$350K income a year (single, 30F). SO makes $150K. How much would you feel comfortable spending to buy an apt? In HCOL city, planning to stay 10+ years. Currently paying $3900/mo rent.

Hi Fishes ..what are the benefits Wells Fargo provides apart from salary? How is the cab service and leave policy?

TIA

Overheard at Tampa Airport: Final boarding call for Spirit Airlines flight to Atlantic City.

What's the best story you can imagine on that flight? 🤣😭

Hi

I hope everyone is well.

I am working with a Tech HR firm right now. I work as Talent Acquisition Manager wit the wider HR department.

I'm looking for job change in Talent Acquisition only and I would appreciate if anyone have any opportunity and can refer me.

Location - Delhi NCR and/or Remote

Exp- 4+year

Notice- Can join immediate

I want to exit to MBB but if that’s not a possibility what are the next best consulting firms? Looking for at least midsize firms (non-boutiques).

Hello fishes,
Anyone has a clue when will Form-16 be available?
My LWD is near, so just wanted all these docs before I loose access.

Any insights on what technology platforms are being used for reporting?

Anyone ever register an expensive car in Montana under a LLC to avoid taxes?

What is a common holiday gift for staff in a smaller biglaw office other than assistants? Thinking helpful IP person, receptionist, etc? Just cash in a card?

One of my coworkers thinks she deserves more PTO than it is allowed in our agency because she's "struggling". We all struggle with our own battles but she's being very rude about it. How can we handle this?

Security Folks kindly advise please.!!
1. Is Comptia Security+ or Comptia Pentest+ certificate worth it.?
2. Should I prepare for CRTP or PNPT?
3. I should only focus on OSCP?

2yr experience in red teaming & preparing for my 1st switch in product based companies & FAANG

Final day at current company tomorrow and I have 100k+ AMEX points I need to use before they disappear forever. How should I redeem them to get the most bang for my buck?

Is there a website that shares announcements of recent contract wins by federal contractors across all federal agencies?

Sometimes the leadership does not even inform you on the status of a submitted proposal unless we win the work. I get why they are doing it but it would be great if there was an external source/website that would share this info instead of us waiting around to hear from them.

Is automated bidding the only way to go about? I know manual bidding may not be efficient but is there a middle path where you can get good efficiencies but also have control over your bidding?

Hello Everyone
I have a offer from pwc for senior associate role for 6 yoe, I have another offer as well.
any suggestions pwc revise offer or match the ctc of another company.

SPHR exam- has anyone ever been “randomly selected” for an application audit? This just happened to me and the sheer amount of effort that is going to go into collecting all the documents almost makes me not want to follow through. Since I didn’t finish undergrad, they’re asking for a copy of my high school diploma or transcript and that itself is going to be an absolute nightmare to get hold of. Guess I’m not really looking for a solution here, just venting.

What is better option GSK Health consumer now Haleon or Stryker with same Package. ?

Is the PGDM course from UpGrad good for moving forward in the data science domain. ? Please help me as I’m thinking of pursuing something alongside work as I cannot leave my work due to financial condition. I wanna excel forward in this domain. Currently having 2.5 YoE in data science and analytics.

How many hours in one day puts you over the edge of not being able to be productive anymore?

Anyone start later in life? About to turn 32 and my retirement savings are sad.

Once you hit your FI number, what are your plans? 1 yr? 3-5yrs? beyond?

Sooo AMC.. who’s in?

😂

What’s the meaning of life before FIRE and after FIRE?

I’m curious why more non-US citizens interested in FIRE don’t go live in a no/low tax jurisdiction even for a few years e.g. Dubai, some Caribbean islands. I get that some people will have family circumstances (e.g. elderly parents to look after) so it won’t be possible for them, but for a significant proportion it will be an option

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Is there a definitive guide to cost of living? The obvious cost of living centers (SF, NYC, LA etc.) get covered a lot, but I’m wondering where my city falls. It’s a modest Midwest city with ~100k residents but is a relatively touristy spot. It often feels like a MCOL area but I’m not sure how to adequately judge that, and it would be helpful to know when comparing salaries and the like.

What is a reasonable fat FIRE number for a married couple? Can’t figure out if numbers I see are for one or two peopl

Finished Rich Dad Poor Dad and appreciate the emphasis on creating alternative cash flows (vs. just income). Does anyone have book recommendations on creating wealth? I've focused heavily on income + 'safe' investing, but intrigued to learn more.

I can do the math on SWR’s, but always happy to have the input of this forum, be it positive, constructive, or a really unique perspective. I’ve been lurking on a FIRE journey for a while, and here is where I am:
2.3M in retirement assets (30% have been taxed)
8k a month in expected expenses…continued in comments

Currently 23yo with $65k in cash and $14k in student loan debt. Not sure what the best course of action is. What would you do?

Single and childless but would like kids. High income and maxing out all tax advantaged accounts I can but was thinking of starting a 529 in my own name to be transferred to future kids. If I don’t have kids maybe transfer it to my nephew. Thoughts, pros, cons?

For those of you who made your first million in net worth, what did you do next?

Still using Ally Bank savings account, but the APY had dropped to .60%. Time to move. Any recs on personal savings account? This is my emergency “savings”

Is an IPO in anyone’s FIRE strategy? Maybe this is specific to the Bay Area, but it doesn’t seem that unrealistic to negotiate enough equity to make $1.5 mill off an IPO. Or maybe I’m dreaming 😂

Have 50k in brokerage to put towards buying a place in Atlanta. Young 20 something who's lease is ending soon

Roth IRA and 401k are well funded but don't want to pull from there.

Should I buy and rent the extra bedrooms to friends, or stay renting and put savings in stock market?

I’m maxing out my 401K, traditional IRA and HSA this year and paying for some house improvements. I have about $750K total investments and very close to $2M net worth, but realize that I am behind on investments if I want to do FIRE. I was focused on paying off huge chunks of my mortgage and managed to whittle it down to $75K left. Would you suggest I go ahead and pay that off this year? Or pause and do a mega back door roth instead? I’m mid 40s. Thanks!

Anyone here over 70% in VOO or VTI? Is that a smart move for less-involved investor?

Significant other and I crossed the combined $1M net worth mark this quarter! Mostly in RE and 401k so we will not be FIRE-ing but still excited to be in the 7fig club.

Sorry, need someplace to celebrate and you guys are awesome.