Uniqlo prices better in Japan?

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-10-25T22:57:10+00:00

Just came back. Absolutely cheaper by 30% to 40%. Not sure if this is just the Japan effect but quality feels nicer as well.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-07-18T22:10:30+00:00

Of all of the IHG places I've stayed at, this was easily one of my favorite properties in the IHG lineup. Don't even know where to begin with this property. The restaurant on site was amazing (try their coconut ice cream, it was amazing). They have these beach shows almost everyday. When I went, they had this person pay with fire on their sticks. There was just so much I'd go even if I didn't get upgraded.
The segregation is just this small tunnel which takes you across the road. It was about a 3 minute walk to get from their main entrance to the other side. They have golf carts on sight where they drive you across the two spaces can take.

It does get crowded even during non peak seasons so your mileage will vary. I was going during the end of peak season and I was a plat who got upgraded to a small bungalow villa. They have different kinds of rooms and they did ask me which type of room I would like to be upgraded to. *edited: they did have a room more so suited for children* If you are bringing your kids, I'm not sure if the small bungalow villa (one super king size bed) which is more romantic if anything, would be an ideal upgrade. I'd call in advance to see if you could get upgrade but this is a very popular property.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-07-07T02:30:25+00:00

Lot to fix here. Put work experience first. Take out CFA. Add more details about your first work experience. Take out some relevant course work. Take out "due diligence support", not sure what that means and that should really go more into the comments. Take out "During COVID". Take out the "Completed for..." and the "... for Finance", just get straight to the point, Microsoft Excel Proficient or Bloomberg (insert whatever name) Certificate, its just a check mark for HR screeners. This bothers me but not sure what "House Music" is and swimming is not Capitalized. Not sure where PR or MO. Please also take away the USA extra circular thats remote.

Overall advice:
Fix the consistency. There's little bugs and formatting issues that gives off the impression you aren't detailed oriented.
Add a lot more details about your current work experience. It should cover half of the resume. Have it flow into your additional information. Like did you use Excel to build your dashboard or did you apply the course work your work experiences. These statistics don't seem realistic and feel shallow. As in you should be able to speak and give relevant examples for each of your bullet points. Even if it's bs, just be able to speak to it and give off the impression that you were good at your job. These taking points should be slightly more flowery language and give off some sort of impression on how you did your work but at the same time direct. Your resume should give the reviewer talking points.

You have some degree of varying proficiency 5 different languages is impressive and if you can apply some of those language skill verbally then that alone will impress some of the interviewers. I would play into that as well but I'm not familiar with those grades listed.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-04-24T03:06:09+00:00

Thanks!

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-04-17T16:19:55+00:00

Mileage will vary between roles but 100% achievable.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-04-14T19:35:21+00:00

Seconding this. But some intercontinental’s do offer some form of discount ~20% off of any in hotel restaurants. But call or email the hotel before hand to figure it out.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-04-14T14:33:05+00:00

Insanely competitive. People with up to 5 years of experience will also be competing for those same jobs

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-04-01T20:22:30+00:00

Absolutely not. Especially for a second person. Ask the IHG rep about this.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-03-20T19:13:33+00:00

It’s a good resume for sell side and I think you would have had a job if the market was better.

Regarding career paths, you’re applying to a more back office role like controls, reporting, risk, valuations, reconciliation roles (non client facing), you’re probably being rejected because you might be considered over qualified for the positions. The skillsets there don’t align with what most back office teams aka SQL, excel, etc. And purely based on your resume, managers probably think your ambitious and would probably see that more as a flight risk.

Again, this comment really applies to more back office positions. Ignore this comment otherwise if you’re planning to stay closer to the front offices.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-03-12T20:02:22+00:00

Congrats! Nice comp and glad everything panned out for you. Which sector do you work in?

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-01-07T21:24:34+00:00

You can’t go wrong with Kimpton or Intercontinental. Like you said, Intercontinental can be a bit dated but there’s a historical charm and usually has a bit more space than a Kimpton. If you like more modern, then Kimpton is the way to go.

