- Recruiters offering me half of my salary?
I am here minding my own business and recruiters continuously message me on LinkedIn multiple times to pitch me this amazing opportunity, proudly telling me that the opportunity pays up to half...
168 points111 comments2 d ago
- How do top private schools get such astonishing results?
I have been researching about private schools for a while now, particularly in London. I have come across St Paul's Girl's school and their results are shocking, over 60 percent of all entries are...
158 points418 comments2 d ago
- Are trades actually a viable career pivot?
I have heard people dismiss trades on here. But I think they could be a viable plan b for low-level HENRYs going through job insecurity and redundancy. Let's say you are a marketing manager...
109 points262 comments5 d ago
- Ex-Revoluters: What are you doing with your share options before they expire?
Let's look at the facts: Nik has been saying there will be an IPO "soon" since at least 2021, but the goalposts keep shifting The latest from him has been that an IPO might happen "in 2028 at the...
108 points92 comments4 d ago
- Leaving Role during Probation?
TLDR: Joined a big corporate 3 months ago. Job is not what I expected at all and mental health is on the floor. Thinking of leaving during probation and want to hear people’s experience if they’ve...
58 points51 comments6 d ago
- Not going to buy a flat...
I made a post a few days back that helped me think things through whether to buy a flat, and I've made a decision (hint: check the title) Brief tldr of that post: Late 20s, single, in big tech, TC...
50 points79 comments6 d ago
- Is negotiating an offer impossible now?
Not sure if specific to my industry (biotech/pharma) but the competition for roles is just insane. You're looking at 200 applicants per job minimum, with some closer to 500. These applicants are...
33 points72 comments4 d ago
- Join a fast-growing AI unicorn (series B/ C/ D) or stay in quant finance?
Maybe I'm in need of a reality check or reminding of my privileged position but I am considering a move into AI from my hedge fund. I'm in London making £200-£275k TC (yes, broad I know) with a...
33 points59 comments6 d ago
- Has anyone asked their employer for a mutual exit? How did you approach it?
I'm a senior leader (UK) at a large company. A restructure has been suggested, and it looks like my role and team are going to be shifted. Since this isn't the position I was promoted into, I’m...
30 points42 comments1 d ago
- Am I crazy for wanting more?
I took a less senior role to adapt to our new life with a baby. My son is now 2 and I find the role very easy. I went from a very senior role in finance to a VP type of role. Naturally I can’t...
28 points19 comments1 d ago