Currently in MBB but hit an impasse (don’t see a path to EM). I have an offer to join a lower-tier consulting firm as an EM with people I trust — pay is ~1.5x higher, but work is mostly public sector, so exits might be limited.

On the other hand, I can jump to StratOps in big tech or a Chief of Staff role in a fast-growing startup, but both come with a ~20% pay cut.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you think about title vs pay vs long-term exit options?

Any remote openings for Data Science domain?

Transition manager with overall 12 years experience, looking for Transiton manager, project management or program management opportunities..

Hey fishes, a close friend is a current MBA candidate with a legal background aiming to break into consulting in Paris, and looking for referrals at different strategy houses - please DM if you'd be able to!

Fishbowl does not let students have accounts so helping her out!

Merci beaucoup

Can we all agree that gender reveal parties are an annoying thing to subject your friends to?

Brought too much pears from Costco. Trying to pimp them out to my family.

Hi there - anyone aware of FTI director salary range for Dubai office? Not enough data on Glassdoor to verify..

Hi sharks , looking for referral for the role of Test engineer/SDET (4 years ) in Bangalore/chennai/coimbatore location.

I had 4 rounds of interviews with Microsoft recently. How many days will Microsoft take to share the result. Any idea?

Does EY GDS gives year end break? Means Christmas holidays for a week?

There really is such a direct correlation between cringey title and cringey posts.

Before LinkedIn...to me, the king of professional cringey was Shingy. Do you guys remember him? He was aol's overpaid "digital prophet" and got paid to visit companies at lunchtime and babble the same kind of nonsense we now call "LinkedIn cringe".

What's the hike vp for sse having 5 years experience in Accenture

Reposting: anxious q- should incoming juniors start thinking of backup plans? Were offers revoked in 08/09? Or start dates pushed? Would be starting at a V10 in lit if that helps. Thanks all.

Hi Bay Area 🐠, would you recommend any reliable “man and van” type movers in SF?

What’re your plans for the rest of the month now that both Venus and Mercury have gone direct?

What’s y’all’s favorite EP document generating software system? California systems a plus!

Hello

What is notice period for EY GDS? (60/90 days)

Significant other and I crossed the combined $1M net worth mark this quarter! Mostly in RE and 401k so we will not be FIRE-ing but still excited to be in the 7fig club.

Sorry, need someplace to celebrate and you guys are awesome.

What’s the meaning of life before FIRE and after FIRE?

What’s everyone using instead of Robinhood? I just learned of WeBull recently but am not sure it’s for me.

Sooo AMC.. who’s in?

😂

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Anyone start later in life? About to turn 32 and my retirement savings are sad.

Anyone have a net worth/budget excel tracker they want to share?! : ) prefer not to use the apps.

Home reno financing question. Have a big project coming up in the $120-150k range. Funding sources are:
- 90k from a heloc around prime
- 10k from a credit card that offers promo checks at 2-3% for 12-18 months
- 375k in a brokerage
- 5-6k per month cash that I can put towards the project, loans, or brokerage

I don't want to stop funding the brokerage because my FIRE plan is less numbers based than "hoard like dragon until it's enough" but maybe I should... How would you optimize?

When do you predict the dip? I've been waiting for so long, but don't want to buy now. VTI seems inflated.

How much of a nest egg would you expect a couple to collectively need in order to retire at 40 and live relatively comfortable (not lavish)?

Anyone here over 70% in VOO or VTI? Is that a smart move for less-involved investor?

Single and childless but would like kids. High income and maxing out all tax advantaged accounts I can but was thinking of starting a 529 in my own name to be transferred to future kids. If I don’t have kids maybe transfer it to my nephew. Thoughts, pros, cons?

Trying to help my retired dad - When I google for what to do after retirement, only retirement planning related things shows up. My dad has been a workaholic and hasn’t developed many hobbies he could pursue. I was wondering how I could help him stay slightly occupied if not busy. Anyone here experienced this with your parents or yourself? How did you navigate this?

Anyone interested in having a meetup in NYC in April and exchange our FIRE experience?

Best options (companies that provide) term life insurance outside of work? Please advise - looking to get this done this week for wife and I

Realized my savings account interest rate is now higher than my mortgage rate. No way I pay that off early. Eat your heart out Dave.

Do you think house prices in NJ will go down/up? Thinking of buying a house in 9-12 months and saving. What % is a good down payment? (First time home buyer here)

TC New grad Software Engineer
Base: $110k
Sign-On: $35k
RSU: $120k/3years
Relocation: $20k

Starting fresh with virtually $0 savings and $0 worth of financial literacy, whats the best course of action? any advice is greatly appreciated!

Is an IPO in anyone’s FIRE strategy? Maybe this is specific to the Bay Area, but it doesn’t seem that unrealistic to negotiate enough equity to make $1.5 mill off an IPO. Or maybe I’m dreaming 😂