A post for some giggles: what's the quickest path to unlimited wealth and happiness?

How to invest in Direct Growth Funds? I've created a CAN ID using MF Utilities. It asks me to login and proceed but I don't have my login ID generated. Should I wait for more time as my CAN ID was approved only yesterday?

Does anyone know about the difference between PepsiCo GBS and India holdings?

Looking to put $5K in the market. Which ones would you buy? Lululemon, delta airlines, Peleton, docusign, Zoom, etsy. Any that I’ve missed and should consider? Already have MSFT, BRKB, NVDA, BABA and multiple broad ETFs

Is Tesla still worth it?

Will be looking at apartments to rent in Chicago (unsure about which neighborhood specially) starting this summer. How is a $1,500 per month budget on rent for an $80k salary? 1 bedroom Currently living at home with parents and will finish paying off minimal student loans by May. No car payment either. Looking to save/invest $2k a month

Advice needed, my friend purchase Uipath for $88 now it is down to $8. He doesn't have much money and doesn't get paid very much. He used his entire inheritance and invested in Uipath and Palantir. What would you suggest sell or continue to hold?

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.

Does anyone have experience with defi yield farming? It seems like a great way to make passive income, but I’m hesitant on how I can report the profits for my taxes. It seems pretty difficult to keep track of. Any opinions would be appreciated!

Are y’all waiting to do a mega backdoor Roth to see what they do about build back better this year or just moving forward with it?

Should basic salary be high or low. Provided my home rent is 7.5kpm and I just like to save in hra, 1.5L 80c In VPF

Do Delta tickets bought through the Chase Travel portal count as revenue tickets? Do you earn MQMs and mileage?

I’ve got 100,000 AmEx points, I’m tempted to convert to a $1k gift card since it’s easy and low effort. But should I just wait until I have a need to convert to a flight redemption (which I think has the highest value of all other options)?

Hello fishes, will be really insightful to understand cost of living in Doha for a single person. Rent + food and other expenses manageable at 8-10k QAR/ month?

I’ve always been a big saver minimum 15% to maxing out my 401k since I graduated college. I’m married to someone who thinks 6% is enough and likes $$$ cars. Other than the cars, they dont really spend money. For the married 🐠, how do you have the conversation with them that what they are doing isn’t enough? I try to guide them and say you want the $$$ cars but the salary you have won’t get there and you’re going to have to find a job that gets them the salary…. Then the fight starts.

Any twin toddler parents? I have twins (2 years old) and i am unable to figure how i would get them into college. With the current tuition costs and living expenses of attending college, i feel i can either buy a house or get them education. Any advice on how to plan savings?

I have an exit opportunity but have 600$ in my commuter benefit account I lose after post 30 days leaving my current employer. Any creative ways to spend it? Uber pool is eligible, Amtrak, buses, etc.

At what point do you start paying taxes on your side hustle?

Is Hubspot a good investment?

What are everyone's thoughts on making the Monthly Child Tax Credit permanent? I think it is an important step to care for the families in our area, but I know not everyone believes in this program

Problem gambler here having to deal with multiple payday loans. Does anyone have any advice on how to handle? Been in a situation with pay day loans in the past? Any guidance would be great.

Can someone confirm if the vive event on October 19 is going to happen in IT Park Taramani office.

Hi, I am working as an associate in the sustainability team in one of the top consulting firms. I have an MBA from one of the old IIMs. I want to shift from sustainability to supply chain and logistics. Can anyone help me if finding a good opportunity in the field of supply chain.

I have been giving a few interviews lately and every Company is asking me to confirm if i can get my NP reduced from 90 Days to 45 or 60 Days. I'm still under probation but assigned to a Project already. Should I ask my Account Manager and HR about it or its unethical to do so. Am i making a mistake to ask and confirm about NP even before my offer letter or its ok to just enquire what's the process and possibility to reduce NP as we have buyout option too.

Virtual receptionists….anyone utilize this and if so, feedback? If not, thoughts? Start

Does the firm provide enough support with applications, essay editing, and interview prep or did you still hire an admissions consultant?

Are Big 4s in Europe and Australia sponsoring work visa?
I qualified as a CA last year, overall around 4 yoe in Internal Audit

Activation/Client Service Supervisor starting to look for AMD roles; what’s the realistic salary for the position in NY or Seattle?? Have about 14+ years of total agency experience and 5 years of experience in current role.

I have an offer from @Morgan Stanley for 36 lpa.. 8 years, Java backend developer.. I am also about to have a managerial round with Mercedez Benz and Zscaler.. Morgan Stanley they said I initially I will have to work on existing applications and later move on to microservices project.. Both Benz and Zscaler are working on good tech stack.. Are any of these worth considering if they match what Morgan Stanley is offering?

Hi everyone, I’m actively searching for a Sales Analyst or Operations Analyst or Support roles. Please let me know if you know of any opportunities. Thank you.

Woohoo! Welcome deals pros!

How are everyone coping with the tech shares selloff? What a huge loss are we seeing in our stonks…

Can I online trade from the same account through which I am holding a portfolio of investments?

Say I have got a Vanguard trading account which has my ETFs, MFs, Stocks and so on. Can I do daily trading from the same account? Sorry for a pretty novice question but I haven’t done investing before other than 401k.

9/22 Thread (BC):

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It would be great if anyone of you can refer me for the post of OTM Functional Consultant (Cloud) or SCM Functional Consultant (Cloud).
Currently serving Notice Period

I'm not hung up on PE/buy side exits, not closed off but nbd. Would be just as happy to stay and make MD (or exit into corp dev if I want an easier life when I'm older)

My dilemma:

I'm at a LMM investment bank. Can get crazy sometimes, but otherwise chill. Typically done around 7-9 pm, had maybe three 1 am nights. Haven't worked a weekend in over a month. Fridays almost always done at 5 pm.

Have an offer at a reputable MM bank but probably pretty sweaty. Worth the move?

Is it beneficial to the tenant to list tenant as an additional insured to a mover’s certificate of insurance (in addition to listing landlord and property manager as additional insured)?

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?

Where do y'all buy your dress shirts?

I want to retain my top employees but can't entice them financially, at least yet

For those of us in IB: are you in it for the long haul or are you just biding your time because you have no idea what else you want to do?

Getting minor surgery tomorrow—so excited to fully unplug for three days and not look at my email or think about hours.

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

Honestly getting sick of my playlist. I need to switch things up a bit. Favorite band/artist you’re currently loving? Not really into the mainstream crap.

Any former consultants on here? If so, why did you switch over to banking?

After you make it, do you still fake it?

Good companies that offer fully remote jobs or flexible to when you do and don’t want to go in?

My company wants us back this summer. I just don’t feel comfortable yet. Time to start searching.

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

What the hell does GS Special Situations do? Anyone heard anything on comp?

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?

Business casual or full suit for an interview with a tech company?

We have a big project going on and I am the only point person(initiate it, did lot of work, and knows the deets well), seems like my mgr wants to get a headcount. But I want to use this opportunity to get promoted, how can I get this across? Mgr is new(they fired my old mgr), mgr’s mgr is new too(re-org). So not sure if I should/can make a case, or how.

Anyone in crypto compliance? What’s your background and how did you make it there? I’m in asset management compliance and want a change.

Who knows how to PM on this thing?

How often do you go out for lunch vs. eat at your desk?

Any other shorties on here? I find that being short has made it really difficult for me to get ahead in this industry. I have to work that much harder for people to take me seriously.