Anyone here has AmEx centurion card? Is it worth it?

How long did it take you to buy your first million dollar home? What were the steps you took to get there?

My dream neighborhood is 10 min down the road but entry point is 1.2m. Currently my house is worth around $550k

My partner and I bought our home back in 2020. We got a good deal, low rate. But we want to move into a more spacious SFH. However, as we all know this market is crazy. Everything we want costs $620k+ and bc of rates it makes our mortgage estimates $3500+. We are currently paying $2k. And it looks we need to sell the house simultaneously as look for a new one or our contingency isn’t as attractive. I know it’s based on personal circumstances. But what would you do? - not move, sell and buy?

Question on UK visa-
My partner will be traveling often to London, once a month for an year starting September. He is getting his visa through work (10 years, multiple entry, 6 months max stay, cost some $1000).

I have applied for standard tourist visa in the past and they are usually short term. It could be max 6 months, but they see your itinerary and allocate you few months around the itinerary

Is there a way to get 6 months multiple entry visa, if I were to join him once in a while.

Do you guys factor in how far your parents live when looking to buy houses? My folks are here but I'm thinking of buying in Louisana. Scared to leave them though, haven't ever lived more than an hour away from them 🥲

What’s up with people talking about withdrawing from retirement due to CARES Act and investing elsewhere?

Anyone holding Hyln for long term ? What did you buy it for and what is your price target ?

Am I the only one frustrated w what’s going on w the state and what’s been taken away. It’s as if I’m taking home less than I did 5 years ago and on paper I’m technically making more. It’s sad.

What’s the best site to put your condo on rent other than Kijiji & MLS?

Looking for few suggestions for high risk/high return stocks at current level which have potential to double/ triple in next 3-4 years...

Using coin on Robinhood vs a wallet?

How do people afford to buy $1M houses in Chicago? Surely not everyone buying them is rich (which is somewhat of a subjective term). My wife and I are 30 and have a combined income of almost $300k and trying to buy something that expensive seems asinine yet people do it. Am I missing something?

Hi Fishes, Is it possible to process h1b as cap exempt if I had worked on USA in h1b status for few months and if the visa is expired now, once I join a new employer.

Wwyd if you were me: we have more cash than we need in savings account (not a ton more, but more than our usual emergency / buffer). Have $20k left on car loan at 3.5%. Normal I’d invest the extra cash and keep loans. But with markets and inflation as they are, should I just pay the loan off?

Does it make sense to max out my 401k if I want to retire by 40-45?

Has anyone successfully “ported” their mortgage? Just learned about this and doing some research since rates are so high now. Current rate is 3% and new home will be more expensive, for context.

Morgan Stanley or Schwab? Which brokerage should i choose?

Which companies offer salary above 50 LPA for 17 years exp in bangalore

Can you share your monster in law stories? Misery loves company

Anyone willing to turn the networking mode on? Would love to meet fellow consultants.

Hi all,

I am looking for a job switch and have 5 YOE as Information security analyst. Pls help me with any referrals.

"There's no whining in baseball!", said very seriously and earnestly ..... to the office dog.

I made a couple errors at a new job. An important document to be distributed had wrong information on it, which was proofread by 2 other people. Then a couple of typos in emails, the person micromanaging me told me to send out but I didn’t fix the errors. Failed to meet a deadline but completed 95%. I was written up over all this last week, fired this week. There’s a lot more to this but I think it’s because the DM doesn’t like me.

What is your agency’s maternity or paternity leave policy?

I want to give a Christmas gift to the manager of the gym I go to. She’s awesome and I just really appreciate her. I can’t think of any ideas though! Can anybody think any good ones? I do not know much about her personal life except that she’s a single mother.

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to get a made to measure suit in Dubai? Would need to keep prices below 5k for a 2 piece.

Hi all
I have a kind favor to ask of you, my dad who has 25+ years experience in finance is looking for better opportunities in UAE , requesting your help to kindly assist if you or anyone in your circle are aware of any opportunity. If there is anything please let me know and I will DM you .
Appreciate your help and su

To ZSers who got onsite: How to get onsite opportunities as BTSA?

What's the dress code, is it strictly formal or smart casuals.

Anyone work in Industry Solutions Delivery? Thoughts?

New to consulting side of Anaplan. Any tips?

Hi guys. Has anyone attended the @Autodesk frontend interview? How was your experience?

Planning a one-week summer vacation to Yellowstone Park area. Family unit of 6, so need to rent a single, large SUV. Just looked at prices and the cheapest car available for 6 people with unlimited mileage is $3,500+. Makes the vacation almost not worth it. Anyone have any recommendations on how to get a better deal? Any discount codes? Thank you in advance!!

DXC or Capgemini or Fidelity Investments. Fidelity has offered highest amongst 3. I am having 11 YOE.

Situation: got an offer from firm X; highly likely to get a better offer from firm Y but official offer would take a couple of more weeks in best case scenario. However, firm X’s offer validity about to run out. Would you: (1) accept X’s offer now but rescind later if Y converts (2) ask X for additional time to decide (they’re “prestigious” and may not offer additional time...) (3) Play straight, decline X and hope Y converts (4) any other creative ideas ...???

Could anyone from Bain’s London office provide any insight into how much travel was typically involved (Pre-COVID)?
Also, how do you see the split of WFH/office/client site be going forward?
Thank you!

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

If over 90% of terrorists, murderers, and rapists are men, wouldn't preventing entry for all male travelers (regardless of country) be the only justifiable ban?

I have a international trip at the end of July. Passport needs to be renewed and it looks like standard takes 4-6 weeks. Anyone have any issues with cutting it this close? Should I go for expedited?

Recommendations for a wfh office chair? Preferably on the lower end of the range with good height.

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Any recommendations for resume templates?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

I don’t get why people get so mad when planes are delayed due to weather. It’s not like the gate agent will clear up the skies

How much do executive assistants typically earn for salary?

My suit pants ripped beyond repair. Is it ok to wear a suit jacket without the pants, like a blazer?

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Looking to switch into smaller consulting in Chicago. Currently working in SAP, but looking to get more into strategy. Which consulting firms should I look at? Hopefully better benefits, bonus, pay, etc.

Want to warn stakeholders that their hostile, posturing emails with our main client CC'd is only going to backfire (main client ❤️ us). emails will no joke prob get some of them fired. #restructuring

How are Accenture Skills Interviews? Are they hard? Super technical?

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

EY and Guidehouse federal fish, how does using PTO factor into your utilization score? Does it count against you like at Deloitte or do those hours get removed from the denominator before calculation?

What’s the fastest way to get good at casing? Case in Point + Prep Lounge?

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?