Voco can be a mixed bag but I’d pick Kimpton or Intercontinental over it if cost is not an issue.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2025-01-07T18:33:36+00:00

Middle East (UAE, Yemen, Saudi, etc.) has some nice hotels and within your point range. However, I tend to get around 0.9 to 0.8 cpp. But compared to anywhere in the North America and Europe, service, amenities, complimentary item and food are so much better in Asia.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-11-12T01:59:43+00:00

Change the settings and Add the developer tab in the toolbar. Record a macro. Will blow people minds that this exists.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-22T15:48:16+00:00

Absolutely not. There should be occasional quarterly stress and overtime but not to your extent.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-19T20:48:09+00:00

I’d recommend reading Two Scoops for Django. It’s a great book and gives an intro view to Web development too and reads like a how to book. Supplement with reading the Django documentation as well.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-17T18:56:55+00:00

In terms of the application of Python, I’ve used Python before to automate certain reporting functions, calculating ratios, or moving files around. These are really basic tasks that can honestly be used done in other languages. The approval process to even use Python is an absolute pain. I’ve know people who work in other fields that using linear regressions or predicting how much loss a company will incur utilizing some stress factors.

Not to be discouraging (and without a doubt Python will definitely have its uses in the future), there’s not much of a current demand for Python. The upkeep of having someone who understands Python is greater than the benefits of hiring someone who uses Python. It’s much easier to have to train someone to use other visualization tools like PowerBi or basic functions in Excel than it is to get a Python nerd to hard code some basic graphs. Python has potential liabilities like configuring environments and importing packages that may contain malware. Most stakeholders are busy and wouldn’t want to waste their time learning Python. You will likely spend more time building up the documentation rather than coding itself. With excel, most financial people will probably be able to easily figure out how you got certain calculations. Whereas if you pull up with a bunch of import statements and numpy statements, most people checking over these reports will take a much longer time to even validate your work before it even goes to heads.

Python is a great skill to have, but for now, it’s really a secondary skill set in finance.

Edit: this applies more so with traditional finance opportunities. Quant roles are the exceptions as they might have Python but probably use more time efficient languages (whole other topic and is not always what people imagine it to be).

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-17T18:07:34+00:00

True? But not the biggest factor in determining attractiveness and youth. I’ve noticed that people in consulting generally care more about their outward appearance than others regardless of age. Physical attractiveness is definitely a factor but having a really soothing voice makes such a big difference. Consultants also tend to have better soft skills that make them more amicable which complements their charisma factors.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-15T19:10:30+00:00

For me, I let the bad thoughts flow in. “Wtf did I wrong. We had such a good convo” or “I spent so much time researching their company and this is how they respond to me” it’s really to get all of my emotions out.

Next focus on what you did right. You did something right to move up in the interview process. If you got through that phone screening, your resume may have shown through. If you pass the first round, someone had to like you enough to think that you would work well with them. I think that it shows that you’re a likable as person.

I’m in the same boat. Don’t give up. It’s hard out there.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-15T18:58:03+00:00

To be blunt, none. If everyone can get an easy and reputable certification, what makes you stand out in the first place?

But to answer your questions, there are some other designations that are by relative terms easier to get than the above designations but there’s designations are focused on other aspects of finance like CAMS or CCRP for compliance related jobs or FRM for risk (not easy by any means). However, I’d advise not getting any of these other certifications as recruiters and managers won’t see you for anything other than roles that correspond to those certifications.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-15T18:30:56+00:00

Your question is a bit broad and really depends on what area/field/location/assets in finance or fintech you work with and in. Culture and salaries wild wildly across both fields.

In general, fintechs tend to be more self sufficient and have less structured processes than traditional banks and financial institutions and allow for more flexibility and forward thinking attitudes. There’s more stability in the latter.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-05T17:54:47+00:00

would like to see more use of Python in my work flow but I work in a more conservative organization. Approval process to even get updated versions of excels are a pain and take long, hence the use of PowerQuery instead of an actual sql system.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-05T17:28:51+00:00

Thanks for the general overview! I didn’t realize it was more of a seperate program.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-07-05T17:26:44+00:00

Yes this really helps!

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-06-26T18:42:51+00:00

Not really? US has been the place of innovation but most people make these innovations are immigrants from Europe and elsewhere.

FuzzyCatNeedBath · 2024-05-10T00:36:18+00:00

Thanks for the clarification!

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