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what’s the ratio of equity/stocks to bond/fixed income in your Merrill lynch 401k plan?Do you make any modifications or just use recommended distribution? First job with 401k and not sure what to do!

Why does everyone bag on ATL? It’s actually not a bad connecting airport.

Smart to look for a new job with a “recession” looming? Wanted to leave by end of the year, but nervous I’d be the first laid off at a new spot

Recommendations for improving lower back / sciatica pain. Is there a seat cushion / lumbar support cushion that genuinely helps you? I’m all ears. I have a high quality office chair and try to use my desk in standing mode at least once a day and wear good trainers for feet support. But the lower back pain is a killer. Driving now too ends up hurting :(

When the layoffs hit the BBbanks, where are the first cuts amongst IB, sell side research, buy side research, trading, sales, operations? Maybe rank starting with first out.

A gold-backed international currency. Yay or nay?

Hi there! I’m a new grad PT trying to navigate/figure out what a fair starting pay is and if I should negotiate. I will be working in acute care for a well known hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Anyone willing to share their pay and YOE?

Fishes,
Does anyone login or think about work you need to do on monday in weekends if you are bored?

Hi Fishis i am SAP successfactor consultant. Total YOE is 14 but relevant is 1year to this area. My current CTC is 6LPA. Looking for your help and support to grow further. Looks like i have been too loyal to the organization that i am still stuck to such low pay 😏

Anyone have recommendations for comfortable office chair for home office? Our firm is back in the office, but still use my home office chair most evenings so I’m looking for something comfortable

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Hi Mates, Please pour your advises . I have 10 years of experience as Business intelligence Analyst ( Tech stock : Tableau, MicroStrategy , SQL ) . I am looking for switch and giving interviews. Current is 20lpa . Most of the time HR is denying to give more 30% . What will be the decent package I can get from service companies.

Hey folks,
My joining date is on 31st Oct Pune and i am yet to receive the joining letter. iBegin portal have no information of the office location and other detials. I tried to reach out HR/on-boarding manager/Buddy and no response yet.
Can someone tell me about -
1) Process of receiving joining kit?
2) Will there be any pre-joining meetings?
3) Will there be any traveling/accommodation incentive?
4) Leave policy to search Pg/flat & settle

PS - Would require real guidance than gloomy response

If I had a traditional IRA before being employed in a 401k eligible role, can / must I roll that IRA into the 401k or can I leave the accounts separate without deleterious tax consequences?

If the Omicron variant starts another lockdown, I'm just going to become a hermit. No point getting excited about the real world if I'm just going to be forced back into the digital world over and over. Might as well just make my digital experience good.

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

Hi Fishes, asking this for a friend working as SAP BASIS Consultant.
He performed well in TCS technical round and HR also seemed to be happy with his performance.
He asked for 8.5 LPA, his current CTC being 4.3 LPA, with little over 3 years of experience.
HR said they would call him later and after 4 days, HR called and said she was informed by management that they could only provide 6 LPA :(
Any idea why they offered him that less? He is very disappointed with the way things turned out to him

bawaaa 20k+ members in this bowl.
😁

thank you all for being part of this.... ❤️

Are private equity operating roles considered respectable and prestigious in the buy-side space? What does the compensation look like for an associate at a LMM firm?

Anyone else been impacted by the teacher strikes?

Anyone know any amateur photographers in SF? I found out TODAY that the person I hired for a small wedding tomorrow isn’t vaccinated and they can’t get into the venue. Please help a girl out if you know anyone

Need rec for good hair dresser for Asian hair. Definition of good: the type of barbers who takes into consideration what your hair will look like 3 months after your visit. (Some haircut ceased to look good after 2 weeks if the barber is not experienced)

I want a dog so badly but I can't imagine walking him up and down these hills every day T_T

How long have you been coaching, and what are some tips and tricks you care to share?!

Hi dear coaches,

Here's a wannabe coach who needs some guidance. I am 26 y/o, have worked in research and corporate world. As i entered the adult world and started working when 20y/o i missed the time i used to volunteer for organizations talking about leadership and motivation. I have a job that fulfills me, working in a top company blah blah but i don't feel i am giving to the world. Social media makes me feel people need guidance. I want be a coach but what's the best way to start?

What is the notice period in tcs during the 3 months probation period?

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Could someone share job security in tiger analytics at all level??

So I just received a job offer through a recruiter & tried negotiating the pto and vacation.

I asked just for a few more days 2-4 but im terrified they might reject the offer all together. I’m definitely over thinking 😭 but I’m hoping they get back to the recruiter before leaving the office for the weekend.

Since we returned to office in October, is it appropriate to give holiday gifts to team members?

I take offense to people saying I'm fat during busy season. I'm cultivating mass.

Hello, I’m an associate (almost at the one year mark) at a midsize firm on the EPL team. I did about 2 years of employment law as a clerk during school and know that’s what I want to go into. I’ve asked for more EPL work but keep catching PI cases. I second-chaired an employment trial but don’t see any EPL work for the foreseeable future and wasn’t getting as much EPL exposure as I wanted before the trial. Any advice on a lateral move to a bigger firm with a broader range of EPL work?

When your best is never good enough 🙏