Anyone else get on that 100k Amex Platinum offer? Daydreaming about how I'm going to use all those points.

Recommendations for tax filing in Chicago downtown?

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on what to add to a business plan to self source mortgage leads.

Any suggestions for best credit card for wedding expenses. Planning for wedding in India. We have the following cards
1. Amex Plat
2. CSP
3. BofA
4. Discover
Not her of us have the card the other person has.

Relocating from the west coast in late spring. We have three kids under 6. School system is important to us. Thinking relocating to the Lake Norman area or Fort Mills. Pros and Cons. Looking to purchase a house and sq at least 3250-3500 min. Any advise for the area.

I am done trying to pretend everything is fine at work. The higher ups on the team kept asking if I’m doing anything fun for the weekend during video calls. I felt the pressure to make something up but I just can’t. I’ve been struggling with depression, loneliness, anxiety with immigration and the fact that I might be out of work soon cuz my visa is expiring. I’m thousands of miles away from my family and I just want everything to stop. But when my manager kept asking in front of everyone am I

Does Amex welcome bonus jail apply to all cards like platinum? Also any way to get out of it(or at least know you are denied bonus before you get a 5/24 chase hit on you)

Any of you using TikTok to display your properties? I see it's working for some realtors and I am tempted to try.

Any company (consulting or others) still sponsoring h1b visa or green card for new hires?

What’s the fastest WI-FI provider in Austin? I have Spectrum abs it’s not fast enough for my house of 5

Feeling cash strapped - Just bought a home and feeling cash strapped. Thinking about stopping 401k contributions for a year or so to get more cash. My firm matches 25% up to 6% of my contribution, so I will also lose this. Thoughts???

Any recommendations on a good side hustle or part time job? Trying to buy a house (yes I know the economy sucks right now) and it’s been tough saving with a SW salary.

How to get on-site opportunities in European countries along with visa sponsorship .can someone who individually applied and got on-site and moved by themselves to different country,pour your suggestions.looking for change management roles.

Decided to payoff my mortgage.

Curious. What's everyone's all in tax rate at year end (first and second years). Thanks. Looking for a percentage.

Fixed income vs Equity trading desk at BB? Why are trading desk at BB down year over year? Fixed income desks In particular! Future of trading leading to full automation?

Sometimes I don't uphold the company mission 😱

We are having a group dinner at Black Tap on 35th and 6th at 7:00 this Saturday for NYC folks. Come join us and make new friends :)

Hey all, did anyone recently apply for the Bain experienced hire and do the online tests?

Anyone move from Accenture to Visa? I’m about to. I wasn’t in consulting at Accenture but I’m wondering how the cultures compare in general.

Hello!
Could anyone refer me to Oracle Consulting, please? I would really appreciate it!

What is your mainsource of entertainment?

Plan to go to B-school in 3 years (1 year out of UG now). Long term goal is entrepreneurship. Have offers at a MBB firm for a generalist consultant role and at FAANG for a strategy role. FAANG offer is slightly higher (though both are a 50+% bump on my current comp). Both would have me reset to entry level. Which one should I take?

Hi compensation related question for Dallas - I have 6yrs work ex in Audit and Assurance. What is the average salary expectation in Big4 for new Manger ? Thanks

Anyone else in Biglaw real estate finance? Currently a junior at an AmLaw 100. Trying to assess what is a normal workload and set of responsibilities for someone my level.

Billables are low this month. Like I have 65 billable hours in so far. I’ve messaged partners over the last week to try and get more cases but there are tons of new associates who were just onboarded and were at a low point for business. I’m freaking out

Why do people distinguish between DOCUMENTS and COMMUNICATIONS in requests for documents. Aren’t communications a subset of documents? Is this a copy-paste holdover from interrogatories, or is there a valid reason to distinguish?

Not sure if other firms are the same, at EY we can add “🏳️‍🌈 I support inclusion” in our email sig. Most people from Unity ERG don’t. If you don’t, why not? Particularly during Pride month.

I know this isn’t a marriage therapy bowl, but my husband has a really terrible tendency of saying things like “you’re being really mean” and completely shutting down during a disagreement when i objectively am not being mean, just truthful or vocal about how i feel about something. It’s a really convenient argument for him because it enables him to either be the victim and me the villian, or forces me to concede my stance and not reach a true resolution. Any tips on dealing with the irrational?

Is anyone able to give me the Marriott Family or/and friends discount paper? 🤗

Any self improvement book recommendations? Thanks!

For those who have passed the CIPM exam, what is it like (and how does it compare to the CIPP/US exam)?

Is there a demand for privacy professionals? Been seeing this discussed more and more recently

I am currently finishing up CFP course work. Does anyone have tips or tricks for studying for the actual exam? I am particularly concerned about the investment planning section. I have 12 plus years in the industry and CRPC. I do planning literally everyday but a test is a test and this is the module I have had the most trouble with.

Does anyone have any insights on the Certificate Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)?

Is it just me or has there been a noticeable brain drain in banking in the past few years? Analysts are not what they used to be.

fellow monkeys - how do you stay up during shitty team meetings where all you can think about is GTFOing?

One of these days where I wake up and I’m like “why/how tf did I get into investment banking??”

I just don't get the appeal of dropping thousands a Rolex. Can someone please explain to me?

How long do Citi background checks take? Do they send you an application once you sign the offer?

What are 3 things clients don't know about our services that would scare the shit out of them if they did?

Need help: Semi-healthy lunch ideas besides salads or sushi?

Starting the interview process at a competitor and the people I will be interviewing with know my current team members just from being in the industry and I think some even used to work together. Does it go without being said that the people I am interviewing with won’t say anything to my current team members or should I be concerned about this?

When do my licenses transfer to my new firm? Start date or after I sign the offer? Still interviewing before the start date...

People interested in B-school: what are your top schools and why?

Determining if I should buy an investment property to rent out and earn side income. For those who bought a house / condo / apartment as an investment, teach me your ways! Is it worth it?

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

Is it just me, or is Soros getting uglier every year? It's like the dark side is twisting him up.

Anyone have insight into Quant Finance roles? Looking into Morgan Stanley’s Quantitative Finance Analyst position (interview process, desks, culture, exit ops, etc. ?) Greatly appreciate any insight provided! Thank you!

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