Anyone in the Houston area?

I am on bench from 1 nov 2022. I am PA.

Sorry if this question is already asked. Has premium processing resumed for H1B transfer to another employer?

Here’s my routine.
Black / M/ 30
AM:
- Cleanser: Cetaphil gentle cleanser
- Treatment: The ordinary alpha arbutin 10%
- Moisturizer: Cerave moisturizing cream
- Sunscreen: Elta MD SPF 46

PM
- Cleanser: Cerave Renewing cleanser
- Treatment: Ordinary Alpha Arbutin (2x); Laroche Posey Adapalene gel (4x)
- Cleanser: Cerave moisturizing lotion

Hi,
Does anybody have any idea about the office cab ? I've heard it'll be chargeable after Dec.
So how much it's gonna be (per kms or trip) ?

Does your firm form leadership group trainings? We usually do every summer but we are starting one these last 2 months. We usually read books or watch something and then discuss. If you do them, do you think they are effective?

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

How the market right now? Is it a good time to make a move?

Overall strongest sustainability consulting firms in Europe?

I’m one of the only attorneys in my Texas firm that had electricity, internet, and water this week. I was warm and comfortable but still could not get any work done because things going on in the outside world are distracting. When I try to work, I feel like I can barely hold a thought in my mind before I get the “wait, what am I doing again?” feeling. I just want to know, I’m not the only one that struggled this week to do any work, right?

Has anyone rejoined John Deere as a software dev after leaving? If yes then in how many years or months? Do they give a hike again on re interviewing?
John Deere

What’s the craziest/worst screensharing moment you’ve witnessed or done?

Can anyone invest in Roth IRA asking with 401k or is there a limit based on salary? I was told if you are making above X, you can't invest in Roth IRA. If this is true what's is X amount?

Raymond James Independents, how do you like it? Are you using RJ models or creating your own? If you left Edward Jones, what’s different?What is better and what is worse? Loaded question, thanks.

How many employees does KGS have in total?

My stress level is so high I'm seeing double.

What is the right time (after xx years / months on the job) for a post-MBA IB Associate to leave banking if you don’t look at it as a long-term career but want to get the stamp / skills etc.?

Need new members!

Do you ever find this industry to be superficial? I mean, I've made some great connections along the way, but a lot of the culture is just not for me. People seem to care about the wrong things

What is the biggest "burden" about your jobs? The research of stocks, funds, bonds, etc. or putting together a portfolio for customers during the busy seasons?

13 years experience and no college education. Best way to go about earning my BA and taking the CFP?

What are some phrases you commonly use to sound more intelligent?

CFP & ChFC looking to change firms. Currently in a bank program, but not a large portable book to bring over to the next firm. Over a decade experience and about to finish up my MBA. Currently nowhere near the income level I want to be. Any suggestions for a good program to go to for my next move?

Biggest conflict you've dealt with at work? How did you handle it? Lessons learned?

Best technology to use that LPL has?

What’s the biggest point of pain for you Indy’s, that tech or other services hasn’t fixed yet?

Limiting email checks to two specific times daily - - thoughts? Does it help productivity? Is it too dangerous?

If I have a small growing practice (~$70k), is there any viable set up that allows me to continue growing my practice and get paid to help service someone else’s or pipe dream?! How much could I earn?

What do you or your firm do to provide first class service?

Received offers from PNC and UBS. Same position. Same benefits. Purely seeking opinions on the companies. Previous experience at EJ. Left to get away from outside sales nature and isolation.

What is your firm's dress code (when working in the office)?

What do you like to see in your snacks drawer? I prefer healthier stuff like protein bars and fruit.

I have a new prospect. Small business owner that wants to start a 401k for himself and his employees. Who would be the top 2-3 organizations I contact, and what questions should I ask the providers?

Have a presentation in front of a large group tomorrow and it's giving me anxiety. Will taking a Xanax help?

How do you get over the feeling that you’re not good enough for your job?

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

Very curious to get folks' perspectives on having kids at 30 vs. 35 vs. 40? Context: I'm 27 and am leaning towards 35ish age range for first kid.