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Has anyone taken out money from their 401k to buy a home? I think they say it’s usually 10k max. What is process? Are their penalties?

When the firm pays out your PTO, are taxes withheld at the typical paycheck rate or the higher rate you see with bonuses? Also do firms account for 401K for PTO payout (not the match, your own)?

What is something under 50 bucks that really benefits your WFH life?

Would you rather put more money towards your 401k or more principal towards your home mortgage? I already do both and have a little extra from my Oct 1 raise to allocate

Should I have an HSA account? What are the benefits?

How many of you have rental properties? I am done maxing 401k, IRA and putting $ in index funds. But haven’t had the time to research investment properties or courage to pull the trigger. Missing out?

What are my options? Employer provided misinformation during benefits enrollment re: the offered medical plan. Directly sent me an attachment saying a specific benefit was covered, aetna is cont.

I have seen firms contributing their share of 401k at the end of the year, so if we leave the firm before that, would they still add their contributions?

Deloitters; is pension vesting tracked by your start date or a certain time of year? And is an all or nothing vest? I might be leavening barely a month from my 3 year vesting mark.

What are the benefits of having a realtor when buying a house vs just searching yourself and going to open houses?

Curious what 401K match looks like at your firm. Match %, years with firm, position, any additional comments.

What would be potential benefits to ask for when negotiating a contract for an ACD position?

Husband told me to stop 401k deductions for the time being. Agree?

Increased per diem rates whaaaaaa

For those of you who had a period of time before beginning your new job, what did you do for benefits? I know about COBRA but found the government has a special enrollment period- has anyone used?

What's better being an in Towner forced to work the long hours of an out of Towner and not making per diem/miles perks or getting to sleep in your bed every night?

Hey! If staring a LLC, registering in a lower tax state...is that bad? Also seen a lot of DBA options but are there any great tax benefits?

I’ve been planning to resign next week but my manager has left on premature maternity leave. The level above is on vacation. What is the best way to go about this?

Once I hit $120k, my firm dropped my 401k max contribution to 10%. Anyone else run into this? At what salary?

Do firms value the pmp highly?

What’s the best way to get 100k krisflyermiles (Singapore airlines)? Have spg, Marriott, delta, avios and United miles. What’s the beat conversion strategy?

KPMG fish - I am starting w the firm at the end of the month so don’t have access to this info yet - what kind of time off do you guys get for July 4th? Thurs and Fri? Just Thurs? Thx!

Any recommendations for sandals for vacation? Going to be walking a lot so need something comfortable

Having one of those weeks when I wonder if it’s all worth it. Wife that treats me like an ATM. Client that issues RFP due on Tuesday. 7/8 Feel like nobody gives a **** if I live or die.

What's different about your routine when you travel on a Sunday night instead of a Monday morning? I tend to not rush to the airport and sometimes even get dinner or use the lounge.

Has anyone taken out money from their 401k to buy a home? I think they say it’s usually 10k max. What is process? Are their penalties?

Any tips for transferring to another firm your Staff 1 year!

My friend is in discussion with a start up for a senior role leading their entry into a new country. As part of the process they have asked if he can put together a draft plan for entry and... cont.

Have any of you taken a job and left shortly after for another job? I’ve been in my current role for a very short while. All going ok but of course have some concerns about job security given CONT’D

(3 years audit/advisory experience + CPA + secret Clearance + High performer+ Federal Advisory + Washington DC) = what salary range at your firm?

Hi All, can anyone here provide insight on a Biz Analyst role at gTech in the gSO group? Not too familiar with the group, curious about the work and perception internally. Role is in Boulder, CO

Is anyone else having issues getting production insurance right now? We’re getting blocked for a shoot in Seattle due to Coronavirus.

What is “steady state” earning potential in industry (consumer/retail) after leaving consulting as a manager/sr. manager? For example, for consulting it would be the partner/managing director comp

What are good exit opportunities for someone who has 2 years at a big4 and wanting to climb the corporate latter? Should I go for a financial analyst role or a senior accounting role to get to management quicker?

Does anyone know what the culture at Macy's media/marketing department is like?

Does SPG not automatically email receipts after a stay? First time staying with them last week and never received one. They do at Marriott...

My district just announced that we are starting hybrid in a week. We have been remote & I’m beginning to panic. 😱 Half of the building will be at school for 2 days while the second half is there through the computer, Wednesday with the students remote, then 2 days the second half is there and the first half is remote. I’m overwhelmed with how to teach both ways at the same time. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ Those of you that are hybrid PLEASE share some TIPS, of things TO ✅ do and things to NOT ❌ TO do. Thank you!!

First time H1B cap application and got an RFE - Fragomen told me they are requesting an expert opinion letter that will take at least 3 weeks. How long does it usually for y’all?