Asking for a friend - has anyone left a big 4 with an unpaid amex balance ? Does it go on your personal credit ?

Sold first AAPL put 15 mins ago mid 355. $680 profit on that one. Will wait til probably sub 350 to sell the next one, or may buy back if we go back above 360

When in your pregnancy did you (1) purchase life insurance and (2) have a will drawn up?

Do you charge a flat fee for representing a buyer in a straightforward purchase and sale of one property? What’s ballpark legal fee — from LOI to PSA to diligence to closing? Assume pretty clean title, maybe one CC&R.

Is CSR still worth it? I already used the complimentary Lyft membership? It just expired. and I already used the DoorDash benefit. Their fees are going up to $550

Coinbase down?? Cant send ETH

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

I don’t play with options much, but I happened to buy VERU calls for 2/19 a little while ago and now it’s skyrocketing, it’s up over $1k for me- will it keep going up? Should I just take the profits now and be happy?

Is it just me or does anyone else know or have an inclination that their employer committed fraud after receiving PPP loans during COVID pandemic?

I have a prospect who is a US resident living in Canada on a temporary work visa. They are being told by their advisor that they must liquidate all their accounts (brokerage, IRA, and 529). ...

Thoughts on potential business ideas or investment opportunities where I can live the life I deserve now and not in retirement? I’m always trying to think of potential business ideas and come up with nothing. As far as interests, it doesn’t matter what it is. As long as it makes money I’m interested.

Got a hefty joining bonus and the taxes trimmed it almost into half. What did I do wrong? Will I get some of it back when I file next year? Also, anything I should do going forward? I don’t have a tax adviser and have been doing it myself so far

Investing newbie here trying to invest my hsa. Debating if I should do 100% on something like viix for simplicity or if I should diversify? If diversifying, what’s a recommended approach? Perhaps 2-4 funds? Many thanks for the help.

I have H1B visa from previous company. Does anybody know the process to transfer it to PwC?

PS - Just wanted to be prepared for travel if any opportunity comes. I know it is long shot as travel is restricted.

From a financial standpoint in this market, which would be a better approach in Austin -

1. Buy a ~8-850k house that meets most of our ideal criteria (size, schools, interiors etc) to stay long term

2. Buy a ~5-550k house that’s not ideal with the plan of moving into an ideal home in 4-5 years when kid is ready for school.

How easy is it to get a mortgage for the second home?

Household income - 300k

Happy to add more details as needed

Thanks

Long-term disability on H1B - Yay or Nay? Lots of online forums say, visa holder will be out of status for major part of LTD and thus it makes no sense to buy

Thoughts on Dechert FRE (real estate)?

Folks,

Need your suggestions please,
Have 2 opportunities: 1. Company X- 24.5LPA
2nd: UK onsite from current company, 45K pounds mostly- Visa process in progress, Can't say 100% confirmed for UK movement.
Need to submit resignation in case I need to join Company X. Can you folks suggest which to select? I'm confused.
YOE:7, BA role, Not married

Is big 4 PCS a dead path?

Is it any easier getting the MBB/B4 internship vs interviewing for the full time position in year 2 of MBA?

Are the interview expectations slightly lower?

If you were to buy only one, ARKW or ARKK and why?

New to the US. Currently based in SF, CA. What is the most efficient and cheapest way to gain more CPA credits? Require 30 more credits.

I have a case I have enough evidence on to go to summery judgement on off the gate. Procedurally what's the best way to go a out this? D's are unrepresented and extremely difficult about settlement talks.

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve seen in a deposition recently?

Lyft driver delayed picking me up 30 min, resulting in me canceling my ride and asking hotel to call me a “yellow taxi” to get to the airport because it was 5am and all ubers/lyfts were 15 min. Specifically said yellow. Hotel calls me a private lux SUV and the driver got out of the car to handshake the man who called and said hi (honestly money couldve been passed). I then get hit with a $180 ride. Marriott website says taxi should be $65. Should I complain or let it go?

I need guidance - was able to sell work through relationship. All I have is my LLC and a bank account. No infrastructure, no HR set up, no legal document. Who should I reach out to get help?

Looking to grow and network with people in different industry. Has a young person it can be a little tough to get your foot in the door. DM if there’s any opportunities.

Yo this on-cycle stuff sucks

For ex consultants without finance backgrounds who transitions to PE or Growth do you have any recs on podcast books to read that helped you build your PE/Investing knowledge?

What are the safest areas to live in Atlanta, where you would want to be as a twenty-something? Like fun things to do, can walk to things maybe. Any thoughts?

Which would you pick:

Range Rover Classic (c. 1992)

OR

Hummer H1 (c. 2003)

Curious how MBB's cybercapabilities are viewed within the cyber world. Experiences, thoughts?

What’s the difference in responsibilities between Technical Product manager and Technical Project manager?

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

I wonder if the NASA brass is regretting not doing a full wet dress rehearsal of the SLS

I’m curious. What would you say is the best industry / sector for…1. WLB, 2. Great people / team, 3. Exit opp’s., and 4. Overall (mix of the above). Goes without saying the obvious “it depends on office, team, project, client, etc.” So this is an ask for general observations.

For remote folks: am I more likely to find a remote role that allows me to move around multiple times during my tenure at a big FAANG-like company, or a startup? what are things I should look out for in my search?

Hi Fishes,

How much to expect from Telstra, for 7.5 yrs of experience, CTC - 18 lpa, tech- pytest python

Please advice

TIA

Is it just me or is production seriously that dry (fulltime or otherwise) in NYC these days? Can’t seem to find my next FL gig, even with ample experience and great names in my book! What gives!

Any senior Mechanical design Engineer openings pls

Best / Biggest Happy Hour City in the US?

Any idea why EY is not on the list of Vault 50 top consulting firms but it is on the prestigious list?

Has anyone used a GMAT test prep company that they had really good results with?

Friend’s company wants to fly them out for 2 weeks for a project without paying for their flight home during the weekend in between. This is ridiculous, right? I feel like this is absurdly unreasonable, esp given the additional hotel stays would add up to a similar cost of another round trip flight anyway

Looking for some book recommendations :)

KPMG US announces deep pension and 401k benefit cuts. And no raises unless your one of the few being promoted.

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Anyone knows how is the hiring process at LEK Consulting for an Associate role?

Anyone else here in SF atm? The sky looks like we’re about to have the apocalypse

Does anyone struggle to visualize and storyboard their content? I’m good at content delivery and analytics but I have a hard time being creative and visualizing and story boarding. If so, what have you done to improve?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

What’s the coolest industry a client of yours has worked and what made it cool/fun to work? Life sciences? CPG? Tech?