Anyone have any good alternatives to Panerai Radiomir? Trying to keep my next purchase under $1k

TC New grad Software Engineer
Base: $110k
Sign-On: $35k
RSU: $120k/3years
Relocation: $20k

Starting fresh with virtually $0 savings and $0 worth of financial literacy, whats the best course of action? any advice is greatly appreciated!

What should be the approx in hand?
CTC: 14lpa
Fixed: 12.8lpa, Variable: 1.2lpa
80c: 1.5L
Std Deduction: 50K

Apart from this, also let me know how else I can save tax.
Thanks a ton 🙏

I have an expiring British Airways credit I need to use in January or February. Options are Lisbon, Paris, Rome and Athens. Anyone have thoughts on any of those in the winter/off season?

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Interested in starting AirBnB in SoCal.
1. Where do I start for gaining how to knowledge.
2. What’s are the best areas to buy the property for best cash flow and appreciation down the line.

Bull run incoming and this crypto bowl is silent

Is there any YouTube channels someone wants to recommend which are found to be authentic in terms of wanting to follow the current housing market updates? I’ll be a first time home buyer in the next 12 months.

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Analysts seem to like TJX but looking at the long term debt/equity I can’t get comfortable. What am I missing?

Thinking of starting and Only Fans account for extra side money. Don’t know what it would be yet though. Sounds wild but my salary barely covers the cost of living and I’ve been living with school debt. Anyone have one on the side? Serious answers only please!

Good morning! What auto insurance do you recommend at Bay Area? Just moved here and my State Farm premium almost doubled. Thanks!

Hello and happy Thanksgiving! What are the pros and cons of living in San Diego vs San Francisco? I’m from NY and looking to move to one of those locations. I’m hoping to get more info on rent, dating, entertainment, taxes, and job stability.

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Hey, I’m thinking of getting a Mazda CX-5 2022. Is it a good car? Is it worth the price? Any problems I’ll run into in the future? Please talk about it! This is my first car and I’m super anxious and need to make a deposit soon! Thanks. Is it expensive to maintain?

Inflation post covid—19 .. thoughts? I am really worried considering the prices from housing to basic needs in major cities are already not affordable for most middle class families.

Have any of you considered FIRE? I'm sure some of the partners are young and rich enough to retire. So why not say screw working until 60 and to hell with the pension? Travel the world and live life while I can?

Obligatory financial info post. 1) size of firm, 2) billable requirements, 3) salary, 4) bonus, 5) quality of life, 6) debt, and and 7) family/married/single. Go!

Hey ENGINEERS, anyone needs any assistance in Income Tax return filing, please DM me.

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How/where should I look for RFPs from prospective clients, and what is some of your valuable business knowledge you can pass to this entrepreneur?

Princeton Review for GMAT/GRE prep, good or bad?

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When I get mild anxiety during a conversation I press my thumb agains one of my other fingers and it helps me relax a bit. Does anybody else do this? 😭

Does really Collaboration work or it's just a myth. Always hearing from Offshore manager is that take more ownership like from offshore we should be working 80% and only 20% will leave for onshore because of time difference..

Is it really a collaboration or simply a cold War between offshore and onshore ownership..

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Are there any good networking groups?

I found an Austin young professionals group, but it’s almost entirely realtors and loan people. Which is fine, but I’m looking for more typical networking professionals groups.

I liked the Project management institute, but I’m looking for more. Either General professional, finance, tech, or healthcare focused ones would be ideal.

Is getting into McK India as associate possible
with MS in info systems and ~3.5 years of tech consulting experience?
Also what is the salary range for this position ?

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Layoffs at Ogilvy NYC...

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Hi all,

Any Australian EAs on here? Or am I the only one so far 🥺

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Anyone know of the EA salary range and culture at Chime?

Hello,

Would anyone be kind enough to help refer me to Google EBP?

Thank you in advance.

Hi all! Any one have an opinion for average rent for a studio in Oakland / Berkeley/ Sf for a ~30 min commute to Embarcadero area in SF? I’m evaluating a job offer and debating whether it’s worth moving out to there from NYC.

Good morning! What auto insurance do you recommend at Bay Area? Just moved here and my State Farm premium almost doubled. Thanks!

Does anyone know of sushi conveyor belt restaurants in the city?

Hello!
I’ve been working as a RPA developer for 4 years. I joined a program that trained me in this role as a opportunity to start a career when my initial plan fell through. I’ve don’t pretty good so far…given multiple roles, pay increases etc. Honestly I don’t enjoy my job anymore and would like to make a change. I want to transition to a tech Product Owner/Manager role. Any advice on how to transition ?

Can you typically negotiate post MBA consulting offers?

Genuinely curious, why do people love Panerai watches so much?! I think there nice but I’ve noticed that their beloved in the watch world

Narrowing down my first above $1k watch. What would you go with?
BB58 vs Omega Moon Speedmaster vs Grand Seiko snowflake

Ladies - my GF is turning 30 in a couple months. What are your thoughts on a Cartier watch? Was thinking Tank or Santos. How would you feel with either of those? Or go an entirely different route?

OMEGA INCREASED THEIR PRICES OH NOOOOOOOOOO

What’s the best thing I could buy for my old man’s birthday for about $10k? Would go Rolex (since he knows Rolex) but would prefer new, which limits my options there. Looking for something a little sporty, with a bracelet, and waterproof (100m should suffice). Nothing bombastic like a Panerai, but something a little more exciting than say a Datejust? And not Grand Seiko - he’s gonna think it’s like $50 and lose it :(

Been waiting years to buy a SS Daytona & it finally came. Black dial from AD @ retail. Given today’s environment is it still a good idea? Thoughts? How did Rolexes perform in 08-09? Daytonas 08-09?

Hello lovely people. I need your recommendation. I have decided to reward myself for my accomplishments (paying student loans, supporting parents, past promo’s etc) by buying my 1st luxury watch on my 30th this year. Budget 10-12k.

What would you recommend me to get? I was thinking a two tone Datejust or a pair like (omega/Cartier/JJL)

Really excited to hear your recs! Thank you! 😊

Sorry if this has been asked before but anyone have recommendations for brands that typically have a thiner profile? I’m shopping around for a piece in the $1k-$2k range (willing to buy pre owned).

I’m seeing prices for watches that used to depreciate heavily pre-2020 - but suddenly began to hold value because of the Rolex craze - tank like crazy. IWC, Panerai, Omega etc. you name it. Finally!!!!

Thoughts on the Heuer Monaco? Never been a fan of Tags but the Monaco is a looker! Any ideas where to get one?

26 yr old M. I’m trying to get into watches more and have a couple that are <$300. Is it worth getting one now in $1k-$2.5k range or should I just wait a few more years and get one for ~$6k?