Both my wife and I work for FAANG companies. As the stock has recently gone through the roof I was wondering if we should try to protect the gains (covered call/put options). Understand we will be giving up upside but we might need to liquidate in about a year or so for a down payment. Any one ever done that? How would you think about the strategy here?

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

Any recommendations on where to invest 10k? I have about 15k in stocks but I don’t think I’ve done a great job picking stocks. Also for people making 150k+ how do you budget your money monthly?

Anyone worked at multiple FAANG companies? I’m trying to choose between 2 and can’t decide.

Thoughts on investing in FTT FTX? It’s available on Kucoin

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

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?

Looking for a financial advisor to help us begin investing - any recommendations? Is $30K enough to start with?

None of us non citizens will see this stimulus check right even though we are residents for tax purposes?

anyone see the irony in the fact that one of the only coins to hold steady in dollar value during this entire mess is TRX, which was berated by all prior to the crash? :p too bad I don’t own any 😭

Folks making more than £100K: How do you deal with the 60% effective tax rate on the 100-125K bracket? (HMRC gradually reduces your £12,750 personal tax-free allowance to £0.)

This is the first time it is happening to me. With one month to go until the end of the tax year, I'm thinking of making a one-off extra pension contribution next payroll.

Any other effective strategies with only one month to go?

Quick question: Can we ask HR to revise pf contribution to minimum which is 1800/month

Looking to buy an investment property in Nashville. Can anyone here connect me to good realtors I can work with in the area? Trying to close in < 6 months.

Have 20k, what’s a good small business to start with this fund? Serious question here

Junior Associates - How much student loan debt are you and your peers in these days? A few young partners and counsel at my firm were discussing the student loan moratorium and most of us were convinced we could have paid the majority of our loans off with the bonuses associates got these last two years. But we are all old and when we graduated 150k to 200k was about the max student loan debt people graduated with. So educate me. What is the average student loan debt these days?

How do I make millions?

Hi Fishes, I have one question for you.

What are avg 2 sharing PG rents in Bengaluru?

How is 99k salary in New Jersey area ? I have to settle with family (wife and kid 4yo). How much i will get post tax deduction ? Can any1 help with approx expenses (avg middle class living) per month

I told myself I wasn’t going to do it. Re-assured myself I wasn’t going to do it. Told myself you’d know what would happen and still ended up gambling away a bunch of money I know I couldn’t blow. I don’t understand.

How long do you think this M&A slowdown will last?

So I’m an idiot auditor. I am about to promote to senior -I’ve gotten 3s on every review. I have an opportunity to move from audit to deal advisory within B4. Am I equipped to handle the new role??

Any way to get in one of these IPOs prior to them opening up to the wider market?

Hi all. I have applied for Oracle PL/SQL job opening at BOFA. How many rounds of interview will happen and what are they? And my YOE : 6.6 my current CTC is 14.68LPA. How much should be my expected CTC?

My project at a FAANG company completes the end of this month. For my next move, I’m looking for product and content managerial or directorial positions starting January dealing with content or marketing in tech, blockchain/cryptocurrency, or financial services/insurance. It would be great to meet people who are interviewing now to start in January. DM if you are, or have advice.

EY folk - when are bonus amounts announced? Thanks!

Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Morgan Stanley equivalent to PwC rank?

I am new to this so probably a dumb question but can you turn down a project, particularly when it is not for your alignment. It is not something I am interested in.

Men of FB, how did you girlfriends / wives sex drive change with age?

I’m a first year that’s inching toward second year. Partners in my group say “sometimes getting thrown into the deep end is the best way to learn.” However, I feel so lost. I feel like saying the above is just an excuse for not wanting to take the time to actually teach new associates.

What’s the hours like in CMAAS NYC office recently?

Hello All,
Is Atos better than Concentrix Catalyst ?

I am supposed to join Atos in July.

Looking for advice or thoughts. I've been married for about 4-1/2 years, a consistent issue in our marriage is that I either work too much or I'm not available enough. I work in a sales office, 8-5 M-F. Various issues arising at home have required my attention 30+ times in the last 12 months. I have worked from home most of those occasions. We have a real emergency now but my GM says I am pushing the limits. I actually agree with him, but it's causing problems at home. Thoughts?

View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.

Much more Composure from the Caps tonight. Lots of momentum heading back east.

Hi there! What’s the best way for a Dreamer to get their citizenship? I’ve renewed my AB 540 multiple times and would like to get the ball rolling on my citizenship. The Biden Admin talked about providing a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers but because of the pandemic, they decided it wasn’t an important enough issue to discuss.

Hi fishes,
I finished my B.E (CSE) this year. Working in TCS since 6 months on a CRM Project. CTC : 7LPA (I also had offer at Accenture for 6.5LPA)

- I know basics of many languages/ technologies : C, C++, Java, Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Azure

- Basic level Problem Solving, DSA, OOP

I am a quick learner. I am currently learning DSA using C++ & Azure.

Can anyone in Hyderabad hire me for a better package at a company where I can work in development or Cloud Role?

Thanks

Best law firms in NYC for privacy law, especially if you’re a judicial law clerk with no experience but studying for the CIPP/US?

Amazon recruiter reached out and wants to know my general compensation expectations before first interview. Very little info available on role but seeing $150k-$250k total compensation reported. Is this too wide of a range to give them?

Tax question: married filing jointly for 1st time next year. Company recommends/requires me to fill out its tax calculator. Is this required? Can I just leave it at 0? What are implications if I skip this exercise? Overpay? Underpay? Enough to maybe have a penalty? Me and wife are ~$250k/$150K=$400k total.

SM promoted from M salary range? EY

In your eyes, what minimum % increase in salary would warrant a job change?

Does NYC or SF pay more all else being the same?

Those of you in industry post consulting, when you get a new internal job are signing bonuses a thing, or have you seen any version of this?

What does a PEPI senior associate or manager make at Alvarez & Marsal? Interested in base and total comp.

I’m in my 3rd year out of college. My salary is 85k with a bonus of 30k (35%), which brings my total comp just slightly below market. How can I ask for more base and less bonus?

Moving to industry and trying to decide start date. Would I still be eligible for the performance bonus if I put in my two weeks notice a week before receiving the bonus?

How can I make $140K and above w/ 5 YOE in operations, program management, client delivery? Worked in NGO for 3 years then consulting for 2 years.

healthcare promotion from EM to SM in your firm? trying to calibrate expectations....

What are the levels at Slalom? How do they correlate with EY levels. Pay Range for Senior and Manager?

Im SC3 at EY Advisory, MBA non IT. Got an offer from D for SC3 at S&O for 135K no sign in bonus in top tier city. The recruiter says experienced hires don't get sign in bonus. BS. accept the offer?

Deloitte Boomerang coming back - can I negotiate a signing bonus? It’ll cost my $25k to quit my current job before March, but D and I want to rekindle our love:hate relationship now, not in March. If yes, what should I ask for at the manager level?

Has anyone successfully been able to get a salary increase at their current firm because they had an offer from a competitor? Any tips? I’m in a very hot area of cyber if that helps.

What does an Enablement Lead Analyst make at BCG?

McKinsey consultants- I remember hearing that you have a different comp model from most firms (where title and pay aren't necessarily linked). Does anyone mind elaborating?