Austin v Dallas? Pros and Cons

New fish looking for career guidance.

I'm a corporate recruiter with 3 years of experience. Finishing my degree in HRM 5/2022. I'm thinking of getting my SHRM -CP shortly after graduation.

I'm not sure of where to go after that, but I doubt I will stick with recruiting or my current firm.

Has anyone here started off in recruiting and branched out to other HR functions? Do you like your new role? Do you wish you stuck with recruiting?

I am starting at a new company early next year and they’ve just invited me to attend their Christmas party. Is it a good idea to go? Or should I wait for a more formal introduction once I start?

Does anyone have feedback on working for Mercer Advisors? I see a few positions in the Rockwall/ Dallas area that intrigue me. I’ve read Glassdoor reviews- was looking for more in-depth info.
I have my SIE, Series 6 and Series 63.
What is the work culture like, PTO, management style? Thanks!

What’s a “science fact” that gets shared around that is very much not true?

Any accounting firms that are better for making aliyah or working 100 % remote?

Hey All, EY GDS has nominated my wife for raising L1B. Does anybody know what are the chances for this to actually become a reality ?

Is there a filtering process internally in EY before it is actually filed ?

Also, what is the average approval rate for L1B when raised from india ?

9/8 Thread (General):

Does the current GSAP agreement say that if you intern at another consulting company it 100% certain that sponsorship is lost? Or does it say “may” impact sponsorship?

I’m reading a GSAP letter from 2018 and in this version it says “may impact”

Has anyone gone to INSEAD while intending to end up in the US afterwards? I’m enrolled to start this fall and getting cold feet 🙈

How exposed are in house counsel to the corporate layoffs that have begun and seem likely to continue? Any specific legal roles more exposed? Or entirely company dependant?

Any recommendations for live online pilates reformer classes?

Colleague in the office introduces himself. I introduce myself. He responds "Oh, I've heard your name a lot around the office. You are the one that does all the work on the team" ⛓😓⛓

Just watched Karan Arjun. SRK is the GOAT.

Hello fishes, I am working at IBM as a Data Scientist and currently on bench. I will be resigning today as I have a better offer in hand right now. Wanted to know if I have to serve entire notice period of 90 days even when on bench or IBM gives early release ?

Taking a counteroffer and after 4 months leaving for another job. Will I be burning bridges?

Hi folks. Im working in product management for 2 years and now wondering about the value that I have created. I'm not sure how do I know that I'm doing well because whenever there is a milestones, I think it is all about others team effort (like developers, promotion campaign…)

Hi fishes,

I joined Accenture this week and recived my laptop today, wanted to know what are the peripheral i should receive as my start up kit, i only received a laptop and nothing else like mouse or headphones. Is there anyone i can connect to get clarification?

Does anyone work at IBM, Salesforce, or Palo Alto Networks? I’ve been interviewing with all three and would love some insight about how you like your company/red flags you’ve come across.

Friends are telling me it’s super hot in Austin during Summer. Is that really bad? I’m thinking moving to TX, from DC

Any recommendations for a therapist that understands high stress/high demand professions, and whose recommendations don’t include “just turn off of your phone or try not responding to emails”? Bonus points if they understand ADHD as well.

Anyone know the best place to live in Austin, TX if you work at Tesla? I didn’t want a super far drive going into work so was hoping to find something 20 minutes or less.

Are there any good networking groups?

I found an Austin young professionals group, but it’s almost entirely realtors and loan people. Which is fine, but I’m looking for more typical networking professionals groups.

I liked the Project management institute, but I’m looking for more. Either General professional, finance, tech, or healthcare focused ones would be ideal.

I am Digital content producer in Austin, looking for job. Anyone know any company’s hiring at the moment?

I do enjoy a Texas sized thunderstorm every now and then 🤠

What’s the fastest WI-FI provider in Austin? I have Spectrum abs it’s not fast enough for my house of 5

Anyone here work for Maxwell Locke and Ritter? Curious to know about the comp and culture, particularly on advisory.

Does anyone want to get brunch this weekend?
Finally settled into the city and have the time and desire to keep up with social calendars!

F25- Southeast Austin.
Don’t work at Deloitte anymore, if that matters!

Just want to say that I've learned a lot in this bowl! Really grateful for people posting questions, do's and don'ts and for the community responding!

Anyone works in Dell’s tax or accounting department?

My partner and I bought our home back in 2020. We got a good deal, low rate. But we want to move into a more spacious SFH. However, as we all know this market is crazy. Everything we want costs $620k+ and bc of rates it makes our mortgage estimates $3500+. We are currently paying $2k. And it looks we need to sell the house simultaneously as look for a new one or our contingency isn’t as attractive. I know it’s based on personal circumstances. But what would you do? - not move, sell and buy?

Can you pay for tolls with the tx tag?

Moving to Austin end of this year, with a new baby.

With ~$500k HHI and almost no debt, in which neighborhood can we practically afford a house? We do outdoorsy stuff (mtb biking, kayaking etc.) and also have a dog that likes to run.

Any suggestions are appreciated! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

I’ve been approved for a transfer to the AUS office. Early 30s couple, no kids, small dog. Wife will work for the state but doesn’t have an office assigned yet. Looking for a SFH (that isn’t soullessly modern) in the 600-700k range that will suit our interests: walk to a grocery store, maybe a restaurant or two, commute to work in <30 min. Where should we look?

How's Manor as a city in terms of buying a single-family home: school-wise, future price appreciation of houses etc ..?

Which one would you prefer b/w local lender v/s establish financial institution when buying a home?
What are the pros and cons of each?