Anyone thought about quitting corporate life and lived off benefits?

What is a reasonable monthly budget for single folks living in Manhattan? I eat out rarely - maybe 2x / week and have the usual high 1BR rent + Wi-Fi + electricity and am netting monthly expenses at around 4K. Any other ideas on managing your money better?

Can anyone please let me know how many leaves (PL/CL/SL) and holidays are we entitled to in Barclays? Also can we add parents as part of the medical insurance policy? If yes then will the employee need to bear the complete premium separately?

Can someone please explain to me PwC's 401K policy like I'm a 5 year old? I'm thinking of quitting and not sure what would happen to my 40% vested plan. Would I lose it?

Does HSBC give some staff benefits to it's employees on there banking services..

Thinking about buying first home. ~$600k. How was your VA home loan experience? In a competitive market, was it a weakness? Is it an issue with lenders? Do I need a RE agent well versed with them? THX

Which service(s) do you use and can recommend to send money to India?

Does LTA and phone allowance are processed each month as a taxable income if we do not produce the bills ?

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

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!

Looking for a good personal finance or similar book to read. Any suggestions?

What are the perks offers by PWC for SA roles other than monthly fixed salary

Sharks! I’m 33, currently working as a Java Architect (11.6 YOE, 40 LPA INR). I’m planning for retirement at my 40. Currently owning a house worth 1 Crore INR where I’ll be closing my home loan by this August. Please suggest diversified options of Investment for my retirement. I don’t have any investment till now (except the house) as I used my whole income to close off the Loan which I took in 2019.

Made my first few options trades.

first lesson I learned- take profits ASAP! calls went from +100% to -20%.

Can someone let us know about leave and insurance policy in detail 🙂

Is it mandatory to submit previous employment declaration while submitting Income tax declaration. Or we can just skip this. Since this is my 2 nd company not aware of this much. What happens at the end of financial year if we don't declare previous employment declaration. Seniors kindly help🙏

Thinking of moving my whole crypto portfolio into BTC. Is this dumb?

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?

If I max out my traditional 401k and have a mortgage interest deduction to against my w-2 taxes does it mean I can pay way less taxes than a average person who makes same amount salary as me?

I want to catch up on my contribution to HSA for 2019. If I do this before April but I already filed my 2019 taxes, do I need to amend/fix my 2019 tax return?

Amex Platinum Users - How does “no preset spending limit” get reported to the credit bureaus? Just got approved and 6 months ago my credit was around 580 so this is a huge achievement for me, but I’m also obsessed with maintaining my credit score now. Google has not been helpful; too many answers are no answer. Thank you!

Hi all! I’m looking to learn how to conduct AB tests- I don’t get an opportunity in my current role, but I want to be a product manager so I’ll need to learn. Any tips on how to practice this skill?

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I Have almost 7 years of experience .I have got a position of lead in IBM provided with package of 17.2 lpa .. I guess it is bit low for the current market jobs..Please do suggest.

Does Honeywell usually provide feedback to the interviewee while sending feedback to the HR?

I had an interview with Honeywell Aerospace Division last Monday and the interview was pretty good.
Just curious as it is already been 5 days now.
Or is it usual number of days that they take to callback?

Hello, are there any holidays in October/November?.

Need your suggestions on my next appraisal which is on November:

Designation: Business Development Manager
YOE: 6 years
CCTC: 7 LPA + variables

How much can I expect?

Quit PwC today after two years and it felt like I just got out after serving two years of prison time and finally felt freedom🙌🏽

Fishers, any tip to apply and ace for a role that you have zero experience? I have more than 10 years of experience as EA and want to move to OM/admin manager role however most companies only hire those with minimal 3-5 years of experiences.

I recently signed up for a 0% interest (for 15 months) credit card to help with paying off credit card debt. I’m happy with the decision. However, I’m uncertain about the best way to use my upcoming..

Have a bonvoy credit card for many years. Never used the free night redemption. Anyone have luck extending a free night from a precious year? Thank you

Does where you get your masters degree matter? I’m in an online environmental science masters program at an expensive “name-brand” school, but have colleagues telling me I should transfer to a less expensive program to save $ because no one cares about where your degree is from. Aside from the cost of it, I like my program, and the fact that I’m now connected to an incredible alumni network. And not gonna lie, I like the clout. Thoughts?

