Anyone working or joining new as an Oracle Apps DBA at Deloitte USI?

Current CTC 20 fixed. YoE 11.
An offer HSBC is in pipeline ( 28 fixed as per Recruitment consultant). Position offered is Senior consultant specialist.
However I know that there is scope of pushing the offer till 36. Any inputs on getting the offer to desired figure would be helpful.

Hi, I am currently in my postbac yr you’re about to apply to medical school, and I take the MCAT in about a month. Are there any jobs you were suggest that I apply for that pay decently well? (I have already done the basics, scribing and working as a pharmacy tech.)

How much $ is needed for 2 weeks in Europe? Considering that flight, hotel, and travel has already been paid for.

We are expecting our first (also the first grandkid for both sides of the family) and our parents have done so much for us- is there a way to make them feel loved? A special grandparents gift?

For all you retail people...are you experiencing a very slow holiday season? I am a retail manager and I feel like this season has been freakishly slow. I thought we would at least match last year's number or be up a little bit but we are trending down. I talked to employees of other stores in the mall and they are saying the same thing. Is anyone else experiencing this in their market?

When will Deloitte USI Advisory receive awards?

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

Anyone leaving the city temporarily and looking for a subletter? Looking for a short sublet with furnished apartment in queens

Guys, i have an offer at Accenture. I'm concerned about the probation period - 6 months with another possible 3 months.

So how bad is this in terms of job security? What are the parameters they monitor during this period?

I am feeling naughty since morning! Anyone sharing the feeling?

Does anyone have stretched ears ("gauges)?

I have been at my job for 6 years. I’m upset about how our pay raise went and I’m thinking about looking for a new job. The anxiety is overwhelming when it comes to this. Different routine, different people, the thought of messing up, what if I hate it. I am comfortable where I’m at, but feel as though they did us aides wrong when it comes to pay. I’m very overwhelmed right now.

Software Development/ Tech Consulting/ Product Management. Which pays the best in terms of money and WLB in the long run?

Didn't have top grades, wasn't on law review. Worked at a midsize firm and was laid off in march-- have about 3 years experience in a hot practice area. Have been applying and had some interviews at larger shops but nothing has come of it. I'm still applying to roles (not many out there) in my area but coming to the realization based on number of larger firm rejection letter that I may not find a role. Where would you go from here if you were me? Was making good money at the midsize...