Worked in Financial Services and Wealth Management for 12 years. CFP working in the banking channel and completing my MBA within a few months with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. Really can’t take the stress and compliance involved with being an Advisor anymore I’m losing hair everyday. Any suggestions where to go?

Hi Fishes.. I’m an MBA in finance & currently working in DCB Bank for last 7 years as credit and risk manager. KRA includes - credit analysis, financial statement analysis, delinquency analysis, portfolio management, strategy management, customer visit and interactions. Recently completed integrated programme in business Analytics course from IIM Indore. Looking for a job change. Please help me and refer me in any suitable jobs for financial analyst or business analyst.

5.5 years of experience, tier 1/2 MBA.
CAN someof you help me with market value of similar experience?

Currently taking HR certification courses with Drexel and was planning to also do the pHR certification, but because I don’t have a degree in HR and I haven’t “formally” been working in HR, I don’t qualify, any suggestions on certifications that can help me develop my current office manager position into full HR?

If I’m sponsored by McK, should I indicate this in my post-MBA career goals on the applications? Have heard mixed advice. Some suggest not mentioning returning to MBB and instead just talk about my long-term career goals. TIA!

Hi, i am currently working in sales profile in one of the leading company. I want to change my profile to SAP FICO .As i have done my MBA in finance i though to go for sap.i need some suggestions...

Is anyone here a PMP? I want to set goals for myself and maybe become a PMP but I’m not sure if it’s the right step and what it would entail. Any help would be great?

Does anyone have a nutrition coach certification? If so, can I DM you with a few questions?

Please help in deciding among:

PwC AC - SA role in Tech M&A(DDV- IT)
KGS - AM role in Tech Strategy.

PwC is paying 3lpa more in fix.
MBA from top b school

Which is better in terms of exit option, wlb, culture, perks and growth ?

Looking to get my MLO cert. I have 2 years of teller experience in a credit union. What kind of job opportunities/positions will an MLO cert/license create for me? Any/all suggestions welcome!

Which certification we would you recommend for career advancement to be an HR manager? PHR or SHRM? Any other certification I should consider? Pros and cons would be greatly appreciated!

Trying to get a SF certification, but can’t enter my biometrics. I downloaded Sentinel, but when I tried to click at enter biometrics, asked me for my credentials, I entered the admin credentials and then it says I’m a standard user and cannot proceed. Have you had that issue? Please help!!

Hi! I have been working as a technical support engineer for the last 4 years but now i want to change my career to the data analytics field. I have also completed certification in data analytics by Google. Looking for job referrals so that I can make the switch.

Hi Fishes,

Looking for an opportunity in Consulting.
Preferably : Business Consulting, Digital Strategy, Strategy Consulting.
Please let me know in case anyone can provide referral in Big3 / Big 4 / Boutique Consulting firms.

Work experience: 5 Years
Qualification: Bachelors in Engineering, MBA focused in Strategy & Marketing.


Thank you.

Hello fishes ,
Any opening for Head Service with MBA Finance?

Hey Fishes,

I was in SD team and now in last week of August I'll join SM team, I am looking forward for management consultant role am I going in the right direction?
And does Accenture provide E-MBA ?

After uchicago and 2 years FS consulting and 3 years MM PE - is an non H/S mba worth it? Thinking about applying next year

Wrapping up an MBA this semester. I expect to finish with a 4.0 if that matters. Been self employed running a small business for the past 2.5 years, but the industry is going to be struggling for a while. I can starve it out, but I’m also revisiting an interest in consulting that I didn’t pursue many years ago. I feel a bit off the typical path. Wondering if anyone has any guidance as I explore this further.

Looking for a referral in Strategy/Consulting urgently.

Qualification- MBA from IIM Raipur, B.Tech from SRM University

YoE- 2 years (Vedanta Resources Limited and Infosys Limited)

Current Role- Associate Manager Strategy-CEO Office

Please help and refer me in your organization or suggest me some suitable roles to apply.

For those that underwent rhinoplasty and steroid injects post operatively, did the injection cause additional swelling and side effects ? If so, what side effects did you deal with and for how long?

Hi Guys,Which one is best in terms of job security,learning and WLB for UI Developer.
1.Nagarro
2.Netcracker
3.Pubmatic

Appreciate your valuable answers.

