinbase to Binance yet. Before I transfer coins, I was wondering whether creating a GDAX (cont.)

Good credit card to open? Thinking Amex gold - anyone have it and recommend? Or any others?

Can someone suggest good sales recruit agency in United States which hires Mid Senior Sales professional from India .Thanks

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I'm facing error as "employee ID is not available in BGSW user list" while registering in associate arena app.

Please let me know how to fix this error.

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May I know about the hybrid working model in IQVIA. What I got to know from HR is I may need to visit office once in a month or two or If any critical meetings. But not sure it will be the same in long term also. Can any IQVIAN's share their experience here, will be helpful.

How much rent should I be paying?

Finding a house-share with enough working space for wfh seems expensive since I first moved to London 4 years ago - £900+ pcm and still competing for the room! Is it worth just trying to rent solo a little further out for ~£1,300pcm? Big issue is I’m only earning ~£45k with 4yoe.

Can you be a brand strategist and hate competitive reviews? Today’s philosophical pondering

Has anyone ever worked with Mark Pollard or Julian Cole? Are they as great as they seem?

Anyone have a recommendation for a research firm that specializes in teen recruitment for focus groups? Don’t need full service offering, just the recruit. Appreciate any help.

Hi All,

I’m looking for brands and interesting campaigns that communicate and showcase transparency, trust and openness.

Anyone know of anything interesting?

Thank you kindly.

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Sunday discussion. CEO Marc Benioff feels that companies should go beyond capitalism and push “social change”.
Let’s take Netflix / Dave Chapelle as the example, is it the CSR of Netflix to moderate the content they present and we pay for?
Personally, I don’t want companies to moderate for me or on behalf of me. I will make my own decisions as a citizen.

Anyone wear baccarat rouge?

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.

Does calorie cycling work - eg., 2000 one day, 1500 the next instead of 1750 daily?

What are normal hours on a case? Everyone’s spins up some nonsense about “no such thing as normal” but I really want to know where this shakes out in the long run

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

How do you cope when your employer rapidly descends into chaos from the top down? Today is my 2yr anniversary with this company. In the past 6mos, they have repeatedly changed directions / goals, pushing out several supportive and productive managers in favor of a single chauvinist overlord who makes HR violations daily and does no actual work. HR denies every complaint made against him and he retaliates to the point of firing people. Very hostile. How do I survive until I find my next gig?

Does your organization make you feel like your work is only a support function to their more profitable businesses?

Would you consider corp dev & strategy “back office”?

Curious what’s a fair salary in MA? Was just told that there is likely not going to be a chance for a raise during my upcoming performance review due to my salary already being “above average for the industry” based on my employer’s questionable research. I’ve been with the company 8.5 years & am the only one in my role, which they can’t operate without. I execute tasks from two investment advisors and two financial planners - they make the decisions of what should happen & I make it happen.

Can anyone provide TC range/insights for an MD seat at Blackrock for the institutional family office business? Either SF or NYC?

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I am asked during this RE analyst interview to build a real estate model from scratch. My background is commercial banking and I am used to analyzing real estate deals from the lender side not the developer. The interviewer is generous I must say he’s giving me a few days to complete. However this model is for a ground up multifamily development. I have no prior experience building one. I can find models online but all very complexe to reproduce. How would you handle? Do you have model to share?

Dreaming of less stress and more freedom these days. What would you all be doing if you weren't in this field?

Thinking about jumping in with Berkeley's flex option for the evening / weekend MBA.

Thoughts?

Hi,

I’m approaching YE compensation discussions and was curious to see what folks/the industry are paying for institutional middle-market sales/distribution/business-development roles. I have 3yrs of experience with the same firm and am currently working as a sales analyst for the institutional sales team in NA. I have experience with traditional long only solutions, real estate (primarily value add funds), and a sector specific hedge fund. Any and all feedback is welcome!

Any good job pivots from wealth management into another career? I’ve been a wealth management advisor at a wirehouse for 7 years. Wanting something with less emphasis on selling and business development. Any suggestions?

Seeking employment as a Financial Analyst in the New York and New Jersey area any suggestions? Please help thank you.

Due to obvious conditions my comp for the calendar year (salary+bonus) is back to 2017 levels although my overall sales are more than double and 1/3 less total comp than last year. It seems like comp opportunity is always decreasing during good times (I get it) but when it comes to adjusting during bad times, nothing was done. Is this normal for industry sales?

Coming straight out of BIG4, I’m likely expecting an as a VP in CITCO - opinions / thoughts?

I am currently an asset management analyst in real estate in Vancouver Canada and I am planning on moving to Los Angeles. What kind of salary should I be expecting?

Is the CAIA content worthwhile? Anyone take it and have any insights to offer on. Is the content provided in the education applicable info to their employment?

Hi, is CfA still worth it? I work in infrastructure private equity and recently I have been promoted to investment manager. I would like to know what other qualifications/courses are relevant at this stage in order to boost my credibility and knowledge.

How much was your bonus this year?

How long it takes you to get an offer after the final interview?

Anyone here works in blackrock alternative investors group? How’s the culture and career progression like?

What’s a reasonable salary/compensation package for a Director of Asset Management in San Diego, CA?