How normal is it to be pulled off a trial team because you tell your boss you are moving after trial? I have a trial coming up first week of Oct. This case has been my baby, and I’m going to try it with my boss. I tell my boss up front that, for family reasons, I’ve gotten a new job and will be moving to another city two weeks after trial will likely end. He then gives my trial witnesses to another attorney, but is still going to make me do grunt work. Is he unreasonable or am I?

Is myGEMMA legit to buy watches 👀??

Considering an application deployment pipeline in Jenkins, how will you ensure no two parallel builds are triggered for deployment on the same server, but when there are two different servers, it can continue?

Is it related to Master and Slave concept for Jenkins? Or Script pipelines?

Hi All,
I currently have 5.5 Ipa package in LTI working hear from starting of my career having Total 3 years of experience in Data Analytics field. Skills Tableau, SQL, Python. I also have done post graduate deploma in ML and Al from IIIT BANGLORE while working. I have notice period of 3 months. And this will be my first switch.I want to switch in MNC's like TCS, Accenture, Infosys, wipro, Capgemini, Etc. in pune with Tableau and SQL and Python as core skills. Can you please reffer me.

I can’t stop sleeping

What do you do to fight burnout? Got a raise yesterday and will get another in September, for dealing with a lot of stuff, but I can't shake the burnout.

Very new to this app. I start my new role as a contractor in the new year working for a large Global financial institution. Inside IR35 paying £900 pd. Looking to connect with other security contractors/consultants in the UK!

Thoughts on Veteran status and the ongoing corporate layoffs?

I’m curious about the enlisted versus officer ratio as well...here’s a way to better survey the group. “Like” your respective group below.

This veteran just finished his last final (on the first day of finals week!). Commencement next Monday. Will take a few months off to hang with my family and start at PwC in the fall! Time for a beer

What are the best consulting firms for someone with a TS/SCI with FSP? Non staffing roles. I’d rather do strategy, transformation, tech integration, etc...

Founded a Nonprofit to help coach veterans in transition and exiting first responders and their families while focusing on changing the stigma of mental health conversation.

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Anyone gone through Amazon AWS’ military apprenticeship?

Anyone use a lawyer to get increased disability? If so, any recommendations?

PwC, are you butthurt because you weren't a paratrooper?

Accenture is in the full gear military recruitment season. I was hired on through the process a few years ago and it’s been great ever since. They have paths for officer and enlisted. DM if interested

I did my time and got out and was thrilled but now I am insanely bored and don’t have much motivation. Am considering getting back in or applying to become a police officer / fed...cont

Anyone know any recruiters at USAA? Trying to apply for jobs there but getting no luck

I want to buy a new home and then sell my current home after we are moved out. Current home is a VA loan, is there any way to buy the second house on a VA loan?

I pivoted into tech two years ago. I'm making good but not great money.

Anyone else in that same situation constantly consider going into the reserve or national guard?

It's like a weekly thing in my head.

On the one hand: more money and better medical, small pension @ 60, TA, etc.

On the other hand: it's the reserve.

Decisions, decisions.

Fam, planning to sign up for AASLT as my AT this summer. Ngl, not in best shape currently. How hard is it? How much prep would you recommend?

Any tips for how to maximize property damage insurance claim?

I'm 1st time landlord and my single tenant in Seattle unfortunately overdosed on cocaine+pills 5 days before found in kitchen. :( Extensive damage.

Seeking tips - ex. contractor validating damage was on highest cost cabinets & flooring, replace all tile/grout, contractors upbid damage value (within reason).

Too many are advising being bold w insurance companies we all pay for most our lives, but open to all advice.

Anybody have experience with PenFed for a VA loan? Came up in a search and their rates are extremely competitive. Any reason I shouldn't take the lowest bidder?

Anyone find it cute when your co-workers get excited about establishing a "war room"?

Looking to connect with someone who works in the Atlanta area (remote or in person) for questions regarding SIPR. Additionally, if there are individuals in this area that know of resources to use to find places that are hiring (consulting, tech, startup, etc.) in Atlanta specifically, please drop below. FYSA, I have just over 3 YOE (1 consulting, 2 government) and TS level clearance. Thanks!

SO said he couldn’t receive letters during Ranger School, but finding info online that I can send. Any insight? Maybe he doesn’t want the distraction?

Has anyone done or know anything about the Army Congressional Fellowship Program (ACFP)?