In your opinion, is being creative something innate or can everyone have brilliant ideas if they work hard?
I wonder a lot if I have what it takes to be successful adman.

How is job security at Citi Bank? Probation period is there in Citi?

Anyone working as an Account Manager at Amazon in London could share their experience?

Hi all,
I am working as windows and vmware administrator and have 2 years of experience.
I have completed azure fundamentals certificate.
Looking for guidance on what i should learn to get a better job opportunity.

hey co-fishes,

i’m actively seeking opportunities for roles including api developer and/or python automation engineer. Please help me with the referrals for the same. I currently hold an experience of 2y11mo.

thanks :)

Any advice for a young 🐠 moving across the country? Afraid I won’t find a community 😭

Hi Fishes,

I got an opportunity to join Microsoft in "Microsoft Teams" product team in Bangalore. Anyone can give me an idea about this team? As we are seeing many layoffs across the industry, can someone tell me how safe is to join "Microsoft Teams"?

From a tactical perspective... Is there a big difference between 1+2 vs. 1+6 experience? Are recruiters et al often looking at hard cut-offs? I’m post-PhD MBB (not PL/EM level)

Do you know if any firm is hiring Salesforce technical folks on h1b?

These photos of people lining up at food banks are extremely concerning for low income patients

Probably just an idiot but why do so many people leave their firms right before bonuses are paid? Do most bonuses have a pay back clause if you leave within a certain time frame?

Is it just me or are most partners horrible communicators? Like wtf do you want?

Cognizant vs Capgimini??

I thought MDs were going to be staying in the Ritz for Exec Milestones. I just got confirmed at the Marriott?

Entry level salaries at Tier 2 firms (ATK/RB/OW/S&) in Southeast Asia... does $3k-4k sound right?

Moving to DC soon from NYC, what are general thoughts on the neighborhoods Capitol Hill, H street, union market, NoMa or any others that are pretty close to the train station? Appreciate any insight

What’s the largest group of people you’ve ever given a presentation to?

Merrill Advisors - I have a client with an account at Merrill and am told that they have a money fund available which insures up to an aggregate of $5,000,000 in FDIC coverage. Is this a CDARs program and they are misinformed or does such a program exist and what is it called? I was told $5mm in coverage with daily liquidity which obviously wouldn’t apply to CDARs. Many thanks!

According to new rules, if you have a CFP you have to give up your 7.. Correct?

Because we should all be appreciated more. Employee awards ideas. Go!

What are some blogs, websites, newspapers or magazines that you guys read to keep up with this industry?

Hás anybody here ever utilized ZoeFin to get leads? Thanks

Do you guys have personal stationary? Do you send formal thank you cards and wishes on it? Is that a dead art?

Dumb question: can I set up a solo 401(k) through my RIA? Or does that type of account always go through a B/D? Cont.

What music do you listen to while you're at work?

My paraplanner is wanting to get started with his CFP. It's been a while since anyone in my office has needed to go through a program. Looking for advice, what path should I suggest; Kaplan, Bryant University, Boston CFP, something else I don't know about? Looking for your ideas on what might be best to use as an educational source for the CFP these days?!? Thank you.

Not a CFP so I’m not truly in the know. That said, if I’m reading this article right, 10/2019 to maintain your CFP, you will have to drop your 7 license if you are dually registered?

Does anyone have any insight or feedback in regards to working at Fidelity?I keep getting approached for a job opportunity, but there’s no pathway to build any equity there in terms of building a book

How important would you say mentors are when it comes to your career?

Sitting for the CFP in March. Any tips on how to best maximize the next 3 weeks?

Is anyone using video conferencing for appointments? If so how successful have you been so far with this new concept?

What do you kids like the most when using "Riskalyze"? & What's your least favorite piece of the technology?

If you offer to meet on a weekend/day off, how do you dress? I feel like it should be acceptable to dress casually but also feel self conscious that I’m not portraying a professional image.

For my FAs who are also CPAs (or anyone who knows I guess 😊) - do you know if there is a way to simultaneously get your CPE for the CPA while also preparing for the CFP? Continued in comments...

Does anyone actually like this job or is it simply a paycheck? My vote... paycheck