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I am new in the USA and having a hard time understanding how to navigate 401k, Roth, Benefits enrollments and other investments. I have plans of retiring at 55yr in my head. (CON’D)

Tax question from an auditor...I started a new job and initiated a rollover of my 401k from old company to new company. The old TPA issued a check to my new TPA for benefit of me, however they (cont)

Which consulting firms pay for your MBA? What is the policy if they pay?

My kids are both on school Zoom meetings, including my daughter’s violin’s practice. The HVAC guy shows up to perform a fall service on my furnace. The dog is going nuts over a cat in the backyard. And my client meeting is devolving into a shouting match.

Anyone have any tips for my first project?

Am I shallow if I wanna get ripped for someone to take notice of me and not for myself ?Or is that inspiration? I have the hots for someone but they are in way better shape than me. decent lookin here

Do you think sponsorship of MSc instead of MBA is possible at MBB/T2? I am looking more specifically at MSc in Data Science or Quantitative Economics from top-notch schools (Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, MIT etc..) and hence very expensive.

I referred a friend who got hired, and now he keeps dropping hints about wanting an expensive bday gift bc I got a 2K bonus for hiring him. How the heck do I respond to that?

What are the best productivity apps that you find helpful to keep yourself away from your phone (especially social media apps)? TIA!

How can you make senior associate in two years at PwC?

Can anyone in the UK comment on banking jobs in the midst of Brexit?

Anyone thought of setting up small business to avoid taxes?

Promotions are such bullshit. “Need more internal work” - ok, I’ll just stop living my life .. because that’ll be healthy #frustrated

Splash? More like a belly flop

EY Edge - what a joke - they’re changing the roles lul

McCann: how does it work to ask for a transfer from one brand team to another? I.e., if you work at m:United and want to work on Chik Fil A, or you work on Verizon and want to work on L’Oreal?

Has anyone in the Bay Area tried living in cooperative housing? If so how does that mesh with the consulting lifestyle?

I feel lucky to be employed, but I’m so overworked and churning out cliche, craftless creative day after day. My bosses goal is always cheap and fast, but I need a portfolio piece. Time to jump ship?

Looking at getting AEM designation — is it worth it?

Very bummed out tonight. Lost a $7,000 commission today AND a $3,000 one. $7k was a 403b Rollover client cannot execute on til she retires even though state has not used this vendor for 8+ years.

Depends on the team. My team people leave around 3-4.

Do any of the big 4 or other accounting firms have an international tax group in Austin, Texas? How big is the group, what is the type of work does the group generally perform, and what is the general senior manager or director level salary?

So I have this guy who's been one of my best friends for 15 years. We've always had feelings for each other, but every time we tried anything outside of a relationship it just didn't work out. (CONT)

Guy in a meeting yesterday, after ranting and says to another, "Sorry to make you lose your hard on..." Offensive! What would you do / say ?

Best Men’s Dress Pants? 100% wool options only

OC just sent back handwritten, barely legible changes on a stipulation in blue pen which he clearly just scanned into his computer and fired off in an email. Then he has the gall to say his wording is "more clear." Is it too much to ask for typed changes in an email?

My 50 min direct flight later says it's still departing on time, but getting in 3 hours later than scheduled 🤔

I’ve seen a lot of people talk about what’s better Mint, personal capital etc. I really like Wealthfront it’s got a great ui

When you know you need to break up, but stay together for the hope that something will change.

Has anyone found any coffee shops that have outdoor seating and are good to work from? Thanks for the Rec!

As a Partner, personal health aside - what is the most worrying factor industry wise you see in the near term and long term because of COVID? And any positives?

Experience = 2 yrs Deloitte, 2.5 yrs IBM, 3.3 gpa from top 30 school and 740 gmat. Will it hurt my chances for m7 if I go to Puerto Rico to work for 2 yrs for a really small niche consulting firm?

Any insights on Strategy or Corp Dev roles at Micron Technology (MU) based in San Jose? Is this a good place for ex-consultants? What’s the culture and compensation like at Director+ levels. Thanks.

Hi Ladies! I am a current IB analyst at a BB in an industry coverage group. Have been thinking of recruiting to PE but don’t know where and how to start. Any advice? Also, is there a way we could share our prep resources and materials here? Thank you in advance!

What do you do when your interviewer is late to a zoom interview? I’ve already emailed the HR contact to inform her I’ve been online for 15 mins.

I don’t think many people here are aware that compensation for new grad consultants is insultingly low for the hours of work required. Many peers from my state school are making 100k+ in oil, tech, finance, and other areas. Just wanted to make sure you’re all aware since people on here seem to think that the compensation isn’t lacking for consulting.

Maybe I'm too much of a economist/ accountant but I don't believe the wage gap in the US is accurate. I believe it has more to do with career choices and the % of women who stop working to raise a fam

Do you really believe in Blockchain?