Anyone here used a JD mortgage to buy a place in NYC? Wondering if this is something that’s generally limited to other cities as the real estate market is so different here. Thinking with everything that is going on it might be a good time in buy in the next few years.

I am sick of being a realtor! I've been trying for 5 years and have only sold 3 houses. Where I'm from (small Southern town) nobody is buying. Most people's families already own homes and it's just a bummer to see all these nice houses deteriorating over time.

What’s the largest % of you portfolio you would put in VOO? Currently sitting at just under 50%

Is 80k cash + 20k company share a good deal for a junior dev role in the bay area?🙏

Why aren't stocks going down anymore?

People worrying today should read books on trading psychology! Not being patronizing- it will help you in the future, not just for investments but for doing better in life!

Help! I honestly don’t know how to get my annual expenses down from 100k

Family of three, biggest expense is mortgage. We eat out 3-5x a month, don’t have entertainment spend, don’t online shop, don’t vacation, one car....

Sourcing creative cost savers!

In my market, you have to waive financing and mortgage contingency to even be considered. Annoyed this is now common practice. 😞

I finally decided to invest in cryptocurrency but not sure how and where to start. I am looking to invest from a long term perspective (5-10 years).

Are there any low risk steady increase options or is the whole crypto currency a high risk game?

Hi i lost majority of my money in the stock market. I married and promised my family that I will not make the mistake I made 7 years ago. Gambling. Is this an addiction I have. I keep selling stocks and taking loses buying other stock hoping it will recover but never did and sell again taking loses and buy again. It now sink in to me. I borrow personal loan hoping that the market will do k and I pay it back but I even lost that. I can't stop crying that I hurt the one I love the most my family.

Has anyone asked for a refund for payments made towards student loans during the pandemic and actually received it yet?

Quick question fishes: if someone who called a small % of company requests for tax return of the business, are we obligated to share it? This is a “technical cofounder” who existed two years ago

Been here several years. Only just clicked to me how predatory Big 4 are.

Business model is to use cheap, underpaid labor from college grads who can't go elsewhere or pay debts. Churn em and burn em.

I’m trying to buy my first house and my wife and I have a few IRAs from previous employers (Roth and non Roth). I read I won’t be penalized if I take out upto 10k from my IRAs for a first time house (except for taxes on the non-Roth accounts). Anyone know how true this is, how the process works, or have any advice? Is it a good idea

Anyone feels like they are earning more, spending more and worrying more?
#financeinsingapore

I’m seeing the idea of taxing corporations on GAAP income get thrown around. My initial reaction is that it’s a bad idea but I’m far from an expert, especially with taxation. What does everyone here think?

Is a 49% debt to income ratio doable for someone who lives very frugally?

Has anyone at a mega fund like KKR or Apollo experienced coinvesting and actually being able to put money into a deal?

anyone invested into Facedrive (FDVRF)?
Recently heard about the company and it looks very interesting... curious to hear your thoughts if you have any!

Salary pay slip is ready in the portal but salary not received 😂

Raise your hand if your Adderall is losing the battle today! 🙋‍♂️😜

For folks looking for new roles (either actively or passively), where are you looking? What sites, apps, etc. (I'm interested in hearing about option *other* than recruiters.)

Any girls looking to make new friends? I’ve been here for 3 years and want to meet some more people, friend group is a bit exhausting at this point

Since it's anonymous here can the Trump supporters enlighten me and share why and what they're thinking when they voted for Trump?

I have a rogue 1st year analyst who is promising things to a client he has no business promising. He shouldn't even be talking to the client. This kid isn't gonna last long.

How frowned upon are crew neck undershirts?

Has anyone ever been "let go of"? Either laid off or fired. How did you get through it?

What's Charlotte, NC like? Moving from international so I'm looking at different options. I know it's not as good as NYC...

People who lateraled during COVID: What did you do for the first two weeks? How did you make your presence known remotely to try and get assignments?

I got a offer from HCL as a Process Lead , Can someone let me know what would be my Key responsibility Areas and Profile.

Area- Applications

How does everyone cope with the quilt of leaving a job even though it’s best for you?
My job is understaffed and I feel like I’ll be leaving them down even though my mental health can’t take it anymore.

Any thoughtworkers with 5 years of experience in Full Stack Development? How much does thoughtworks pay in average for 5 YOE?

Do they provide cab service in Gurgaon or reimburse it?

Hello all! I am looking for a job in finance/investments, but I’m having trouble attracting attention from employers. I have a finance degree from UGA, but all of my experience (3.5 years) is in sales (tech and real estate), so no relevant internships unfortunately. Any advice on how to market myself better and where I should be looking would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone belong to an IP transactions group they like?

Any stories/feedback to share about Milbank's leverage finance group?

How many pro-bono hours do you bill each year?

Does your firm's bonus structure actually take into account pro-bono hours, or do they just say that without meaning it?

#probono

Currently an associate at a V30 and negotiating a partnership position at another V30. What is the correct way to maximize the pay in the negotiation as a lateral partner? I’m afraid of settling at a lower price than what they can do at the top end of the range! Do I anchor by asking for an outrageous figure or let them offer a salary figure first?

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

Top “lifestyle” litigation firms - what are they and what are the best ones in the nyc market?

A junior associate at big law here. When you get emails from recruiters asking for a call to discuss new opportunities, do you respond declining or do you just not respond? What’s the norm? Do you respond to cold emails?

4th year lateral market —
Anyone get asked to complete conflicts prior to a formal offer being extended? Not sure I want to disclose clients before accepting said offer.

What is your definition of “underwater”? As in number of hours

What’s the vibe at baker mckenzie?

On what website can you search an attorney who is admitted in New York? To confirm their bad admission etc. TIA - I’m not in the US.

I’m a first year associate (almost second year). I work at a national firm and I’m not a litigator. When I started with the firm, I was told I could work out of any office. Long story short, I regret choosing the office that I chose. I’d like to transfer to another office - is that a difficult ask? I’m licensed in the state I’d like to transfer to. I don’t know how to make this request.

What length of vacation do you usually take? I’m a big fan of taking many 4 day weekends (instead of 1 or 2 longer vacays) but apparently those aren’t encouraged in the Big Law world?

Thoughts on Debevoise for litigation?

Going to a new firm and bringing a client or two with deadlines before I leave — can I do the work now but bill the time later at my new firm as long as I don’t double bill at my current firm?

Has anyone considered moving from NYC to Houston? Any advice of why not to do it apart from the Texas heat. The homes are so much bigger and taxes much lower.

Does anyone know if this is normal? I joined a vault 100 firm in September last year. The firm put me on tier 7. In January I had the associate review and everything was normal. After a couple of weeks, I got the call from the hiring partner telling my bonus and new salary (because of the firm-wide salary increase). I realized I still get paid as a 7 year associate. The partner said because I joined the firm later in the year, it’s normal not to advance in the next year. Is it? Thanks!

Hey people! Curios, what was your first splurge purchase with your big law money. (Assuming you have student loans, mortgage/rent etc.)

Any POC M&A midlevels here actually feel you are treated fairly? What firm? Have been at 2 firms and have lost hope any M&A groups exist that grant us the same grace and opportunities as others :/